What can I say about Will & Izzi's wedding without revealing my total infatuation with these two beautiful souls...?


FORGET IT! It's too difficult!


These two have truly stolen my heart. Their wedding was a true testimony of their love for each other, love for their family and friends and overall beautiful view of life.


They came to me right at the start of the year - right when I was digging deep into building my business foundations, figuring out the type of couples I wanted to work with. And there they were.

Friendly, extremely creative, excited about life and loving to a fault. Just my people.


They were planning their May wedding at Tortworth Court's Orangery and excited to pull off the party of their life.

Needless to say they created a day full of colour, wonder and romance, injecting it with so many personal touches it still gets me excited!

They told me how special yet bittersweet this day would be, as Izzi's Dad Rupert passed away a few months before, and I knew this was going to be a very special and emotional one for me.



THE CEREMONY was an emotional roller coaster. Starting off with Izzi walking down the aisle, dazzling everyone with her 12 bridesmaids, in her stunning embroidered dress. Will, stunned as he looked at her with emotion in his eyes that all photographer dream to capture. Rupert's Rolling Stones jacket hung on a front row chair, reassuring everyone he was watching over the whole thing. The beautiful readings from bridesmaid Vicky and groomsman Joe. The obligatory struggle of fitting the rings and Will lovingly wiping his mouth covered in lip gloss after their first kiss added a little levity to an extraordinarily emotional 30 minutes.


But once that was over it was time to PARTY!

Cocktail hour was relaxed and full of friends enjoying the garden and the sun that finally started shining through. With champagne glasses at the ready you were hard to find someone not laughing or having fun.


THE RECEPTION was beautifully decorated, with personal touches everywhere you looked.

Izzi is a stationer and all around creative. Not only she made her own invites (of course) but she made her own cake, made her own table decorations - each table named after a pub they enjoyed with a small story of why it was so special to them - and even designed their very own temporary tattoos for the evening entertainment. And let's not forget about Will. His DIY skills impressed even me when he built light up initials signs for the dance floor, FROM SCRATCH!

One of the most fun parts of the day however was the speeches - and I don't say this lightly!

The humour, the laughter, the emotion, the reactions were all priceless. I do not remember laughing and crying that much during someone's speeches.


After the meal, I took the two love birds around the grounds to get some romantic couple shots, as we could only do a few before the reception. This turned out to work in our favour as sunset was getting closer and the intensity of the day was starting to give way to weightlessness and a sense of peace.

As much as I love the events of the day, these tend to be my favourite moments (and not necessarily because I get to create beautiful and dramatic images). This is the time when the couple gets a chance to breath, calm down, be aware of what just happened and spend that time alone (ish) connecting with their favourite person.

We took some photos of Izzi wearing her dad's jacket (passion for rock music being something they shared together), had a stroll in the gardens and made the obligatory stop under the wisteria arches.

By the time the first dance (Heros by David Bowie btw - coolest first dance song ever!) came around, sunset was upon us, shining through the glass walls of the orangery, giving a dreamy warm glow to such a special moment. It felt so romantic I think I'm going to be thinking about that moment for years.


This wedding was for sure a highlight of my year and I am so happy they had such a wonderful day despite the recent loss.


Izzi & Will: I wish you all the best in this world and may your marriage be as strong, loving, kind, happy and full of life as you are.


All my love, Lisa xx

 

A scenic view of a historic stone church and grounds with red maple trees and winding pathways.
Bridesmaids in pink dresses getting ready in a hotel room before the ceremony.
Professional makeup brushes arranged neatly in a black case on a white surface.
Hair styling session showing the process of creating elegant curls and braids.
Wedding day makeup preparation with professional brushes and beauty products.
Colorful dried flowers and eucalyptus arranged with lace wedding dress details.
Elegant conservatory venue with arched glass ceiling and stone columns creates a bright, airy wedding ceremony space.
Light wooden chiavari chairs arranged for outdoor wedding ceremony with red blankets.
Wedding venue staff member arranging white Chiavari chairs for the ceremony.
Wedding preparation scene with stone wall backdrop and white chiavari chairs.
Artistic close-up of dried flowers and decorative elements on stone surface.
Outdoor wedding ceremony guests seated in garden setting.
Groomsmen in navy suits and yellow ties gather under stone archways at an elegant wedding venue.
Wedding party in coordinated gray suits poses in front of a historic stone building.
Group photos of groomsmen standing beneath a stone welcome arch at a wedding venue.
Close-up shots of a groomsman in navy suit with pink tie against a stone wall.
Sequence of a groomsman adjusting his cufflinks before the wedding ceremony.
Detailed shots of formal white shirt cuffs and cufflinks with a watch.
Elegant framed seating charts displayed in a sunlit conservatory space.
Close-up details of intricate lace patterns on a wedding dress bodice.
White bridal shoes resting on brown textured fabric with tulle details.
Wedding preparation moments showing final touches on bridal attire.
Elegant woman wearing a pale blue lace jacket and matching fascinator hat at a formal event.
Wedding party members sharing laughter in a hallway wearing matching bridesmaid dresses.
Colorful wildflower arrangements next to wedding menus on a white tablecloth.
Wedding party helping with the bride's dress outside a gothic stone church entrance.
Bridesmaids in blush pink dresses standing at an outdoor wedding ceremony with gothic architecture.
Wedding ceremony setup in an elegant stone conservatory with arched windows.
Bride in lace dress holding orange bouquet walking down aisle at gothic venue wedding ceremony.
Groom wearing navy suit with pink tie and yellow boutonniere against stone wall.
Intimate black and white portrait of a wedding couple's tender kiss.
Emotional moment during wedding ceremony as couple exchanges rings.
Close-up of newlyweds sharing a romantic kiss against stone architecture.
Joyful exchange of rings during wedding ceremony in an ornate indoor venue.
Wedding ceremony under a stunning glass conservatory roof with gothic architectural details.
Newlyweds sharing champagne outdoors while holding vibrant orange and blue wedding bouquet.
Happy couple toasting with champagne in garden setting after their wedding ceremony.
A wedding couple poses under a grand stone archway with guests visible in the background on a sunny day.
A joyful wedding moment captured as confetti falls around the couple under a stone archway.
Aerial view of wedding party and guests gathered in formal garden surrounded by hedges.
A group in tan and navy suits laughing together outdoors on a sunny day.
Bridal party in pink dresses striking fun poses on manicured lawn.
Wedding guests in formal attire sharing a candid moment with drinks.
Wedding guests in formal attire enjoying drinks outdoors.
Bridesmaids in pink dresses having fun on a garden swing set.
A wedding cake and floral arrangement displayed near a sunlit window with elegant table settings.
Elegant wedding reception table settings with white linens and wine glasses.
An elegant wedding table setting with a 'The Ship Inn' sign, wine glasses, and delicate floral decorations.
A Union Jack patterned jacket draped over a chair in a glass-domed conservatory wedding venue.
A romantic wedding scene in a stunning glass-domed conservatory with stone walls and elegant table settings.
A tender wedding moment captured outside a historic stone building with Gothic architecture.
A wedding couple walks along a path outside a grand historic mansion on their special day.
A romantic moment shared between newlyweds against a rustic stone wall backdrop.
Illuminated wooden letters spelling L&W with floral decorations in a sunlit conservatory setting.
Wedding guests seated at stone archway venue share laughter and conversation during reception dinner.
Wedding reception guests seated at long tables in an elegant stone archway venue.
Black and white photo of wedding guests enjoying dinner under stone arches.
Wedding couple seated at head table reading speeches during reception in stone venue.
Wedding reception guests celebrating with raised glasses in elegant stone venue.
Wedding party enjoying speeches and laughter at stone venue reception.
Wedding guests enjoying toasts and speeches at stone venue reception.
Black and white photo showing formal attire details at wedding reception.
Wedding celebration in stone courtyard venue with joyful moments.
A wedding couple walks along a gravel path outside a grand stone castle on their special day.
A romantic wedding photo session on castle grounds with elegant landscaping and architecture.
A flowing white wedding dress with lace details spreads beautifully across a gravel pathway at sunset.
Close-up detail of an elegant white wedding gown with intricate lace trim.
A romantic wedding photo captured under overhanging tree branches on a garden path.
A playful wedding photo session on stone steps with a castle garden backdrop.
An elegant staircase with framed artwork decorating the walls in a historic building.
Wooden display box with vintage-style wedding signage and decorative elements.
Close-up of hands exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony with a red butterfly detail.
A conservatory wedding reception setup with glass ceiling and floral centerpieces on white tablecloths.
A wedding ceremony in a stunning glass-domed conservatory with stone walls and floral decorations.
A romantic sunset kiss between newlyweds in a beautifully lit indoor venue.
Wedding couple shares their first dance under a stunning glass conservatory ceiling.
Wedding reception venue with warm lighting and festive atmosphere.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating on the dance floor under a glass-domed venue.
Evening view of illuminated glass conservatory with string lights.

 

Suppliers


Venue - Tortworth Court Weddings

Stationary - Izzi Paints

Wedding Dress - Curve Bridal

Suit - Moss Bros

Make Up Artist - Ceira's Beauty

Hair Stylist - Amy Marie Bridal Hair

DJ - Celebrations Roadshow

Custom Dried Flowers - H Botanics Weddings