After a string of very small weddings (due to covid restrictions), this was my first bigger wedding since the end of 2019 and what am absolute beauty it was, on every single level! The sun was shining (after many weeks of annoying cold and rain), the hotel was spectacular (thank you Queensberry), the bride and her bridesmaids were stunning, the Morris Minor put its roof down and the champagne was flowing during the boat cruise. Heaven!
I met Ed and Africa six years ago when I photographed Doug and Nicole’s wedding on my birthday (Ed was the best man). Ed and Africa had only just started dating then and I knew both Ed as well as Doug through my husband. I love when you photograph friends of friends, it is almost guaranteed that you are all on the same wave length and get on brilliantly!
Fun fact: Ed and Africa had the same surname BEFORE getting married! What are the chances?
Many couple choose to get married at The guildhall, followed by ride on the Pulteney Cruiser up river Avon to either Bathampton Mill or the Bathwick Boatman for their wedding celebrations.
Africa, the mothers and the bridesmaid were getting ready at the beautiful Queensberry Hotel and I arrived in good time to photograph not only the preparations, but also the wedding dress, the bride’s shoes (in front of the most funky wallpaper) as well as the three beautiful green bridesmaids dresses. The Queensberry Hotel is not only extremely central, but also very stylish, light and photogenic. Once everyone was ready the bridesmaids took off and I travelled with the bride and her dad in a beautiful 1960s Morris Minor. We stopped at the Circus for some photographs before heading to the Guidhall to get married.
“Betty photographed my wedding, there’s no doubt that she is exceptional at what she does. Professional, subtle and she paid attention to the small but important details. We are so pleased with the photos Betty took, they are exactly what we wanted and hoped for. Thank you, Betty!“
After a short, but sweet wedding ceremony in the Alkmaar Room we spend half an hour in Parade Gardens for various group shots, before heading over to the weir to enter the Pulteney Princess, a river cruiser that takes you all the way from the weir to the Bathampton Mill. Watch out for herons and kingfishers along the river banks!
Ed and Africa had chosen the Bathwick Boatman as their wedding venue and after an hour on the boat that is where we departed. The Bathwick Boatman is ideal for weddings up to thirty guests. The outdoor area is included in the hire and makes for another excellent portrait background.
Hotel: The Queensberry Hotel
MUA: Aldona Francis
Dress: Ellie Rose Bridal
Transport: Morris Minor Weddings
Ceremony Venue: The Guildhall Bath
Celebration Venue: The Bathwick Boatman
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