A Suffolk wedding at Seckford Hall Woodbridge

Tess and Alex’s wedding was, quite simply, a joy to photograph. They took the planning in their stride with little or no stress, and it showed on the day.

With Tess’s parents living in Woodbridge, it was the perfect place to get ready in a cosy family home, where the talented hair stylist and artist Lydia Brooks did the bride’s and bridesmaids’ hair in comfortable surroundings.

Tess and Alex married at the quintessentially British St Mary’s church in Great Bealings, simply and elegantly dressed with wild flowers. The church held a special family connection, as Tess’s parents were married there too. Tess wore a beautiful dress by Allure, called Portia, in ivory from The Tailors Cat in Cambridge. It is a delicate design with intricate lace detailing, a scalloped v-neckline, an elegant deep back and a soft puddle train. Her classic shoes were by Freya Rose. Alex looked every part the dashing groom in a traditional morning suit.

After the ceremony, a short drive took us to Seckford Hall, where the sun shone as guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the grounds. The staff did a fantastic job looking after everyone and made the day one to remember. After the meal came the speeches, and I have to admit I forgot my job for a moment and found myself laughing along with the guests at one of the best best man’s speeches I have ever heard.

In a nod to Alex’s Italian heritage, coffee and grappa were served by his father in the Great Hall, one of many personal touches through the day. As the day drew to a close, the cake was cut and the band struck up as the evening guests arrived. The SERIOUS Hat Band played the rest of the night, and they come highly recommended. Have a look at their Facebook page for more.

This was a wonderful day to be part of, and we wish Tess and Alex a lifetime of happiness together. If you are planning your own day, you can see more of my Suffolk wedding photography and what a booking involves.

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  • A pair of cream peep-toe heels sits on a pink Freya Rose shoebox with tissue paper, displayed indoors.
  • A wooden chair holds stacked books and accessories, with wedding shoes arranged on the floor nearby against a lace curtain backdrop.
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  • Two men in dark suits face each other indoors. One adjusts a white flower boutonniere on the other's jacket. Warm lighting behind them.
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  • Wedding ceremony in a church. A bride and groom stand before an officiating clergyman at the altar, beneath stained glass windows.
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  • Wedding photograph of a bride and groom walking through confetti at Seckford Hall, Woodbridge
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  • A bride and groom cut their wedding cake together at their reception, surrounded by guests in formal attire.
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  • A bride and groom dancing at a wedding reception. The bride wears a white lace dress and smiles brightly. The groom wears a white shirt with a burgundy tie, facing away from the camera. Other guests surround them on a dark dance floor.