Contemporary London wedding photographer – Siobhan H Photography

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  • Alina and Ricky – Chelsea wedding photographer London

    Alina and Ricky first met when their companies moved into the same office building. She spotted him sitting alone in the boardroom one evening, studying some law papers, and thought ‘he needs me’. So she threw him an apple and smiled.

    They’ve been in love ever since, and invited me to capture their Chelsea wedding.

    After an epic Rolls Royce journey across London with her parents – through Abbey Road, Kensington and Marble Arch – they exchanged their vows at Chelsea Old Town Hall, followed by an elegant reception at Chelsea Harbour Hotel, where they watched the sun go down over London. Alina is from Russia, and wanted their wedding to reflect the traditions of her homeland. It was a joy to discover (and photograph) so many interesting elements from Russian wedding culture. As an art-lover, her bridal look was inspired by Vrubel’s Swan Princess, with her Belfaso gown adding a modern twist which I loved. Please take a look at some of the highlights from their day below.

    Such a beautiful London wedding to photograph, and such a wonderful couple, who couldn’t be more in love if they tried!

    Thank you so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer, Alina and Ricky, and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

    Please scroll to the end of the page for a list of wedding suppliers.

    If you are planning an elegant Chelsea wedding, please get in touch and check my availability.

     

    Thank you to the following suppliers, who helped create Alina and Ricky’s wedding day:

    Ceremony: Chelsea Old Town Hall

    Reception: Chelsea Harbour Hotel

    Bridal gown: Belfaso

    Bride’s shoes: Barsonini

    Hair & Make-up: Anna Golubeva

    Flowers: Paradise Flowers

    Transport: Lord Cars

    Wedding Cake: Irene’s Party Cakes

     

     

     

  • Burgh House, London – Hampstead wedding photographer

    Burgh House, London – Hampstead wedding photographer

    The late afternoon sun shone brightly as John steered his bicycle down the final hill. He had cycled across the city that morning, passing many of its famous landmarks and allowing himself some quality London time before he made his vows. I’m with him on that: an epic cycle is good for the soul.

    The best weddings are often sweet, intimate affairs.

    John and Gretchen chose to have a simple celebration with their family and closest friends in the beautiful setting of Burgh House, in Hampstead, London.

    With understated style, he dismounted the tandem along with his brother and best man, and awaited his bride.

    Gretchen met John in a nightclub a few years previously. An unlikely spot, as neither of them are really clubbers. She was with her friend Sam, he was with his friend Sam. While Sam and Sam chatted, John asked if she was American; she thought he was only interested because he’d been there himself recently. I think she may have been wrong about that one.

    They fell in love.

    A few years later, John got down on one knee in their favourite restaurant in Little Venice, to the strains of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic and At Last played softly by the harpist next to them.

    That’s pretty romantic in my book.

    After their civil ceremony at Burgh House, their guests enjoyed a champagne reception in the Peggy Jay Gallery and soaked up the sun on the terrace outside, before enjoying their wedding breakfast.

    Life really doesn’t have to be complicated sometimes.

    (see below for wedding suppliers)

     

    Wedding Dress:   Monsoon

    Wedding Shoes: Jenny Packham

    Groomsmen Attire: William Hunt
    Florist:  Aphrodite at Queen’s Park Flowers

    Ceremony & reception venue: Burgh House, Hampstead

    Hair & Makeup: Kate Arnold (make-up)
    Pianist: Mark Reeves

    Band: The Jazz Dynamos

    Cake: Patisserie Valerie 

    Catering:  Leafi Catering

    Bridesmaid Dresses: Debenhams 

    Looking for a Hampstead wedding photographer? Please get in touch via my contact form or email siobhan@siobhanhphotography.com. I would love to hear from you!