Molly and Joe’s wedding at Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire was an elegant and emotional celebration, with beautiful surroundings, meaningful moments and plenty of fun throughout the day. From getting ready with their closest friends and family to a champagne tower, golf buggy adventure and choreographed first dance, their Hawkstone Hall wedding was filled with moments that were completely their own.
Molly spent the morning getting ready in the bridal suite at Hawkstone Hall with her mum and bridesmaids, while Joe and his groomsmen prepared for the day in the snug. The morning was full of excitement and anticipation as everyone got ready separately before the ceremony.
One of the highlights of the bridal preparations was Molly’s reveal with her bridesmaids, followed by a particularly emotional reveal with her dad. These quieter moments before the ceremony allowed us to capture the genuine reactions and excitement of the people closest to Molly, creating some beautiful photographs from the morning.
Molly and Joe were married in the chapel at Hawkstone Hall, surrounded by their family and friends. The ceremony was an incredibly special part of the day before everyone headed outside to celebrate with confetti.
After their confetti exit, Molly and Joe led their guests around the venue for a huge group photograph on the impressive staircase at Hawkstone Hall. With everyone gathered together, it was a brilliant opportunity to capture the entire wedding party in one photograph before moving into the drinks reception.
The celebrations continued with a champagne tower, creating a spectacular start to the reception. It was one of those moments that brought everyone together and set the tone for a relaxed and celebratory afternoon.
We then took Molly and Joe out around the Hawkstone Hall grounds in a golf buggy for their couples photo shoot. Exploring the gardens gave us the chance to make use of the beautiful Shropshire surroundings while giving the newlyweds some time together away from the main celebrations. Keeping their couples photography relaxed and natural meant they could enjoy the experience without feeling like they were spending hours away from their guests.
After the photographs, Molly and Joe returned to their guests for the wedding breakfast before getting ready for the evening celebrations. Molly had chosen a second dress for the evening, giving her a completely different look as the focus moved towards the party.
The evening began with a choreographed first dance performed by Molly and Joe. Having clearly put plenty of thought into their routine, they surprised their guests with a fantastic performance before inviting everyone onto the dance floor.
The rest of the evening was filled with dancing and celebration, bringing their Hawkstone Hall wedding to a lively close.
From emotional family reveals and a beautiful chapel ceremony to a champagne tower, golf buggy portraits and a choreographed first dance, Molly and Joe’s wedding at Hawkstone Hall was full of genuine emotion, personality and unforgettable moments.
Venue: Hawkstone Hall; Photography & Videography: The Newtons Film & Photography; Hair: Hair by Gro; Music: Finesse Piano Cello; Suits: Whitfield & Ward; Flowers: Dean Sharpe Floral Studios; DJ: Maximum Music UK
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