An Intimate Wedding at Burgh House, Hampstead

 

Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a lush garden path, with a classic brick manor house in the background.
Elderly woman kissing bride in white dress at outdoor wedding celebration while groom and guests smile nearby.

"MATT! Oh my F*CK!!!!!! WWOOOOOOOWWWWWWW! You have fully blown our minds, tears in the eyes AGAIN!!! Honestly, we are so blown away by you, take a bow! THEY ARE SO GOOD! Thank you so much, they are incredible - everything we could have hoped for and more 🥰 They tell such a story! You are a master craftsman! We couldn't be happier"

Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil lake at golden hour.

An Intimate Wedding at Burgh House, Hampstead




I know you're not supposed to have favourites, but when it comes to an intimate wedding at Burgh House, Emma & Tom's is right up there. This day felt like it was destined to happen, and was the aligning of so many stars! There's a great story behind this day, so let's chat about it.


Star #1: Tom and I first met on a commercial shoot out in Cyprus a couple of years ago and instantly got on. Fast forward a few months and Emma & Tom started planning their own wedding. Originally from the south west, they had thought about planning something down there, but as residents of Hampstead, London felt like the right place.

Star #2: Emma started looking at local venues and actually found Burgh House via my blog post of Michelle & Christian's wedding from back in 2022. They instantly fell in love with the venue and decided to get it booked in.

Star #3: Emma also loved the photos from Michelle & Christian's wedding, so decided to show Tom. After a few minutes, Tom went "hang on, I KNOW this guy!" Cue an email landing in my inbox, and brilliant chat and catch up with them, and a booking in my diary.

Star #4: Fast forward again to 2025 and a hot afternoon in June. I was at Burgh House with the awesome Harry & Liam, and just popped out to make sure the bus that was taking us all from Burgh House to the evening reception venue had arrived. Who should come strolling past? Yep, Emma & Tom!


I told you, destiny!

Friends gather and chat in a bright living room around a table with brunch food, drinks and houseplants on a sunny day.
Three men relax on a dark sofa in a cozy living room, one reclining with a phone raised while another holds a tablet, in black and white.
Five men relax in a bright living room, sitting on sofas and the floor while talking and holding video game controllers.
Two women share a warm hug in a bright hallway while a smiling woman in a pink floral robe looks on beside a glass block wall.
Five women getting ready around a wooden table with fruit, makeup, and a mirror, while one holds a curling iron and another reads a card.
Black and white photo of a woman applying lip gloss while holding a compact mirror as another woman smiles in the foreground.
Smiling bride in a button-up shirt gets her hair styled by a hairdresser while a wedding dress hangs from a wardrobe in the background.
Group of women laughing and dancing together in a bright room while getting ready, wearing casual outfits and holding drinks.
Two women hold hands and smile warmly in a bright room, one in a polka dot blouse and the other in pajamas, in a black and white photo.
Smiling woman in a floral black dress holds an open book in a bright kitchen while another person is partially visible in the foreground.
Black and white photo of hands buttoning the back of a delicate polka dot wedding dress as a bride gets ready.
Black and white photo of a woman from behind with long hair, wearing a sheer tulle garment with scattered floral appliqué details.
Smiling bride with long blonde hair wears a V-neck wedding dress with sheer floral flutter sleeves, hands clasped, looking to the side.
Six bridesmaids in blush pink dresses smile and laugh during a joyful first look with the bride, who wears a veil and faces away.
Bride in a white gown with sheer sleeves descends stone steps from a red brick house while a woman in a pink dress stands in the doorway.
A bride in a white gown stands beside a vintage black Citroën DS parked outside a red brick townhouse with green hedges.

Documentary Wedding Photography at Burgh House




So, after a super relaxed morning with both Tom & Emma, we all made our way to Burgh House for a beautifully intimate wedding ceremony. One of the best things about an intimate wedding ceremony is, because there are less pairs of eyes on you as the couple, it's a lot easier to feel comfortable and let the emotion flow. And boy did it flow on this day. As a documentary wedding photographer, emotion is my favourite thing on a wedding day, because it really translates into the photos and does such a great job of telling the story of that day. Burgh House is honestly one of the best spots for this too. The energy of the place feels so calming and comfortable, so it's always an emotional ceremony there.


Watching Emma & Tom together, you're instantly hit with this sense that they're just meant for each other. The way they looked at each other was really special to watch and it certainly made my job a whole lot easier!

A bride in a white gown and veil walks with an older man holding a bouquet past parked cars outside a brick building.
Bride in a pink dress carrying a bouquet walks down the aisle toward the groom as wedding guests watch in a wood-paneled room.
A groom in a light suit embraces a woman holding a bouquet during an emotional wedding ceremony as guests look on in a elegant paneled room.
A smiling bride in a white gown embraces a man in a beige suit during a joyful wedding ceremony as guests look on.
Two men in light suits share an emotional hug during a wedding ceremony while guests look on and a woman holds a bouquet.
A father in a dark suit walks his bride in a white lace gown carrying a bouquet down the aisle in a black and white photo.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding dress holds hands with a groom in a tan suit as an older man in a navy suit looks on in an elegant venue.
Groom in a light suit with a floral boutonniere stands at the altar while smiling wedding guests look on in a black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a bride in a delicate beaded wedding dress and hair accessory smiling up at a man in a dark suit and tie.
Bride in a white dress and veil faces smiling wedding guests, including a woman holding a bouquet and a man in glasses, during the ceremony.
Smiling bride in a lace wedding dress holds hands with the groom during a ceremony as emotional guests look on in black and white.
Black and white photo of a seated bride in a floral lace wedding dress holding hands with a groom in a three-piece suit.
A smiling bride in a white lace gown and veil holds hands with her groom as a laughing officiant reads vows during their wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride with long blonde hair wears a white floral lace wedding dress while facing her groom in a warm wood-paneled room.
Bride in a white lace gown receives a wedding ring during the ceremony as smiling guests in pastel and gray attire look on.
Bride in a white lace gown exchanges vows and holds hands with her partner as smiling wedding guests watch from wooden pews.
Bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding ceremony in a wood-paneled room as seated guests watch and smile.
Black and white wedding photo of a bride seated holding a bouquet while two groomsmen stand in front and guests look on.
Newlywed couple in a wedding dress and tan suit raise their arms in celebration while guests cheer in a wood-paneled room.

A Relaxed Wedding Reception at Burgh House



After their beautiful and emotion-filled ceremony, everyone headed out into the courtyard garden for an equally emotional drinks reception and first round of speeches. Personally, this is my favourite part of the day, because the emotions are high, the hugs are flowing and the opportunities to make impactful photos are everywhere. This is often the part of the day couples miss because they're off taking a tonne of group photos or portraits, but I love being able to give my couples plenty of time to just go and enjoy the energy and emotion of the post-ceremony time, surrounded by all the people who really mean something to them! That's a really important thing to me, hence why my approach is built around giving my couples as much time as possible to go and experience their day.

Smiling bride and groom walk through a cheering crowd of wedding guests outside a brick venue, with guests holding flowers and celebrating.
Smiling guests in summer dresses embrace and celebrate outside a brick building at a joyful wedding gathering.
Bride in a white lace dress shares a joyful embrace with a gray-haired guest while a groom in a tan suit and guests smile nearby.
Bride in a white lace dress shares a warm embrace with a smiling older woman at an outdoor wedding celebration beside a brick building.
Black and white wedding photo of a bride in a lace dress hugging a man in a suit while an older man and a groomsman look on.
Older woman smiles warmly as she hugs a man in a beige jacket while other guests look on at a joyful gathering outside a brick building.
Smiling wedding guests in a warm embrace, a man in a beige suit holding champagne beside a woman in white lace, with a young man watching.
Two smiling women in pink and white dresses laugh together outside a brick building while holding a floral bouquet at a wedding celebration.
Two smiling women in floral summer dresses embrace outside a brick building, with pink petals scattered across the paving at a wedding.
A smiling bride in a white lace wedding dress touches a groom's face while two men in beige suits stand beside them at a wedding.
Two men in light suits greet each other warmly while a smiling bride in a white lace dress holds a drink in a leafy garden courtyard.
A bride in a white gown laughs with a bearded man as a groom and an older man in tan suits chat in a leafy garden courtyard.
Smiling groom in a tan suit embraces a bride in a white lace dress while wedding guests celebrate with drinks in a courtyard.
A smiling woman embraces a man in a light suit during a joyful black and white wedding celebration as guests mingle behind them.
A smiling bridesmaid in a blush pink dress stands between a man in a navy suit and an elderly woman at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in a white lace gown and a bearded groom in a tan suit applaud joyfully while wedding guests clap behind them.
Bride in a white lace gown smiles joyfully among seated wedding guests as a groom in a tan suit reads vows at an outdoor brick venue.
Group of smiling wedding guests in formal attire laughing together in front of a brick wall during a joyful celebration.
A red-haired woman in a floral dress wipes away tears at an outdoor wedding as guests in formal attire stand and sit around her.
Bride and groom share a kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony as smiling guests look on and applaud.
Emotional man in a navy suit reads from a paper during an outdoor ceremony while a woman in a blush dress wipes tears from her eyes.
Black and white photo of a bride in a floral-embellished V-neck gown holding hands with a groom in a suit beside a smiling older woman.
Laughing bride in a white lace wedding dress and groom in a beige suit with a burgundy tie and boutonniere at an outdoor wedding.
A man in a dark suit kisses a woman in a pale satin dress on the cheek while two women chat at an outdoor wedding celebration.
A smiling bride in a white lace wedding dress stands beside a groom in a beige suit who wipes his eye with his hand.
Black and white wedding photo of a smiling groom with a floral boutonniere as guests laugh, one wearing sunglasses reflected in a window.
A smiling bride in a white lace dress wipes a happy tear as she stands with a groom and a woman at an outdoor wedding celebration.
Guests laugh and celebrate at a wedding as a groom in a tan suit with a floral boutonniere stands among smiling people in formal attire.

London Wedding Photographer



So, after the drinks and speeches were done, we grabbed some quick group photos on the steps at the front of Burgh House, before the walk to The Magdala for dinner and the evening reception. Hampstead is absolutely crammed full of amazing photo spots, so it was easy to quickly grab plenty en route to the pub, without having to disrupt the flow of the day.


Golden hour was pretty important to Emma & Tom as well, so after a great roast dinner at The Magdala, we headed out onto Hampstead Heath to find some quiet spots and some cool light, before heading back for the final speeches and to kick off the party.

Bride in a white gown holding a pastel bouquet kisses her groom in a beige suit while walking down a quiet tree-lined street.
Bride in a flowing white gown holding a bouquet walks beside a groom in a light suit along a garden path toward a brick Georgian house.
Smiling bride in a lace gown and groom in a tan suit walk hand in hand down a sunlit street, followed by wedding guests.
Smiling bride in a white lace dress and groom in a beige suit with a floral boutonniere embrace nose to nose in a tall grass meadow.
Bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet walks hand in hand with a groom in a light suit through a grassy meadow.
Bride in a white wedding dress walks along the pavement outside The Magdala pub, a brick London building, as guests in suits look on.
Three men in suits hold champagne glasses and chat at a wedding reception inside an elegant venue with framed art and large windows.
Rows of wine glasses hang upside down above a rustic bar while a bartender works near beer taps and a chalkboard menu in a cozy pub.
Couple embracing in a romantic moment, seen through the open hood of a black classic car with trees and a white building behind them.
Bride and groom embrace on a sunlit city street while brick townhouses are reflected in the glossy dark roof of a parked car.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom touching foreheads and smiling in a sunlit garden during their outdoor wedding.
Couple embracing on a wooden bridge at dusk beside a calm lake with a historic manor house and lush green trees in the background.
Bride in a long white gown and groom in a light suit walk hand in hand along a grassy path beneath tall trees in black and white.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride with a floral hair clip embraced by a groom in a suit as he kisses her forehead outdoors.
Bride and groom embrace on a wooden dock framed by lush green trees, overlooking a calm lake at golden hour.
A bride in a white lace dress and a groom in a tan suit embrace face to face, glowing in golden sunset light at their outdoor wedding.
Bride in a white gown and groom walking hand in hand through a sunlit park path framed by tall trees at golden hour.

Planning your own wedding at Burgh House?



So, if you're planning your own intimate wedding at Burgh House and you're looking for an experienced London wedding photographer who will prioritise your experience over everything else, get in touch here and let's chat. Burgh House is honestly one of my favourite venues in London and I'd love to hear more about your plans. You can also see some other awesome weddings over here and check out my portfolio to see some of my absolute faves.


Thanks for checking in. Ciao for now...

A smiling woman hugs a man in a light suit while holding a champagne glass at an outdoor celebration, with guests chatting nearby.
Smiling bride in a white lace dress laughs with a groom in a white shirt and tie at a lively indoor wedding reception with guests.
Smiling young man in a gray suit and burgundy tie with a boutonniere chats with two women at a festive indoor celebration.
Black and white photo of guests embracing and smiling at a lively indoor celebration, with a man in a blazer looking on.
Black and white photo of smiling friends laughing together at a crowded bar with shelves of bottles in the background.
Smiling friends in smart casual attire hold drinks and chat at a lively pub gathering with warm lighting and bunting in the background.
Smiling women in a lively crowd gather around a woman in a white floral top who holds out papers in a warm, festive indoor setting.
Guests mingle at an indoor party as a smiling man in a white shirt holds a camera to his eye while a woman with a drink smiles beside him.
Smiling wedding guests in summer attire laugh together inside a warmly lit pub with a chandelier and bunting overhead.
Group of smiling adults seated closely together in an audience, including a bald man in a tie and women in floral and patterned dresses.
Smiling groom in a light gray suit and burgundy tie with a boutonniere stands among laughing wedding guests at a celebration.
Woman in a pink dress laughs while reading from a paper to wedding guests under colorful bunting in a bright room.
Smiling wedding guests in a cozy pub laugh and clap while a bride in a white dress stands beside a groom during a festive celebration.
Close-up of a bride in a white lace wedding dress holding hands with her partner as a smiling guest looks on.
Two women in light dresses share a joyful hug at a wedding reception while seated guests smile and watch in a cozy wood-paneled venue.
Black and white close-up of a smiling man and woman laughing joyfully together, with her head resting against his shoulder.
A joyful crowd of guests laughs and smiles together at an indoor celebration under warm string lights, with a woman wearing a floral crown.
Black and white photo of women laughing joyfully at a celebration, one wearing a floral fascinator, with string lights glowing behind them.
Bearded man with curly hair giving a wedding speech, holding a microphone and note cards, wearing a floral boutonniere.
Smiling groom in a light suit with floral boutonniere laughs with guests during a lively wedding reception in a cozy pub.
Three smiling wedding guests in formal attire embrace and laugh together under festive bunting in a black and white candid photo.
A bride in a white lace dress and a groom in a tan suit playfully feed each other wedding cake beside an ornate gold mirror.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit share their first dance as smiling wedding guests watch in a warmly lit, festive venue.
Bride in a flowing white gown dances with a smiling groom in a tan suit as wedding guests watch in a cozy pub with a chandelier.
A bride in a white lace dress and a groom in a beige suit share a close dance at a lively wedding reception while guests look on.
Smiling woman in a blush dress holds a wine glass while laughing wedding guests celebrate and clap around her at a lively reception.
Smiling men in suits and shirts dance and celebrate together at a lively indoor party, one holding a drink in a warmly lit bar.
Smiling woman in a white dress dances at a lively party while a blonde woman's hair swings in motion in the foreground.
Group of friends laughing and chatting outdoors at an evening event, with a man in a tan blazer and boutonniere holding a drink.
Smiling older woman in a patterned top dances closely with an older man in a white shirt at a lively indoor party with bunting.
Smiling couple dancing with raised hands at a lively indoor wedding reception while guests cheer and mingle in the warmly lit background.
Smiling older woman with blonde hair hugs a man in a tan suit at a lively indoor celebration while guests chat near a warmly lit bar.
Guests in floral and pastel dresses dance joyfully with raised arms at a lively indoor party or wedding reception.
Bride in a white lace dress and groom in a white shirt dance joyfully with arms raised among cheering wedding guests at a lively reception.
Smiling groom in a tan suit and laughing bride in a white lace dress celebrate with guests at a lively pub wedding reception.