A bride and groom are embracing on a small wooden bridge outdoors during nighttime; the bride is wearing a white wedding gown and veil, and the groom is dressed in a dark suit with a boutonniere, both smiling.

Hollie & Andrew’s Wedding at Alderley Edge Marquee.

Hollie and Andrew’s wedding in the Cheshire countryside was relaxed, considered and quietly expressive. Set across a traditional church ceremony and a private marquee reception, the day felt personal without being over-styled — shaped by people rather than trends.

I first met Jonathan through his work at Harris & Howard Bespoke Tailors in Alderley Edge, and later met both him and Hollie at their home in Didsbury. They were immediately open, grounded and easy to spend time with — which set the tone for a wedding that felt natural and unforced.

A newlywed couple holding hands and walking outside on a wedding day, with the groom in a dark suit and the bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers.
A couple in wedding attire, with the groom smiling and the bride looking into his eyes, under an outdoor pavilion.

The ceremony took place at St Oswald’s Church, before moving to a marquee set within a friend’s garden for the reception. The flexibility of the space allowed the day to unfold entirely on their terms, from the layout to the pace of the celebrations.

One particularly thoughtful detail was a wooden bridge built by Hollie’s father, which quietly became a focal point for photographs throughout the day.

A wedding defined less by spectacle and more by atmosphere — calm, personal, and genuinely enjoyable to document.

A bride and groom standing close together on a small wooden bridge at night, with string lights decorating the bridge railings, surrounded by dark trees.
A joyful woman with her arms raised, smiling with closed eyes, wearing a white lace dress, with a man behind her in a light-colored shirt.
A large white event tent set up outdoors in a park with people gathered nearby, surrounded by trees and greenery on a cloudy day.
White paper hearts strung along a hedge, with a church walk sign in a residential neighborhood, during daylight.
A historic church with a tall stone tower, black and white timber framing on the sides, surrounded by a graveyard with headstones, green trees, and a cloudy sky.
White gladiolus flowers in a vase in front of a brick monument with a plaque.
A woman getting her makeup done with a brush, profile view, black and white photo.
A black container holding various makeup brushes with different shapes and sizes inside.
A woman getting her makeup or finishing touches done, with her eyes closed, wearing a white robe, as someone applies makeup to her face.
Close-up of various lipsticks in different shades and packaging standing upright.
A woman looking at herself in a circular mirror, wearing a bathrobe with a logo on it, in a room with a bed in the background.
A woman with blonde hair sitting on a chair, smiling, in a room with a beige wall and a table lamp with a striped shade.
Side profile of a woman with blonde hair styled in an elegant updo, sitting with eyes closed, in a softly lit room with beige walls and curtains.
A woman with blonde hair in an elegant updo, wearing a decorative hair accessory, stands by a window holding a glass of champagne, looking outside on a cloudy day.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and sitting in a salon chair, wearing a white robe, while another person styles her hair with a curling iron in a well-lit room.
A woman getting her makeup or eyebrows done by a makeup artist in a bedroom.
A woman with blonde hair getting her makeup done in front of a mirror, with another woman and a child reflected in the mirror.
Black and white photo of a woman with styled hair, standing in front of a window with curtains, gazing to the right, wearing a white top.
A woman with styled blonde hair is sitting on a chair wearing a white lace top. A person with manicured nails and dark clothing is applying makeup or touching her face, holding a makeup brush and a small mirror. The woman is looking straight ahead wi
Close-up of a silver necklace with diamond-like stones resting on a textured surface.
A woman in profile with her hair styled in an elegant updo, sitting in front of a window with curtains, while someone prepares her for a photo or event, possibly applying makeup or adjusting her appearance.
Two men in suits with boutonnières are exchanging or adjusting a pin or badge, while a third man looks on in a warmly lit room.
An elderly woman pinning a boutonniere on a man's suit jacket during a wedding ceremony.
Two men in suits smiling at an outdoor event, with greenery and a woman in a black dress in the background.
Group of four people at a formal outdoor event, with woman in the center holding a glass of wine, surrounded by three men in tuxedos.
A man in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, wearing glasses, smiling outdoors with greenery in the background.
A man in a suit and tie holding a large beer mug at an outdoor social event, with other people around him.
Two men in suits having a conversation outdoors, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Black and white photograph of three men in suits holding glasses of beer at an outdoor event, possibly a wedding, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A woman in a pink hat with a large flower and metal accents stands between two men outdoors, all smiling with eyes closed, dressed in formal attire, with blurred greenery in the background.
A man in a suit and tie with a boutonnière, looking somber or contemplative, at what appears to be a formal event or wedding, outdoors.
A smiling woman with blonde hair holding a basket, at an outdoor event with other people around.
A man in formal attire, smiling with eyes closed, at a wedding or celebration event, with blurred background.
Close-up of a woman holding a glass of white wine, with part of her face and floral-patterned blouse visible.
A woman with curly hair wearing sunglasses and earrings, smiling while outdoors with blurred background.
A smiling man in a navy suit with a boutonnière on his lapel, dancing and holding hands with an elderly woman at an outdoor event, with other guests and greenery in the background.
A groom in a suit and tie standing with two men in suits during a wedding ceremony or reception, in an outdoor setting with lush greenery background.
A man and woman at a social event, smiling at each other, with drinks in hand, dressed in formal attire, standing outdoors against a green leafy background.
A smiling woman wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat decorated with flowers at a social gathering.
Group of men in suits at outdoor wedding reception, one holding a beer, engaged in conversation.
Group of people in formal attire, engaging in conversation outdoors during daytime under trees, some wearing decorative hats.
A man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit, a white shirt, and a patterned tie, at a wedding with a boutonniere of white flowers and green leaves on his lapel, standing outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.
A young boy in a suit sitting at an outdoor wooden table, drinking a soda through a straw, with his arms resting on the table.
Woman smiling in a garden, with a man in a suit blurred in the foreground.
A man dressed in a tuxedo, smiling, standing indoors with a boutonniere on his lapel, near a dining table with glassware and a chair.
A man in a suit with a boutonniere, looking to the side, taken in black and white.
A groom in a black suit with a boutonniere looks down at his chest while surrounded by groomsmen in suits at a wedding ceremony inside a church.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with six people outside a brick building, including a bride and groom standing near a gate, and four women in dresses holding bouquets engaged in conversation.
A woman in a white dress holding a bouquet, looking at a person in a white cloak, with two other women in white dresses in the background
A bride and an older man, possibly her father, sharing a joyful moment at a wedding ceremony, with a woman in the background and floral arrangements visible.
A side profile of a smiling man in a suit with a boutonniere, likely at a formal event or wedding.
A groom and bride standing close together outdoors during a wedding ceremony, with the groom smiling and the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, reacting emotionally during a wedding ceremony, with other women in bridesmaids dresses in the background.
A bride and groom standing during their wedding ceremony inside a church, facing the officiant. The groom is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, with a boutonniere. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding gown and veil, smiling with her
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony inside a church. The bride and groom are smiling, standing before an officiant, with the groom in a suit and the bride in a wedding dress and veil.
A groom smiling with tears in his eyes during his wedding ceremony, seated in front of an officiant with his bride sitting beside him, surrounded by friends and family in a church.
A bride and groom exchanging vows during their wedding ceremony in a church, with a priest reading from a book in front of them.
A young girl with long hair is sitting at a piano, holding her head with one hand, and appears to be singing or speaking into a microphone.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony inside a church, with guests seated and a priest officiating.
A bride and groom exchange rings during their wedding ceremony inside a church, with guests watching in the background.
A bride smiling at a groom during a wedding ceremony, with the bride's face visible and the groom's back facing the camera.
Bride and groom exchanging vows at the altar during a wedding ceremony inside a church, with guests seated in the background.
A bride and groom share a dance and smile at their wedding reception in a church with guests clapping and smiling in the background.
A newlywed couple walking down the aisle inside a church, surrounded by smiling guests clapping and taking photos, with stained glass windows and a chandelier in the background.
Two men in suits hugging and smiling at a wedding reception, with other guests in the background.
A couple in wedding attire dancing in a church, smiling at each other, with stained glass windows in the background.
A bride and groom share a joyful moment during their wedding ceremony inside a church with stained glass windows.
A bride and groom are standing close with their foreheads touching in a church, with religious artwork and flowers in the background.
A bride and groom exchanging vows or exchanging looks at their wedding ceremony, with a church interior and stained glass windows in the background.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand down aisle at outdoor wedding, surrounded by guests in formal attire, with brick building in background.
A bride and groom walking hand-in-hand through a crowd of wedding guests outdoors, celebrating with confetti.
A bride and groom smiling and holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony, with guests in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and walking outside on a wedding day. The bride is wearing a white dress and veil, holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a dark suit with a boutonniere. There are trees and other wedding guest
A black and white photo of a smiling groom in a suit with a boutonniere, standing close to a bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, at an outdoor wedding ceremony with guests in the background.
A man in a suit and glasses standing outdoors next to a stone wall, with other people in suits in the background at a formal event, likely a wedding.
A bride and groom walking hand-in-hand outdoors on a cloudy day, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers. The groom is dressed in a dark blue suit, and the bride is in a white wedding gown with lace details.
A bride and groom holding hands and facing each other under a small wooden gate, with a church and wedding guests in the background during a wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling, standing outside under a wooden archway with a religious inscription. The groom is in a dark suit and tie, the bride in a lace wedding dress with a veil. background shows churchyard and large trees.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors on their wedding day.
A wedding procession walking along an outdoor path, including a bride in a white dress, a groom in a suit, and bridesmaids. The scene appears to be in the evening or in low light.
Wedding couple standing on a small wooden bridge outdoors, smiling at the camera, with trees and greenery in the background.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors on a wooden bridge, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, in front of a blurred green background.
Black and white photograph of a bride and groom laughing together outdoors, standing on a wooden bridge surrounded by trees.
A bride and groom embracing on a wooden bridge outdoors at night, smiling and happy.
A bride and groom sharing a moment outdoors, with the groom leaning his forehead against the bride's, against a background of blurred trees and greenery.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing on a small wooden bridge, embracing and gazing at each other, with a dark background and foliage.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom making hand gestures. The groom, in a suit, stands on the left, resting his hand on a wooden railing. The bride, in a wedding dress with lace details and a veil, stands on the right, raising a bouque
Black and white photo of a bride and groom on their wedding day, both looking at the camera. The groom wears a suit with a boutonniere, and the bride wears a lace wedding dress with a veil.
A bride and groom at their wedding, smiling and making playful gestures. The groom is in a navy suit holding a boutonniere, and the bride is in a lace wedding dress, making a rude hand gesture.
A bride and groom standing on a small wooden bridge outdoors, embracing passionately. The groom, in a dark suit, gently kisses the bride, who is in a white wedding dress, with her eyes closed and her hand on his chest.
A young girl in a white dress holding a bouquet standing on a wooden bridge at night, surrounded by trees.
A young girl in a white dress and heels holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing on a wooden bridge at night, looking over a railing toward the camera and smiling.
A young girl in a white sleeveless dress with a bow in her long, wavy brown hair, standing on a wooden dock at night, looking over her shoulder at the camera with a slight smile.
A young girl with long brown hair, wearing a white sleeveless dress, smiling and standing outdoors on a bridge with blurred greenery in the background.
A couple in wedding attire embracing outdoors on a grassy area with dense trees in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace outdoors on a grassy field with large white event tents and a partially cloudy sky in the background.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet stands on a small wooden bridge in a lush outdoor setting with trees and greenery.
A man giving a speech at a wedding reception, standing next to a table with seated guests, some of whom are looking at him and smiling.
A man giving a speech at a formal event, with several people seated at a long banquet table, listening attentively, some smiling and looking at him.
A bride in a white wedding dress smiling and reacting emotionally during a speech at her wedding reception, with guests seated at a table and a person giving the speech holding a microphone.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and resting her chin on her hand at a table during a celebration, with drinks and bottles in front of her.
A man with glasses and a beard is smiling and holding a microphone, standing in an indoor setting with blurred people and colorful lights in the background.
People sitting at a table during a social event, with one woman in a white dress in the foreground, a man in a suit with a vest in the middle, and an older woman in the background.
A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a lace dress, sitting at a table during a social gathering. A man in the background is laughing, and other people are partially visible at the table.
A man smiling and resting his chin on his hand at a table during a social event, with a woman smiling in the background.
A woman with blonde hair in an elegant lace dress looking at a man with dark hair and a vest, both seated at a table during a formal event.
A woman giving a speech at a wedding reception while holding a microphone, standing next to a man in formal attire, with wedding guests smiling in the background.
A middle-aged woman with short hair smiling and clapping at an indoor event, surrounded by people in the background.
A woman and a man embracing in a hug, smiling, with her eyes closed, in a warmly lit indoor space.
A man holding a newborn baby in his arms at an event with dim lighting and purple hues in the background.
Two women taking a selfie at a social event, with one woman in a red dress and the other in a black dress, smiling and posing together.
A bride and groom cutting a multi-tiered naked cake decorated with berries and flowers at a wedding reception.
A bride and groom are dancing and celebrating at their wedding reception under purple lighting while guests watch in the background.
A bride and groom dancing together at their wedding reception under purple lighting, with guests watching and taking photos in the background.
Couple dancing at a wedding reception with guests watching in a decorated tent.
People dancing and hugging at a wedding reception under a purple-lit tent.
A bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding reception, surrounded by blurred guests, with the groom holding a glass in his hand.
A woman in a dark blue dress playing a saxophone at a party or event, with other people in the background.
A woman in a sleeveless dress playing the saxophone on stage with other people in the background.
Woman in a red dress smiling and holding a glass at a party or social event
A woman in a dark blue dress playing a saxophone at a dimly lit event.
A woman in a white dress with lace details is smiling and raising her arms, enjoying a celebratory moment at a social gathering or wedding reception. She has reddish hair and appears joyful.
A woman with a saxophone high-fives a man at a social event or party.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing together on a small wooden bridge at night, embracing and smiling.
A bride and groom standing on a wooden bridge at night, embracing each other while smiling with eyes closed. The bride is barefoot, wearing a white lace wedding gown, and the groom is dressed in a white shirt, gray vest, and dark pants. The dark back
A black and white photo of a couple kissing on a bridge at night, with trees in the background.

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