Alex & Tayla – Lively, Elegant and the Most Incredible Sunset at Baddow Park House



Alex and Tayla’s May wedding was just such a brilliant day from start to finish. The energy was there right from the beginning, one of those days where the guests are all in from the very first moment and it just never lets up. Lively, joyful, the kind of atmosphere that makes everything feel easy to photograph.


Alex’s bridal look was just stunning. She had the most elegant sleeves added to her dress which I absolutely loved, that combination of classic and considered is always so beautiful, and she carried it off completely. Then in the evening she changed into a shorter, comfier dress for the dancefloor which I always think is such a brilliant idea!


Baddow Park in May is always gorgeous but the sunset on this particular evening was something else. That golden light across the grounds, the outdoor ceremony area, the gardens. We made the most of every bit of it and I came away with some portraits from this day that I’m really proud of.

White wedding dress hanging on floral wallpaper beside ornate gold mirror in elegant bridal suite.
Six bridesmaids in white satin robes and slip dresses smiling together before a gold mirror on wedding day.
Makeup artist applying lipstick to a bride in a silk robe, black and white photo with chandelier backdrop.
White folding chairs arranged on green lawn before Tudor-style brick manor house for outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom in white shirt and beige vest getting dressed for his wedding day in a rustic dressing room.
Laughing groom in white shirt adjusting his bow tie at a bar during wedding celebrations.
Groomsmen helping each other get dressed in a rustic barn venue before a wedding ceremony.
Smiling groom in a beige suit and tie buttoning his jacket before the wedding ceremony.
Elegant wedding welcome sign for Tayla and Alex with white floral arrangement in wicker basket outdoors.
Bride being helped into lace wedding gloves by bridesmaid in floral wallpapered room.
Bride smiling in elegant white gown with lace gloves as bridesmaid adjusts dress in floral wallpapered room.
Bridesmaid carefully buttoning the back of a white wedding dress, helping the bride prepare for her special day.
Bride in white gown with lace sleeves and veil holds white rose bouquet, smiling softly in elegant floral room.
Father of the bride in traditional Scottish kilt reacting emotionally to seeing bride for first time.
Emotional father in Scottish kilt clasps hands in awe seeing bride daughter on wedding day indoors.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss, bride holds white bouquet, groom wears green tartan kilt, indoors with floral wallpaper.
Emotional father of the bride wiping tears while talking on phone, wearing a dark suit with boutonniere.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown with lace gloves holds white calla lily bouquet beside man in Scottish tartan kilt.
Bride in white strapless gown holding white bouquet poses with older woman in brown polka dot dress and wide-brim hat.
Bridesmaids in sage satin gowns react with joy seeing bride in wedding dress in floral wallpapered room.
Close-up of bridesmaids holding elegant pink calla lily bouquets at a wedding celebration.
Bride in white gown with four bridesmaids in sage satin dresses holding pink calla lily bouquets indoors.
Bride holding a bouquet of pink calla lilies in front of a gold ornate mirror.
Bride in a white strapless gown holding an elegant bouquet of white calla lilies and roses.
Bride in white gown walking down elegant hallway with chandelier lighting.
White folding chairs with a reserved for family sign and single white rose at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A violinist in a gold gown performs outdoors at a garden wedding ceremony surrounded by lush green trees.
Bride and bridesmaid descending ornate wooden staircase in elegant venue holding pink tulip bouquets.
Smiling bride walks down outdoor pergola aisle in silver halter gown holding pink tulip bouquet.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown descending a grand wooden staircase.
Bride in white gown walks with man in Scottish kilt along petal-strewn aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Emotional wedding embrace between bride and guests during outdoor ceremony with guests watching.
Bridesmaids in elegant silver satin gowns holding pink tulip bouquets stand at an outdoor wedding ceremony beside a grand manor.
Bride in white gown walks down aisle with groom in tan suit and older man in Scottish kilt at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors under floral arch with officiant during wedding ceremony.
Groom in beige suit smiles at bride in white lace wedding dress during outdoor ceremony.
Bride in strapless white gown with lace gloves gazes at groom in beige suit during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid in a sage green dress reading a speech at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a pavilion with bride and groom exchanging vows as officiant reads from a book.
Bride and groom exchanging vows at outdoor wedding ceremony under wooden gazebo.
Bridesmaid in silver satin dress holds bouquet of pink calla lilies at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share first kiss under floral pergola during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a kiss at signing table adorned with white and blush floral arrangements during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom celebrate under a floral pergola at an outdoor wedding ceremony with a guest in purple nearby.
Joyful newlyweds walking hand in hand under pergola arch, bride raising bouquet in celebration outdoors.
Bride and groom posing in front of a grand red brick English manor house on their wedding day.
Newlyweds walk through confetti shower under wooden arch surrounded by cheering wedding guests outdoors.
Bride and groom share a kiss while walking down the aisle as guests throw white flower petals at outdoor wedding.
Joyful bride raises white bouquet while walking with groom in beige suit through confetti-lined aisle.
Bride and groom walk through confetti shower with smiling guests lining the path at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests mingling outdoors under a wooden pergola surrounded by lush greenery and roses.
Elegantly dressed woman in blue floral dress and cat-eye sunglasses toasting champagne at outdoor wedding.
Guests embracing and celebrating at an outdoor wedding reception, holding champagne glasses in sunny venue.
Bride in white gown and veil laughing with bridesmaids in colorful dresses at outdoor wedding venue.
Elegant wedding seating chart on easel with lush white and pink floral arrangement in wicker basket.
Bride in white gown and veil surrounded by bridesmaids in neutral dresses at outdoor wedding.
Bride in white gown hugging bridesmaid in red dress while guests in pink dresses celebrate outdoors.
Musician playing acoustic guitar and singing at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaids in elegant champagne satin gowns gather outside a modern wedding venue holding pink bouquets.
Elegant wedding reception table set with white floral centerpieces, crystal glasses and fine cutlery.
Wedding reception place setting with green striped menu card, silverware, and white hydrangea centerpiece.
Elegant wedding reception hall with long dining table, chiavari chairs, floral centerpieces and globe chandelier.
Elegant wedding reception table set with white hydrangeas, roses, crystal glasses, and formal place settings.
Bride in white gown with four bridesmaids in sage satin dresses holding pink bouquets in a garden.
Five bridesmaids in ivory halter satin dresses celebrate outdoors raising bouquets with bride in white.
Bride in white gown with long veil stands with bridesmaids in champagne satin dresses in lush garden.
Wedding party celebrating in lush garden, bride and groom kissing surrounded by cheering attendants.
Groom and four groomsmen in matching beige suits smiling together outdoors at wedding celebration.
Bride, groom, and guests laughing joyfully outdoors at a wedding celebration with a baby.
Bride and groom posing with two family members in a lush garden wedding setting.
Elegant wedding reception table with white cake, crystal glasses, and floral decor.
Elegant wedding table setting with white hydrangea centerpiece, candles, crystal glasses and menu cards.
Bride and groom posing together in garden, bride holding white bouquet in elegant wedding attire.
Black and white romantic portrait of bride and groom embracing in garden with flowing cathedral veil.
Black and white close-up of a flowing bridal gown train and veil on a garden lawn.
Bride in white gown and lace gloves holds classic bouquet of white roses with flowing veil.
Bride and groom in beige suit walk hand in hand across green lawn surrounded by blooming garden.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet of white calla lilies and roses with groom beside her.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss outdoors, bride holding white calla lily bouquet under leafy tree.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on green lawn in black and white wedding portrait.
Bride and groom pose before rose-covered brick manor house, bride wearing cathedral veil and white gown.
Wedding reception seating chart sign reading Our Favourite People displayed in elegant marquee venue.
Elegant wedding reception table with white hydrangeas, pink calla lilies, and candles.
Elegant wedding reception in glass marquee with guests seated at long tables decorated with florals.
Dapper man in navy suit with pink boutonniere gestures and smiles during indoor wedding reception speech.
Wedding guests laugh and chat at round tables in bright glass-roofed reception venue with champagne.
Excited wedding guests celebrate inside a marquee reception, waving napkins and cheering joyfully.
Bride and groom entering wedding venue through brick archway, bouquet raised.
Bride and groom celebrating their grand entrance through a brick archway at their wedding.
Excited wedding guest waves white napkin in celebration as bride enters indoor wedding reception.
Smiling man in black suit delivers speech at microphone during elegant indoor wedding reception.
Smiling wedding guest in navy dress laughs at head table during elegant white floral wedding reception.
Wedding guests clinking champagne glasses in a toast under a decorated marquee tent.
Wedding guests clinking champagne coupe glasses in celebratory toast at elegant reception venue.
White tiered wedding cake displayed with pink calla lilies and candles on a mirrored table.
Groom in white vest stands smiling as wedding guests raise hands and applaud in bright reception hall.
Guests laughing and smiling at a wedding reception dinner, dressed in elegant attire at a beautifully set table.
Bride walking between guests raising champagne glasses in stunning draped marquee wedding reception.
Woman giving a speech with microphone at an elegant wedding reception dinner, guests smiling and listening at decorated tables.
Two wedding guests laugh joyfully together at a decorated reception table with floral centerpieces.
Bride and groom laughing joyfully with guests at wedding reception dinner table with glassware.
Bridesmaids in champagne satin dresses socializing outdoors at wedding reception on sunny day.
Male saxophonist in black shirt performs outdoors at a wedding reception in a garden setting.
Elegant bridesmaid in silver halter dress and sunglasses smiling at golden hour outdoor wedding.
Bridesmaid in ivory halter satin gown with elegant updo earrings in warm golden sunlight outdoors.
Bride in white dress celebrating with guests at sunny outdoor wedding reception.
Four bridesmaids in champagne satin dresses celebrate outdoors with champagne glasses in golden sunlight.
Bride in white dress laughs joyfully with bridesmaids in sage green satin gowns outdoors.
Bridesmaids in sage satin dresses dancing and celebrating outdoors in golden sunlight.
Guests mingle in the garden of a charming Tudor-style wedding venue during a summer evening reception.
Guests gather in golden hour sunlight beneath a rustic wooden pergola entrance at a wedding venue.
Bride and guests enjoying live saxophone performance on sunny outdoor patio at wedding venue.
Bride in a flowing white gown and cathedral veil walks along a sunlit garden path surrounded by lush greenery.
Elegant bride in a fitted white lace gown holds her cathedral veil in a sun-drenched garden setting.
Woman in sunglasses poses playfully behind a tower of espresso martini glasses at an outdoor event.
Groom pouring champagne tower while bride laughs beside him at outdoor wedding reception.
Espresso martini cocktails arranged on a mirrored tray being served to wedding guests at a reception.
Romantic black and white photo of groom lifting bride in flowing veil at golden hour.
Elegant white wedding cake surrounded by pink calla lilies and white florals with candles.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand at sunset, glowing backlight illuminating their elegant wedding attire.
Bride and groom dancing in golden sunset light outside rustic venue, groom spinning bride in white gown.
Black and white romantic portrait of bride and groom nearly kissing with bokeh light background.
Black and white portrait of a smiling bride and groom embracing in golden backlit sunlight.
Bride and groom embracing in golden sunlight with veil flowing in breeze.
Bride and groom sharing romantic kiss in golden hour sunlight with flowing veil.
Bride in white gown and veil shares joyful embrace with bridesmaid in ivory dress in golden light.
Close-up of a bride's lace-sleeved hand adorned with rings, gently holding her flowing white wedding veil.
Bride energetically dancing with guests at wedding reception in brick venue.
Joyful wedding guests dancing and celebrating on the dance floor during lively reception party.
Bride in a short white dress and groom in a tan suit making a grand reception entrance.
Bride in short white dress and groom share first dance embrace under chandelier at wedding reception.
Bride and groom kissing while cutting white tiered wedding cake at reception.
Groom spinning bride in white mini dress during first dance at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing intimate first dance under globe chandeliers.
Bride and groom celebrate joyfully on the dance floor during their wedding reception party.
Groom in beige suit dances joyfully with guests at lively wedding reception celebration.
Older man kissing laughing bride on cheek at wedding celebration.
Bride in white dress laughs and dances with guests at energetic wedding reception with live band.
Bride and groom dance joyfully holding cocktails on lit dance floor at lively wedding reception.
DJ and guest share an enthusiastic fist bump beside a disco ball at a lively wedding reception.
Saxophonist performs energetically on the dance floor at a wedding reception while guests celebrate behind him.
Energetic DJ with headphones dances with wedding guests during lively indoor wedding reception celebration.
Wedding guests including the bride dance energetically with hands raised under disco lights at reception.
Bridesmaids in sage green satin dresses dancing energetically with cocktails at lively wedding reception.
Guests dancing and laughing joyfully on the dance floor at a lively wedding reception party.
Excited group of wedding guests huddle together laughing and celebrating on the dance floor at reception.

 

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