Home Marquee Wedding Style in Wiltshire

Mid August took me to the Wiltshire countryside for Natasha and Roslan's wedding, just outside Bath. The couple lives in Singapore but came back to get married at Natasha's parents' gorgeous old stone house in Ashley. Fields stretched out around the property, with the reception marquee set up right there. British sunshine and Singaporean energy, going to be quite a day.
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When I arrived, Natasha's dad and brother were pushing a wheelbarrow around, still sorting final bits. They'd put up these fun signs pointing to different countries, nodding to the couple's love of travel and where all their guests had come from. Nice touch.
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Up in the house loft, Natasha was getting ready with her mum and bridesmaids. Some were practicing speeches, others getting makeup done. I headed off to Bath to find Roslan getting ready with his mates. No makeup happening there, just lots of laughing and good energy. I could already tell this wedding was going to be brilliant to photograph.
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Back at the house, Natasha got into her Charlie Brear dress, her mum adjusting the bow at the back. Guests and the groom arrived by bus, building up the excitement. The ceremony was happening on the house's raised stone patio, elevated above where everyone would sit.
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Wren and May Flowers had created this flower covered stone arch for the entrance. Roslan waited there while bridesmaids and groomsmen walked through arm in arm, then Natasha came through with her dad. Natasha's brother was officiating, which added something really personal. One of my favourite frames from the ceremony was through that archway, catching Natasha and Roslan exchanging rings with all that old stone framing them.
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Then came a tradition from Roslan's culture, breaking bread over their heads with his parents presiding. Whoever gets the bigger piece supposedly leads the relationship. There were crumbs everywhere and lots of laughing, both claiming they'd got the larger bit.
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Next thing, a Zaffa band started up. The first time I'd encountered one of these at a wedding, I absolutely loved it. The drums got everyone moving, people spilled onto the lawn dancing, then the whole group marched toward the marquee for more celebrating.
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Once things calmed down a bit and jackets came off, everyone settled for food and speeches. They mixed it up nicely, a bit of eating, then a speech, people wandering around enjoying the Wiltshire views. Kept the energy flowing rather than everyone stuck at tables for ages.

After speeches, I took Natasha and Roslan aside for some portraits. The tall grass, the marquee behind them, the sun getting lower, everything came together for some really lovely shots of them.
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As the sky turned deep blue, the marquee lit up properly. The Velvet Notes started playing and sparked off this dance competition between the men and women. The women won, but honestly everyone was just having a blast by that point. Perfect way to end the day.

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I absolutely loved documenting Natasha & Roslan's Wiltshire marquee home wedding! I do hope you enjoy it. If you do, then you might enjoy Katie & Charlie’s Chateau wedding in France or Hannah & Steven’s Lake District wedding.

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