Intimate and Small Weddings

For some people the dream wedding is a big, bold affair and involves lots of guests, suppliers and glitz, but can also come with a hefty price tag.

There is, however, a way to counter this: a small or even intimate wedding. The focus moves to the most important thing about the wedding: two people choosing to form a life-long, binding union. There is something very special about seeing only closest friends and family present, or in some cases with wedding elopements, there are just two guests and when there are no guests at all, I have had to be an official witness myself!

Another reason why people choose to have a smaller wedding is that they usually come with less to organise and therefore less stress - many people still choose to have a party to celebrate at a later date, and without the pressure of a full wedding day they enjoy themselves more. Many intimate weddings take place mid-week and this actually opens up a large variety of venues that you may have considered out of budget, but which can offer you a great deal on a small wedding.

I have been a photographer for intimate weddings at the Guildhall Bath such as for Elena and Fotios and Karin and Tyrone. I’ve photographed a small wedding ceremony at Bowerchaulk Barn, and have twice been to the beautiful Thyme in the Cotswolds for small weddings, including this elopement with Tenielle and Joz. Temple Minerva has been another great choice for couples looking for a small and personal venue for their wedding ceremony, a great example is Lizzie and Eddie’s.

COVID UPDATE 08/11/2021:

The world-changing effects of COVID-19 had a huge impact on weddings for over a year with restrictions and limits to the number of guests that could attend so there was no choice but to opt for a smaller wedding or to postpone. Out of all the sadness of recent times, the weddings that I have captured during the pandemic have been an opportunity for friends and family to come together (not too closely though!) and celebrate the joy of love. As we now emerge into a more hopeful and restriction-free environment, weddings are feeling back to normal. I am still capturing small and intimate weddings and can do so for weddings that are on a weekday and in the Bath area.

If you are considering a smaller wedding or an elopement, then the one thing that can provide long-lasting memories is your wedding photography. I am able to provide exactly the same service as for my larger weddings, with the option to tailor it to a reduced number of hours (many couples find between 3 and 6 hours adequate). Have a look at Anna and Charlie’s covid secure micro wedding in Bath to see how they celebrated their day. Some people still like some getting ready photos and it has been lovely to see couples getting ready together. Of course, you can still have the traditional group shots, even if they need to be socially distanced!

One of my favourite parts of any wedding is taking photographs of the newly married couple during their portrait session. This is never your typical ‘stand and pose’ session, more an opportunity to spend time together hanging out and engaging with each other through games and activities that help me to capture real emotion and expression. My approach to the couple portraits is relaxed and I aim to capture a true representation of your relationship.

Small Wedding Photography Prices

If you are planning a small wedding with under 30 guests and would like information on what I can offer please contact me to be sent my brochure all about wedding photography prices for small weddings. And if you’re after a more tailored Collection I am very happy to come up with something that works for you. Do note that I can only accommodate small wedding photography packages for those getting married in or near Bath during weekdays subject to availability.

Scroll down to see a sample of moments from intimate weddings I have photographed.