Marquee Celebrations at Loseley Park Wedding in Surrey

I drove into Loseley Park that morning already excited, new venue for me, plus a marquee wedding. A new venue and a marquee wedding - two of my favourite things rolled into one. The day kicked off early, despite it being late June. I found Catriona getting ready with her bridesmaids and family in one of Loseley's buildings. The atmosphere was electric, everyone buzzing for the day ahead.

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The dress looked amazing on her, turns out one of her bridesmaids is a designer and made it specially. While she was getting ready, Chris and the lads had nipped to the village pub for a swift one before the ceremony

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The ceremony was at this lovely old church with lots of character. Perfect size too, not too big so everyone felt involved. Then you heard her dad's vintage car pull up outside. Catriona stepped out looking incredible, and honestly, the whole place went quiet. Her dad was grinning from ear to ear as they walked up together.‍

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I must have photographed hundreds of weddings by now, but I still get a bit emotional during the ceremony bit. Seeing a room full of people, all there for the couple, focusing on this massive moment in their lives - it never gets old.

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After, the newlyweds left in a cloud of confetti. One of my favourite shots from the day was of them driving off, arm and bouquet hanging out the window of that vintage car, their guests waving them off. Classic stuff.

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Back at Loseley Park, the marquee was set up on the lawn of Loseley House. This 16th-century grand house made for one hell of a backdrop. As everyone meandered through the gardens, drinks in hand, the couple made their rounds, greeting and chatting.

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The venue was a photographer's playground. I reckon I could shoot a hundred weddings there and still find new spots for portraits. We got some lovely shots before it was time to head into the marquee for dinner and speeches.

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Catriona and Chris made quite the entrance - the roof nearly came off with all the cheering. It's moments like these that will stick with the couple long after the cake's been cut and the last dance.

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So we tried to do some flare photos, you know, dramatic smoke, Loseley House in the background, everyone cheering. Brilliant idea in theory. In practice? The best man and one of the bridesmaids managed to get completely covered in orange dye. But honestly, the laughter afterwards made for some of the best shots of the night.

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The band got going and their first dance was gorgeous, they'd organised confetti to fall during it, which looked amazing. Before long, everyone piled onto the dance floor to join in. As the sky outside turned from orange to deep blue, the music kept pumping into the summer night.

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I hope you love Catriona & Chris’ sheer brilliant marquee wedding at Loseley Park in Surrey! If you like this one then definitely go check out Robyn & Edward’s New Forest wedding, Zoe & James summer tipi wedding or maybe Kate & Ed’s ​​Buckhurst Park wedding.  If you want to learn more about how I photographed weddings then head over to my documentary page and finally if you want to get in touch about your own wedding then head over to my contact page, I would love to hear from you.

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