DILYS & PHIL'S WEDDING THAT AMAZING PLACE

Today I am taking you back to Dilys and Phil’s fusion summer wedding at That Amazing Place. I had the most brilliant day with the most smiley and giggly couple I think I have ever met. When they smiled, I smiled. It was deliciously infectious. Dilys and Phil got ready at The Amazing Place in the company of close friends and family. Their ceremony took place outdoors by the lake which made a perfect backdrop.

Dinner took place in the marquee on the lawns, but not before Dilys and Phil danced into the venue following the bridal and groom’s party who weren’t afraid to show us their dance moves. After the speeches, Dilys decided to throw her bouquet outside and the women didn’t disappoint when it came to racing for the bouquet. As the evening drew in, the guests moved into the main house and hit the dancefloor. Dilys and Phil changed into traditional African dress during the evening and rejoined the dancefloor looking absolutely superb.

Thank you Dilys and Phil for having Teri and I capture your day, we felt honoured and you have left us with lasting memories that we will cherish.

Dilys and Phil’s Awesome Supplier List
Venue - That Amazing Place
Florist - Browns Blooms & Balloons
Hair and Makeup Artist - Yalliz Beauty
Bridesmaids Gowns - Chi Chi
Caterer - Food Junkie/Premier Crew
Cake - Egg & Moos
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Videography - Third Reel Films

For more outdoor wedding inspiration, check out Ben & Amy’s wedding at Maiden’s Barn in Essex.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

JEN & TOM'S OLD LUXTERS BARN WEDDING

I started the day at Danesfield House Spa in Marlow for Jen’s bridal prep ahead of this Old Luxters Barn Wedding. In keeping with the autumnal feel, the bridesmaids wore beautiful wine colour dresses. Jen’s bridal gown made by Grace Phillips was perfect for the season too and had pockets! Got to love a dress with pockets! The ceremony and reception took place in rustic Old Luxters Barn nestled in the grounds of Chiltern Valley Winery in Oxfordshire. The lit fairly lights draped from the ceiling beams make the barn very pretty. It was a beautiful place for a wedding. Big thank you to Jen and Tom for trusting us to capture their amazing day. We loved every minute.

Jen and Tom’s Awesome Suppliers
Ceremony and reception location - Old Luxters Barn, Oxfordshire
Makeup - Lauren Hall MUA
Hairdresser - Marie Jjuuko, Creative Director, Fake it Hair and Nails, Chalfont St Peter
Florist - Alex Jordan, Zaza Floristry
Bridal dress - Grace Phillips gown from White Lace and Butterflies
Bridal shoes - Charlotte Mills
Bridesmaid’s dresses - David’s Bridal
Groom’s Suit - Lemmings Menswear Chalfont St Peter
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Caterer - Old Luxters Barn
Cake baker - Cherry Tree Cakerie
Singer - Tat Thomas

For more winter wedding inspiration, check out Kat & Jay’s wedding at Old Brook Barn in Essex.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

COMBERMERE ABBEY WEDDING

Combermere Abbey! What an incredible place for a wedding. This wedding venue is nestled in the rural borders of Cheshire and Shropshire in the Northwest of England. This place is a real treat! I took another road trip to Shropshire to shoot the wedding of Kathryn and Jack along side my best buddy Teresa. My main job was to focus on the groom and assist capturing the day in my usual documentary style. Anyway, that is enough chatter. Here are some highlights!

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

LAURA & JACK'S MULBERRY HOUSE WEDDING

Today’s feature is all about Laura and Jack’s elegant Mulberry House Wedding set in the Essex countryside.

After the ceremony, the guests followed Jack and Laura round to the lawns for pre-dinner drinks and canapes.

After dinner, we headed out for a little walk on the grounds of Mulberry House before rejoining the guests on the dancefloor.

Laura & Jack’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony and reception venue - Mulberry House
Florist and venue decorator - TJ Designer Weddings
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Bridal gown - Justin Alexander
Bridesmaids gowns - ASOS
Groom’s suit - Next
Makeup artist - Krystal Dawn
Hairdresser - Lauren Carpenter
Cake baker - Cake Cuisine
Videographer - Look Back and Remember
Singer - Che Chesterman

BEN & KATIE'S BRAXTED PARK WEDDING

My first visit to Braxted Park was for Ben and Katie’s summer wedding. Here are some of my favourite shots from the day.

After the church ceremony, everyone returned to Braxted Park for the drinks reception in the gardens.

Dinner and speeches took place in the marquee.

The evening kick off with Katie throwing her bouquet. The dancefloor was opened first with Ben and Katie’s first dance, followed by Katie inviting her Dad for a dance too.

Katie & Ben’s Awesome Supplier List
Venue - Braxted Park
Church - St Luke’s Church Upminster Cranham
Celebrant - Michael Vickers
Florist - The Florist on the Green, Great Totham
Groom’s suit - Anthony’s Formal Wear
Bridal Dress - Romford Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses - Silk Fred
Makeup Artist - Jo Riley
Hairdresser - Kirsty Alger
Car - Platinum Cars
Singer - Serena Grant (Serenity via Entertainment Nation)
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography

Check out Jack & Laura’s autumn wedding at Mulberry House.

ROSA & JOHN'S TRESEREN WEDDING

I took a roadtrip from Essex to Cornwall for Rosa & John’s vibrant wedding in a beautiful part of the West country. They decided to elope to Cornwall with their closest family and friends and have an intimate wedding at Treseren. It was a super relaxed day. Nestled in the Cornish countryside, Treseren is a beautiful exclusive venue designed for small weddings. Full of stylish character, it is quite a treat! Check out the photographic story of their day!

Don’t stop here. Check out Kristina & Tony’s elopement to Morocco.

MARK & NICOLA'S BLAKE HALL WEDDING

Blake Hall was a popular wedding venue for me in 2022, as I returned there 5 times for weddings in the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. It is a beautiful venue all year round. Mark & Nicola’s Blake Hall wedding took place in the summer. Gorgeous weather, gorgeous styling and so much laughter. It all came together perfectly.

Mark & Nicola’s Awesome Supplier List
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Venue - Blake Hall
Caterer - Waters Edge
Crazy Golf - Mr Tees Crazy Golf
Florist - Wild Things Blossom
Cake - Cake Cuisine Essex
Groom’s suit - Gray Palmers
Bridal dress - Clifford Burr Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses - Jacqueline Louise Bridal
Makeup artist - Makeup by Kayleigh
Hairdresser - Helen Green
DJ & Photobooth - Lovelight Entertainment
Venue decorator - Essex Emporium & Elf Occasion
Musician - Josh Gernon

NICOLA & JASON'S OLD BROOK BARN WEDDING

Sunshine, chilled out and a whole lot of smiles was the general vibe of the day. Back in the autumn I photographed Nicola and Jason’s wedding at Old Brook Barn in Navestock Essex. When Nicola and Jason first contacted me about their wedding, they explained that they wanted a very relaxed style of photography and they didn’t want lots of formal stage photos. It was more about capturing everyone having a good time in a candid way.

Nicola literally smiled from ear to ear the entire time, and in her gorgeous alternative glittery dress she was glowing. I spent just three hours with Nicola and Jason that day but I left buzzing. Their happiness was infectious.

After the drinks reception, all the guests went inside the barn for a BBQ catered by Limeberry Catering whilst Simone played the saxophone on the barn’s veranda.

For more barn wedding inspiration, check out Katy and Tim’s wedding at Old Brook Barn.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

LUCY & BRADLEY'S HUTTON HALL WEDDING

Let’s take a look back to the Autumn when we photographed Lucy and Bradley’s wedding at Hutton Hall.

Lucy and Bradley got married at All Saints C of E Church in Hutton which is a short walk away from Hutton Hall.

The church bells rang for Lucy and Bradley which is quite an honour to hear. After a cheerful confetti greeting, the guests walked back to Hutton Hall for the drinks reception. Whilst Lucy and Bradley went for a short drive in the Rolls Royce, we photographed the wedding decor in the marquee.

Fortunately the rain held off in order for us to photograph Lucy and Bradley with their friends and family in the gardens.

The guests welcomed Lucy and Bradley into dinner, which was served by Premier Crew. Speeches took place after dinner and had the room belly laughing and teary in equal measure.

The evening party was opened by Lucy and Bradley’s first dance.

Thank you Lucy and Bradley for choosing me to capture your wedding day.

Lucy & Bradley’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony venue - All Saints C of E Church Hutton
Reception venue - Hutton Hall, Essex
Florists - Jade Flower Design & Fancy Faux
Makeup artist - Jaimie Attfield
Hairdresser - Sarah Wade
Bridal Gown - Abigail’s Collection
Groom’s Suit - Jack Bunneys
Bridesmaids Gowns - Lá Closet Dé Chánel
Cake baker - Belladory Cakes
Caterers - Premier Crew
Musicians - The Modern Classics
DJ - Sweet Vibes Events DJ
Car - Rolls Royce
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Videographer - Ding Dong Weddings

For more Autumn wedding inspiration, check out Jack and Laura’s Mulberry House wedding.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

FIFTY WEDDING MOMENTS of 2022

Here we are, fifty of my favourite moments from 2022! Wholesome, heartfelt and personal. These fifty shots are the reason why I don’t interrupt anything about your day. These are why I stay in the wings, observing and waiting for these moments to unfold, which sometimes happen in just a split second. These are the photographs that make you say “Damn girl! I didn’t know you got that!”

For me, these moments are absolute gold and a joy to look back on. Check them out, you will see what I mean!

I often get asked if I take the traditional type group shots. The answer is yes, but they don’t have to be as formal as you think. Check out my blog post showing how Group Shots Don’t Have To Be Boring.

CONFETTI SHOTS THAT ROCK

Confetti shots are awesome. They remain one of the most iconic and requested wedding photographs. I love a confetti shot, especially the ones that are vibrant and full of laughter. Here are my top tips for getting the best wedding confetti photographs.

Plan ahead

To get that perfect confetti shot, it is worth planning ahead and nailing a couple of my top tips. I promise, when you see your confetti photos, they will rock and you will be glad that you did!

CONFETTI SHOT DURING THE DRINKS RECEPTION OUTSIDE OF OLD BROOK BARN IN ESSEX

Bring lots of your own confetti

Go large or go home! Provide the confetti for your guests and tons of it!. Guests rarely bring confetti to weddings any more, so provide plenty and put it in containers that people can easily use. Big baskets will do, so that people can grab large handfuls and there will be less wastage of packaging too. Two handfuls per person is the minimum amount to aim for.

OUTDOOR CONFETTI SHOT AT THE REID ROOMS ESSEX

Talk to your venue to find out their rules

Check with your venue(s) if and where confetti is allowed. Some venues will have restrictions on where confetti can be thrown especially if they are venues accessible to the general public or if they have wildlife on the grounds to protect.

CONFETTI thrown AFTER an elegant OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY IN SANTORINI GREECE

natural dried flower petal confetti outside the wedding celebration tent at jimmy’s farm in suffolk

Plan for indoors and outdoors

Confetti shots don’t have to be outside. Check with your venue. Some are happy to help orchestrate confetti shots indoors before your reception dinner, or allow confetti cannons for your first dance which look pretty awesome by the way. Think creatively of how to make it fun and get others involved.

white heart shaped CONFETTI INDOORS AFTER THE CEREMONY AT PARKLANDS QUENDON HALL ESSEX

gold CONFETTI CANNONS DURING THE FIRST DANCE AT HOUCHINS ESSEX

Throw like you mean it

It’s confetti. What can possibly go wrong?! I always give the guests a few tips on how to throw confetti to get the best effect….including check the wind direction! We want your photos to have the wow factor. It helps massively if people don’t have drinking glasses and handbags on them, or at the very least not in their throwing hand! Basically we are trying to avoid handbags, beer and wine being thrown instead of confetti (trust me, it’s happened). No guest wants to be that person who threw red wine at the bride by accident!

Think about the different styles of confetti

Most venues prefer natural confetti, such as dried rose petals, which are kinder to the environment. We recommend choosing a medium sized biodegradable confetti. Too small and it won’t photograph well. Too big (such as fresh rose petals) and if falls like bricks. We want volume and for it to flutter!

Don’t lose heart if your venue(s) doesn’t permit confetti. There are other creative options. Guests could blow bubbles, throw dried leaves, or wave streamers or pompoms. There is plenty of fun to be had and there is more than one way to do it!

BUBBLES AND CONFETTI AT ST GERMAIN CHURCH NEAR BLAKE HALL ESSEX

Choose your confetti colours wisely

Think about the colour of your confetti. General rule of thumb is choose dark or bright vibrant colours if you are throwing confetti in an area that is light/airy and open. Choose light colours if your background or environment is dark.

real rose petal wedding CONFETTI on the grand staircase at LAYER MARNEY TOWER IN colchester ESSEX

Don’t run. Walk slowly.

Walk slower than normal. You’re not trying to race to the end to get it over and done with. You want to enjoy it, let your guests embrace the moment too, giving your photographer plenty of time to capture the actions and expressions.

colourful Wedding Confetti Photographed after the outdoor ceremony at North Hill Farm in hertfordshire

Smile and keep your head up

The temptation is to lower your head when confetti is being launched. It’s a perfectly natural defensive reaction. We want you to do the complete opposite. Keep your head up, belly laugh until your stomach hurts, and most of all, enjoy the moment!

CONFETTI OUTSIDE OF CLISSOLD HOUSE IN STOKE NEWINGTON LONDON

LARGE GROUP SHOT INCORPORATING CONFETTI IN THE GARDENS AT MOOR HALL IN ESSEX

So if you are looking for a wedding photographer who can creatively organise and capture confetti photos, then get in touch to tell me more about your wedding plans.

GEORGIA & MARK'S MOOR HALL WEDDING

Moor Hall has been one of my favourite alternative venues to work at, so it was bittersweet shooting one of their last weddings before they permanently closed their doors in the summer of 2021. Georgia and Mark did them justice with a their wedding. Full of laughter, style and colour. The weather was hot and sunny and we were blessed with some beautiful light towards the end of the day which we took advantage of. Here are a few of my favourite moments from their day.

After the ceremony, drinks and group photos took place in the gardens.

We took at brief stroll in the gardens before heading into dinner.

Georgia and Mark choose an elegant simple white and green theme for their wedding decor which complemented the venue beautifully. After a warm welcome into dinner, speeches began and had guests laughing and crying in equal measure. It was wonderful to see so much love and admiration for Georgia and Mark in the room.

After dinner, we took a walk around the gardens at Moor Hall to talk advantage of the golden hour we had been blessed with.

Kicking off the party with cutting their cake made by Georgia’s sister, the guests took to the dance floor which was kept busy by Funkbox Productions. We couldn’t believe our luck when the sunset brought us the most beautiful rich colours, so we managed to get a few last shots before downing the cameras for the evening.

Georgia and Mark’s Awesome Suppliers
Venue - Moor Hall
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Makeup artist and hair - The Dotty Bride
Florist - Love Lavish
Caterer - Relish
Groom’s suit - Cookham Suit Hire
Bridal gown - David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses - La Closet De Chanel
DJ - Funkbox Productions
White taxi - London Car Hire
Violinist - Colette Haze
Cake - Bride’s sister

HANNAH & DAVID'S MOOR HALL WEDDING

Flashback to last summer when I photographed Hannah and David’s Moor Hall Essex wedding. I started the day in Kent to capture Hannah’s bridal preparations in the company of her close friends and family.

The wedding ceremony took place at St Martin of Tours church in Orpington Kent.

After the ceremony, we headed out into the church grounds for confetti and a big group shot of all the guests.

After the ceremony, we drove in convoy with the guests from Kent to Moor Hall in Essex, which is a pretty and secluded alternative wedding venue for their afternoon reception. The reception room decor was a team effort by creative suppliers Love Lavish, Little Big Things and Daisy May florists.

Hannah and David decided to have a wander in the gardens for some photos before joining their guests for drinks and group shots with the family and friends.

Dinner and speeches took place in the marquee and were full of smiles and laughter.

After dinner, Hannah and David headed out to the fields for a walk, which gave us the opportunity to capture some beautiful photos of them together.

As the evening drew closer, it was time for Hannah and David’s first dance. Hannah also threw her bouquet which is one of those traditions that rarely happens anymore, yet when it does, there are always plenty of laughs. DJ Funkbox did a superb job keeping the good vibes going and the dancefloor packed.

Thank you Hannah and David for choosing me to capture your wedding day.

Hannah & David’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony venue - St Martin of Tours Church, Kent
Reception venue - Moor Hall, Essex
Florists - Daisy May, Green on the Green & Margaret Coppard
Venue decorator - Love Lavish & Little Big Things
Makeup artist - Kimberlie Smith
Hairdresser - Fay Auborn
Bridal Gown - Bell ‘Amore’ Ronald Joyce
Groom’s Suit - Moss Bros
Bridesmaids Gowns - ASOS
Cake baker - Pandora Cupcakes
Caterers - Relish
Music - DJ Funkbox
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Videographer - Simply Wedding Movies

For more Moor Hall wedding inspiration, check out Lisa and Rick’s Summer Wedding.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

AMY & MIKE'S MAIDENS BARN WEDDING

Today’s feature is the pretty autumn Maidens Barn wedding of Amy and Mike which I second shot for my wing lady Teresa. Maidens Barn is nestled in the Essex countryside and it’s a venue that I always enjoy returning to. As always we had a lot of fun capturing the day in our usual documentary style and also had the added pleasure of catching up with one of our Santorini wedding couples, Hannah & Elliott who were attending as guests.

After the ceremony, everyone headed into the gardens for confetti, drinks and group shots.

After drinks in the garden, everyone headed into the barn for dinner and speeches.

After dinner we took advantage of the good light and did more confetti shots with the bridal and groom’s party.

As the sun came down, it was time to throw the bouquet and cut the cake in the barn, followed by a whole lot of dancing!

For more barn venue wedding inspiration, check out Katy and Tim’s Essex wedding at the Old Brook Barn.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

JAMES & NATASHA'S WEDDING AT JIMMY'S FARM

The first wedding of my 2020 season was the rustic themed Spring wedding of James and Natasha at Jimmy’s Farm set in the Suffolk countryside. As a recommended supplier of Jimmy’s Farm, it was a great wedding to kickstart my year. Jimmy’s Farm is a fantastic alternative wedding venue set in an old working farm and thriving woodlands. The first part of James and Natasha’s wedding took place in the celebration tent which is nestled amongst a landscaped herb garden.

After the civil ceremony, James and Natasha took a short stroll to the eco Roundhouse accompanied by their wedding party to say their wedding vows and sign the official marriage register. After which they returned to the celebration tent for a blessing.

Reception drinks and canapes were served in the celebration tent. James and Natasha took a brief stroll through the grounds for some intimate relaxed photos before rejoining the guests for drinks.

Before heading to the barn for dinner, James and Natasha cut their wedding cake in the celebration tent and the guests were given an hour to roam around the farm to spend time with the animals.

Dinner took place in the 18th century barn and the food was amazing!

After dinner, the guests played a pretty funny game of Mr and Mrs, before hitting the dancefloor and taking part in a sparkler exit for James and Natasha. It was such a great wedding to kick off my season. Congrats again to James and Natasha, thank you to Jimmy’s Farm for being such awesome hosts!

James and Natasha’s Awesome Suppliers
Venue - Jimmy’s Farm
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Wedding planner - Natalie Solanke
Caterer - Jimmy’s Farm
Florist - Triangle Nursery
Makeup artist - Dayna Leigh
Bridal gown - Aire Barcelona
Groom’s suit - Ted Baker
Cake baker - Tessa Eaton

For more barn wedding inspiration, check out Katy and Tim’s wedding at The Old Brook Barn in Essex.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

ROSS & KERI'S SWYNFORD MANOR WEDDING

Back in October, I returned to Cambridgeshire to photograph Ross and Keri’s Autumn wedding at Swynford Manor. The weather was a bit temperamental that day as it rained on and off, but that didn’t spoil a thing. They made the most of the day in the company of their close friends and family.

Once ready, Keri’s father walked her downstairs to the ceremony room where guests eagerly awaited her entrance. We did take the time to admire the stunning floristry skills of Feather and Ferns who are based in Cambridge.

The fabulous team at Swynford Manor helped me organise the guests on to the grand staircase so that we could pull off a fun confetti moment that involved everyone.

The reception room looked stunning, dressed in classic black and white with autumn florals creatively brought together by florist Feather and Ferns and luxury wedding stylist Lulabelles.

After dinner, we popped outside for a few night time portraits and sparklers.

After sparklers, all the guests headed back into the Manor to watch Ross and Keri cut the cake and for their first dance.

Thank you Keri and Ross for choosing me to capture your wedding day.

Ross and Keri’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony & Reception venue - Swynford Manor
Florist - Feather and Ferns
Venue decorator - Lulabelles
Makeup and Hair - Izzy Wild
Bridal Gown - Kate Joseph Bridal
Groom’s Suit - Hugo Boss
Cake baker - Karenanna Cakes
Caterers - Swynford Manor
Music - DJ Eli
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography

For more wedding inspiration, check out Emma and Mick’s Spring Wedding at Swynford Manor.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

CARLA & EGON'S GREAT BARN WEDDING

Carla and Egon’s summer wedding at The Great Barn in Ruislip was one of eight weddings that I photographed during August. It was a wonderfully relaxed and fun affair at a quaint rustic barn venue in North West London. Teresa and I started off the day capturing the final stages of Carla and Egon getting ready in the company of close family.

Once everyone was ready and looking fabulous, we drove to The Great Barn in Ruislip for the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the guests joined Carla and Egon out in the courtyard for drinks. We all ducked back into the barn when the rain arrived and settled in for speeches and street food dished up by Soho Pizza, Little Nicky’s Kitchen Company and Smokey Mac BBQ.

After dinner, we headed out to catch the end of golden hour.

After sunset, the guests gathered around the dance floor inside the barn to cheer on Carla and Egon for their first dance as Mr & Mrs, and then promptly joined them on the dance floor along with live band Signature.

Thank you Carla and Egon for having Teresa and I capture your wedding day.

Carla and Egon’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony & Reception venue - The Great Barn, Ruislip
Florist - Handmade by the Bride’s mum (how cool is that!)
Caterers - Soho Pizza, Smokey Mac BBQ and Little Nicky’s Kitchen Co.
Live Band - Signature
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Videography - Louie Donavin

For more rustic barn wedding inspiration, check out Jen and Tom’s Wedding at Old Luxter’s Barn in Oxfordshire.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

POSTPONING A WEDDING: LIZ & LUKE SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE

The topic of wedding postponement remains high on the agenda at the moment. The majority of my scheduled weddings for 2020 have been forced or have made the choice to postpone to late 2020 or 2021. The decision for many was complex and not easy.

There is currently no certainty on when weddings will be permitted in the UK. However, when the government does announce the guidelines specifically on weddings, myself and others across the wedding industry are preparing for the real likelihood that weddings will slowly return but with restrictions in place on both ceremonies and receptions. This is likely to include restrictions on guest numbers, social distancing measures and even the possibility of the need for wearing masks. For now, we can only wait.

In May, Jessica and Pete kindly shared their experience of rescheduling their wedding to 2021 which was originally due to take place in mid-April. Today Liz and Luke are sharing their experiences too and I extend a great thanks for taking the time to help other couples who are also grappling with wedding postponements at the moment.

Big cheery hello to Liz and Luke

1. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR SITUATION

Planning for 6 months, we had a pretty short turnaround between engagement (Sept 2019) and the wedding (planned for 1st May). Roughly 100 people all at one venue.

2. WHEN DID YOU FIRST START TO THINK THAT YOU MAY POSTPONE?

Initially we were keen to have it regardless. We underestimated the severity of the situation. When the decision was made to limit numbers at social gatherings it became clear that it was going to be taken out of our hands. Our Hen and Stag dos were cancelled pretty much within the same couple of days. 

3. WHAT MADE THE DECISION CERTAIN FOR YOU IN THE END?

We felt there would have been worry in the air for everyone there and we would have hated for our wedding to be the cause of any of our loved ones getting ill. 

4. WHO DID YOU CONTACT FIRST TO TALK THROUGH POSTPONING YOUR WEDDING?

We contacted our venue about a week before the decision was made to postpone in mid March. At that time they assured us things were not likely to be moved/cancelled! 

5. HOW DID YOUR SUPPLIERS REACT?

All the suppliers were excellent, very understanding and we've been able to have everyone originally booked for our new wedding date.

6. WHAT WAS THE REACTION FROM YOUR GUESTS?

Similar to the suppliers, very positive and we think a lot of people recognised it was inevitable. One of the best things to come out of the postponement was that Luke's sister (and one of the bridesmaids) arranged for our guests to send video messages which she collated into one video. We were able to watch this on the day our wedding was due and it was incredible - such happy messages to receive which made us feel excited for the new date rather than sad we weren't getting married.

7. AS A COUPLE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER COUPLES THINKING OF POSTPONING THEIR WEDDING?

Try and focus on how short a few month's delay it is in the context of spending the rest of your lives together. 

8. HAVE YOU SET ANOTHER DATE?

Yes later in the year (Dec 2020)

9. HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW THAT YOU HAVE POSTPONED?

The season of our wedding has changed a lot but we've been so lucky in that nearly everything we had planned will still be relevant for December. We are, like everyone, excited for lockdown to be over and for some semblance of normality to resume. We know that there are people who have been affected a lot more by Coronavirus than we have and we are just feeling grateful that we will still be able to get married.

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Get inspired. Check out Ruth and Juan’s outdoor wedding.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

KATIE & SCOTT'S COOLING CASTLE WEDDING

Katie and Scott’s winter Cooling Castle Wedding was one to remember. This was my second visit to Cooling Castle in Kent. The first wedding I shot there was days after a heavy snow fall that closed a lot of surrounding roads. Fortunately, I was able to leave the snow shovel at home for Katie and Scott’s wedding day. Instead we were treated to beautiful blue skies and sunshine.

Katie and Scott’s Awesome Suppliers

Ceremony and reception location - Cooling Castle Kent
Makeup - Lauren Mathias
Hairdresser - Lauren Mathias
Florist - Hedges and Flowers
Bridal dress - Justin Alexander
Flower girl and Page Boys Outfits - Roco Clothing
Groom’s Suit - Slater’s Menswear
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography
Caterer - Cooling Castle
Cake baker - Mother of the Bride

For more winter wedding inspiration, check out Sarah and Steven's Crondon Park wedding in Essex.

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CHRIS & LEI'S NORFOLK WEDDING

This is the gorgeous sunkissed June wedding of Chris and Lei, who got married last weekend in Norfolk. The reception was held at The Barn at Woodlands in Norfolk. We were treated to glorious weather all day and had a whole lot of fun in the company of Chris and Lei’s family and friends. Here you go, check it out.

Chris and Lei’s ceremony was held at St Stephen’s Church in Norwich with family and friends who had travelled across the globe to be there. Talk about commitment!

After a whole lot of confetti throwing, the guests hopped on the buses, equipped with gin and hula hoops, to the reception venue at Woodlands Farm in Stokesby. We even got to pass over the Norfolk Broads on the journey. The reception drinks were held in the sunny gardens of the farm.

The barn was beautifully decorated with tokens to Chris and Lei’s travels. We made the most of the stunning golden hour taking Chris and Lei on a wander around the gardens at the end the day.

Chris & Lei’s Awesome Supplier List
Ceremony location - St Stephen’s Church Norwich
Reception location - The Barn at Woodlands Norfolk
Wedding planner - Natalie Solanke Wedding Planner
Makeup - Eleanor Harnden
Hairdresser - Cara Hubbard
Florist - Crown House Flowers
Bridal dress - Love Always Bridal, Brisbane Australia
Bridesmaids’ dresses - ASOS
Groom’s Suit - Saba and ASOS
Wedding bus - Bus & Us
Wedding cars - Eastern Chauffeur and Norfolk Chauffeur
Venue Decor - Belles and Beaus Wedding Styling, and Boomting Bunting
Photography - Anesta Broad Photography accompanied by Megan Elle Garratt
Videography - Konjo
Caterer - The Barn at Woodlands Norfolk
Cake baker - Figbar

For more summer barn wedding inspiration, check out Mike and Steph’s wedding at The Essex Barn.

See more wedding inspiration on my Instagram feed and feel free to pin your favourites on to your Pinterest Board. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is more about capturing your day in a natural, fun and unobtrusive way, then you are in the right place. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.