A Pink Spring wedding at Gorse Hill Hotel

Morning Preparations

The day began with both the bride and groom getting ready at Gorse Hill. Each surrounded by their closest friends and family. I knew that this was going to be an epic day when that I heard the Bridgerton soundtrack playing in the bridal prep room. The room was busy with the bride, her bridesmaids, bridesman, mum, hairdresser, makeup artist, me, and the star of the show—Bella the dog! She rushed around, licking everyone with adorable enthusiasm.

the glowing bride in her dressing gown sits ad hugs her small cockapoo dog

The bride's dress hangs from the modern four poster bed

the make up artist applies the bride's lipstick

I nipped across the courtyard to where the groom was getting ready to video for their highlight film.

the smiling groom puts on his cufflinks as he stands in the light of the window

the groom and groomsmen stand in a line with their arms around each others shoulders

Once hair and makeup were done, the bride enjoyed a quick celebratory drink before putting on her dress.

the bride and her bridal party toast with champagne

the bridesmaid helps the bride to fix her dress

the bride holds her bouquet and looks at herself in the full length mirror

the bride holds her bouquet and looks out of the window

The father of the bride came to see his beautiful daughter in her wedding dress.

the father of the bride comes into the room and sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time

the bride sits on a chair and looks down her shoulder

The Ceremony

The ceremony took place in the Mansion House, overlooking the gardens. The bride and groom both looked emotional when they saw each other.

the tearful bride looks at the groom as she walks down the aisle with her father in the hotel

the groom flanked by his groomsmen watches the bride as she walks towards him down the aisle

the bride looks at her groom during the wedding ceremony, behind her are her bridesmaids and family

the bride and groom share a first kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony at gorse hill hotel

Confetti & Photos

The bride bought pink and black confetti to co-ordinate with their theme. And it looked amazing!

the bride and groom kiss and are showered with black white and pink paper confetti

Their theme inspired me to to take their group photos in front of the rhododendrons. The blooms complemented the bride’s flowers and the bridesmaids’ dresses.

the bride and groom pose in front of the pink rhododendrons, she holds her bouquet and he holds their small cockapoo dog

the bridal party link arms and walk and talk. The bridemaids wear pink dresses and the groomsmen are in black tie

Whilst their guests were seated for the wedding breakfast, we did a short photo session with the couple.

the bride and groom look at each other as they stand in the gardens, her veil is in front of them

the bride and groom kiss as they face each other in the garden, the bride's veil floats in the breeze

the bride and groom sit on the steps in front of the wedding venue

the bride and groom walk and talk in the garden

The couple paid a quick visit to see the work of the illustrators. The ladies had been busy painting portraits of the wedding guests.

the bride and groom look at the work of Aelia event illustrators at their wedding

The Wedding Breakfast

The wedding breakfast was in the mansion dining room. After dinner there were several excellent speeches.

gorse hill hotel dining room set for a pink themed wedding breakfast

the laughing bride and groom enter the wedding breakfast room to guests' applause

the father of the bride stands and delivers his speech

the laughing bride looks up at her husband as he delivers his wedding speech during the wedding breakfast

the bride and groom squeal as they look at each other during the best man's speech

Golden Hour

After dinner it was time for the party to move down to the Garden Suite. But there was no hurry since it was golden hour. At this time the sun hits the patio by the mansion house. Guests loitered on the patio and we took lots more photos.

the smiling bride's face is reflected in the laughing groom's sunglasses as they stand next to each other

the small brown cockapoo is held and surrounded by the bridesmaids' bouquets

the bridesmaids fuss the small dog held by the bride

the bridal party stand together in the golden light of golden hour

the backlit bridal party strike a pose in the gardens

Party time

Everyone went in to the Garden Suite to watch the happy couple cut the wedding cake. Then it was time for the first dance.

the bride and groom cut the wedding cake in front of a sequin wall decorated with pink balloons

the bride and groom laugh and twirl during their first dance, guests stand in the background

The bride and groom wanted sparklers outside under the festoon lights.

the laughing newlyweds walk through a sparkler tunnel with their friends around them

the bride and groom snuggle together and kiss, there are trees lit with different colours and festoon lights in the background

Are you getting married at Gorse Hill? I’d love to photograph your wedding! Pop over to my portfolio to see more of my work or contact me to check my availability for your wedding date. Or visit my Gorse Hill Weddings Page.

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