Wedding couple exchange vows during their private elopement ceremony
The groom delicately places the wedding ring on the bride's finger as the priest oversees their intimate elopement ceremony.
Erika and Xiaolei exchanged vows in a small Catholic church, surrounded by just four guests. The couple made the decision to keep their ceremony intimate, as Xiaolei's family could not make the trip from China. However, they plan to celebrate with a larger party in the future.
For the photographer, this was the second smallest wedding she has ever captured, with only the couple and their two witnesses present for the first ceremony. The small guest count created an intimate atmosphere, allowing the focus to solely be on the couple and their love.
After the ceremony, the couple and their loved ones ventured to the local rose gardens for some post-wedding portraits and family photos. Despite the chilly weather in February, the day remained clear and beautiful.
Overall, this elopement wedding was short and sweet, showcasing the love between Erika and Xiaolei. With just a handful of guests in attendance, the focus was solely on the couple and their commitment to one another. The photographs captured the intimate moments shared between the newlyweds, creating a beautiful and romantic depiction of their special day.
Bride and father walk to altar at Sacred Heart of Jesus and St John church - England UK
The bride gracefully enters the church alongside her father, with the priest captured in an over-the-shoulder perspective.
Ethereal atmosphere captured in wedding photo with reflection of crucifix and Catholic statues in England
Shot of the church from the rear with a reflection of the crucifix and Catholic statues reflected in the aisle filling the empty space.
Intimate elopement ceremony includes bride and groom's first kiss at Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. John the Evangelist in Bushey
In this wedding photograph, the bride and groom share their first kiss with the backdrop of vacant church pews, evoking an intimate atmosphere of a small elopement ceremony.
Bridal party signing register at intimate elopement ceremony in Sacred Heart Church, Bushey, England
The bridal party joins the priest as they sign the register in a side room following the intimate elopement ceremony.
Newlyweds walk from church to garden in England UK, bride's dress flowing gracefully in the breeze
The bride and groom walk from the church to the Bushey Rose Gardens for some couple portraits. The bride's dress blows in the February wind.
Beautiful group shot in Bushey Rose Garden for an intimate wedding celebration
All guests present at the wedding pose for a group shot in front of the rose garden arches. The minimal guests meant minimal posed photographs.
BW portrait of bride and groom in a tender embrace
A posed photo of the bride and groom. They both told me they were very shy and were dreading having photos taken together as they feel they are unphotogenic and uncomfortable in front of the camera. This was their favourite photo of the two of them together.
