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Felicity & Chris: Sunny Outdoor Wedding at Huntsmill Farm

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Felicity and Chris’s wedding took me back to one of my favourite venues, the lovely Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire, which I’d not been to for two years thanks to the pandemic!

Due to coronavirus restrictions, they kept it to just 30 guests and it was such a joy to document their intimate day. It started with a buzz of excitement as the girls got ready at Blacksmiths Cottage, before heading over to the Old Dairy to get changed into their outfits. Felicity wore a Cizzy Bridal dress with a matching veil, featuring delicate embroidered polkadots scattered along the end of the veil. Her bouquet was perfect for a June wedding, filled with vibrant wildflowers and beautiful pink peonies (my favourite!)

They were one of the first couples to have an outdoor ceremony at Huntsmill Farm and it was an honour to capture them saying their vows under The Shed, overlooking the Buckinghamshire countryside. Their ceremony was led by a friend and I always love these sorts of ceremonies best that showcase their personality and story as a couple!

After a shower of petal confetti, everyone enjoyed drinks in the sunshine whilst the barn was set up for dinner: long tables, big urns of wildflowers and that rustic vibe that Huntsmill always excels at.

During their drinks reception, Felicity and Chris stepped into the barn with a few close family members to make it legal with short but sweet civil ceremony. Speeches before dinner made for a lovely transition into the next part of the day and I loved capturing everyone’s reactions as their nearest and dearest spoke. Everyone enjoyed barbecue food for the wedding breakfast and after dinner everyone sprawled out into the gardens to make the most of the garden games which quickly got competitive!

Huntsmill sunsets are the best and we were so fortunate to be treated to one, making the most of the beautiful golden hour light as the newlyweds took a quiet moment away from the wedding madness.

One of the things I loved most about their day was how they adapted to the restrictions - at this point you couldn’t have indoor dancing so they decided to have a silent disco outside in the courtyard instead! It was such a fantastic idea and it made for great photos capturing everyone dancing under the festoon lights as the sun set.

“I can’t begin to explain how much we love these!!! It has taken me right back to the day and they’ve just come out better than I could have imagined! We had a great day with you and felt so at ease, and we’ve had so many comments about how laid back and easy going you were, so thank you so much - it was exactly what we wanted.”
— Felicity & Chris

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Venue: Huntsmill Farm
Florist: The Flower School
Dress: Cizzy Bridal via What Alice Wore
Suit: Moss
Band: Katie plus Juan

Beautiful June wedding bouquet filled with vibrant wildflowers and pink peonies sat on a windowsill being bathed in natural light.
Bride sits smiling, wearing white gown with lace edging, having her hair styled in a low bun by hairdresser in Blacksmiths Cottage at Huntsmill Farm.
Eight groomsmen in suits, ties and shades walk across the courtyard at Huntsmill farm.
Father of the bride gives smiling bride away to emotional groom as guests watch on, in black and white.
Groom places wedding ring on bride who smiles profusely during Huntsmill Farm outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom seal their vows with a kiss under The Shed at Huntsmill Farm as guests clap beneath blue sky and white fluffy clouds.
Bridesmaids in dusty blue dresses release confetti over bride in Cizzy bridal dress and groom in teal suit and bow tie.
Bride and groom kiss beside rustic metal wall at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Bridesmaids in dudty blue dresses holding pink peony bouquets stand smiling beside bride holding summer wildflower bouquet.
Groom delivers speech to guests listening intently around the long table in the barn at Huntsmill Farm.
Bride and Groom share a quiet moment in a pool of golden sunlight beside rustic barns during their couple photos at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue.
Pizza is served from a rustic horsebox as guests take photos of each other in the courtyard of Huntsmill Farm.
Bide and Groom dance wearing headphones during silent disco in the festoon lit courtyard of Huntsmill Farm.

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Eilis & Tom: Buckinghamshire Church & Garden Wedding

Today I’m looking back over Eilis and Tom’s wedding, another brilliant example of how couples adapted during the pandemic with the fluctuating rules around weddings. With their original date in April a no-go due to lockdown, they decided to still get married in 2020 but scaled back their wedding from a big barn celebration with hundreds of guests to an intimate village church ceremony and garden party at home with their nearest and dearest.

Eilis got ready at her family home, a morning full of excitement with siblings, parents and little ones all weaving around the house. I always enjoy photographing prep in family homes, it adds a lovely layer of warmth and closeness to the start of the day. She wore a timeless sleeveless tulle dress with lace applique, and her bouquet of roses, dahlias, wildflowers and greenery suited the day perfectly.

The ceremony took place at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Stewkley. It’s a beautiful village church and their sunny wedding day created the most dramatic light inside. Tom looked sharp as he met Eilis at the end of the aisle in his full army dress uniform, and I loved their non-stop smiles throughout the ceremony. A moment that has stayed with me from their day has to be her lovely dad giving her away whilst holding one of his grandchildren in his arms to stop him running all over the place!

After the ceremony, guests threw petal confetti outside the church before heading back to the family home for drinks in the garden. As we got there the wind suddenly picked up and blew Eilis’ veil right off of her head!

Just before I left, we took a few quiet minutes out for portraits in the orchard. It was such a lovely peaceful moment and it felt so meaningful to capture this new chapter in a place that meant so much to them.

“We just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you did to make our day so special. We were so lucky to have you there and really loved your manner and how professional you were on the day. We have lots of the photos up around the house and all the relatives have said how lovely they are!
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— Eilis & Tom
Natural bridal bouquet of roses, dahlias, wildflowers and greenery, held by the bride.
Groom in full army dress uniform waits beside his best man for his bride to arrive at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Stewkley.
Father of the bride holds bride's hand as he walks her down the aisle towards groom at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Stewkley
Guests shower the newlyweds in confetti outside St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Stewkley.
Bride, in tulle dress with lace applique, exits car holding bouquet of roses, dahlias, wildflowers and greenery.
Groom, in full army dress uniform, jokes with his four groomsmen wearing blue three piece suits with grey waistcoats and burgundy ties.
Bride laughs with three bridesmaids in pleated navy dresses holding bouquets of roses, dahlias, wildflowers and greenery.
Groom in full army dress uniform holds bride's hand smiling as they walk through the gardens in Buckinghamshire.
Bride, in timeless sleeveless tulle dress with lace applique and cathedral length veil, walks through orchard beside groom in full army dress uniform.
Bride and Groom enjoy a quiet moment together in the sunny Buckinghamshire orchard.

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Emily & Robert: Summer Wedding at Chicheley Hall

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Set at a beautiful stately home on a sunny August day, Emily and Robert’s wedding day was nothing short of a dream to photograph! Nestled in the Milton Keynes countryside, Chicheley Hall made the perfect setting for their day and provided a grand and elegant backdrop for their celebrations.

My day started with capturing the girls getting ready at the Hall, with my second shooter photographing Robert and his groomsmen as they got ready at home in a nearby village. Both of their mornings were relaxed yet filled with excitement and it was so lovely to capture them getting ready with family and friends.

Their ceremony took place in the mansion house, with light pouring in through the grand windows as they said their vows against beautiful arrangements of soft pink, lilac and cream roses. Emily made a showstopping entrance she walked down the grand staircase, arm in arm with her father, to meet Robert at the end of the aisle.

What I love the most about stately homes is the endless locations for photos and we really made the most of it. Their confetti run looked fantastic against the grand backdrop of the hall, and guests enjoyed reception drinks in the beautiful gardens behind the house. And of course we had to take photos indoors too, a favourite of mine being a black and white shot of the newlyweds by the staircase windows, taken through the chandelier.

After their wedding breakfast and heartfelt speeches, we sneaked out during the golden hour to capture them against that beautiful warm light that everyone dreams of for their wedding photos! The day ended on a high as instead of a first dance, everyone hit the dancefloor at once to party the night away and celebrate this new chapter in Emily and Robert’s story.

Congratulations you two and thank you for having us along for the ride! We loved capturing your day and wish you every happiness for the future.

“We’ve had a look at our photos (whilst on the beach!) and they look absolutely amazing! Thank you so so much, I know you’ve put so much effort into them and we are so grateful you captured our day so beautifully. We are so happy with them. ”
— Emily & Robert

featured suppliers

Venue: Chicheley Hall
Florist: Ivy Amelia Florals
Hair & Make up: Jema Jakes Makeup Artist & Beauty
Band: Oomphf

The exterior of Chicheley Hall wedding venue in Buckinghamshire on a beautiful summer's day with lush lawn and blue sky.
Mansion House, Chicheley Hall set out for Emily & Robert's wedding ceremony with white Chiavari chairs and soft pink flowers.
Groom and two groomsmen, in blue three-piece suits with pink ties, sit in front of a grand fireplace at Chicheley Hall.
Emily's mother smiles, adjusting her pink mother-of-the-bride hat in a gold mirror.
Emily smiles as her dad walks her down the aisle with Chicheley Hall's beautiful marble columns in the background.
Emily and Robert recite their vows in a sunlit Mansion House at Chicheley Hall wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Mansion House, Chicheley Hall set out for Emily & Robert's wedding reception with white Chiavari chairs and round tables.
Emily and Robert hold hands as they walk towards the grand facade of Chicheley hall in their wedding attire.
Newlyweds share a quiet moment in the grounds of Chicheley Hall as the sun's golden glow shimmers behind.
Two wedding guests in suits play football in the grounds of Chicheley Hall in Buckinghamshire.

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Jen & Sam: Rustic Summer Wedding at Huntsmill Farm

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With the clearest blue sky and temperatures soaring to 38c, Jen & Sam’s sunny June wedding day was one of the hottest days I’ve ever photographed!

One of my favourite things about Huntsmill Farm is the charming cottage accommodation they have on site, which meant I had the opportunity to flit between both Jen and Sam’s rooms and photograph them both getting ready.

Their ceremony took place at the nearby St Edward’s church in Shalstone, a charming countryside church and the perfect setting for their vows. It was such a joyful ceremony which ended in a shower of confetti as Jen and Sam left the church with beaming smiles as a newly married couple.

We returned to Huntsmill Farm to continue the celebrations, with Jen and Sam arriving in style in a tuk tuk as a nod to their love for travelling. Guests enjoyed drinks under the shade of the trees, along with garden games and canapes.

The barn was transformed for the wedding breakfast, with fairy lights and a big floral installation hanging from the beams. Each table was named after a place they had travelled to, a lovely personal touch which I’m sure had everyone reminiscing about their own adventures! The speeches were a highlight, filled with laughter and heartfelt moments.

With a day this sunny it’s a pretty safe bet we’ll get a fabulous golden hour and that was exactly the case here! I whisked them away for photos in the nearby fields as the sun set, a little serene moment for them in the midst of the excitement of the day.

The celebrations continued as the sun set, with everyone dancing the night away to a fantastic live band. It was a fantastic day through and through and such a joy to capture.

Thank you Jen and Sam for having me along for the ride! Your day was fantastic and I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness.

featured suppliers

Venue: Huntsmill Farm
Florist: Willow & Thyme
Dress: BOA Boutique
Hair and makeup: Frankie Rose
Band: Firing Line

Jen has her bridal makeup applied in the cottage at Huntsmill Farm. Bridesmaid dresses hang in the background.
St Edward's Church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire on a sunny day with a bright blue sky.
Bride and groom meet at the altar of St. Edward’s church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire.
Jen and Sam exchange rings during their wedding ceremony at St Edwards Church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
Bridesmaids in blue dresses sing from hymnbook during the wedding ceremony at St. Edward’s church in Shalstone.
Bride and groom showered with confetti outside St. Edward’s church in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire.
Bride and groom in sunglasses hold hands beneath the bright blue sky at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.
Jenga guestbook laid out for a rustic wedding at Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire.
Groom leads bride through field of long grass during golden hour at Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire.
Groom gazes lovingly at bride while walking hand in hand through long grass at sunset.
Three Bridesmaids in pale blue bridesmaid dresses stand alongside the bride holding white and green bouquets.
Newly-weds and their guests dance the night away at Huntsmill Farm wedding venue in Buckinghamshire.

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Lorna & John: Relaxed Spring Wedding at Furtho Manor Farm

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As Lorna’s mum is a close friend of mine, when Lorna & John got engaged I was more than happy to suggest some venues when they began their wedding planning and were looking for a chilled-out, rustic vibe for their day. I was so thrilled to hear they booked Furtho Manor Farm and it was such a treat to return there to capture their wedding.

My day started capturing the pre-wedding excitement as the girls got ready at the farmhouse. It was so special capturing people I’ve known for so long on such an important day and they made me feel so welcome! Meanwhile, my second shooter caught up with John and his best man as they greeted guests before the ceremony. It’s always so lovely being able to capture both stories on the morning of a wedding and I know couples love being able to have a little peek into what the other got up to!

The barn was decked out with sheer fabric draped from the ceilings and a beautiful floral arch, providing the perfect backdrop for their vows. Their ceremony was so personal and lovely, with Lorna’s brother walking her down the aisle, readings from their closest friends and the couple exchanging handwritten vows.

A confetti tunnel kicked off the celebrations, followed by drinks and photos on the lawn. It was such a chilled-out, lovely day - exactly what Lorna and John wanted. Dinner was a relaxed affair too, with guests sharing plates of delicious curry for the wedding breakfast, followed by touching speeches. The barn was every bit as rustic and beautiful as they’d imagined with wooden cross-back chairs and eye-catching arrangements of red and white ranunculus, anemones and tulips on the tables.

For a little break from the wedding madness, we went off with Lorna and John to take couple photos and I was so thrilled to find a beautiful white blossom tree to shoot under. It perfectly encapsulated the season they’d chosen to get married in and it was lovely to laugh with them both as they enjoyed a quiet moment together.

Instead of a traditional first dance, Lorna and John opted for a ceilidh band, which was a hit with everyone and made for some fantastic photos. It’s my favourite wedding entertainment and always gets everyone up and dancing!

Seeing Lorna, John and their daughter start this new chapter was such a privilege - I’m so grateful they asked me to capture their day and it’s definitely one that will stay with me for a very long time. Congratulations you two!

“To the best ninja photographers in the business.. thank you, we absolutely love them and have enjoyed reliving our wedding/ best day ever with a cuppa and croissant!”
— Lorna & John

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Venue: Furtho Manor Farm
Florist: Fieldgate Flowers
Hair: Kate Atalay
Makeup: Ali Kynoch
Jewellery: Lorna Henderson (the bride!)

A group of flower girls in white dresses with Gypsophillia crowns and beautiful spring bouquets.
Lorna and John kiss under sheer fabric draped from the ceiling and a pink floral arch, as they're declared husband and wife.
John, in his kilt, smiles as he walks hand in hand with Lorna as guests shower them in pink confetti.
Furtho Manor Farm wedding reception with rustic chairs, and tables adorned with red and white ranunculus, anemones, and tulips.
Two wedding guests smile as they take a selfie in the barn at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights in the background.
Newlyweds laughing at speeches at their Furtho Manor Farm wedding in Northamptonshire.
Lorna snuggles into John as they share a quiet moment beneath a blossom tree at Furtho Manor Farm.
Lorna and John on stage at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights overhead and starbursts of light from the side.
A group of wedding guests dancing to the Ceilidh band at Furtho Manor Farm in Northamptonshire.

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