Natalie & Saxon
Ivy House Wedding Photographer
A beautiful summer wedding at the Ivy House! an epic day with a hint of Dungeons & Dragons!
Natalie and Saxon’s summer wedding at the Ivy House Country Hotel in Suffolk was nothing short of magical. From the heartfelt moments during morning preparations to the enchanting Dungeons & Dragons-themed festivities. An amazing day, and for a geek like me a real pleasure to photograph!
The day began like many others, with the bustling energy of morning prep. Natalie was surrounded by her friends and sisters, creating a lively atmosphere as they prepared for the ceremony ahead. Amongst the whirlwind of activity, we managed to fit in a reveal shot for both the bridesmaids and Natalie’s dad. Always a highlight of the morning, and always a little emotional.
As the morning guests arrived, the sun was out in full force (thank you British Weather!). It was quite nice to be heading into the barn for the actual ceremony, saving everyone from getting baked outside. Natalie and Saxon’s ceremony was equally fun and equally emotional, the perfect way to exchange vows. with loads of cute little smiles and laughs.
After the ceremony, they all went outside to throw confetti and take group photos. Always good when one of the best men suggests lifting the groom. Not sure Saxon agreed but he’s a good sport.
With that out of the way, it was time to take the couple off for some photos. I always aim to keep this part of the day as relaxed and casual as possible. I’m not one of those wedding photographers who micro-manages things. I’m a big fan of letting the couple be themselves. It feels more natural and honest that way.
Back inside, they had some really sweet speeches. Natalie’s dad, who isn’t a big fan of talking in front of lots of people, did something really special. He wrote a song for Natalie and played it on a big screen for everyone to see. So thoughtful and adorable.
Now, let’s talk about the cake! Natalie and Saxon are big Dungeons & Dragons fans, and their cake all themed around that! It was so cool! After cutting the cake, they hit the dance floor for their first dance together.
And you’d think a Dungeons & Dragons-themed cake was enough….well… to everyone’s surprise Natalie and Saxon had come prepared! Turns out, there were outfits of elves and knights hidden away, lots of guests got dressed up and danced the night away! I’ve done plenty of weddings and photographed plenty of dancefloors, but none with elves and knights, fake beards and ears, and rubber swords! One to remember for sure!
By the way, the place where all this magic happened, Ivy House Country Hotel, is absolutely amazing! 🏰 It has everything you could ever want for a wedding: beautiful gardens, a cozy barn, and even a fancy marquee! Plus, it’s perfect for taking lots of pretty wedding photos!
If you’re looking for a Suffolk wedding photographer for your Ivy House or Barn wedding head over to my contact page and send me a message, Id love to hear from you!
