Summer wedding at Hampton Court House

Sophie and Jack got married at the beautiful Hampton Court House in West London on one of the hottest days of the year. A relaxed, joyful celebration full of feeling, colour and a packed dancefloor, exactly the kind of day I love photographing as a London wedding photographer.

The morning began at Sophie’s childhood home, where she got ready with her bridesmaids and family. Photographing prep in a family home always feels special, it adds a layer of meaning and gives a real sense of who someone is and where they’ve come from.

From there, we headed to Hampton Court House, which was stunningly decorated with incredible floral arrangements. The ceremony room was filled with Sophie and Jack’s closest people, creating an atmosphere full of warmth and emotion throughout the ceremony.

Afterwards, we had a beautiful confetti moment on the steps, always worth noting Hampton Court House only allow for a few handfuls of confetti, making timing and organisation of this moment key. With the sun blazing during the drinks reception, we found a shady spot for relaxed family photos before guests enjoyed drinks on the terrace. Sophie rounded things off with a speech, which was a lovely moment for the guests.

While everyone moved into the wedding breakfast, I took Sophie and Jack for a few portraits among the tropical foliage around the venue. I loved how the rich green tones contrasted with Sophie’s hair, such a beautiful setting for natural, relaxed portraits.

The evening kicked off with an iconic entrance, napkins waving, followed by games with the guests and a lively dancefloor. Right at the very end of the day, we spotted a sliver of sunset and slipped out for five minutes, just enough time for the most beautiful golden light. It only lasted a couple of minutes, but we absolutely made it count.

A perfect summer wedding at Hampton Court House, and a brilliant reminder that sometimes the best moments happen when you take a chance.