A SUMMERHOUSE WEDDING IN W9

This intimate London affair made me realise just how quickly two perfect strangers can become your friends. I had a beautiful day at Lynda & Blair’s Maida Vale wedding, starting off in Paddington, listening to The XX in the car on the way to the ceremony with the girls, a colourful canal boat ride to Little Venice and a very crafty reception at the bright and beautiful Summerhouse. It rained & shone all day long and everyone pulled together for a little adventure. It was truly a treat.

Adrian Benn, the gregarious guitarist, provided the music…

I am always so grateful to share days like these with such lovely individuals. Lynda & Blair, you really are very fantastic which is why I cried my way through most of your wedding. I promise they were happy tears though, so thank you again for having me.

Dress: Jenny Packham // Venue: The Summerhouse, Maida Vale // Guitarist: The Amazing Adrian Benn // Planner: Rebecca at Harlequin & Romance // All the pretty little details: Little Paper Head.

Up next is a Little Venice engagement session, seeing as we’re over this side of town and we’ll see if we can squeeze in a couple more weddings before the year is out too.

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18 Comments

  2. These two just radiate happiness! Love all the bright colours of the reception and those paper cranes! Beautiful

  5. *sigh* I love everything about this wedding. Most especially you’re ever perfect photos. Beautiful, so beautiful.

  6. Wow! What a beautiful and bright wedding to cheer us up on a wet winters day.
    Stunning as always Chloe xx

  7. Wow Chloe…. gorgeous… really has brightened up my day in this snow, grey, cold place we call London town… xx

  9. Bewdifully captured by amazing photographer. In awe of you my friend, I can see your passion for your art in every photo. Love that about you. xxx

  11. Beautiful! What a wonderful wedding. Love all their thoughtful details. I particularly love the black and white prep shots. Just stunning. Another wonderful job by you! x

  12. How wonderful you’ve captured a beautiful summer’s wedding with romance and intimacy
    well done fabulous job

  15. Chloe these shots are stunning, what an incredible wedding with so many beautiful DIY details. I just have to say the photo of the little girl being lifted over the puddle is really special, what a perfect capture.

  16. Stunning! Gorgeous pics and bride. I’m absolutely in love with this Jenny Packham dress and am wondering if the bride by any chance would be interested in selling it? thank you!

  17. Hi there, love the photos. We’re looking to get married in maida vale next year and these photos have given us a lot of ideas. Was both the ceremony and reception at summerhouse. If not where was the ceremony? Thanks!

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