Bethnal Green Wedding Photography - Charlotte and Nathan

Despite the weather being typically rainy on the day of Charlotte and Nathan’s wedding, the attitude and atmosphere were bright and cheery! The joy of the day was apparent from the very first moment of the day. 

We began the photography journey with Charlotte as she prepared for the occasion. Hair and makeup work was minimal - Charlotte has a true beauty that radiated from her as got ready to meet Nathan at the church. 

The church itself was beautiful and photo-worthy. A light brick facade featuring old-school turrets and stunning stained glass windows greeted the gents as they walked from their place of waiting. No sitting around for these guys! 

Inside, the cheerful red carpet was perfect to carry the bride down to the altar. Flowers adorned the pews as the guests slowly filled up the space. Spirits were high all round! 

Anticipation heightened as the bride arrived. The rain didn’t stop the excitement, and although Charlotte’s father had to escort her inside with an umbrella, she arrived looking radiant and more than ready for the main event! 

First to take the journey down the aisle were the bridesmaids, dressed in a rich navy blue that contrasted really nicely with the brightly coloured carpet in the church. 

Finally came the moment everyone was waiting for: a stunning Charlotte escorted by her father, carrying a plain but elegant orange and white bouquet. In contrast to many weddings I shoot, Charlotte wore a plain, flowing dress and light embellishments in her hair. Natural beauty. 

Waiting at the other end was her groom-to-be, Nathan, looking like a dashing Hugh Jackman! There was no sign of nervousness between bride and groom when they met at the front of the church. If anything, they shared a couple of mischievous smiles, like they knew something the rest of us didn’t! 

I don’t think either of them stopped smiling throughout the entire ceremony. As they said their vows, I couldn’t think of a more beautiful spot to become man and wife. The overcast light spilled through the three spectacular stained glass windows at the front of the church, illuminating the couple as their first kiss made it official. 

Once the ceremony was finished, I had the chance to capture some intimate photos of the couple in the lovely grounds of the church. The damp weather faded away compared to the bright aura shining from these two! 

In the meantime, the guests were bundled onto a red wedding bus to head off to the reception venue, where the new husband and wife joined them after their shoot. 

The eclectic Sager + Wilde in Hackney Road was the celebration spot. A little vintage, a little old school, but a lot of character and a lot of fun! 

Delectable food, amazing wine, and plenty of love and laughter were the theme of the next few hours. Speeches were said, memories were shared, and of course, the cake was cut. The couple shared their first dance, complete with all the good stuff - intimacy, fun, joy, and a final kiss! 

I was privileged to be able to share Charlotte and Nathan’s special day and capture every detail. Their joyful attitudes and love for each other shone through every moment. 

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Elmore Court Wedding Photography | Alice & Edward

Style, class, and extreme happiness were the main themes that ran through Alice and Edward’s wedding. Although the weather was friendly and stayed dry, an overcast sky offered the best possible light to capture the joy that emanated from these two and their loved ones. 

The venue itself was spectacular, featuring old-school Elizabethan and Victorian architecture right from the gate to the buildings, and stunning private gardens that make for beautiful photos. Not to mention the magnificent Elmore Church, which truly is a piece of history, as it dates back to the 13th century. 

But back to the happy couple! The bride was radiant in a classic-style dress with a unique lace overlay to cover her shoulders. Beautiful and elegant! The groom looked dashing in a smart waistcoat and gold tie. Sharp dressed guests and sleek classic vehicles really added to the regal atmosphere. 

Inside the church, the aura was amazing. Not only could you feel the love these two have for each other, but the architecture of the chapel added something even more special to the day. The beautiful stone curves, wooden pews, stained glass windows made a lovely backdrop to Alice and Edward’s vows. 

Despite the reverence within the church, there was a whole lot of excitement and joy, which was evident by not only the smiles that the bride and groom were sneaking to each other, but also the happiness on the faces of each and every guest! 

After the couple said their I do’s (and were showered with flower petals by the guests), it was time for a quick photoshoot in the beautiful wildflower gardens and grounds. I was lucky to be able to capture their first documented moments as husband and wife, and they were all smiles! 

The reception was held at the Gillyflower, the incredible on-site venue. Slightly different to the majestic feeling in the church and grounds, this marquee is crafted out of timber harvested from the grounds, which gives it a comfortable, rustic feeling. 

This is when everyone lets their hair down and really celebrates, and the joyfulness truly comes through in the natural photographs. Special speeches were shared, dancing was enjoyed, the wedding cake was cut in true English style with an old-school cutlass, and the whole event was filled with laughter and love. 

It was truly an honour to be able to take part in Alice and Edward’s special day. I see so much love between them and I know their life together will be filled with laughter and adventure! 

We just wanted to put in writing how thrilled we are with the wonderful photos. Each one is beautiful and interesting.

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Vineyard, Stockcross Wedding Photography | Aisha & Marcus

Not even the overcast weather could dampen the spirits of these two! In fact, the clouds and light rain only made this intimate wedding more cosy. 

Aisha and Marcus’ wedding wasn't quite the detailed affair they’d dreamed of. The pandemic meant they had to have a much more compact ceremony than they’d originally intended. 

However, the venue (Vineyard, Stockcross) was the perfect spot for these two, and their energy filled the space with love, excitement, and a lot of joyful humour. 

The event got off to a busy start. With 45 minutes before the ceremony began, these two took the opportunity to have a couple’s photoshoot. As if there wasn’t enough to do on the day! 

As you can tell from the pictures, though, their nerves about the wedding really didn’t show. We walked through the beautiful grounds of The Vineyard, and I was lucky enough to be able to catch a lot of beautiful, natural moments as they spent their last few minutes as an unmarried couple. 

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Their love for each other, sense of humour, and joy at becoming a married couple really shone through, making for amazing, real, raw moments. The wet grounds didn’t lower their spirits one bit. In fact, the glistening surfaces and lush greenery made for a magical atmosphere, brightened by Aisha and Marcus’ warmth and obvious love for one another. 

Once they’d walked some of their nerves off, we headed inside for the actual ceremony. Just a handful of their nearest and dearest people waited inside to share their first moments as husband and wife. 

The ceremony was much smaller than originally planned, thanks to pandemic restrictions. However, the atmosphere was joyful and Aisha and Marcus only had eyes for each other, anyway! 

Even though masks were worn, the smiles on everyone’s faces were apparent. As we witnessed these two make their vows, the happiness I’d seen before the ceremony only blossomed. 

Marcus and I have spent the last few weeks joking that we'd given you impossible material to work with - so while we had absolute faith in you… the photos are beyond anything we could have imagined. How you managed to capture the shots you did, knowing how full of butterflies we both were at the time, is nothing short of wizardry! 

Aisha & Marcus

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being flexible, accommodating, a phenomenal photographer and generally an all-round legend ❤.”

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