EMILY MONTAY

A Culinary Voyage: Elizabeth & Audrey’s Intimate Camden Wedding Afloat one of London's Finest Restaurants
EMILY MONTAY PHOTOGRAPHY
June 01, 2024

Elizabeth and Audrey’s wedding was the kind of day that makes you pause—quiet, intentional, and full of heart. With just twenty of their closest people, they exchanged vows at Morden Town Hall in South London. The intimacy of the ceremony made it feel deeply personal— every smile was shared in the presence of those who truly mattered most.
After the ceremony, we stepped into the soft June light and wandered through the fields surrounding the Town Hall. The long grasses were the perfect backdrop for portraits that felt relaxed and romantic. It was one of those rare portrait sessions where nothing felt posed, just beautifully real.
As golden hour approached, the celebration moved to Camden, where a moored restaurant boat awaited. As it set off gently along the canals, it carried not just the guests, but an atmosphere of relaxed celebration and sensory delight. The reception was more than a meal—it was a journey. The chef prepared a refined tasting menu that unfolded course by course, each plate a miniature masterpiece. Thoughtful, seasonal, and exquisitely plated, the food became part of the storytelling of the day. Each bite was paired with organic wines chosen not just for flavor, but for the way they complemented the unfolding evening.
What made the reception so special—beyond the sensational food and unique setting—was the unhurried pace. With the boat gliding quietly through the water, guests had time to savor every course, toast each other, and soak in the view of London’s canals lit softly by the setting sun. It felt like a secret world floating just out of reach of the city—an experience built around love, great conversation, and shared joy.
Elizabeth and Audrey crafted a wedding that was thoughtful and deeply personal—from the quiet grace of the Town Hall ceremony to the culinary adventure aboard a boat in Camden. It was a day that felt not just witnessed, but felt. A reminder that small weddings can be every bit as rich, layered, and meaningful as the grandest affairs—if not more so.
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Special Mentions:
Photographer: Emily Montay
Venue: The Cadogan
Florist: Into The Wild
HMU: Lilia Mullinger
Band: Michael Moore