Beautiful wedding ceremony by the lake at Hengrave Hall

Jul 19, 2022 | Featured, Weddings

Golden hour wedding photography at Hengrave Hall.

Having worked at Hengrave Hall many times, it is always a privilege to be invited back to take photos in and around the stunning wedding venue.

Laura and Ross’s outdoor summer wedding at Hengrave Hall, Suffolk.

When Laura and Ross mentioned that their ceremony was going to be outside by the lake I was very excited as this would have been the first outside ceremony I’d photograph at the venue. They had Thrive Floristry decorate the aisle and the pergola with a stunning array of flowers which were later moved to the wedding breakfast location.

Laura and her dad walked down the aisle to the beautiful sound of strings played by my favourite string quartet Scintillo. It is always a pleasure to see the friendly faces of Scintillo and I am looking forward to working more with them later this year.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their immediate families had their group photos taken whilst the rest of the wedding guests walked around to the west terrace to enjoy garden games, drinks and canapés. 

Not only was Laura and Ross’ wedding ceremony outside but their wedding breakfast was set in the Hengrave Hall’s stunning courtyard. The Hengrave courtyard gives a real Italian vibe and you wouldn’t believe you were in the middle of Suffolk countryside! The styling of their wedding truly complimented the neutral colours of the stone.

After the first dance, Laura snuck off and had a surprise outfit change into a dress that was made for dancing. With it being golden hour outside and because of the outfit change, we took the opportunity to pop out for 10 minutes to get some dreamy couple photos. 

It was a pleasure to photograph Laura and Ross’ wedding day, big thanks to Emma my second shooter on the day for capturing the boys in the morning and providing lots of support during the day. 

I am looking forward to being back at Hengrave next month.

Planning your Hengrave Hall wedding? I’d love to hear from you.

The front of Hengave Hall.
Bride dress hanging up in the bridal prep room at Hengrave Hall.
Bride and bridesmaids during bridal prep at Hengrave Hall.
Bridal prep at Hengrave Hall.
Daddy daughter reveal at Hengrave Hall in Bury St Edmunds.
Mother and daughter on wedding day in the bridal room at Hengrave Hall.
Bride walking down the stairs at Hengrave Hall.
Bride and bridesmaids with Hengrave Hall in the background.
The boys room at Hengrave Hall.
Groom playing snooker on wedding morning at Hengrave Hall.
Groomsmen toasting in the boys room at Hengrave Hall.
Outside ceremony at Hengrave Hall.
Outside ceremony set up at Hengrave Hall wedding venue.
Outside wedding ceremony in Bury St Edmunds.
Outside wedding ceremony at Hengrave Hall wedding venue.
Confetti photo at Hengrave Hall.
Wedding couple kiss after confetti at Hengrave Hall.
Bride and bridesmaids at Hengrave Hall.
Groom and groomsmen at Hengrave Hall
Scintillo String Quartet playing at Hengrave Hall wedding.
Outside drinks reception at Hengrave Hall on the West Terrace.
Candid photography at Hengrave Hall.
Couple portraits at Hengrave Hall.
Couple portraits at Hengrave Hall.
Couple portraits at Hengrave Hall.
Outside wedding breakfast set up at Hengrave Hall
Signing table and card box at a wedding.
Outside wedding cake set up and table plan.
Guests cheering at the entrance of the bride and groom at Hengrave Wedding.
Bride and groom entrance to wedding breakfast at Hengrave Hall
Bridemaid speeches and reaction photos.
Groom laughing with head in his hands during the speeches at Bury St Edmunds wedding.
Outside cake cut in the Hengrave courtyard.
Bride and grooms first dance on the Hengrave Hall dance floor.
Hengrave Hall wedding photos
Guests doing shots at Hengrave Hall wedding.
Golden hour wedding photography at Hengrave Hall.
Golden hour wedding photography at Hengrave Hall.
Relaxed wedding photography at Hengrave Hall.

Wedding suppliers:

Venue: Hengrave Hall
Caterers: Milsoms
Hair: Ellie Norman MUA for Cambridge Make-up Artists
Makeup: Ellie Norman MUA for Cambridge Make-up Artists
Day dress designer: Pronovias
Suits: Hire 5 Menswear
Videographer: Boutique Wedding Films & Photography
Florist: Thrive Floristry
Cake: Wonder Cakes
String Quartet: Scintillo
DJ: Dreamwave
Lightup letters and photobooth: Pure White Events
Photography: Gemma Giorgio Photography