Isabella and Josh’s traditional wedding at Layer Marney Tower
I met Isabella and Josh for the first time on their wedding day at Layer Marney Tower, but it didn’t feel that way at all. We’d chatted in the lead-up to the wedding, and from the moment I arrived it felt easy and familiar.They are a gentle, understated couple, completely at ease together - which set the tone for the day.
It was a traditional, spring wedding with Josh looking smart in top and tails. Isabella’s family had travelled over from Sweden, making it extra special.
A traditional English wedding at a historical venue with the cutest couple.
The Ceremony
The ceremony took place in the church on site at Layer Marney, which is definitely a favourite of mine. Despite being a traditional English church, it’s surprisingly light inside, which creates a calm, bright setting for photos. The ceremony itself was simple and heartfelt, with one of the bridesmaids delivering a reading that added a personal touch. It was a lovely balance of tradition and warmth, and a joy to document.
The Portraits
After the ceremony, guests gathered outside for drinks in the beautiful grounds. Isabella and Josh enjoyed a short drive together in the Rolls Royce provided by the venue - a classic Layer Marney moment and a chance for them to pause and take it all in.
For portraits, we stayed close to the towers - this allowed us to create elegant, relaxed images against the historic backdrop while keeping their time away from guests to a minimum.
Speeches
The meal and speeches took place in the barn, where I finished my coverage. Isabella’s parents delivered their speech with the help of a PowerPoint presentation on a big screen - a thoughtful and personal touch that brought plenty of smiles and tears.
There were no big theatrics or over-styled moments, just a traditional, relaxed wedding for a genuinely lovely couple, celebrated in a beautiful setting with the people who matter most.
