LUCREZIA & SIMONE
They met at school when they were 18 years old. They set eyes on each other and almost immediately got together. It sounds like a fairy tale, doesn’t it? Wait, the story gets better!
Lucrezia and Simone are a beautiful couple that decided to explore the world side by side, and they left their homeland Sardinia in Italy to move to England soon after finishing school. In the UK, they picked their paths, made their grown-up moves and found their careers. After seven years, the proposal came: watching the sunset, walking alone on a romantic Sardinia beach. One of those stories people write books about!
They chose to get married in one of the most romantic wedding venues in London, Hall Place & Gardens, enclosed by history and elegance and were blessed with a beautiful sunny day. I felt privileged to be able to be their Hall Place & Gardens wedding photographer and capture the moments of their special day.
I will be there for you
I often accompany brides as they get ready, have their hair and make-up done, put on their dresses and have fun with their bridal party. It is usually a ladies-only zone, and all the buzz and expectation of the day fills the air as everyone does their best to help the bride relax. How lovely it was to photograph Lucrezia’s unique getting-ready time with the presence, not only of her lady friends and family members, but of her father!
“It was so special to see my father so happy, emotional and proud during that moment. He was discreet and made sure everything was perfect for me and went as planned. He is and will always be my biggest fan.”
One dress, two dresses
Lucrezia looked stunning in her princess-like wedding dress - a corset with a V neckline, an open back, delicate flower beads and two layers of lace in the skirt - a timeless gown to mark one of the most special days of her love story. Her make-up was light and tasteful, reflecting her style, and she smartly picked comfortable and pretty shoes to be able to seize the day. It was such an elegant and romantic choice, perfect for their wedding photos at Hall Place & Gardens.
For the evening, Lucrezia changed into a pretty short dress, light grey and sparkly, with a hint of 1950’s in its cut. It made it all so fun to do their Hall Place wedding photography, having a second look to register at the end of the day. According to Lucrezia, it was one of her best choices, and the one advice she would give to brides-to-be: have a short dress for the party! I loved seeing how Lucrezia danced so freely. Why only have one dress, when you can have two?
Simply Elegant
It was wonderful to do Lucrezia and Simone’s Hall Place wedding photography. The ceremony happened in one room, the reception in another and the couple had a private courtyard to enjoy with their guests. The wooden details of the rooms, the stone walls, the historical buildings, and the manicured gardens were all the ideal backgrounds for a day full of light and airy wedding photography in London.
To complement the timeless surroundings, the elegant decorations pulled it all together with white and blush pink flowers, with the simplicity and sophistication that Lucrezia always desired for her big day. It all gave their wedding photos at Hall Place & Gardens a classic touch, and allowed their love, their story and the presence of those they love to be the centre of their day and what we registered in their photos.
From Italy to Hall Place
Being Italians, Lucrezia and Simone desired to bring a bit of their homeland to their celebration and called the guests tables after Sardinia’s beaches. What a lovely way to feel at home and to share with friends a little more of themselves! All these details made being responsible for their Hall Place wedding photography a real pleasure for me.
Moved by love
The ceremony was sweet and moving, reflecting the couple’s love and commitment to each other. In one of the most romantic wedding venues in London, the often contained and discreet Simone shared tears of joy upon seeing his beautiful bride walking down the aisle with her father.
“I felt loved and beautiful. It was our moment and we lived it to the fullest”
Sunny London
To be able to produce light and airy wedding photography in London is not always a simple job, the weather is always a question mark - but the sun shone all day for Lucrezia and Simone! It was warm and summery, the sunset was golden and magical, and we were able to do their group photos outdoors in the beautiful flower-filled Hall Place courtyard.
I loved taking their wedding photos at Hall Place & Gardens which provided the perfect spot for one of the most important parts of the day for me: the photos with family and friends. These are the pictures the couple will share with their loved ones and are the ones that help preserve some of the precious memories of their wedding day, photos that will stay with them all for years to come. Could we have taken them in a more romantic garden?
Party on!
I think that brides and grooms should be able to enjoy their day, and to be present to the ones they love and care about, as they celebrate the commitment they made to each other, in a day that reflects who they are. As their Hall Place & Gardens wedding photographer, I made it my mission to allow Lucrezia and Simone to savour their big day knowing that I would capture every detail for them.
