I’ve been to Lichfield a million times. I’ve been to the Registry Office and photographed ceremonies and took plenty of pictures in Beacon Park too. But this visit to Lichfield was different. It was my first time at The George Hotel, right in the heart of the cathedral city for the wedding of Wendy and Neil.


I was excited to meet Wendy and the rest of the bridal party a couple of hours before the ceremony. I spent the first half an hour or so there looking in every nook and cranny to find the best places to get pictures; the venue didn’t disappoint!

Baby's breath flowers in glass vases with candles arranged on wooden slice centerpiece.
Wedding details including a brown brogue shoe, yellow tie, boutonniere and silver necklace against denim.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with baby's breath flowers and custom wooden cake toppers.

The first time I met the couple was at their engagement session at the Arboretum in Walsall. This is where I got to know them both really well. It was easy to see that these two were perfect for each other, they couldn’t stop making each other laugh, and the moments between them that I witnessed were very sweet.

A couple shares an intimate moment among wildflowers in a lush garden setting.
A happy couple sitting on stone steps outdoors sharing a joyful moment together.
A couple embracing outdoors in a garden setting sharing genuine laughter.
An intimate black and white portrait of a couple sharing a tender moment.

Once Wendy and the girls were ready, I checked in on the fellas too and got some great shots of them having a laugh (and a beer to calm pre-ceremony nerves). Neil wasn’t nervous at all, in fact, you could see the excitement in his eyes.


The George Hotel, full of character, was warm and friendly. A traditional Georgian coaching inn, the building was charming with a touch of elegance about it. The ceremony was held in the beautiful Regency-style ballroom, which at first glance was huge, but once filled with friends and family, it was just perfect.

A wedding ceremony in an elegant room with gold curtains and blue carpet.
Wedding couple holding hands during ceremony in ornate room with chandeliers and gold drapes.
Wedding guests gather in an elegant room with gold curtains and wall sconces during a formal ceremony.
Elegant wedding ceremony in a grand ballroom with chandelier and white chair covers.

Once the ceremony was over, we headed to the local park, which overlooks the Minster Pool next to the Remembrance Garden. There were plenty of people to capture, and even a couple that were passing decided to sit and enjoy the view – I had to kick them out of the park though as they were spoiling the view (and the pictures).


The exciting bit left to come was the dinner! Not a normal dinner, but a dinner with a twist. The waiters were, well, let’s say singers disguised as waiters! They had the family and friends up and on their feet in style, doing the conga and signing some old classics, it was a right laugh!

Wedding portrait by a lake with greenery and trees in the background.
Wedding party poses on green lawn outside historic building with bright pink attire accent.
Wedding party in formal attire poses along path near pond in park setting.
Group of wedding attendees raising their arms in celebration in an ornate ballroom.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating in a luxurious room with gold curtains.
Wedding celebration with guests dancing and raising arms in a formal ballroom setting.

After the wonderful speeches (always one of my favourite parts of the day) the party started but not before I stole the happy couple for their night-time shot… then it was cutting the cake and the first dance before I headed home for a rest. I was shattered, but it was totally worth it!

Bride in white dress poses in garden setting during sunset with colorful flowers.