Relaxed Summer Wedding at Millbridge Court

bride and groom lean against the rustic post and rail fence, in the background is Millbridge Court

Millbridge Court is a wonderful setting for a family wedding: it’s a venue that feels homely yet grand. With it’s two high vaulted halls with floor-to-ceiling glass and the cosy lounge area, it’s perfect.

I was truly honoured to be booked as the Millbridge Court wedding photographer for this relaxed and stylish summer wedding. The day started with the bridal party getting ready in the Loft with the talented Catherine Bailey, doing both make-up and hair.

the reflection of the hairdresser and the bride smiling at each other as they chat and the bride has her hair done up
two different blue bridesmaids dresses hang on hollywood mirrors either side of the bride's dress, the wedding shoes are underneath each of the five dresses
a solitaire diamond ring is nestled in the petals of an apricot david austen rose in a bouquet with dusky pink tulips, eucalyptus, daisies and green foliage

Meanwhile my second photographer was with the groom and his groomsmen in the Lodge.

a mirror reflection of the smiling groom doing up his pink tie
a groomsman alters the groom's tie length as they get ready in the lodge at Millbridge court

It was fun to look down from the Loft onto the ceremony room below, via the two way mirror.

the bride and her bridesmaid look through a round one way window in the loft at Millbridge Court

The ceremony room looked beautiful with apricot and pink meadow flower arrangements, flanking the aisle and a statement flower arch at the top of the aisle.

The ceremony room at Millbridge Court, set for a wedding with chiavari chairs and summer flowers
summer flower arrangement of apricot and pink flowers at the wedding venue
a detail of a wedding flower arch with apricot, pink and white flowers and lots of green foliage
high-ceiling ceremony hall at Millbridge Court

The bride wore a stunning two piece and I loved her bridesmaids’ reactions when she showed them her gorgeous outfit and the pockets in her skirt!

the bride shows off the pockets in her wedding skirt to her best girl friends
bride sits in an armchair holding her wedding bouquet
bride stands in front of two long hollywood mirrors, holding her wedding bouquet

The ceremony was full of emotion, everyone delighted for the couple.

bride walks down the aisle with her father in the hall at millbridge court
the groom watches his bride as she walks down the aisle in a modern wedding venue
laughing guests watch during the wedding ceremony
two seated ladies laugh together
the best man presents the ring to the groom as the laughing bride watches their interaction
the bride whispers to the groom during the wedding ceremony

We were able to go outside to do the confetti by the oak arbour, followed by drinks and canapés on the terrace.

bride and groom kiss and laugh as guests throw confetti by the oak arbour at millbridge court
the bride wearing a white lace top, shares a champagne toast with guests

During the drinks reception we did the groups and couple photos.

bride lays her head on her new husband's shoulder as they both look towards us
the bride and groom walk hand in hand through the archway at millbridge court
the bride and groom walk together away from us, towards the oak arbour
the smiling groom holds his bride by the waist as she looks down at her wedding bouquet, they stand at the gateway to the Hideaway garden at millbridge court

Then it was back indoors for the wedding breakfast and speeches.

the wedding seating plan outside the hall door, inside the guests are seated
The larger of the two halls at millbridge court set ready for the wedding breakfast, there is a long trestle table by one wall and the room is filled round tables and chiavari chairs

The couple entered the room to wild applause.

the smiling bride and groom enter the wedding breakfast hall, their seated guests wave their napkins to celebrate
smiling wedding guests wave their napkins and applaud

The guests enjoyed speeches from father of the bride, the groom, the three best men and the four bridesmaids.

the father of the bride stands and makes his speech
guests applaud the speeches
the groom stands making his speech, all around him are howling with laughter
a man and woman laugh hysterically, the man holds his phone which he is using to film the bestman's speech
three bestmen are making their speeches, the closest holds the microphone and peers round the foliage, the other two and looking at their papers
people on the table are heckling the groom as he makes his speech
one of the bridesmaids makes a face at the other laughing bridesmaids, during her speech
the bride holds her head in her hands, as she and the groom laugh and listen to the wedding speeches

Following the speeches, everyone availed themselves of the delicious desserts on the beautiful pudding table.

multiple rows of individual puddings in glasses are displayed, with bonbons and chocolate lollipops

Finally it was time to party! And the MT Collective kept the dance floor packed.

two men dance together, with the wedding band behind them
two women dance with arms in the air during the evening reception, the bar at millbridge court is in the background
two women sing and dance during an evening disco
two male guests sing, with drinks and pudding in hand and arms outstretched on the dance floor
two ladies dance and sing on the dance floor, one of them is making peace hand signs
Millbridge court seen from the garden at night, both reception halls are lit inside with orange and red lights

Mercedes has 100% 5 star reviews, and having had both the engagement shoot with her, and now our wedding, it’s easy to see why.
My wife and I can be awkward in front of the camera, and we wanted mainly candid photos with set pieces kept to a minimum. Mercedes was great at picking the moments that more staged photos would work, but mostly keeping those in the background. She (along with her colleague for the day Aidan) were calm, experienced, friendly and relaxed throughout. The early photos we’ve had have been brilliant, and we already have a selection from the engagement shoot up on our wall! Can’t wait to see the complete album, but know we’ll be amazed when we do. Thanks again!

Benjamin nortH

Dress by http://karenreilly.co.uk/

Flowers by https://blendandbloom.co.uk/

Hair & make up https://www.catherinebaileymakeupartist.co.uk/

Band https://www.tailored-entertainment.com/artists/mt-collective

Second photographer https://aidandockery.com/

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