No, it’s not a déjà vu you’re experiencing, it’s just that the ceremony of Anne & Will’s wedding did indeed also take place at Old Marylebone Townhall, this time around we were back in the Reception Room. It’s funny how, despite a familiar venue, every wedding is always completely different and has it’s own special atmosphere. I think that’s what makes attending weddings so fascinating – it’s the people who make a party, and each combination of people is always different.
After the ceremony we headed out for some portraits around Notting Hill. It rained on and off all day, and it was Anne’s beautiful vintage reproduction gown from Hope Harlequin that got the rough end of the deal by getting pretty soaked (poor thing!). Otherwise the autumnal colours of London were really showing their best.
After our little portrait session we rejoined the party at the reception, which was in full cocktail hour swing, at 20th Century Theatre. This was such a special venue, with a very unique feel to it, I have to say I absolutely adored it! Florist Amanda Wilgrave from Flirty had created the most beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets that really suited the time of year, while Tasting Plates took care of the catering. Other vendors I should mention were Hello! Lucky, who created the stationary (I’m so pleased they now have a base in London as well) and DJ Mitch Matthews.
I do love a London wedding and Anne & Will had created a day full of such warmth that one couldn’t really help but enjoy it all. Thank you so much Anne and Will for having us, it really was a pleasure!
I also have to give extra props to Susanna (who’s always pretty amazing anyways) for managing to capture some cracking cocktail hour portraits in very tight quarters!
I love venues like this – so intimate, so personal. It really reminds me of the Tab Centre in Shoreditch – one of my favourite venues in London. You and Susanna have done a fab job, as usual. I LOVE their menu as well, it’s made me feel quite hungry despite just finishing dinner!
What a fantastically long post! Gorgeous images. I love how you photograph the guests + all the smiles and joy of the day :)
I love the first confetti shot, the angle makes it look epic!
Beautiful colours and what a pretty ring. Looked like a wonderful day.
How could I not LOVE a wedding shot on my birthday! Just Kidding…You deserve praise and love for this spectacular event…its amazing.
You’ve captured the love and happiness between them so well, they are just smiling from ear to ear all day! I am a huge fan of the venue (can’t wait to plan a wedding there in Feb now!) and you’ve really captured the intimacy of it. A very radiant wedding :)
oh my gosh, what a cool ceremony! :) i loved how different it felt to all the other weddings i’ve seen – very cool! :) and that shot of them exiting is my FAVE!!
killer stuff Marianne… love the way you capture a wedding. superb!
I agree with ED, these are Killer images Marianne……as always.
I’m such a fan of your work. Amazingly captured, once again :)
Marianne, you’re the peaches and cream of wedding photographers! :) Yet again you bring us the story of the day in your photos – they’re just beautiful!
Goodness, your work is such a pleasure to look at, you really are at the top of the game.
I adore that black and white shot of the couple kissing as they exit the church surrounded by bubbles. You did an incredible job with this wedding, just gorgeous. Well done!
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. Beautiful old hall, beautiful couple, details, you always have a wonderful mood to your photos. Adore! :)
I love the black & white shot of them hugging in the hallway! And the grand stairway … whoa. Great job.
I love this wedding’s style — the bride’s dress is amazing, the cupcakes look delicious, the rings are beautiful, and everything seems so intimate and happy. You captured their wedding wonderfully.
The bubbles rock!
great set.
Hi Maria. I loved your work. Really inspiring. Love your detail shots and the shots of the ring. Beautiful wedding and great work.
Beautiful! Loving the bubbles instead of confetti. Creative and different. Amazing work as always Marianne. :-)
I am the bridegroom’s mother and, apart from the fact that I don’t know where you found that old woman masquerading as me :-), thank you and Susanna so much for recording the day so beautifully and creatively. Have a lovely Christmas.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Jen! I hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas as well. x
what a classy wedding! I love the bubbles shot!