Georgina & Tom - Lyndhurst, UK

This was a wedding built around people. Georgina and Tom’s day in Lyndhurst brought together families, friends and neighbours in a way that felt incredibly natural. The morning was full of noise and laughter, the ceremony was open and heartfelt, and the reception had that easy, village-hall energy where everyone settles in and enjoys themselves. They were a brilliant couple to photograph — relaxed, completely themselves, and surrounded by people who were genuinely happy to be there. A simple, joyful New Forest wedding with a lot of heart.

Small village hall decorated with bunting on the wedding morning.
Hand-painted wooden wedding sign outside the venue welcoming guests.
The bride having her makeup done in a bright bedroom while bridesmaids get ready around her.
Hair stylist placing a decorative hairpiece into the bride’s hair before the reception.
The bride having her makeup done in a bright bedroom while bridesmaids get ready around her.
The bride and her mum sitting on the bed, laughing together during morning preparations.
Close-up of the bride’s hands resting on her lap, showing her engagement ring during prep.
A bridesmaid having her hair styled, reflected in a large mirror with the bride and her mum in the background.
The bride sitting for hair and makeup while the room buzzes with people getting ready.
Natural close-up of the bride smiling during bridal prep.
Bridesmaids chatting and laughing in the bedroom as everyone gets ready for the ceremony.
The makeup artist adding final touches to the bride’s makeup, reflected in the mirror.
The bride hugging a bridesmaid in the bedroom during morning preparations.
The bride and bridesmaids gathered on the bed taking a group selfie while getting ready.
Groomsmen arriving outside the venue, carrying jackets and wearing summer hats.
Groomsmen joking together inside the decorated village hall before guests arrive.
The groom with his father and best man posing together before the ceremony.
The groom adjusting his father’s tie before the ceremony.
The bride’s lace wedding dress hanging in the doorway before she gets dressed.
The bride’s lace wedding dress hanging in a bright doorway before the ceremony.
The bride’s white wedding shoes placed on wooden decking before the ceremony.
Wedding bouquet with a handwritten note tucked inside reading “The Bride.”
Bridal bouquet with roses, lisianthus and greenery placed on wooden decking.
The bride having her wedding dress fastened by a bridesmaid during morning prep.
Bridesmaids helping one another get ready, hugged and laughing together.
The bride getting into her wedding dress while bridesmaids assist and chat in the bedroom.
Bridesmaids standing by the window chatting during bridal prep.
A bridesmaid lifting the train of the bride’s wedding dress while getting ready in the bedroom.
The bride standing in her wedding dress while a bridesmaid adjusts the long train.
Bridesmaids holding fizz and reading notes or cards during the morning preparations.
The bride’s in her dress wedding dress portrait showing the full lace train.
The bride walking downstairs with help from bridesmaids lifting her dress.
The bride smiling while being guided down a narrow staircase, her dress gathered around her.
The bride walking outside with her bridesmaids and carrying her dress, joined by the groom in a blue suit.
Bridesmaids helping the bride walk through a garden path on the way to the ceremony.
The bride walking through a farm-style gate with bridesmaids behind her, holding her bouquet and smiling.
The bride walking through a field with her bridesmaids holding bouquets and lifting her dress.
The bride and bridesmaids arriving at the outdoor ceremony area with the groom and guests waiting nearby.
Close-up of the bride holding her bouquet outdoors before walking to the ceremony.
Natural close-up of the bride smiling while holding her bouquet.
The bride and bridesmaids walking together through a field carrying bouquets.
Guests seated outdoors as the groom and groomsmen wait at the front for the ceremony to begin.
The groom smiling as a guest takes a photo before the ceremony starts.
Bridesmaids standing outside the village hall holding their bouquets before walking to the ceremony.
The groom and best man waiting at the front of the outdoor ceremony area.
Guests gathering outside the village hall decorated for the wedding ceremony.
The groom smiling and looking to the side while standing with his best man before the ceremony.
Guests standing as the bride walks down the aisle with her escort at the outdoor ceremony.
Black-and-white photo of the groom walking toward the ceremony area with guests behind him.
The bride arriving at the ceremony with her escort as the groom waits at the front.
The groom smiling as the bride reaches the front of the aisle during the outdoor ceremony.
The bride standing with her escort while the groom looks on during the start of the ceremony.
The bride looking up at the groom during the opening moments of the ceremony with guests behind them.
Wide view of the outdoor ceremony with guests seated facing the couple and the village hall in the background.
The bride smiling during the ceremony while holding her handwritten vows.
Black-and-white photo of the bride laughing as she reads her vows to the groom.
The bride and groom standing at the front of the outdoor ceremony surrounded by seated guests.
Close-up of the bride and groom holding hands as they read their vows.
Guests seated outdoors watching the ceremony and listening to the readings.
The bride and groom standing together during the ceremony as the celebrant reads.
Black-and-white photo of the bride and groom facing each other during the vows.
Wide shot of the bride and groom standing under bunting during the outdoor ceremony.
The bride and groom sharing their first kiss at the end of the ceremony.
The bride and groom walking through confetti thrown by guests after the ceremony.
Live band performing outside the village hall during the drinks reception.
The bride and groom sharing a kiss during the outdoor reception.
Guests laughing and taking photos during the drinks reception on the lawn.
The bride and groom dancing together during the outdoor reception while guests look on.
The bride surrounded by guests celebrating and laughing during group photos.
The bride smiling while holding a large dog during the reception.
Long grazing table with cheeses, fruit, bread and charcuterie laid out for guests.
Bridesmaids sitting in a row showing their matching blue heels.
Guest holding a phone to photograph the bridesmaids sitting together inside the reception hall.
The bride hugging a guest during the start of the indoor reception.
The groom posing with guests inside the decorated village hall.
Guests seated along the wall watching a speech begin during the reception.
The bride smiling while seated next to the groom during speeches.
Guests raising glasses and cheering during a wedding speech inside the hall.
Groom giving a speech on stage inside the village hall while guests listen.
The Groom hugging a guest tightly during the reception as others watch and smile.
The bride hugging a bridesmaid during the reception inside the village hall.
Bridesmaids chatting together outside on the balcony during the reception.
The bride and groom sharing a slow dance and holding each other closely.
Black-and-white close-up of the bride and groom smiling at each other during their first dance.
Guests dancing on the wooden floor of the village hall as the reception gets underway.
Wide view of the crowded dance floor with guests celebrating inside the decorated hall.
Guests laughing, dancing and gathered closely together on the reception dance floor.
Couple dancing closely in the middle of a busy dance floor during the reception.
Guests dancing enthusiastically on the reception dance floor inside the village hall.
A tiered wedding cake decorated with colourful floral patterns on a wooden stand.
Guests dancing and celebrating on the wooden floor of the village hall during the evening reception.
The bride and groom cutting their tiered wedding cake together during the reception.
The bride and groom standing together outdoors for a portrait, holding the bouquet.
The bride and groom sharing a kiss during their outdoor portraits at sunset.
The bride walking across the grass with the groom lifting the train of her dress.
Close-up of the bride and groom kissing during their outdoor portraits, bouquet in the foreground.
Close-up of the bride and groom’s hands resting together, showing their wedding rings.

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Gavin Chapman · Wedding Photographer in France

I’m based in Bordeaux and photograph weddings across the Dordogne, Charente, Lot-et-Garonne and throughout France.

I work mainly with English-speaking couples from the UK, US, Australia, Ireland and beyond — people who want beautifulful photographs of themselves and the people who matter most, on the day that matters most.

Available across France and Europe.

I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

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