It was a fabulous honour recently to be asked to photograph the wedding of Hannah and Seb at the Old Bridge Hotel, a classic boutique style hotel in Huntingdon. It was a very special day for everyone involved. Why so? Every wedding is special of course, but this was doubly so for the hotel owners, John and Julia, as Hannah is their beautiful daughter!
Out of the blue I was asked to come along for a meeting in April of this year which was quickly followed by confirming that I would be photographing Seb and Hannah’s day in early May. Unusually I didn’t see the couple before their celebrations as their schedule was so busy, but The Old Bridge is a venue I know really well and love working at, and I knew that everything would be organised to perfection by the great team there.
Perfect Vintage Inspired Wedding Style…..
This is one family that are incredibly stylish so I had no doubt that it would be a wedding with the feel of effortless elegance. True to form Hannah looked stunning in a lace long sleeved dress from eponymous British label, Alice Temperley. It was beautifully demure and reminded me of a more romantic era, of ‘flower power’ and endless summers. It perfectly complemented Seb’s smart blue suit.
Their Wedding Day Their Way……
One of the things that comes with following your own style is that you do things your way, confident that they are right for you. Hannah and Seb looked completely relaxed before the ceremony as they both, yes both, chatted with family guests over coffee in the lounge of the hotel. Unconventional and refreshingly unique.
Romance, Champagne and Flowers…..
Actually I think the champagne may have been a very good Prosecco (more about wine later) but the day was certainly full of romance, demonstrated in the unbridled happiness of this amazing couple who are just starting out on their life journey, with the signature floral garlands, stunning displays of flowers and floral decoration all done by Dana Young Flowers, pulling it all together in a plethora of ebullient colour of purples, pinks, creams and greens.
The Ultimate Wine List….
John, Hannah’s father is in fact one of the few Masters of Wine in the world and he’s right here on the doorstep! Needless to say a selection of very good wines flowed and I hear the dessert wines were particularly appreciated. It’s an unusual plug to make in a wedding blog but if you are a wine lover in Cambridgeshire and are getting married, take a look at the Old Bridge Hotel – wine connoisseur heaven!
Joy, Tears and Laughter for a Perfect Wedding Day…..
One of the many things I loved about the day was that it was so relaxed. Even the few formal groups were great fun to capture and the riverside location lent itself to Hannah and Seb being able to sneak away for a few more couples shots. The day was perfused with laughter before, during and after the ceremony interspersed with the tears that come with such an emotional event and it was so lovely to be a part of it.
A special thank you to Seb and Hannah and John and Julia, for allowing me to capture this amazing day. I think these are some of the most relaxed wedding photographs I’ve captured and I wish them all the very best for their future.
I hope you enjoyed reading about this lovely day. I’d love for you to share their photo story on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ or even send the link to friends…….and if you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your day naturally and beautifully, do get in touch to check my availability and tell me about your day!
Are you having a Old Bridge Hotel Wedding?
If you have enjoyed viewing Hannah & Seb’s lovely wedding at the Old Bridge Hotel and would like to see another here is Nick & Becky’s stunning wedding from last year.