Documentary wedding photographer Surrey

Searching for a documentary wedding photographer Surrey – then look no further. This wedding that is up on the blog today is something special. Zoe and Rupert were married in Zoe’s family church in Guildford. When I say the families church, Zoe’s father is the Vicar at this particular establishment. He took the day off for his daughters wedding though, just in case you were wondering.

Zoe and her bridal party got ready at the families home. The morning was very relaxed and filled with musical soundtracks played out through little speakers. With the party theatrically singing, Zoe floated through the rooms calmly. Alongside the bridal party, the groomsmen were also readying themselves. With the same calm and joyful atmosphere, both parties were anxious for the ceremony to begin.

The family arrived together at the church in the centre of Guildford. Whilst guests congregated and greeted one another, Zoe and her parents waited patiently at the back door of Holy Trinity Church. With moving and rousing speeches, Zoe and Rupert’s wedding was a wonderful celebration.  A candid and relaxed pre-reception drinks was held in the church for members of the church.

After some group photographs on the steps of the church and some bubbly, it was time to depart. The couple had their friends and family walk down the cobbled Guildford high street after the ceremony to the reception venue. Whilst their congregation walked to the venue, the couple snuck away for a couple of portraits in the stunning gardens of Guildford Castle together.

Documentary Wedding Photographer Surrey

With a reception at St Mary’s Church in Guildford guests were greeted at the reception with a delicious hog roast wedding breakfast. Zoe and Rupert were keen to keep things relaxed and natural for their wedding dinner. Tables were decorated beautifully with Lord of The Rings themed place settings and table names. Beautiful flower arrangements by Meadowfolk adorned the tables amongst wooden hearts. A handmade wedding cake, designed to their Lord Of The Rings theme was set in pride of place. A family member had lovingly created the cake for the couple. It was even topped with miniature figurines of themselves in Elven form.

After a blessing from Zoe’s father the wedding party were treated to a visual masterpiece. Zoe and Rupert, unknowingly to their friends and family had a special first dance. Together they had prepared and learned a choreographed first dance to one of their favourite musical numbers “As Long As Your Mine” from Wicked. A wonderful memory lasting in the mids of their guests, whilst totally surprising them at the same time!

THANK    YOU TO ALL THOSE    WONDERFUL SUPPLIERS THAT      MADE THIS SURREY

WEDDING   AS   BEAUTIFUL   AS IT     COULD BE!

Church: Holy Trinity Church

Reception Venue: St Mary’s Church 

Invitations: Sophie’s Love Birds Etsy

Catering: Spitting Pig Company

Cake: Family

Flowers: Meadowfolk

Dress: Just For You Bridal, Bristol

Veil: Lace & Grace

Bridal shoes: Lace & Grace, Bristol

Bridesmaids Dresses: Lindy Bop

Hair and MU: Carrie Jessup

Suit: Slaters

Groomsmen Suit: Slaters

Wedding Favours: Charities

Entertainment: All That Jazz Ensemble

Thank you for stopping and taking a look at my Surrey wedding blog about Zoe and Rupert. If you are planning a wedding and are in need of some advice on How To Plan Relaxed Group Photographs at your wedding take a look at the blog post I have linked.

When you get an invitation from the fabulous Emma from Miss Bush Bridal, you most defiantly answer the call. Emma invited me to come and photograph an event that she was hosting at The Chapel in Ripley. Miss Bush was hosting an event for present and past brides on a gorgeous summer evening in Surrey.

Emma had invited wonderful Miss Bush suppliers to the evening. This was so that brides could browse collections together in the community of those associated with Miss Bush Bridal. There were drinks and refreshments as the brides and future brides mingled together in the Chapel.

Brides of Miss Bush were treated to a taster of hair and make up tutorials. The lovely Carolanne Armstrong provided the make up sessions with her flawless approach to bridal make up. Her demonstrations of wedding make up were warmly received as brides smiled throughout the taster session. The wonderful Sharon Roberts was on hand for mini trials of wedding and bridal hair. Her expert advice was something of a conversation started amongst the brides and all the wedding hair sessions looked fantastic.

As well as some familiar faces to Miss Bush Bridal, Emma also invited collections from two brilliant accessory labels. They were Miss Clemmie Artisan Bridal Accessories and Pearl and Stud Shoes. Both of these bridal accessories are absolutely gorgeous. Both brands are British designers and offer bespoke services for wedding parties and brides.

Gorgeous floral designs and arch installations were provided and arranged. The talented Gale from Blooming Gales who designed such a wondrous summer themed floristry delight. Her palm leaf arrangements made the Miss Bush Bridal chapel look fantastic.

Miss Bush Bridal Impromptu Summer Shoot

Emma had a guest supplier with a pop up dress selection Shikoba Bride who had a selection of beautiful boho wedding dresses. Emma decided to take advantage of the gorgeous summer evening with model Kyra and we headed out into the surrounding areas of Ripley common. With jewellery from Miss Clemmie and hair and make up by the fabulous Carolanne and Sharon the Miss Bush team set upon creating a little mini shoot outside The Chapel.

It was so wonderful to be involved with local suppliers and to network with such a lovely group of people. It was obviously an excellent idea on Emma’s part to involve both past and present brides with suppliers and collections. However, it was also a real breath of fresh air for local business. We all got to get together and collaborate on a collective idea.

Miss Bush Bridal Summer Event

Scroll through for some images of the summer evening event hosted by Emma and for some of the gorgeous golden hour portraits of the Shiokba Bridal dresses.

thank you

Event Host: Miss Bush Bridal
Hair: Sharon Roberts
Make Up: Carolanne Armstrong
Jewellery: Miss Clemmie
Shoes: Pearl and Stud
Bridal Dresses: Shiokba Bridal
Model: Kyra Quinn

Thank you for reading my blog. If you are a bride searching for inspiration for your own wedding please do visit my blog post for my Top Three Tips For Natural Photographs On Your Big Day.

However, if you are interested in some more local Surrey wedding suppliers click through to my Day In The Life With Ellie From Milkstreet Kitchen where I spent the morning with her learning about her amazing cake design business.