A summer wedding by Whitstable Harbour had its own coastal energy, with guests gathering at East Quay for an afternoon that felt relaxed, close and full of movement. Emily and Jamie’s celebration kept a clear focus on the people in the room, with the harbour outside, canapes after the ceremony and a proper evening party waiting later on.
Morning
Emily spent the morning getting ready at a cottage near Canterbury, with filming beginning at bridal prep before the journey across to Whitstable. By early afternoon the pace shifted towards East Quay, where Jamie had already arrived and guests were beginning to settle in for the ceremony.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place at East Quay in Whitstable Harbour, with Emily arriving shortly before the three o’clock start. It gave the film a clear change of setting, from the quieter prep scenes in Canterbury to the harbour venue, with everyone gathered in one place for the vows and the celebrations that followed.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
After the ceremony, guests stayed at East Quay for drinks and canapes, with a magician performing before the wedding breakfast. The speeches were spread through the meal, starting with Jamie before the starters, followed by Emily’s father after the starters and the best man after the main course, which gave the reception a natural rise and fall across the evening.
Evening
The evening moved quickly from cake cutting into Emily and Jamie’s first dance, which they had planned as a short one before the party opened up. A live band started with the first dance, giving the night a clear lift as the formal parts of the day gave way to dancing.