Zoe & Andy’s August wedding at Doddington Hall


Zoe & Andy’s August wedding at Doddington Hall was an absolute dream to photograph—a lovely, photogenic couple who couldn’t have been more natural in front of the camera, set against one of Lincolnshire’s most beautiful wedding venues. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was relaxed, joyful, and full of anticipation. Zoe and Andy are the kind of people you instantly warm to—genuine, easygoing, and completely in love. I was also delighted to see one of Zoe’s bridesmaids again—a former bride of mine, which is always a lovely compliment and a special connection on the day.


Doddington Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan house just outside Lincoln, offers stunning gardens, grand architecture, and an elegant country setting that’s hard to beat. The Hall itself, built in 1600, is full of history and charm, while the grounds provide a picture-perfect backdrop for portraits—from formal terraces to wildflower walks and open parkland. The ceremony and reception flowed beautifully, with the Hall’s timeless elegance creating a sense of occasion without ever feeling too formal. We had beautiful light all day—perfect for portraits—and the late summer warmth meant guests could enjoy drinks and laughter outside in the gardens. As we explored the grounds for portraits, Zoe & Andy were effortlessly natural together. Every look, every smile—real and unforced. It was the kind of day that reminded me why I love photographing weddings so much. Zoe & Andy, thank you for being such a joy to work with and for trusting me to document such a beautiful day.

Historic brick mansion with three elegant domed turrets and manicured lawn at Doddington Hall in England.
Tranquil garden patio with wooden benches surrounded by lush trees and greenery in a backyard setting of Doddington Hall.
A wedding dress hangs in a room while someone sits in a white robe reading near a wooden bed frame.
A person in a white robe sits on a bed reading, with elegant high heels visible on the bedside table in soft lighting.
A bridesmaid in a dusty rose gown helps adjust a bride's elegant lace wedding dress in a softly lit room.
A black and white portrait of someone in a delicate lace wedding dress smiling while looking down.
Someone in an elegant lace wedding dress stands in a brightly lit room with antique furniture and decor.
An intimate moment captured in a sunlit bedroom as a bride in a detailed lace gown prepares for her special day.
Emotional pre-wedding moment captured in an ornate room with pink bridesmaid dresses and white gown.
Wedding guests mingle on a sunny lawn path between trees and garden spaces at an outdoor reception.
Groomsmen in matching navy blue suits and brown shoes pose together against a brick wall backdrop.
A close-up shot of two wedding rings resting in an open palm wearing formal attire.
A wedding party walks down a pathway outside Doddington Hall a historic brick mansion on a sunny day with manicured gardens.
A garden wedding ceremony with guests seated under a pergola surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony with couple standing under trees and guests seated on white chairs.
Wedding party stands together in an outdoor garden setting during a celebration ceremony.
A couple stands at the altar during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony as guests watch from chairs.
Rustic outdoor wedding ceremony under a wooden gazebo with cross-back chairs on a sunny garden lawn.
Guests stand during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with white chairs and a wooden gazebo in the background.
A couple walks together outdoors during a wedding celebration with rustic barn and greenery in background.
A couple in wedding attire stands before blooming pink roses on a garden path.
Wedding party walks down Doddington Hall's gravel path leading to a grand Tudor-style brick mansion with manicured lawns.
Wedding guests line both sides of a path throwing confetti as a couple walks through after their ceremony in sunlit courtyard.
Wedding party walking on gravel path outside historic brick building of Doddington Hall as guests throw confetti in sunlight.
Newlyweds share a romantic moment on a gravel path while wedding guests line up to celebrate at historic brick venue.
Wedding party poses outdoors in navy suits and blush pink bridesmaid dresses against rustic brick wall.
A bridal party wearing dusty rose gowns holds delicate wildflower bouquets against a brick wall with blooming flowers.
A couple stands in an elegant stone archway entrance of a historic brick manor of Doddington Hall adorned with beautiful pink flowers.
Couple in wedding attire poses on stone steps in front of columned entrance to elegant historic building.
Doddington Hall mansion with three ornate turrets and manicured garden paths leads to grand entrance.
Elegant wedding scene at a historic brick mansion with ornate stone entrance and manicured gardens.
A couple exits a historic mansion of Doddington owith stone archways and pink floral arrangements on a gravel path during their wedding.
A couple stands together on a gravel path in front of an elegant stone mansion with pink floral arrangements and topiaries.
A bride in a lace gown and groom in black suit hold hands while walking outdoors at an elegant stone venue.
A couple walking together in a garden path of Doddington Hall surrounded by manicured hedges and blooming flowers at a historic estate.
A wedding couple walks hand in hand along a gravel path near a historic brick building with blooming flowers.
A black and white wedding photograph captured in an elegant garden setting with immaculate landscaping.
A couple shares a joyful moment together outdoors on their wedding day with a rustic brick building in the background.
On the grounds of a brick walled garden, a person in a lace wedding dress and long veil poses on a gravel path.
Through an arched stone passageway at Doddington Hall, couple past manicured gardens toward a historic brick building on a cloudy day.
A couple in wedding attire walk together along a garden path with blooming florals in the background.
Wedding guests gather outside a rustic barn venue with solar panels on the roof during an outdoor celebration.
Wedding reception guests dine in a bright conservatory venue decorated with string lights and rustic wooden chairs.
Couple makes their grand entrance into a bright reception hall decorated with delicate green vines along white walls.
Wedding reception speech being delivered at an elegant dinner table decorated with white floral centerpieces.
Wedding celebration scene at a reception venue with guests raising glasses during a toast.
A couple stands together in a sun-dried field during their rustic outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two people in wedding attire stand in a golden field with a large tree on a sunny afternoon.
Wedding couple sharing a tender moment against an arched brick doorway in a rustic historic setting of Doddington Hall.
A couple in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment in a rustic doorway with brick walls and soft lighting at Doddington Hall.
Romantic wedding portrait in white gown and veil against vintage brick doorway and pillars at dusk.
A wedding couple stands together by their cake table during an outdoor garden reception celebration.
A wedding couple stands behind an elegant white table with their tiered cake in a lush garden setting.
Newlywed couple shares intimate moment while cutting their elegant white wedding cake beside pink garden roses.
A couple shares their first dance moment together during an indoor wedding reception with soft lighting.
A couple shares their first dance at an indoor wedding reception with purple lighting and elegant decor.
A couple shares their first dance at their wedding reception with guests watching in the background under purple lighting.
A happy couple embraces while dancing at their wedding reception with guests and colorful lights in the background.
A black and white intimate moment between a couple dancing at their wedding reception.
A romantic moment shared between newlyweds dancing together at their wedding reception with purple lighting in the background.
A bride in a lace dress dances joyfully during her wedding reception with pink and purple lighting.
People dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception with purple ambient lighting and festive atmosphere.
Two people dancing and celebrating at a party with pink lighting and festive atmosphere.
Wedding celebration in pink lighting with dancing guests in formal attire including a bride in a white lace dress.