Fun Wedding Photography in Portsmouth Hampshire
A Joyful Portsmouth Wedding
Some couples just make your whole day brighter from the moment you meet them. Sam and Warren are exactly that kind of people and I LOVED every single second of this wedding.
They booked my essentials package, they didn’t want any fuss, just a celebration of the two of them with their closest people around them. And that’s exactly what they got. Perfect!
“I honestly could not have wished for a better photographer for our special day.”
Sam & Warren, Portsmouth Registry Office & The Churchillian
Getting Ready in Portsmouth
When I arrived I was greeted by Warren, his mum and his sister. Warren had brought along a small trinket with a photo of his late dad, a quiet, private way of keeping him close on such a big day. When his mum saw it she was completely taken by surprise and it moved her to tears. One of those really beautiful moments that reminds you what weddings are really all about. Carrying the people we love with us even when they can’t be there.
The Ceremony at Portsmouth Registry Office
Sam arrived on her dad’s arm absolutely beaming. She has one of those smiles that lights up an entire room and the moment she walked in the whole atmosphere lifted. Warren, sensible, steady, clearly completely smitten, held it together brilliantly.
The guests were just as warm and wonderful as the couple themselves and on the way out of the registry office the hugs were flowing freely, big, happy, genuine celebrations of two people who everyone clearly adore.
With another wedding waiting outside I made a quick decision and led everyone around the corner into the gardens for the confetti moment, which worked beautifully. We then did family formals in the gardens and I nipped up to the first floor office to shoot everyone from the window above, they absolutely loved that and it gave us something a little different and really fun!
The Reception at The Churchillian, Portsdown Hill
The Churchillian is perched right on top of Portsdown Hill in Cosham and the views are just extraordinary, panoramic views across Portsmouth, the Solent, the Isle of Wight and Hayling Island stretching out in every direction. It is a brilliant venue for a wedding reception and the Seaview function room is a really lovely space.
I got everyone out onto the balcony for a group shot and photographed them from below looking up.
The speeches were full of banter and warmth and laughter in equal measure, exactly what you want from a room full of people who really love each other!
And then as the golden hour crept in I whisked Sam and Warren away for a few couples portraits and they were just brilliant! Natural, warm, completely at ease with each other and with me. Exactly the kind of couple I love spending time with.
A short day but an absolutely brilliant one. Sam and Warren, thank you for letting me be part of it 💕
Thinking About Portsmouth Registry Office or The Churchillian for Your Wedding?
Portsmouth is a brilliant city for a wedding and the combination of the registry office gardens, the historic streets and the incredible views from Portsdown Hill make it a really special place to celebrate.
If you are planning a wedding in Portsmouth or anywhere across Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire and beyond and you are looking for a fun candid photographer who will capture every real and joyful moment, I would love to hear from you 😊
Speeches, Teasing And A Wander Up To The Fields
The speeches at The Churchillian were great fun and full of gentle teasing, mostly aimed at Warren for being the calm, sensible one next to Sam, who is absolutely full of life. The two of them balance each other out beautifully.
Couples portraits were my favourite bit. I took them off up to the fields away from everyone and we had a right laugh up there! No stiff posing, just the two of them mucking about while I got on with it.
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What Sam & Warren Said
“Our wedding photos are just perfect. Emma captured our day perfectly, the happiness on our and our guests’ faces shone through. Emma even went to a first floor window to get an aerial shot of us all outside in the garden. Her professionalism and ability to get a smile out of our camera shy guests was amazing. I honestly could not have wished for a better photographer for our special day. Emma has a wonderful talent and deserves every award going.”
Sam & Warren, Portsmouth Registry Office & The Churchillian
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