Sally & Riccardo’s Wedding at Notley Abbey

My coverage began with bridal prep in the Notley Abbey bridal suite, where Sally got ready alongside her two bridesmaids and did her own makeup. Riccardo was also getting ready at the venue, which allowed me to capture a little groom prep as well.

The ceremony took place in the Abbot’s Hall, which was beautifully decorated with large floral urns. Despite the weather outside, the ceremony space felt intimate and elegant, making it a lovely room to photograph.

The reception was held in the Monks’ Refectory and began with a song performed by two of Sally and Riccardo’s friends, which set a warm and personal tone for the celebrations. After the wedding breakfast, speeches were given by the best man, maid of honour, the father of the groom, and the father of the bride, with lots of great reactions around the room.

After the meal, the rain eased briefly, giving us the perfect opportunity to head outside for portraits. One of my favourite features of Notley Abbey is the long, tree-lined driveway, which works beautifully for relaxed couple portraits. We also took a few photos at the front of the house before heading back inside.

The evening reception began with a short speech from Riccardo, followed by Sally performing a song and the cutting of the cake. It was a brilliant, personal way to kick off the evening celebrations.