The last time I was at the Union Chapel was when I was there to see one of my all time favourite artists, Heather Nova, perform. I’ve always associated the place more with gigs than with weddings, so it was a real treat to actually be working at this beautiful and legendary venue for Jessica & Alex’s wedding. They knew in advance that the outside of Union Chapel would be covered in scaffolding at the time of their wedding, but decided to go with it in any case as it is a special place for them too. And I have to agree with their decision, it was a magical feeling inside with sunlight pouring through the windows and the glorious ceiling of the chapel spreading over us. Just, wow.
No words can describe how stunning Jessica looked when she walked down the isle in her gorgeous gown from Imagine Bridal Couture. Like really, she looked like a movie star. The ceremony was equally beautiful and had a truly special feel about it. And even though this was the first time for me working up on a stage (I was sure I was going to either fall off it, through it, or at the least on my face on the unsteady surface), I managed to make it through without any major injury. Result!
After the ceremony and some portraits next to the chapel, we headed to the reception at The Old Finsbury Town Hall. Wow, talk about a stunning location for a wedding breakfast! I only wish I would have had a few more minutes of daylight to really explore all the lovely old textures of the beautiful hall. Angel Flowers in Islington created the beautiful flower arrangements (and what was one of my favourite bouquets ever, sooo pretty!). And omg, every wedding should have fish & chips! Although I have to say the delicious smell was driving us who were working a little bit delirious.
A huge thank you to Susanna for assisting, and to Helen from Helen Carter Weddings (assisted by the lovely Andri from Always Andri Wedding Design) for making the tightly-packed day run as smoothly as possible, it was a pleasure working with you girls.
And of course, a massive thank you to Jessica & Alex for allowing us to join you on your day, and giving us an opportunity to experience working in such amazing venues, it was truly unforgettable!
WHAT a venue (x2)! Beautiful bridesmaids dresses too. Beautiful as always.
Seriously, you’re so good! I loved both locations and I totally agree; she looked like a movie star on her wedding day. Love love love this post!
Both of those venues are utterly stunning!!! Well done Marianne – gorgeous!!
I totally love the 16th picture :D awsome shot!
Seriously? This is incredible. Pat yourself on the back Marianne, and yourselves Jessica and Alexander!!
This is really really beautiful.
Wow talk about a dream wedding!! The church is gorgeous!! Love the light in there. My favs are the shots of them exiting the church. Gorgeous job, Marianne!
sigh… you seriously never cease to amaze me! Every one of your weddings is so full of emotion and amazing details… it always makes my heart squeeze to look at your work :)
Oh Amber… thank you for such a beautiful comment. It means a lot. xx
Seriously INSANE wedding! Wow that venue is so killer!
Holy smokes! What A WEDDING. That church!! Ugh. To DIE for. Same for that reception location. Amazing quality!!!
love your processing on these, and geeze what a venue! its gorgeous!
What a GRAND wedding!!
If only there could be a wedding in my family. Your love stories told in pictures are SO beautiful. And then, of course, there are the hands. I have never found anyone to photograph ‘hands’ that speak the way yours do!
Such a beautiful and elegant wedding! What great details and moments you captured. Love!
Stunning locations and BEAUTIFULLY captured. Amazing images throughout the set.
One of the ‘bestest’ wedding coverage I’ve ever seen! Beautiful work – I’m in awe by the moments captured. And the classic shot of the choir conductor!
I’m incredibly jealous. Both the chapel and the reception hall are absolutely amazing. Love it!
Wow that church is seriously amazing. Everything is just beautiful!
What a fantastic wedding! and so beautifully captured. Well done.
Ok, seriously a fantastic job here. I have to say how much I LOVE that church and reception site and how you captured it. Nevermind how great of a job you did capturing the beautiful couple! This blows me away!
Amazing work Marianne, as always. The shots you got are just beautiful – you have such an eye for detail and really captured the feel of the day. Lovely to work with you, can’t wait for another opportunity! xx
Wow, the details are crazy ornate and awesome! LOVED all of these but I especially loved the two images where they were exiting the ceremony. Great set!
Whoah Whoah WHOAH Marianne. WHAT a location!!! What a lovely pairing, you and them :) Love the shot of them sitting on the steps exchanging cheeky grins.
Super awesome set Marianne. Love the dancing shots!
Wow! I love the ceremony & reception location. The B&G portraits by the doorsteps are just too cute. Love them :)
Oh dear, I’m getting married at the Union Chapel later this years and these photos made me VERY emotional!! It is such a special place, thank you far capturing it in such a brilliant way! I actually have goosebumps now!! :D
There you go again, Marianne, with your flawless photography at breathtaking wedding venues. These images were great to look through!
Fantastic as always. I love the light in the church and how you have used it to create such amazing images.
Beautifull photos, truly stunning.
Epic ceremony and reception venues. I love the ceremony exit with the Men Working sign. Gorgeous work.
So many incredibly gorgeous venues!! I adore the portraits on the stoop. Stellar work!
love those photos, I want to get married again now.
Amazing venue and incredible facial expressions captured. We love your work!