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Elisabeth & Simon: Blissful Summer Wedding at Woburn Sculpture Gallery

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Elisabeth & Simon’s wedding day started off very close to home for me as the church they married in was less than a 5-minute drive away! It’s always lovely shooting in my home town and their day was of course no exception.

On the run up to the day, I always ask couples about any particular details that are important for us to capture. I’m always a girl for detail photos, but knowing the context is always important and I hear so many wonderful stories as a result! Elisabeth had chosen a beautiful satin Justin Alexander dress with a statement bow on the back for her wedding day, but the most important detail of all was the top she paired with it. She told me that her talented mother had made it from scratch, made from sheer organza adorned with lace. I love touches like this and it made her outfit all the more special.

We headed to St Andrew’s Church in Bedford for their ceremony which featured singing from her choir friends, a truly lovely touch which made it even more joyful and emotional! One of my favourite shots has to be Simon and his dad laughing aloud as they wait for the ceremony to start. It’s always stuck in my mind when I think of this day and it was lovely to see it again whilst choosing photos for this blog post.

The Sculpture Gallery in Woburn Abbey hosted the celebrations for the rest of the day. It’s one of my favourite venues and it was such a joy to return after Alex & Dean’s day just a few months prior. The gallery looked gorgeous with pink roses and white hydrangeas on the tables setting the scene for dinner and speeches later on.

A beautiful golden hour got us out and exploring the gardens after dinner, and as night approached the Pasadena Roof Orchestra took centre stage for Elisabeth & Simon to start the evening celebrations with their first dance.

Thank you both for having us photograph your incredible day! We loved every moment. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the Sculpture Gallery opens its doors again one day soon for more magical days like yours.

“We are both so happy with our photos, there are so many we will treasure forever. We both loved seeing all the moments from each others mornings as well. They were all absolutely worth the wait and have brought back so many happy memories of our day! ”
— Elisabeth & Simon

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Venue: Woburn Sculpture Gallery
Dress: Justin Alexander via George James Bridal
Suit: Allen’s of Olney

A pearl hair comb is carefully added to the bride's textured updo.
Simon's face beams as Elisabeth joins him at the altar of St Andrew's church in Bedford for their wedding ceremony.
Simon holds Elisabeth's veil and dress as they explore the grounds of Woburn Sculpture Gallery in Bedford.
Simon embraces Elisabeth amidst lush foliage, their eyes locked in a tender gaze at Woburn Sculpture Gallery.
Wedding guests gather inside Woburn Sculpture Gallery, featuring grand paintings and impressive columns. In black and white.
Wedding guests enjoy outdoor games on the lawn at Woburn Sculpture Gallery, with one raising his arm in victory.

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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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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