This wedding film was built around the movement of Amy and Steve’s day at Wotton House, keeping the focus on the change from morning preparations to an outdoor ceremony, then into speeches, food and the evening party. Set in September, it has that early autumn feel at the venue, with everyone already in place before the ceremony and the film able to follow the day without rushing the story.
Morning
Amy got ready at Wotton House, which meant the morning footage could stay close to the venue rather than jumping between locations. Steve was due at the ceremony around midday, giving the film a clear build into the afternoon without needing to leave the house and grounds.
Ceremony
Their ceremony took place at Wotton House at 2pm and was planned outdoors, so the setting became part of the film rather than just a backdrop. With guests gathered at the venue and Amy arriving into the same space, the ceremony section could stay focused on the vows, reactions and the small pauses between them.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
The wedding breakfast began at 4.30pm, with speeches planned between courses. Steve, the bride’s father and two best men were all down to speak, giving this part of the film a good mix of voices and reactions around the room.
Evening
By the evening, the day moved towards the cake cutting and first dance, with the first dance planned for 8.30pm. We stayed for around half an hour afterwards, enough time to capture the shift from formal moments into the start of the party.