A natural couple portrait of the bride and groom at Woodland Weddings

Sam & Dan’s Wedding at Woodland Weddings

Hand fasting ceremony and a ceilidh after dark

Sam & Dan’s wedding at Woodland Weddings at Lila’s Wood was a relaxed, personality-filled woodland celebration. From a humanist ceremony with hand fasting, to confetti in the trees, speeches under the stretch tent, pie and mash for dinner, and a ceilidh that filled the forest floor, their day made the most of everything this Tring woodland venue does best.

  • The bride and groom stood on the the podium during the Humanist ceremony at Lila's Wood.
  • A Humanist wedding ceremony at Woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • Wedding guests sat next to a dog who is sleeping on a hay bale at boho wedding.
  • A portrait of the bride and groom at a boho wedding.
  • A natural couple portraits of the bride and groom.
  • The bride and groom give a joint speech at their woodland wedding in Tring.
  • A natural and relaxed portrait of the bride and groom at woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • The bride and groom dancing together at their boho wedding in Tring.
  • Wedding guests dancing together during a ceilidh at a wedding at Woodland Weddings in Tring.

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The Wedding Day

  • The bride preparing for the wedding having her hair and make-up done at an Airbnb in Tring.
  • The Tipi decorated ready for wedding breakfast at Lila's Wood at Woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • Tables decorated in the tipi, ready for wedding breakfast with bokeh from fairy lights in the foreground.
  • A group shot of the groom together with his best man and his father outside Lila's wood.
  • The groom having a pint of beer while chatting to his guests before the wedding ceremony at Woodland Weddings.
  • The groom and his best man fist-bump before the wedding ceremony at Woodland Weddings.
  • The Bride walking down the aisle by herself at the beginning of the wedding ceremony in Lila's Wood.
  • The bride and groom stood on the the podium during the Humanist ceremony at Lila's Wood.
  • The Bride looking at the groom during the Humanist ceremony at woodland Weddings.
  • An outdoor Humanist wedding ceremony at Woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • A Humanist wedding ceremony at Woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • A wedding ceremony at Lila's wood in Tring.
  • A candid photo of the bride talking with her wedding guests.
  • Wedding guests sat next to a dog who is sleeping on a hay bale at boho wedding.
  • A portrait of the bride and groom walking while holding hands at a Lila's wood wedding.
  • A portrait of the bride and groom walking while holding hands at a Woodland Wedding.
  • A portrait of the bride and groom at a boho wedding.
  • A natural couple portraits of the bride and groom.
  • A natural couple portraits of the bride and groom.
  • A natural couple portrait of the bride and groom at Woodland Weddings
  • The bride and groom give a joint speech at their woodland wedding in Tring.
  • Wedding guests listening to the bride and groom speech.
  • The best man gives his speech at a a boho wedding in the woods.
  • Wedding guests sat on benches listening to the wedding speeches at a boho wedding.
  • A wedding guest swinging a young boy around at a wedding reception in the woods.
  • Wedding guests swinging on the giant swing at Lila's wood in Tring.
  • Wedding guests swinging on the giant swing at Lila's wood in Tring.
  • Natural relaxed portraits of the bride and groom at woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • A natural and relaxed portrait of the bride and groom at woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • Wedding guests chatting to each other during the wedding reception at Woodland Weddings at Lila's wood in Tring.
  • The bride and groom dancing together at their boho wedding in Tring.
  • Wedding guests dancing together during a ceilidh at a wedding in the woods in Tring.
  • The bride and groom dancing together at their boho wedding in Tring.
  • Wedding guests dancing together during a ceilidh at a wedding at Woodland Weddings in Tring.
  • Wedding guests dancing together during a ceilidh at a wedding at Lila's Wood in Tring.
  • Wedding guests dancing in a ceilidh at a wedding at Woodland Weddings in Tring.


Sam and Dan’s wedding at Woodland Weddings in Tring was a truly unique and magical celebration. As a Hertfordshire wedding photographer, it was an honor to capture the special moments of their day.

The day began with bride prep at an Airbnb in Tring, where I photographed Sam as she had her hair and makeup done. I then headed to Woodland Weddings at Lila’s Wood to photograph Dan as he put the final touches in place and greeted guests.

The Humanist ceremony was unique and included a hand fastening ceremony, which was beautiful to witness and photograph. The ceremony was finished with the bride and groom walking back down the aisle with their guests showering them in confetti.

The reception was a relaxed affair, with guests enjoying drinks and relaxing on hay bales and the giant tree swing. Speeches were given under the stretch tent and then everyone enjoyed a delicious pie and mash meal, followed by the most incredible cookies for dessert!

After the meal, I took the couple for a short walk out of the woods to the lane that approaches the site for some portraits. The evening was great fun to capture. The couple had booked a Ceilidh band to entertain guests and everyone enjoyed dancing the night away as the darkness descended onto the woods while others cosied up under blankets by the fire pits.

Overall, Woodland Weddings in Tring is an enchanting outdoor wedding venue for a truly unique and intimate wedding experience. As a wedding photographer, I would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a special and memorable wedding day.

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FAQs

Yes. I’ve photographed many weddings at Woodland Weddings at Lila’s Wood and know how the site works throughout the day, from ceremonies in the woods to evenings under the stretch tent and around the fire pits.

Absolutely. It’s ideal for couples who want a laid-back, outdoor day with space for guests to relax, mingle, and enjoy the setting.

I often use quieter woodland paths, the approach lane to the site, and nearby open areas. This keeps portraits relaxed without taking you away from guests for long.

I’m confident working in low light and bring lighting that suits the setting, allowing me to capture the atmosphere without overpowering it.

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