Featured United Kingdom Wedding Elopement Photographers
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Page Last Updated December 12th, 2023
In this captivating moment of the ceremony, the groom's unwavering focus is evident as he delicately places the ring on the bride's finger. The bride, radiant and beaming with joy, reciprocates the moment with a beautiful smile. The exchange of rings symbolizes the union of two hearts, capturing the essence of love and commitment.
Love Afloat: Elaine and Jim's Enchanting Elopement
Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Maidenhead, Elaine and Jim embarked on a journey of love...
The groom delicately places the wedding ring on the bride's finger as the priest oversees their intimate elopement ceremony.
Erika and Xiaolei exchanged vows in a small Catholic church, surrounded by just four guests. The couple made the decision to keep their ceremony intimate, as Xiaolei's family could not make the trip from China. However, they plan to celebrate with a larger party in the future.
For the photographer, this was the second smallest wedding she has ever captured...
Golden hour portraits were captured on the grounds of Fanhams Hall, providing a picturesque backdrop for the couple's special day. Following the meal, the opportunity arose to utilize the stunning golden light, ideal for creating timeless portraits. The gardens served as a scenic setting, incorporating the ponds and wisteria to enhance the visual appeal of the photographs.
Fanhams Hall, a picturesque Grade II...
Becky and Matt leave the ceremony at the York Register Office to a shower of confetti from their guests!
"Becky and Matt planned a secret elopement in York with just their two close friends and children. From getting ready in a historic bed and breakfast, waltzing through the cobbled streets of York to the register office, and, of course, their best man prancing along throwing confetti in the high street, this was...
Kate and Rob didn't want to spend time away from their guests for portraits on their wedding day. Instead, they shared a few moments of kidding about.
Back in late spring, I was contacted by a bride, Kate, about photographing her wedding near the village of Gipping, Suffolk during the summer. She told me how her late father had been the parish vicar some years ago. When she came to marry, he'd made her promise it would be at St Nicholas’, his favourite church with its simple interior,...
The bride and groom, radiating joy and love, held hands as they emerged from the church in Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, newly married. A shower of confetti was thrown in celebration and the sound of applause and cheers filled the air as family and friends surrounded them, wishing them a lifetime of happiness.
"A highlight of the last couple of years has been shooting many more small weddings. Not that I have anything against being in the midst of a hundred or more wedding guests. It’s just...
From a birds-eye view, the newlyweds and their nearest and dearest are gathered at a single, festively adorned table enjoying an intimate reception. Strung overhead above the long table are pennant flags, creating a cozy atmosphere for the bride, groom, members of the groom's family, the bride's brother and one of her friends.
The day was perfect for a small, intimate wedding event with just family and friends. The bride, dressed in a beautiful white dress, was walked down the aisle by...
The new husband and wife stroll down the colorful streets of St. Helier in the moments following their ceremony at The Old Magistrates Court.
Berenice and Steve dreamed of a simple wedding that was full of love, laughter and genuine moments. Wanting to be fully present in the moment and not consumed with the details of the day, the couple planned an effortless ceremony and made reservations at a local tapas restaurant in St. Helier, Jersey in the Channel Islands. In fact, they didn't...
This was not a couple that basked in the glory of attention — which is why they wanted an intimate, personal ceremony with only their closest family members and friends. When it was time for them to share their first kiss as husband and wife, they felt completely natural and at ease, which allowed them to delight in the authenticity of the moment.
Jordan and Richard are a camera-shy couple. They had a limited budget, but a huge love for each other that grew after years together. They...
Mick, overcome with emotion due to the whirlwind nature of worldwide events and the undying love that he has for his bride, gently clasps Sophie's hand during their wedding ceremony.
'Love in the time of Coronavirus' is how the lovely Sophie addressed her wedding, to her family and friends that were only virtually present at their celebration.
Their wedding plans abruptly changed in mid-March of 2020, when here in London — like everyone else in the world — we were facing the...
Using an umbrella to shield his new bride from the afternoon drizzle, Nathan and Hélène pose for a portrait outside of the Victorian-era Palm House at Belfast Botanical Gardens.
Hélène and Nathan's elopement was intimate and beautiful. They began the day with breakfast at home, shared with their two friends who were acting as witnesses. When they were ready to go,...
With the cool winter sun shining down upon them, Rebecca and Ricc walked back to the manor house after their wedding ceremony to the sounds of a traditional Scottish bag pipe. The piper was arranged by Rebecca, who wanted to pay tribute to her Scottish heritage.
Rather than attempting to plan a large wedding in the midst of continued uncertainty, Rebecca and Ricc opted for an intimate celebration with their closest family members and friends at...
Beneath the shady trees on the grounds of Hintlesham Hall, the bride's mother begins the ceremony with a reading for the couple. The small gathering of family and friends look on, ready to celebrate the union of these two wonderful people.
When they were first engaged, Alex and Jean dreamed of a large, lavish wedding, but as the pandemic lingered and the restrictions continued, they opted for an intimate outdoor ceremony in the...
Claire and Steve share a nervous moment, waiting for their wedding ceremony in the Great Hall at Helmingham.
We’ve all been through tough times over the last couple of years. At one point, it felt as though the job of a wedding photographer as we’d previously known it would never exist again.
It was at this darkest time, Claire and Steve contacted me about photographing their wedding at the historic Helmingham Hall in the...
The groom was Irish and wanted to stop at his local pub, The Old Shillelagh, for a pint after the ceremony. The couple sat undisturbed outside and enjoyed a drink.
A very relaxed Irish wedding in my home area of Stoke Newington in Hackney London. The couple were also local and wanted to tie the knot with minimal fuss. No formal portraits were wanted at all, only reportage....
Spaced out chairs and minimal guests. I love the perspective, very filmic. The bride and groom are in the middle of their wedding and face each other. The whole scene is kinda cold, not only the lighting but the space between all the players.
I live in Hackney and fairly regularly capture weddings at Hackney Town Hall. Like the rest of our industry, I had a huge number of weddings canceled but this was actually...
Lucy, who was a jubilant bride and entirely focused on the moment, arrives at the wedding ceremony with a smile on her face. Her young son plays with the train on her wedding dress as her mother looks on in the background, soaking up the scene in front of her.
Sometimes, the only time that you have available is right now. Rich and Lucy decided that the pandemic could not halt their wedding plans. This couple wanted to get married as soon as possible, and with their family by their side...
Wrapped in each other's arms and basking in the glow of the afternoon sun, the bride and groom pose for a romantic and sensual portrait after their wedding ceremony.
For this couple, the most important part of their wedding day was being able to commit themselves to one another and having the opportunity to share that moment with their closest family members and friends. They hosted a small church wedding in London, where they combined traditional elements and modern beauty throughout...
In this photo, it is clear through their eyes that the two guests are smiling even though they are wearing face masks as the bride and groom stand together during the wedding ceremony.
Emma and Graham chose to be married on a warm and sunny day at Gunthorpe Hall in North Norfolk. Though the wedding was small, it was made all the more special by the fact that the couple chose to share the day with their very closest kith and kin...
After an intimate ceremony in a fairytale setting in the woods, the wedding guests toss rice at the bride and groom.
This couple opted for a whimsical forest wedding in Scotland with their closest family members and friends. By eliminating the excess noise and distraction of the community, the bride and groom were able to connect with nature and one another as they said their vows.
In this photo, the bride and groom stand together and hold one another in the last light of day after their wedding, just as the sun begins to set.
James and Lindsay’s wedding, originally set to take place in April 2020, was an event that the photographer, Rob Dodsworth, had a special personal connection to and had very much been looking forward to. He has photographed the wedding days of all three siblings in this family in 2016, 2018, and 2020, so this last wedding would be a...
Balancing their roles as parents and newlyweds, the bride and groom walk along the beach at Portelet Harbor as the rain begins to subside.
Knowing that they wanted to celebrate their wedding as a family while still incorporating those they loved the most, this couple planned a destination wedding on the island of Guernsey. Together with their two young children, the bride and groom were married at the Greffe...
Just married, our happy couple walks back over the bridge.
A wedding that was rearranged so many times - we were proud to be able to be there for just an hour to capture these happy memories. Covid has meant so many changes for our couples but we've found those who have gone ahead and had such a special day.
Despite it being a chilly autumn day, the couple still chose to get married outside and it was a great decision!
WE DID IT!!!... The newlyweds were so happy to finally be married!! Woohoo!!
The bride and groom were very kept to incorporate as many London landmarks as possible before heading off to the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London for their civil ceremony. After our little mini-tour of London, we headed off to the wedding ceremony at the heart of Westminster in London.
The wedding couple had only...
Sophie and Matt (the bride and groom) and their wedding guests walk along the famous 'shambles' in York, towards the reception.
Sophie and Matt had to downsize their wedding considerably, changing venue and location and cutting their guest list to 10. However, I still photographed their day and will be forever grateful for this. It was one of my all-time favorite weddings and shows that you do not need a huge guest list and elaborate venue to have the best day ever. All you need is two...
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