Matt & Lauren's Winter Wedding at Hedingham Castle

Last December, I shot the beautiful winter wedding of Lauren and Matt at Hedingham Castle. They had both wanted a winter wedding and once they saw the picturesque and dramatic setting of Hedingham, their minds were set.

Hedingham Castle

Lauren’s dress was stunning and unlike any I have seen. “I actually changed the design two weeks before the wedding! I never actually felt it was ’the one’ until the morning of the wedding.” Lauren said, “The strapless gown was by designer Annasul Y and then I found matching French Lace to have the coat made. I had been recommended a tailor, Joe Allen of Islington, and he really was amazing and made me the simple dress I had wanted. My shoes were by Valentino and I wore antique drop earrings”

When I asked Lauren what her favourite part of the wedding was, she said: “Walking down to Matt at the end of the aisle and him taking my hand.” Matt’s was definitely getting the speeches over!

One of my favourite moments of their wedding was their guests singing ‘It Must Be Love’ by Madness at the end of the service.

Hard to believe this gorgeous couple don’t like being in front of the camera, but they have some advice for other couples who are also not a fan of being the main attraction: “Relax and forget the camera is there! It is the happiest day of your lives so just enjoy the day and the photos will show that.”

Matt and Lauren were an absolute pleasure to work with and I wish them many wonderful years to come.

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“Bride’s shoes on window sill

Wedding dress hanging up on window

Bride’s shoes and dress

Note to the groom

Bride with her father and bridesmaid

“Bride’s wedding dress being done up by bridesmaids

Bride putting on her earrings

Portrait of the groom

Groom with groomsmen

Groom looking at his cufflinks

Groom fixing his cufflinks

Friend of bride reacting to seeing her in her dress

Bride and bridesmaids walking to ceremony

Bride arriving at the ceremony with father

Bride and groom at the altar with father of the bride

bride and groom sharing a look while stood at the altar

Bride and groom holding hands

Bride looking at the groom while saying her vows

Groom putting ring on bride

Bride and groom during the ceremony

First kiss

Guests singing

Parents of bride singing during the ceremony

Bride and groom leaving the ceremony

Couple portrait after the ceremony

Bride and groom kissing in keep passage

Confetti shot in the dark

Couple kissing while being showered with confetti

Wedding reception marquee at Hedingham Castle

Candle light table settings

Wedding favours on table

Naked wedding cake

Guests laughing

Father of the bride during his speech

Guests listening to speeches

Bride laughing during the speeches

Groom’s speech

Bride with her father during the speeches

Bride holding her father’s hand

Guests holding wedding favour drink

Guests toasting the speeches

Close up of bride and groom’s hands while cutting the cake

Bride and groom with wedding cake

Bride and groom during their first dance

First dance

Guests dancing

Guests dancing and laughing

Couple on the dance