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Lucy & Kieran’s Church Ceremony and Castle Celebration
There are weddings that feel like a whirlwind, and then there are weddings like Lucy and Kieran’s. Calm, thoughtful and filled with deep connection and lovely details. Their celebration at Wasing Park was beautifully lit, emotional, warm and full of little moments of love between the two of them that was a total joy to photograph.
wasing park- it's Full of historic fairytale vibes & lovely backdrops!
Wasing Park in Aldermaston offers a little bit of everything, historic architecture, sweeping views, and the charm of a church ceremony set within it's grounds (that's where these two tied the knot!). The original castle structure wraps around the newer areas, and you can move between spaces without ever losing that timeless atmosphere. Lucy & Keiran just loved the real castle and that's what won the venue round for them.
On the day, we had blazing sun which to be honest is not always easy light to work with for group photos, but it worked out well in the space we had planned for the photos. There was just enough light during golden hour to sneak away for a few quiet portraits that you can see below and we ended the night with one of my favourite backlit shots under the archway, planned and lit with two flashes I’d set up when the sun went down.
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little details at Wasing Park for the happy couple!
Lucy looked stunning in her sweetheart-neck, corseted gown, complete with a train she bustled up for the evening. She wore a sparkly hair clip from Claire’s Accessories (where she works).
Kieran wore a tailored maroon suit that felt both classic and full of personality which without wanting to sound cheesy, really suited his personality! Earlier that day, Lucy had gifted him a brooch with photographs of his late grandparents. I saw the emotion it stirred in him throughout the day and it was clear how much it meant to him.
The couple made a donation to Cats Protection in honour of Kieran’s father, who was a passionate supporter of the charity.
The florals, created by Buds Floristry, were full of rich, slightly unconventional tones, oranges, blues, and earthy textures that stood out beautifully against the neutral palette of the venue. One floral installation was originally fixed to a fence, then removed after the ceremony and repositioned as decoration for the top table. A perfect example of how thoughtful styling can evolve throughout the day and keep the overall cost down where possible.
time to breathe
One of my favourite moments didn’t involve a camera at all. After the ceremony, Lucy and Kieran took 15 quiet minutes together just the two of them. No formal shots, no guests, no schedule. Just time to breathe and let it all land. It’s a small but special moment and something I always encourage couples to consider if they can build it into thier day.
Sometimes you need that moment for the two of you and I'm so happy that they got to have it.
