A joyful newly married couple walking away from their guests at the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon. Bride wearing a white halterneck dress by Katrine Mogensen. Documentary wedding photography.

Victoria & George: Marquee Meadow Wedding in Norfolk

This is part two of my posts about Victoria and George’s Norfolk wedding. The first part is linked just below. A couple of days before the wedding, a pre-wedding drinks reception was held as a warm-up for the main event.
With views like these over Stourton Water, you might as well make the most of this fantastic location for entertaining friends and family.

Pre-Wedding Drinks Reception
Stourton Water, of the Mermaid River, Cawston in Norfolk, in the summer evening sun.

Pictures from the pre-wedding drinks reception for Victoria and George.

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A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Victoria’s sister Lydia in Thaxted and nearby Little Sampford (you can find the link at the bottom of this post), so I already knew that this wedding was going to be a fantastic day, full of food, laughter, and a big party… and that I would be so warmly welcomed yet again by the family. I was so pleased to see everyone again, including the dogs, and I got to meet the new member of the family, Lydia and David’s little girl!

I stayed over the night before in nearby Norwich so I could arrive at the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston bright and early. I arrived just as Victoria came out to greet Louisa, the flower farmer and florist from Brunstead Blooms, delivering the beautiful bouquets for the day.

The preparations were well underway: makeup, hair, dresses, food, and drink. There was a lovely moment where George’s wonderful niece, the eldest flower girl, was in the hallway helping to teach the younger flower girl about walking down the aisle and their duties for the day.
It was a busy but very relaxed morning before heading off to the pretty cul-de-sac of a village called Heydon for the church ceremony conducted by Rev’d Canon Julie Boyd. Then, we all headed back to Cawston for the reception, with drinks and oysters by the water’s side.

It was mostly a hot day with blue skies and sunshine… except for a very brief moment where it suddenly rained for about two minutes… and that was it. The rest of the day was sunny and warm. Dinner was served in the marquee in the meadow, speeches were delivered, and then the party began!

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  • Roast Sirloin of Beef
    Crushed new potatoes with melted Binham Blue and red onions
    Fine beans, beetroot, and shallots with cornichon, pumpkin seeds, and coriander
    Charred hispi cabbage, edamame beans, roasted peaches, and whipped goat’s cheese

    Chocolate brownie with Norfolk strawberries
  • Wild Meadow Barn in Aylsham viewed through the wildflower meadow.
  • Border terrier dog resting on a sofa.
  • Louisa of Brunstead Blooms delivering flowers to the bride. Who is wearing pink gingham pyjamas.
  • Baby in pink gingham pyjamas sitting on her grandparents lap at a dining table.
  • Disco ball and green foliage with white flowers ring on the ceiling of a marquee from Morton’s event hire.
  • Bride sitting at the kitchen island in the Wild Meadow Barn. Skylight shadows on the floor.
  • Bride with her bridesmaids in pink gingham pyjamas sat in the kitchen by the flowers. Brunstead blooms.
  • Woman holding baby in the air in a kitchen.
  • Aunty holding her baby niece.
  • Bride in pink checked pyjamas in a kitchen.
  • Baby looking at the camera help by her gran. Her mum in the background looking in the fridge.
  • Yellow Labrador Retriever under a garden table.
  • Girl leaning on the wall smiling.
  • Woman in orange linen dress fussing a terrier lying on the sofa.
  • Flower girls practicing walking down the aisle in the hallway.
  • Flower girls at bottom of the stairs smiling.
  • Scenes from bridal preparations at the Wild Flower Meadow Barn. Dresses hang from the curtain rail, videographer filming the hairdresser. Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow
  • Woman in orange line dress having her bridal make-up applied by Amanda Steed Make-up artist.
  • Bride in orange linen dress hugging her flower girls.
  • Bride and her sister standing together during the preparations before the wedding.
  • Groom with family and friends at a wooden table outside the Earle Arms in Heydon.
  • Outside the Earle Arms in Heydon wedding guests drink before wedding. On the left a woman is wearing ME AND EM Gardenia-print jacquard cotton maxi dress in white and pale blue and large white and blue hat. On the right a woman wears a floral teal dress with a white hat. Woodforde's Brewery Wherry Ale over the tables in the sun.
  • Groom in pink waistcoat and navy pig silk tie in the church in Heydon before wedding.
  • Woodforde's Brewery Wherry ale branded parasols over tables of wedding guests at the Earle Arms in Heydon.
  • Women in long dresses walk down the street in Heydon for a wedding.
  • Couple walking towards the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon Woman is wearing pale pink Hobbs Rhianne Shift Dress.
  • Ushers greeting guests at church door.
  • Man in wheelchair laughing with a woman wearing a Brora Organic Cotton Pintuck Dress in red. Sitting a church.
  • Groomsmen with the groom at the church on a hot day.
  • Bride and her sister arriving at the church in Heydon. Greeted by the Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd.
  • Bride with her father and bridesmaids outside Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon. Bride wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture.
  • Bride with her father walking down the aisle of the church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon. Wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture. Flowers by Brunstead Blooms. You can see the back of the groom's head as he watches.
  • Bride with her father walking down the aisle of the church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon.
  • A couple in a Norfolk church taking their vows.
  • Bridal party singing a hymn during wedding ceremony.
  • Exchanging of rings with Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd conducting the ceremony.
  • Exchanging of rings with Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd conducting the ceremony.
  • Bride and groom kiss with the Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd conducting the ceremony.
  • Newly married couple in church in Heydon.
  • Wedding guests sat in the pews clapping.
  • The Rev'd Canon Julie Boyd at the church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon in Norfolk.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon.
  • Woman in a floral top singing a hymn in church at a wedding.
  • Newlyweds walking down the aisle of the church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon: A Norfolk wedding. The bride and groom holding hands exiting the church after ceremony. Bride wearing bespoke dress from Katrine Mogensen. Flowers by Brunstead Blooms.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon: A Norfolk wedding. The bride and groom holding hands exiting the church after ceremony. Bride wearing bespoke dress from Katrine Mogensen. Flowers by Brunstead Blooms.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul in Heydon: A Norfolk wedding. The bride and groom holding hands exiting the church in the doorway.
  • Mother of the groom and father of the bride walking down the church aisle smiling.
  • Bridesmaids holding confetti. Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow in sky blue.
  • Woman wearing Hobbs Yellow Floral 'Sadie' Pure Silk Maxi Dress, holding confetti and stood under a tree at the Heydon Norfolk church.
  • Parents of the bride smiling outside under the trees.
  • Black and white photography of wedding guests waiting in line to throw confetti. Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon .
  • Black and white photography of wedding guests waiting in line to throw confetti. Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon .
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon: Newly married leaving the church door into confetti. Guests under the trees.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon: Newly married leaving the church into a confetti tunnel. Guests under the trees. Norfolk wedding photography.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon: Newly married leaving the church into a confetti tunnel. Guests under the trees. Norfolk wedding photography. Bridesmaids wearing Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow.
  • Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon: Newly married leaving the church into a confetti tunnel. Guests under the trees. Norfolk wedding photography.
  • A joyful newly married couple walking away from their guests at the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Heydon. Bride wearing a white halterneck dress by Katrine Mogensen. Documentary wedding photography.
  • A person wearing a navy Whistles Indria Lace Ruffle Dress and a white hat. Walking down the path lined with tall trees near Cawston Road, Alysham. Arriving at a wedding reception.
  • Woman in wedding dress hugs a guests wearing ASOS DESIGN cami wrap maxi dress with lace up back in navy floral. Trees begind them.
  • Man in wedding suit slurping an oyster.
  • Platter of oysters with mignonette sauce and lemons. Mackenzie-David Events.
  • By the water of the Mermaid river in Norfolk, two flower girls hug a page boy. They are wearing Marks & Spencer Floral Jacquard Print puff sleeve dress in pink and blue. Boy is wearing a navy silk ties with pigs on.
  • Woman in a white dress holding flowers above her head as it is raining on her wedding day.
  • Groomsman holding his jacket over the bride to shelter from the rain. Norfolk wedding by Stourton Water of the Mermaid river.
  • Wedding guests shelter by the trees from the rain. Laughing.
  • Stourton Water of the Mermaid river, near the Wild Flower Meadow in Cawston, near Aylsham in Norfolk. Rain is falling, trees line the water.
  • Luke working with Simon White Media, in the rain. With an umbrella being held over the camera, at a wedding in Norfolk.
  • Bride walking by the lake with a jacket over her head in the rain.
  • The mothers of the bride and groom walk past a group photo.
  • Groomsmen holding a laughing bride in the air. Bridesmaids wearing Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow. Flowers by Brunstead Blooms. In Cawston Norfolk.
  • Group photograph of bride with bridesmaids and flower girls. Bridesmaids wearing Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow .Flower girls in Marks & Spencer Floral Jacquard Print puff sleeve dress in pink and blue. Bride is wearing a bespoke dress by Katrine Mogensen.
  • Bride and groom standing by the small Norfolk Lake.
  • Bride walking by the lake at her wedding reception surrounded by guests. She is wearing a dress by Katrine Mogensen, Norfolk Bridal designer. A wedding in Cawston near Aylsham.
  • Wedding guests by the lake.
  • Woman wearing a Floral Short Sleeve Maxi Dress In Navy By Mela London, taking a selfie with two young men in suits at a wedding.
  • Young girl wearing Marks & Spencer Floral Jacquard Print puff sleeve dress kissing a baby on the forehead. Candid wedding photos of children.
  • Woman in linen blend H&M blouse, orange skirt and green hat on left. ON the right a woman is wearing White Stuff Rua Jersey Print Midi Dress in BLACK MULTI, she's holding a baby.
  • By the water, the Stourton Water in Cawston, wedding guests sit down on a log chatting and drinking.
  • Stourton Water on summer day, on the Mermaid river in Cawston. Near Aylsham. Norfolk. By the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston, Norfolk Hideaways.
  • Elegant bride by the water, wearing sunglasses as she talks to friend. A wedding near Aylsham, Norfolk. She is wearing a bespoke made to measure Bridal dress made by Katrine Mogensen in Reepham. By the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston, Norfolk Hideaways.
  • Platter of oysters with mignonette sauce and lemons at wedding. Mackenzie-David Events catering in Norfolk.
  • Reportage wedding photography in Norfolk. A sunny wedding by the water. Guests drink, children barefoot.
  • View from behind a bride on her wedding day, drinks in the sun. She's holding glass of champagne, men in the background wearing suits. Candid Norfolk Wedding photography. Katrine Mogensen bespoke bridal gown.
  • Reportage wedding photography in Norfolk. A sunny wedding by the water. Guests drink, and the bride walks through the guests in sunglasses.
  • Stourton Water on summer day, on the Mermaid river in Cawston. Near Aylsham. Norfolk. By the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston, Norfolk Hideaways.
  • Newly married couple laughing in the trees.
  • Candid bridal portrait in the trees with dappled sun. Bride wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture and holding sunglasses.
  • Candid bridal portrait in the trees with dappled sun. Bride wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture.
  • Candid bridal portrait in the trees with dappled sun. Bride wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture.
  • Newly married couple walking away from the lake towards the Wild Meadow Barn and their marquee reception. Guests follow them behind on the tree lined way. Cawston, Norfolk.
  • Newly married couple walking away from the lake towards the Wild Meadow Barn and their marquee reception. Guests follow them behind on the tree lined way. Cawston, Norfolk.
  • Wedding guests in the driveway.
  • Woman in wedding dress standing by the pathway through the wild meadow.
  • Woman in Monsoon lace dress walking through field.
  • People walking through the wild meadow to the Morton's Event Hire marquee for the wedding breakfast. In Cawston near Aylsham.
  • People walking through the wild meadow to the Morton's Event Hire marquee for the wedding breakfast. A tree on the left and lights along the path. By the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston, Norfolk Hideaways.
  • People walking through the wild meadow to the Morton's Event Hire marquee for the wedding breakfast. A tree on the left and lights along the path. By the Wild Meadow Barn in Cawston, Norfolk Hideaways.
  • Holding a swiss cowbell, Tom Youngs laughing before ringing the bell for the wedding breakfast.
  • Natural, candid portrait of a joyful bride in a white halterneck dress by Katrine Mogensen. Captured in a Norfolk meadow, this unposed, documentary-style wedding photo showcases the beauty of authentic moments.
  • Newly married couple pose for a photo with children and a dog.
  • Newly married couple pose for a photo with children and a dog. Flowers by Brunstead Blooms
  • Couple on wedding day sitting on outdoor furniture with the dog. Holding hands.
  • Couple about to enter the wedding breakfast. With a yellow labrador and a terrier.
  • Couple entering the marquee from Morton’s event hire for the wedding breakfast as people clap. Norfolk wedding.
  • Father of the bride speech.
  • Flower girl holds microphone up for father of the bride during the speech in a marquee.
  • FLower girls watching speeches.
  • Father of the bride speech. He's holding a clipboard.
  • Wedding guest with a green hat laughing on the back of her chair, sat in marquee during speeches.
  • Mother of the bride covering her face during a wedding speech. Groom and bride laugh in the background.
  • The bride and groom sat at the table with family during wedding speech. Morton's event hire marquee in Norfolk.
  • The bride and groom sat at the table with family during wedding speech. Bride uses tissue to wipe away tears. Morton's event hire marquee in Norfolk.
  • Flower girls sitting on chairs watching speeches.
  • Wedding speeches.
  • Yellow labrador and a terrier playing at a wedding during the speeches. Dogs at weddings in Norfolk.
  • Groom's speech.
  • Woman in wedding dress laughing and pointing. At the wedding breakfast table.
  • Bestmen speech.
  • Dog and ushers.
  • Laughing couple during wedding breakfast speech.
  • The bestmen delivering a speech to a marquee full of guests.
  • Smiling guests.
  • Bride with arms in air and groom laughing.
  • Top table during a speech, everyone laughing.
  • Woman hugs her dad and new husband.
  • Natural unposed portrait of a wedding guests sitting on an outdoor sofa. She's wearing Seven Wonders Kiah Blue Floral Tiered Dress.

  • Small girl shouting. Candid wedding photo.
  • Crushed new potatoes with melted Binham Blue & red onions. Fine beans, beetroot & shallots with cornichon and pumpkin seeds and coriander. Charred hispi cabbage, edamame beans, roasted peaches and whipped goat’s cheese. MacKenzie-David Events catering.
  • Wman wearing blue and a personalised apron carving the beef at wedding.
  • Man carving beef at wedding.
  • Mackenzie-David Events Wedding Breakfast catering. Roast Sirloin of Beef. Crushed new potatoes with melted Binham Blue & red onions. Fine beans, beetroot & shallots with cornichon and pumpkin seeds and coriander. Charred hispi cabbage, edamame beans, roasted peaches and whipped goat’s cheese.
  • Top table toast.
  • View of the Morton's Event Hire Marquee in Norfolk. Black and white checkered floor. People sat at round tables eating wedding breakfast.
  • Children play in the shadows of marquee.
  • Bride with friends and bridesmaids in excited candid photograph. Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow.
  • Bride with friends and bridesmaids in excited candid photograph. Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow. Bride comes her mouth in shock.
  • The bride hugging a terrier dog on her wedding day. Marquee in the background.
  • The family gathered on the lawn in the dappled evening light.
  • Bride with sister and friends carrying the groom and laughing.
  • A woman drinking rosé wine laughing, wearing the Martha Embellished Tea Dress Blue from Monsoon.
  • Two women sat on the grass in front of trees. On the right a woman wearing a Y.A.S tie front maxi dress with cut out detail in green, on the left. On the left a woman is wearing ME AND EM Gardenia-print jacquard cotton maxi dress in white and pale blue.
  • Man in waistcoat holding a microphone about to announce the first dance.
  • Couple having their first dance on the black and white checkered floor of a Morton's Event Hire Marquee at a Norfolk Wedding.
  • Simon White Media wedding videographer filming first dance.
  • Couple having their first dance under confetti cannon in a Morton's Event Hire Marquee at a Norfolk Wedding.
  • Couple having their first dance under confetti cannon in a Morton's Event Hire Marquee at a Norfolk Wedding.
  • Bride holding big bottle of AIX Rosé in the air while she dances.
  • Flower girl dancing.
  • Bridesmaids wearing Cicinia Ryleigh Flowy Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses with Bow in sky blue are dancing at wedding reception.
  • A crowded dance floor at a Norfolk marquee wedding. Morton's Event Hire. Person in centre pointing is wearing Sister Jane shirred floral midaxi dress in blue.
  • A woman wearing Sosandar Pink Floral Print One Shoulder Midi Dress is dancing and singing at a reception.
  • A candid evening photography of a marquee wedding in Norfolk. Morton's Event Hire. Trees in the background. Bride seen from behind walking towards the marquee. Wearing a halter neck dress by Katrine Mogensen Bridal Couture.
  • A wedding fire pit illuminates the bride.
  • Two women eating ice cream cones.
  • Man lying on the dance floor.
  • Blue Lion Band performing at a Norfolk wedding.
  • Man smiling at the camera and pouring Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix in to a Vintage Taylor Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine at a marquee wedding reception.
  • Man pouring Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix in to a Vintage Taylor Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine at a marquee wedding reception. Flower girl is operating the machine.
  • Man dancing enthusiastically.
  • Norfolk marquee wedding. Man pours a bottle of Maison Saint Aix AIX Rosé wine on to a woman's face during drunk dancing. She is wearing Monsoon Simone tiered ruffle dress in blue. Bride has arms in the air dancing. Wearing a dress by Katrine Mogensen.
  • At night wedding guests sat on outdoor sofas while they chat.
  • Marquee from Morton's Event Hire at night.
  • A couple walking through a meadow towards a marquee from Morton's Event Hire at night. A row of lights along the path.
David & Lydia
Bride and groom, just married, stand in the doorway of The Church of Saint John the Baptist with Our Lady and Saint Laurence in Thaxted near Saffron Walden.

The wedding of Victoria’s sister, Lydia, to David in Thaxted and Little Sampford.

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