Catherine and Mike booked me to shoot their relaxed wedding celebration due to my documentary approach. Their reception was going to be one big party with all of their friends and family gathered together to celebrate this special day.

Having photographed a number of weddings at the Chippenham Registry Office over the last few years, I have to say that it felt really strange but wonderful to see it full to capacity! It was standing room only as their guests gathered to watch them say “I do”. Catherine and Mike smiled and laughed their way through the vows (perhaps nerves had a little to do with that!) and, before we knew it, we were all on our way to the reception at The Bell in Lacock.

I was really pleased that Catherine and Mike had requested that we stopped en route for a few photos in the picturesque village of Lacock. The wind unfortunately put a stop to us wandering too far from the car but it was lovely to watch them strolling down the high-street with multiple well-wishers congratulating them along the way.

The Bell had been closed to the public so that Catherine, Mike and their guests could have the entire place to themselves and I absolutely loved that they had chosen to fill the entire outside reception space with flowers - there was a flower arch, flower meadows hanging from the ceiling and flowers spilling from jars, vases and buckets everywhere you looked!

After a tasty meal of BBQ burgers and sausages it was time for the speeches - an emotional and often funny combination which included the Best Man running through an A-Z of information about the Groom!

After cutting their cake (an amazing creation depicting the Bride, Groom and their dogs riding in a camper van!) Catherine and Mike got the party started with their first dance after which I left them to their celebrations.

Below you will find a very small selection of photos from the day. To view the full gallery, please contact Catherine or Mike.

Suppliers

Reception Venue - The Bell, Lacock
Hair - Glow, Melksham
Make-Up - Rachel Neate
Dress - The Bridal Lounge
Flowers - Blooming Chic
Cake - Silver Sieve Cakes, Melksham
Band - Indecision