spring weddings

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Hannah & Jack: Spring Micro Wedding at Bedford Town Hall

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Sometimes, to have the wedding of your dreams, you have to switch things up a bit and do things differently! In Hannah & Jack’s case this meant getting married at Bedford Town Hall registry office in front of their closest family members before their “proper” wedding the following Saturday. This took care of the legalities so they’d be able to have the ceremony they wanted on the big day: an outdoor celebration officiated by one of Hannah’s brothers in the garden of a countryside home.

I met them outside the hall as they greeted their family members in the spring sunshine before heading inside for their ceremony which was short, sweet and full of smiles. After saying their vows in front of their nearest and dearest, we all took a short walk down to the Embankment for photos alongside the River Great Ouse.

After photos with family, we snuck off for a few minutes to take some joyful couple photos in the sunshine, and shortly after Hannah & Jack headed off to the Embankment Hotel to meet their families for lunch.

It just goes to show that no matter how short the celebration, it’s always a joy having photographs to remember it by! If you’re looking to have a similar registry office wedding, my hourly coverage package is perfect for this. Just pop me an email detailing your plans and I’ll be happy to help!

To see more of this lovely pair you can read about their big celebration on my blog post here.

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Venue: Bedford Town Hall

Jack greets a wedding guest with laughter and a handshake.
Guests in Bedford's Old Town Hall eagerly await the wedding ceremony, entertained by a playful baby.
Close-up as Jack lovingly places the wedding ring on Hannah's finger.
Hannah and jack sit beside each other smiling as Hannah signs the marriage register.
Hannah and Jack walk arm in arm up the aisle post-ceremony, with smiling guests clapping in the background.
Hannah and Jack stroll along Bedford Embankment hand in hand, dressed in their wedding attire.
Hannah and Jack pose with their family for group photographs on the Embankment in Bedford.
Close-up of a guest's phone capturing a photo of the newlyweds.
Hannah and Jack lovingly embrace under the dappled shade beside the river in Bedford, as a swan swims by.

Are you getting married at Bedford Town Hall and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Hannah & Jack: Springtime Outdoor Wedding in the Berkshire Countryside

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One of the best things about my job is being able to reunite with families whose events I have photographed in the past, and this was exactly the case with Hannah & Jack’s wedding. A few years before, I photographed Hannah’s brother Declan’s wedding, and it was just so lovely to see everyone together again for another happy occasion.

Hannah looked gorgeous in a crown of gypsophilia, paired with a show-stopping dress by Rue de Seine, a designer whose creations I had dreamed of photographing for years! Her bouquet was gorgeous and featured an eye-catching white king protea. Jack and the boys looked suave in grey three-piece tweed suits by the Vintage Suit Hire Company.

The venue for their day was a country house nestled in the countryside near Reading. It was the perfect place for a relaxed celebration, starting off with preparations inside the house, followed by a ceremony on the patio and dinner in a stretch tent in the garden.

They said their vows in a ceremony officiated by Hannah’s brother, and started their married life with a joyful confetti run full of smiles and cheers.

Being a crazy flower lady, I just couldn’t resist the field of oxeye daisies for their couple portraits. I’m always keen to give couples a chance to take a step back from the day and catch up with each other, and they did just that as they sat in the daisies for photos.

Dinner proved one of the best wedding meals I’ve ever eaten: a relaxed Mexican buffet by the great Cantina Carnitas. It was the perfect choice for the relaxed vibe of their day, and guests loved the bottles of tequila they had on the table.

After a gorgeous golden hour shoot in a nearby field of buttercups, we photographed some serious dance floor moves and left everyone to party the night away. Congratulations Hannah & Jack! Your day was fantastic and we loved every moment.

“WOW!!! Thanks so much for our photos! It was so lovely to have you there with us on our special day. I’m sure we won’t stop looking at them for a good few months to take it all in.”
— Hannah & Jack

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Venue: Private land in Berkshire
Dress: Rue De Seine via Leonie Claire
Suit: The Vintage Suit Hire Company
Florist: Tarnia Williams
Catering: Cantina Carnitas

Hannah's bridesmaids enjoy bucks fizz and admire the view through the window.
Hannah laughs with her four bridesmaids, all wearing matching robes, while sitting on the bed.
Jack in his stylish 3-piece tweed suit and groomsmen in tweed waistcoats and sunglasses joking around outside.
Hannah and Jack's guests smile during the wedding ceremony. Hannah's mum can be seen wiping away a happy tear.
A stretched tent with festoon lighting showcasing tables set out with rustic wedding decor.
Hannah and Jack sit close in a spring meadow, surrounded by daisies, enjoying views of the Berkshire countryside.
Jack and his groomsmen smile while posing with their arms around each other in their stylish grey tweed suits.
Guests enjoy the speeches whilst sitting at rustic tables under the stretch tent.
Jack and Hannah stroll through a sunlit spring meadow, surrounded by golden buttercups.
Four female guests joyfully dance the night away at Hannah and Jack's lively wedding reception.

Are you getting married in Berkshire and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Madeleine & Fintan: Elegant Springtime Wedding at The In & Out Club, London

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I love shooting weddings in London when I get the opportunity, and when I do, it always seems to be at members clubs which I absolutely love as they are all so opulent in their own individual and unique ways.

Madeline & Fintan chose The Naval & Military Club (colloquially known as The In and Out Club) as the setting for their wedding day. It was a beautiful, sunny spring day with the blossom in St James’ Park opposite in bloom. Madeleine, her bridesmaids and the mums got ready in a room which overlooked the Club’s courtyard, which was really lovely as they would peek out of the window and see what Fintan and his groomsmen were up to before the ceremony!

With Madeleine as a keen blogger it was no surprise that she has fantastic taste, so I was thrilled to see she had chosen an off-the-shoulder embellished dress by Justin Alexander that I had been dying to shoot ever since I saw that particular style in my friend’s boutique! She paired it with sparkly blue Jimmy Choos and carried a bouquet of pastel pinks and whites by Your London Florist. Fintan looked great in a navy blue suit with a double breasted waistcoat and pastel tie which coordinated perfectly with Madeleine’s flowers.

Their ceremony was held in the King Harald V room, accentuated with vases of white flowers adorning the mantelpiece. With Madeleine’s bridal entrance music played by her brother on guitar, and readings from Fintan’s mum and one of her bridesmaids, it was a lovely and personal ceremony.

Madeleine & Fintan left the Club as a newly married couple to handfuls of pink and white confetti, and we took a little walk by the park to take their couple portraits in front of the springtime cherry blossom. And with such an elegant wedding venue it was only natural that we were going to take their family photographs in front of the fireplace they said their vows in front of just an hour earlier.

The wedding breakfast was held in the Coffee Room, decorated with vases of white spring flowers and candelabras. After funny & heartfelt speeches they kicked off the evening with a beautiful choreographed dance, and with a fantastic DJ, port and cheese and boxes of Krispy Kremes we knew they and their guests were in for a fantastic evening!

Thank you both so much for the opportunity to photograph your day!

“Thank you so much for our photos, they’re absolutely incredible! I love how you caught each detail perfectly, it was wonderful to re-live our day through your eyes. Each part of the day, from the preparations, to the ceremony, to the dancing, has been captured in such a soft, beautiful and artistic fashion. The colours and lighting are stunning in each photo, you’re so talented! We’ve shared the photos with our parents and they’re absolutely blown away by how fantastic they are. ”
— Madeleine & Fintan
Fintan and Madeleine share a loving gaze while guests shower them with white confetti.
The guests turn to watch Madeleine walk down the aisle with her father, as her eyes meet Fintan's.
Under a cherry blossom tree in St James's Square, Madeleine and Fintan embrace. Madeleine holds her white and pale pink bridal bouquet.
The Coffee Room adorned with vases of white spring flowers and candelabras on round tables for the wedding reception.
Guests applaud as Fintan and Madeleine take their seats at their wedding reception in the Coffee Room.

Are you getting married at The In & Out Club and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Gina & Jonny: Joyful Springtime Wedding at Bedford School

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Every wedding is special, but this one in particular will always hold a place in my heart as I’ve known groom Jonny for a long time, so it was really special to not only witness him marrying the girl of his dreams but also shoot it too!

Gina and her lovely bridesmaids chose to get ready at her mum’s house, with the fabulous Sarah Dunn working her vintage twist on hair and makeup. She chose a Justin Alexander dress from George James Bridal, with a flowing tulle skirt and a bodice whose beaded embellishments reminded me of Swan Lake. I love that she added another little twist with the cutest gold dance shoes! Jonny and his groomsmen looked dapper in my suits by my favourite people The Vintage Suit Hire Company.

I’ve lived and worked as a photographer in Bedford my whole life, but I’d never even been in St Paul’s Church in the centre of town before, let alone shot a wedding in it! Gina walked arm in arm down the aisle next to her proud mum, and I love the way Jonny looked at her as he saw her at the end of the aisle for the first time.

After a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony with light pouring in through the stained glass windows, the guests took a leisurely walk to their reception whilst we left in the wedding car for a little detour along Bedford’s Embankment. We took the chance to get some portraits there in their just-married excitement and most importantly to grab an ice cream!

Bedford School was the setting for their reception and a venue I am proud and grateful to be a recommended supplier at. They filled the Great Hall with tables decorated with vintage crockery and crates of white tulips, and a show-stopping 5 tier cake featuring delicate sugar anemones and bluebirds.

After family photos in front of the architectural arches of the hall we snuck off for some couple portraits in the grounds of the school. One of my favourite photos all year is the photo we took on the steps of the School’s chapel - a backdrop really unique to their venue!

With lots of light pouring into the hall and fantastic speeches, the guests reactions were a real joy to shoot. And to top it all off each table had a pub quiz, and we caught a lovely little moment where Gina & Jonny watched their guests from the balcony that overlooks the hall whilst the quiz was underway. They started their evening off with their first dance to Tiny Dancer by Elton John, and I’m SO glad stayed long enough to see Jonny get up on stage and sing with the band!

Thank you both so much for the privilege of shooting your incredible day.

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Venue: Bedford School
Hair & Makeup: Sarah’s Doo Wop Dos
Dress: Justin Alexander
Suit: The Vintage Suit Hire Company
Florist: Howbury Flowers
Cake: Restoration Cake

Gina sits on the steps of Bedford School with Jonny sat beside holding her close.
Gina stands facing French doors, light pouring in, as her mum carefully buttons up her wedding dress.
Jonny smiles as he waits at the church with his groomsmen sat in a row beside him wearing vintage blue suits.
Four bridesmaids, in blue dresses, hold white and green bouquets, as they sing from their hymn sheets during the wedding ceremony.
Jonny and Gina take a selfie while riding in their open top wedding car on the way to Bedford School
A wide view of guests congregating outside Bedford School as fluffy clouds pass by overhead.
Bedford School's Great Hall set up ready for a wedding breakfast, with homemade bunting hanging, chiavari chairs and tulips on the tables.
Jonny sings on stage whilst the guests cheer and hold up their phones to capture photos.
A dramatically lit Gina and Jonny share a kiss in front of Bedford School.

Are you getting married at Bedford School and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Alex & Dean: Multicultural Springtime Wedding at Woburn Sculpture Gallery

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Living in Bedfordshire I feel so privileged to live close to so many beautiful venues, and the Woburn Sculpture Gallery is no exception. Photographers dream of light, airy spaces with big windows and I remember being so excited the first time I visited this venue!

The girls got ready at the nearby Woburn Hotel, where they have cute little cottage suites that you can stay in. I always recommend these to anybody getting married at Woburn as they are a lovely and comfortable to get ready in and you get the opportunity to all get ready in the same space which is always better for photographs.

Alex is a true girl after my own heart, opting for an Eliza Jane Howell dress with the subtle sparkle of white sequins and a funky pair of platform heels. She carried a big bouquet of juliet roses, anemones and ranunculus by my favourite florist, The Basement Florist, too!

Light poured in as Alex & Dean said their vows in front of the temple in the Sculpture Gallery, and they left to a joyful storm of confetti from their guests! We were so lucky that shortly after the ceremony the sun came out for family photos in the gardens, and of course I couldn’t resist heading to the spectacular Camellia House for their couple portraits, and for the first time I got to shoot with the camellias in full bloom!

Ever since I attended a friend’s wedding which featured a Chinese ceremony I’ve always wanted to shoot one, so I was thrilled when Alex & Dean told me they were going to have one. As Alex returned having changed into a red dress, everybody congregated around the dance floor for the tea ceremony and it was lovely to witness the exchange of tea-giving, red envelopes and of course lots of hugs.

After dinner and wonderful speeches, the couple visited each table of guests for a traditional Chinese toast which got sillier, funnier and louder with each table they visited!

Thank you Alex & Dean for having us along to photograph your incredible day.

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Venue: Woburn Sculpture Gallery
Dress: Eliza Jane Howell via Bridal Rogue Gallery
Florist: Basement Florist
Entertainment: Matt D Sax

A wide angle view of the 12th century Woburn Abbey with its vast gravel drive and perfectly manicured lawns
Alex and her bridesmaids laughing with glasses of champagne in hand, wearing matching floral robes.
Alex and Dean smiling as they exchange vows, registrar stood between columns in the Woburn Sculpture Gallery ceremony room.
Guests toss confetti over smiling Alex and Dean, with Alex raising bouquet in front of historic columns at Woburn Sculpture Gallery.
Woburn Sculpture Gallery reception room, featuring white tablecloths, chiavari chairs, and cream and ivory rose centrepieces.
Alex smiles with her three bridesmaids in pale blue lace dresses with cap sleeves, holding ivory and cream bouquets.
Alex and Dean in black and white sharing a laugh with Woburn Sculpture Gallery in the background.
Tea is poured from a white tea pot into red ceramic cups for Alex and Dean’s Chinese tea ceremony
A group of guests laughing and smiling, raising their champagne glasses around the table after the speeches.
Alex and Dean share their first dance, in black and white, with their guests smiling and taking photographs in the background

Are you getting married at Woburn Sculpture Gallery and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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