A string quartet was waiting quietly at Harty Estate, ready to surprise the guests as they gathered for Katherine and David’s summer wedding. It was the kind of detail that gave the ceremony its own character, especially with everyone arriving from midday and the outdoor setting coming to life around them. By the time Katherine walked in with her brother, the emotion in the room had already shifted into something very personal.
Morning
The morning began at the venue, with Katherine there early and David arriving later before guests started to make their way in. Having both preparations centred around Harty Estate kept the build-up closely connected to the ceremony, with everything moving towards that 1pm start. There was a quiet weight to Katherine’s preparations too, knowing her brother would be walking her down the aisle in memory of her father.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place outside at Harty Estate, with the string quartet kept as a surprise for the guests. That reaction was worth catching, but the most moving part came as Katherine made her entrance with her brother beside her. It gave the ceremony a very honest emotional pull, and it set the tone for the rest of the celebrations.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
After the 3.30pm wedding breakfast, the speeches began with Katherine’s sister, followed by David and the best man. Speeches after food always give people a little time to settle, and here they carried a good mix of emotion, humour and family feeling. For the film, those spoken moments became an important part of telling Katherine and David’s story rather than just marking the schedule.
Evening
The evening brought a cake cut at 6.30pm before the first dance at 7.30pm. A saxophonist had also been kept secret, giving the reception another surprise for guests as the atmosphere moved into the party. It was a strong way to round off a summer wedding at Harty Estate, with music, reactions and dance floor energy all giving the film plenty to work with.