Lucy + Iain [St Alfege Greenwich, London]

Another South East London wedding!

When Lucy and Iain first approached me it sounded like one of those weddings that I really wanted to photograph. I photograph a lot of weddings around the Greenwich area, but none had involved a Palladian villa or a tepee! All of the venues and details were stunning with a meticulous attention to detail.

As soon as I arrived to do Lucy’s getting ready shots I knew I was in for a good day. Everyone was so relaxed and welcoming and that proved to be the theme of the day. I take my life into my own hands every time I move a wedding dress, but Lucy didn’t bat an eyelid when I suggested hanging it from an apple tree in the back garden!

Lucy grew up in Greenwich and wanted to walk through the Royal Park with her Dad and bridal party instead of driving the short distance to the church. Lucy was beaming all the way through the park as her and her Dad sang songs to keep the nerves at bay.

All of the venues had special family connections and many of the details were hand-made and locally sourced from friends and family. The reception took place in the most amazing villa in South London. Stone House is a spectacular Palladian villa with a beautiful walled garden and provided the perfect atmosphere for a magical day. Guests played boules in one area of the garden, while others walked the candlelit avenue of lanterns leading to the wall of memories.

The wedding breakfast, speeches and dancing all took place in a very cool open tepee in the grounds of the house. It was a perfect way of keeping the outdoor atmosphere with every table decorated with lavender. As candles started to illuminate the tables it took on a charming atmosphere and the party got going. Thanks to Lucy and Iain for being an amazing couple who didn’t stop smiling the whole day!

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