An outdoor couple portrait at Pendley Manor

Danielle & Josh’s Wedding at Pendley Manor

An uplifting church ceremony and a manor house reception

Danielle & Josh’s wedding day began with a heartfelt ceremony at Northchurch Baptist Church, before moving on to Pendley Manor for a relaxed reception. From Josh greeting guests at the church and an uplifting ceremony full of singing, to drinks in the Peacock Lounge, group photos on the lawn, an Oak Room wedding breakfast, and staircase portraits, the day flowed smoothly and gave them plenty of time with their guests.
  • A group photo of the bride and groom together with their bridal party
  • A portrait of the bride and groom on the staircase at Pendley Manor Hotel
  • The bride and groom entering Oak Suite for their wedding breakfast
  • An outdoor couple portrait at Pendley Manor

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The Wedding Day

  • The groom talking to his parents
  • Wedding guest before the ceremony
  • The bride in the wedding car with her dad
  • The bride stepping out of her wedding car
  • The groom looking at his seated wedding guests
  • The groom chatting with a groomsman
  • The bride walking down the aisle with her dad at the start of the wedding ceremony
  • The bride and groom holding hands during the ceremony
  • The bride and groom holding hands during the ceremony
  • A wide shot of a wedding at Northchurch Baptist church
  • A group photo of the bride and groom with their bridal party
  • A group photo of the bride and groom together with their bridal party
  • An outdoor couple portrait at Pendley Manor
  • A portrait of the bride and groom on the staircase at Pendley Manor Hotel
  • The Oak Suite set up for wedding breakfast
  • The bride and groom entering Oak Suite for their wedding breakfast
  • A group photo of the bride and groom together with all their wedding guests


As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege of capturing some of the most special moments in people’s lives. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Danielle and Josh’s wedding at Northchurch Baptist Church in Berkhamsted, followed by their reception at Pendley Manor in Tring. It was a day filled with love, joy, and beautiful memories.
My coverage of the day began at Northchurch Baptist Church, where I arrived early to capture the excitement and anticipation as Josh greeted his wedding guests as friends and family gathered to celebrate this special occasion. Soon after, Danielle arrived with her father in the wedding car.

The ceremony was a truly beautiful experience. The entire congregation was fully immersed in the ceremony, singing hymns  and feeling the power of the words. It was incredible to be in a room filled with so much energy. The exchange of vows and rings was a heartfelt moment, followed by a laying of hands where the congregation symbolically supported the couple during prayer.
As the ceremony concluded, Danielle and Josh joyfully whizzed down the aisle as husband and wife. Afterwards there was time for bit of cake and nibbles in the Church before moving on to Pendley Manor for their wedding reception.

The couple made their way to the peacock lounge for drinks and canapes, where they were able to relax and enjoy some time with their guests. We then took group photos out on the beautiful lawn before capturing a few portraits of Danielle and Josh.
The couple had selected the Oak Room at Pendley Manor for their wedding breakfast. The room was filled with laughter and joy as everyone enjoyed delicious food and heartfelt speeches from loved ones. After the meal, I had the opportunity to take a few more portraits of Danielle and Josh on the grand staircase, a must have photo for any wedding at Pendley Manor.
Overall, it was a truly lovely wedding to be a part of, especially the ceremony, it was an honour to capture these precious moments for Danielle and Josh. Congratulations to the happy couple.

  • Documentary-style photos that capture every moment naturally

    Andy is fantastic. He’s easy to get along with and clearly enjoys his work. His documentary-style photography captures every moment of the day so naturally.

    He shot our wedding at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring and has exceptional knowledge of the venue and its grounds, so we got lots of beautiful photos across different indoor and outdoor locations. He also has great relationships with the venue staff, which helped the day run very smoothly and made us feel well looked after.

    Andy is clearly experienced and professional, bringing various cameras and lights to ensure the best shots. He’s a great guy whose company we genuinely enjoyed at our wedding, and multiple guests remarked on how lovely he was. We would highly recommend him.

    Danielle & Josh

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Dream Team of Suppliers

Church
Northchurch Baptist Church
Reception
Pendley Manor
Toastmaster
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Photographer
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FAQs

Yes. I photograph weddings at Pendley Manor often and know the venue, grounds, and best indoor and outdoor spots well. I also have a good working relationship with the team there, which helps the day run smoothly.

Absolutely. Danielle & Josh’s day is a great example, with a church ceremony followed by a Pendley Manor reception.

They’re often full of energy and emotion, especially when hymns and congregation participation are a big part of the service. I photograph it unobtrusively, focusing on reactions and key moments.

A mix of the lawns and gardens outside, plus indoor locations like the staircase for something more dramatic and timeless.

Yes. Most couples book me for around 10 hours, which usually covers a good amount of the evening atmosphere and dance floor action. If you’d like me to stay later, additional coverage hours can be added.

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