LAURA & MACIEJ WEDDING 16 09 22

On Friday we headed to one of our favourite venues - Sopley Mill https://sopleymill.co.uk/weddings/ for Laura and Maciej’s wedding day. It was great to meet up with the couple as we had photographed a pre-shoot with them a few weeks before so it was good to see them again.

We started shooting around 10am and were shortly joined by Gabriel who was the chosen videographer for the day. www.gabrielgilson.co.uk

We photographed the girls getting ready in the bridal room of the mill.

Elegant black and white wedding preparation scene with soft lighting.
Makeup artist applying cosmetics on a client wearing a white robe during wedding preparations.
Chanel No 5 perfume bottle catching golden sunlight through window.
Small labeled jars with wedding favors arranged on textured surface.
Bridesmaids in lavender dresses sharing a candid moment.
Wedding dresses and purple bridesmaid gowns hanging on display.
Large windows in a room overlooking a sunny garden with green trees and foliage.
Wedding accessories including lace garters and decorative hair combs displayed on white fabric.

 Sopley owner and florist Lucy made a fab job of the wonderful flower display both in the mill and the church.  https://www.incabella.co.uk/

Dave stayed with the girls whilst Seb headed off to the church next door to capture the guests arriving, and of course, Maciej and his mother.

Wedding guests enjoying conversation and laughter at an elegant reception venue.
Wedding reception guests socializing at tables in formal attire.
Elegant floral arrangements with purple and white flowers mixed with eucalyptus leaves.
Wedding preparation scene showing white dress and bridesmaids in pink robes.
Bridesmaids in mauve dresses helping with wedding dress preparations.
Wooden hallway with vintage signage showing 'The Avon Suite' direction.

Dave and Gabriel followed Laura and her bridal party from the mill to the church to an eagerly awaiting congregation and groom.

Wedding guests in bright orange and navy blue attire seated in a church pew.
White dress against a rustic brick wall with decorative shrubs in black and white photography.
Wedding party walking along stone wall path surrounded by lush greenery.
Wedding party walking along a garden path with flowing dresses and formal attire on a sunny day.
Bridesmaids in pink dresses help arrange a flowing white wedding dress train outdoors.
Wedding party poses for photos on a grassy hill with trees in the background.

Laura looked stunning as she headed down the aisle to meet Maciej.

The ceremony and readings were emotional and a short while later the couple had tied the knot.

Wedding ceremony candid moments inside a historic stone church with arched architecture.
Emotional reactions during wedding ceremony in historic church with gothic architecture.
Wedding ceremony moments captured inside stone church with traditional architectural details.
Close-up of wedding ring exchange with detailed lace dress in frame.

We headed out of the church into bright sunlight and shot the confetti line. Then it was back to the mill for the family shots.

Wedding couple showered with confetti outside historic stone church with guests celebrating.
Wedding guests gather outside a rustic brick church building during a sunny outdoor celebration.
Wedding party poses in front of a historic stone church surrounded by lush greenery.
Wedding party members walk and dance along a paved pathway during outdoor celebrations.

We shot the family images on the lawn and then the group shots on the bridge. The guests then played a few rounds of mini golf while we went inside to photograph the table decorations.

Wedding party members pose playfully with drinks in an outdoor garden setting.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on a grassy lawn during an outdoor reception.
Large wedding group poses together on outdoor stone steps for a formal photograph.
Wedding guests react with excitement while seated during an outdoor celebration.
Wedding guests hold clear umbrellas while mingling at an outdoor garden event.
Black and white photos capture intimate wedding moments against a brick wall backdrop.

The guests then went upstairs to be seated for the Wedding Breakfast and the speeches.

Artistic wedding detail shots captured through window reflections with dramatic lighting.
Wedding guests celebrate with champagne toasts in a rustic brick-walled venue with exposed beams and natural lighting.

After the speeches it was back outside for a few more images as the sun dropped.

Romantic golden hour wedding portraits in a garden setting with soft sunlight illuminating a lace dress.
Silhouetted couple shares intimate moment against dramatic sunset sky with picket fence in background.
Sheer wedding veil catches golden sunlight creating ethereal backlit glow during sunset.
Black and white wedding portraits capture intimate moments between newlyweds in outdoor garden setting.
Romantic sunset wedding portraits with golden light streaming through trees.
Dramatic silhouette of wedding couple against vibrant orange sunset with fence backdrop.

We took some sparkler shots, then it was back to the mill for the cake cutting and first dance.

After shooting the dance and the guests it was time to head home to continue with our wedding editing.

Wedding reception celebration with string lights and guests dancing in rustic brick venue.
Evening wedding reception with couples dancing under warm ambient lighting.
Wedding guests dancing together on a wooden dance floor at a reception party viewed from above.
Wedding party dances energetically on wooden dance floor during reception celebration.
Group of wedding guests lying in a circle formation on the dance floor taking a fun photo.

We wish Laura & Maciej all the best with their new life together

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