Leez Priory gave this August wedding its own sense of place, with the preparations, ceremony and celebrations all held within the estate. Claire and Chris kept the day centred around the venue, which gave their film a clear, relaxed flow as everyone moved from the bridal suite to the ceremony and then into the reception.
Morning
By early afternoon, preparations were already underway at Leez Priory, with Claire getting ready in the bridal suite while Chris arrived at the venue. Having everything in one place meant the build-up stayed close to the ceremony space, with the venue itself becoming part of the story rather than just a backdrop.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place at Leez Priory in the afternoon, with Claire making her way down from the bridal suite to marry Chris at the same venue where the rest of the day was held. It kept the pace calm and focused, with no travel between locations and everyone gathered in one place for the vows.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
After the ceremony, the reception moved into the wedding breakfast before the speeches later in the evening. The speeches came from the two best men, the maid of honour, and Claire and Chris themselves, giving that part of the film a strong mix of humour, thank-yous and personal moments.
Evening
The evening moved into the cake cutting before Claire and Chris took to the floor for their first dance. They began with a slow dance before the music shifted into something faster, giving the film a clear change of energy as the party started.