I first met Laura and Trevor (and Laura’s mum) at their home in central London. They were nice enough to cook for me that evening so I knew straight away we were going to get on well! They were planning their mid-summer wedding at the stunning Notley Abbey in Buckinghamshire, one of Bijou’s many wonderful wedding venues. I’d never photographed a Notley Abbey wedding before, although I had worked at some of Bijou’s other venues and when I turned off the main road I was greeted by the wonderful treelined road leading up to the house itself. It’s really rather special.

Laura and Trevor were lucky with the weather that day. It was right in the middle of the peak summer heatwave and to say it was hot that day would be an understatement. At one stage during the bridal preparations I thought we were actually going to melt, but staff were quick to find a fan to keep everything cool for a little while longer. The sunshine really did show Notley Abbey at its best and it was the perfect backdrop to a perfect day.

The outdoor ceremony was beautiful. The speeches were emotional. The dancing was enjoyable. The whole wedding from start to finish was stunning. There’s no other word for it. And as the sun set and the evening celebrations continued, I was able to sneak one last shot of Laura and Trevor taking a little bit of time out away from their guests.

If you’re planning a Notley Abbey wedding and like my unique style of documentary wedding photography please don’t hesitate to get in touch.