A Summer Wedding at Friern Manor - Christina & James

On the hottest and sunniest day of the year so far, Christina and James had a beautiful day yesterday at the gorgeous Friern Manor.
They wanted to keep everything relaxed and simple. No groomsmen, no bridesmaids and no speeches. Just their closest friends and family celebrating in the sun. It was really very beautiful.

Christina got ready in the bridal suite at Friern Manor and she was super calm and relaxed. Just chatting to her girls and having a lovely time.

Right before it was time for the ceremony, Christina’s brother Matt came to collect her to accompany her down the aisle. Ever the gent, he had a little cry when he saw her.

Meanwhile James was nervously awaiting his beautiful bride.

He didn’t have to wait long though. Christina rocked up right on time and knocked his socks off!

The ceremony itself was really lovely. Short and very sweet and all sealed with a big ol’ kiss and a walk back down the aisle to whoops and cheers from their nearest and dearest.

While their guests made their way around to the garden area, I took Christina and James around the amazing Friern Manor grounds to get these photos.

And then we rejoined the guests, who were super excited to pelt them with confetti! 

After everyone had enjoyed some delicious food and some drinks, it was time for Christina and James to enjoy their first dance together as a married couple.

And then… PARTY TIME! 

Right before it was time for me to leave them all to it, I snuck Christina and James away for just five more minutes to grab a few more beautiful photos in the dusk light.

That’s all for this little preview, folks.

An incredible day for the most wonderful couple. 

I’ll add one or two more pictures from this day to the Facebook and Instagram pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along and re-live some more beautiful moments.

Huge thanks to all at Friern Manor for taking such good care of me and for making sure everything ran smoothly - as always.
Special thanks to Jo, Ashley and Mike.

Thanks too to all of Christina and James’ wonderful guests for making me so welcome.