York House Wedding Venue | Richmond upon Thames Wedding
I have been incredibly lucky over the years to have photographed several weddings (and a couple of music events) at York House in Twickenham. Back in the day, when I lived just down the road it was one of my favourite places to visit on a weekend and enjoy the magnificent gardens which stretch all the way to the River Thames. York House serves at the Town Hall of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and is licensed for wedding ceremonies and other events. The beautiful Grade II listed building provides several rooms for wedding ceremonies, certain rooms can be hired for wedding receptions, and the stunning gardens are the perfect backdrop for wedding photography.
York House Wedding
I was contacted by a couple last year and asked if I could photograph their multi-cultural wedding at York House in Twickenham. I was immediately excited by the prospect of photographing a wedding there, and was incredibly pleased when the couple confirmed they wanted my photography services for the day.
An Intimate Wedding at York House in Twickenham
It was a small intimate wedding, with many friends and family members coming from different corners of the world, including Germany, Argentina and Colombia to celebrate their love. It was a gorgeous ceremony, filled with poetry, music, laughter and lots of emotions.
Wedding Portrait Photography
While the guests were enjoying a glass of champagne and a picnic in the gardens of York House, the wedding couple and myself snuck out for a brief moment of quiet, and to take a few wedding portraits. As the wedding took place on the last day of school, the gardens were teeming with excited school children, so certain places like the Sunken Garden were out of question for photography. Luckily, elsewhere was quiet so we settled by the river to take wedding portraits. The River Thames provided a stunning backdrop, so I photographed the couple together and individually at the same location.
The Wedding Dress
The bride wore an intricate lace gown with stunning trim detail and shaped trail. The gown was from Justin Alexander with Lillian West and was purchased from London Bride UK. It was absolutely breathtaking, fitting the bride like a custom-made dress.
The flowers were a gift from the bride’s Argentinian family as many of them couldn't make it to the UK ceremony. The lovely folk from Streets in St Margaret’s created the gorgeous wedding bouquet and other flower arrangements. Streets Florist & Greengrocer is a small family business where I used to buy flowers, as well as fruit & vegetables during my Saturday morning routine in St Margaret’s; thinking of it always brings fond memories of my life in my 20s and early 30s.
This specific York House Wedding was truly special. From the people who attended, to the details throughout the wedding ceremony, to the fun picnic in the gardens, and the wedding couple’s attire. It had it all - class, elegance, joy, laughter, tears and lots and lots of love.
I am a professional wedding photographer based in Surrey. I work all across Surrey, London and the South East, documenting wedding days as they unfold - from the wedding preparations through to the first dance.
You can read more about wedding photography here, and you can look through the various packages on offer on my Prices page. In addition to the whole-day and half-day packages, I offer hourly-based photography coverage, so if you are planning a wedding and would like to discuss your requirements, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.