EMILY MONTAY

Autumnal Blooms and City Strolls — Rachel & Dom’s Hampstead Wedding
EMILY MONTAY PHOTOGRAPHY
September 01, 2024

There are some weddings that just stay with you—and this was absolutely one of them.
On a crisp autumn day in London, I had the joy of photographing a truly magical celebration. The ceremony took place in a quiet yet beautiful church in Hampstead, tucked away on a small cobbled street. We had moments where pockets of sunlight streamed through the stained glass, offering some of the most beautiful lighting I've ever seen in a church.
The theme of the day was autumn in full bloom—literally. From the church to the reception, the couple embraced an abundance of seasonal flowers. Overflowing arrangements bursting with rusts, greens, soft blush tones, and pops of ochre littered every open space.
After the ceremony, we made our way into the heart of the city for the reception at the Cadogan in Chelsea. Free flowing and organic, the florals brought a hint of wildness to this sleek Chelsea Hotel. It was in the hotel gardens and neighbouring streets of Chelsea that we photographed the majority of their couple session. The bride, in a custom Andrea Hawkes lace gown, looked perfect in the hotel garden which was already showing signs of early autumn.
It was a day full of love, laughter, and exquisite details—and it was a privilege to capture it all.
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Special Mentions:
Photographer: Emily Montay
Venue: The Cadogan
Florist: Into The Wild
HMU: Lilia Mullinger
Band: Michael Moore