The Asylum Chapel Wedding
There are some weddings that are just a pleasure to photograph from beginning to end, and Charlotte and Harry’s was definitely one of them. Two brilliant people, a lovely bunch of friends and family and two of my favourite South London venues. What’s not to love?
The day started at Charlotte and Harry’s home in Dulwich, where Charlotte was getting ready with her friends. It was one of those wonderfully relaxed mornings, with plenty of laughter, people coming and going and excitement building as the morning went on.
From there, we jumped in a taxi over to The Asylum Chapel in Peckham. After a rather wet start to the day, the rain stopped just as we arrived and the autumn sunshine made a very welcome appearance.
Autumn light at The Asylum Chapel
I’ve photographed at The Asylum Chapel a number of times and it never gets old. It’s such an extraordinary space. The crumbling walls, huge stained glass windows and beautiful, unpredictable light make it a dream to photograph.
And when the autumn sunshine comes streaming through those windows? Even better.
Charlotte and Harry’s ceremony was full of warmth and emotion, with that lovely mix of laughter and a few tears. There’s something about the scale of the chapel, and the way the light moves around it, that makes even the smallest moments feel quite cinematic.
After the ceremony, everyone headed outside for confetti and a chance to catch up before making their way to the reception. We also managed to sneak in a few portraits around the chapel, making the most of that gorgeous afternoon light.
A Peckham wedding reception at AMP Studios
The celebrations continued at AMP Studios in Peckham, which is another brilliant South London wedding venue. It’s a completely different space to The Asylum Chapel, but the two work so well together.
Charlotte and Harry had made the space their own, with festoon lights, greenery and lots of thoughtful little details. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and informal, with everyone free to wander, chat and enjoy themselves.
There were some excellent speeches, plenty of laughter and, as the evening went on, a very enthusiastic dance floor.
These are always some of my favourite parts of a wedding to photograph. Once the formalities are out of the way, people relax, the energy shifts and you start to see all those lovely, unscripted moments. The hugs, the ridiculous dancing, the conversations happening in the corners and everything in between.
And Charlotte and Harry’s wedding had plenty of those.
A few words from Charlotte and Harry
“Thank you so so much for your incredible photos, we are completely blown away by your talent and how amazing they are! It’s taken us a few days to sit down and go through them all but every single one is absolutely brilliant. We are beyond happy!!”
Charlotte & Harry
I loved photographing this wedding. Not just because The Asylum Chapel and AMP Studios are such brilliant spaces to work in, but because Charlotte and Harry made the whole day feel so easy and enjoyable.
A genuinely lovely couple, brilliant people around them and a day that was full of character. Just how I like my weddings.
Thank you both for having me along!
Planning an Asylum Chapel wedding?
If you’re getting married at The Asylum Chapel, AMP Studios or anywhere else in London, I’d love to hear about your plans. My approach is relaxed, with a love of beautiful light, cinematic compositions and all the moments that happen in between.
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