HAYLEY & OLLIE'S SOPLEY MILL WEDDING

On May the 25th we headed out to Sopley Mill, one of our favourite wedding venues, to capture Hayley and Ollie’s wedding day.

Dave and I headed out early doors to meet up with Hayley and her friends at the bridal suite where we photographed the wedding morning. A very chilled morning with Hayley showing no signs of nerves for the big day.

Wedding preparation scene showing makeup application in warm ambient lighting.

Series of getting ready photos in a dimly lit room with vintage decor.

Bridal preparation photos showing elegant makeup and styling details.

Wedding dress hanging in a bright room with natural window light.

Wedding rings displayed on rustic wooden window frame in natural lighting.

White lace wedding dress details hanging in preparation for the big day.

Wedding preparation moments captured in black and white photography.

Getting ready scene with makeup application in warm natural light.

Decorative lace details arranged on vintage wooden window frame.

Intimate getting ready scene with soft window lighting in preparation room.

Ollie and his groomsmen arrived at the mill later that morning looking amazing in his full Tank Regiment military uniform.

We photographed the groom’s party on the bridge in front of the mill where you can get a great angle by shooting up the river towards the building.

The guests started to arrive around the same time so it was lovely to start photographing them as well.

Military serviceman getting help with formal uniform adjustments outdoors.

Man in formal attire seated in rustic brick-walled venue.

Group preparing and reviewing documents in dimly lit indoor setting.

Groomsmen sharing drinks and laughs on outdoor deck during wedding celebration.

Couple sharing a joyful moment together while getting ready for their wedding day.

Close-up details of an ornate vintage-style mirror frame with delicate carvings.

Helping hands adjusting a white lace wedding dress with intricate details.

Elegant bridal preparation scene reflected in an ornate vintage mirror.

Black and white film style photo of people walking down outdoor steps.

Vintage-style black and white photograph of guests at an outdoor venue.

We then headed up stairs to the ceremony room where a nervous Ollie waited for his bride.

As Hayley walked down the aisle, Ollie couldn’t hold back the emotion on seeing her looking stunning in her wedding dress. We have always liked to see men show their emotions as we tend to box up our feelings too often and sometimes it's good to let your feelings out. In this case, it was a beautiful thing.

Military officer in formal dress uniform standing against exposed brick wall.

Military dress uniform detail with formal buttons and decorations against brick wall background.

Wedding reception scene in an elegant ballroom with warm lighting.

Wedding celebration in a rustic venue with exposed brick walls and natural lighting.

Wedding celebration in a rustic brick-walled venue with natural window light.

Romantic wedding couple shares intimate moments in a rustic venue with exposed brick walls.

The ceremony was heartfelt and they looked so happy to tie the knot. We followed the newlyweds out to the drinks reception where we photographed the formal shots.

Due to the weather, we had to shoot some of the family photographs inside the mill, which is no problem; we just use a couple of Godox flash heads and umbrellas to light the scene. This can all be done in a matter of minutes so there’s no waiting around. It can be great fun too!

Dramatic black and white wedding photography sequence in a vintage indoor setting.

Wedding party gathers on an outdoor patio overlooking a scenic landscape.

Candid wedding moments captured against warm brick walls with natural lighting.

Excited wedding guests raise their hands in celebration outdoors.

Romantic wedding couple portraits with soft lighting and bokeh effects.

Artistic black and white wedding portraits through vintage window frames.

Later on in the day we photographed the speeches which were very emotional. Then we took the bridal party off for some fun and informal photos at the back of the mill. There’s always some great images to be had in almost any type of light at the mill fields. We used the iron bridge as a starting point and then proceeded down the lane to the meadow. After some great fun hanging of gates and spinning around in the grass, we headed back up to the mill for the first dance.