Wedding at The Old Vicarage, Christchurch

bride and groom in the sparkler tunnel at the old vicarage christchurch

The Old Vicarage in Christchurch, Dorset was the lovely setting for Hollybeth and Jack’s wedding. Hollybeth was one of the nicest brides I have ever met and the evening party was absolutely jumping when the bride and bridesmaids started singing with the band. Such good times, we had a great laugh.

Wedding photography is a dream at The Old Vicarage with so many interesting places within the grounds, trees to catch the evening sun through, a big field for smoke bombs or fireworks or general larking around. There are indoor spaces for your ceremony as well as a gorgeous outdoor space, gardens and a big marquee for the evening meal and party. Games in the garden and a tree swing are other great features to make your wedding day super fun.

coloured smoke bombs get set off in the field with the bridal party at the old vicarage, christchurch

Some of the great suppliers involved: 

Venue – The Old Vicarage Country House, Christchurch, Dorset

Make up Artist – Tasha Parker Make-up Artist

Rings – Charles Fox Jewellers, Bournemouth

Photographer – these images were all by me, Cara at Meet me on the Hill

I was assisting the amazing Julie at Rockrose Photography.

bride and groom in the sparkler tunnel at the old vicarage christchurch
bridesmaids doing a tiktok video while they get ready for the dorset wedding
bride gets ready for wedding in dorset
flower girl gets ready in dorset wedding

Bridesmaids has a right laugh doing a ‘before and after’ tiktok dance on the day. The groom arrived at The Old Vicarage in his shiny black Land Rover and guests were greeted in the garden of The Old Vicarage on this lovely hot summers day.

the old vicarage christchurch, dorset wedding venue
the groom arrives in a land rover at the old vicarage, dorset
welcome to the wedding sign at the old vicarage
ring box at the old vicarage wedding
paige boy ring bearer looks worried at the old vicarage dorset
bridesmaids walk down the aisle at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bridesmaids walk down the aisle at the old vicarage wedding christchurch

There were lots of emotions as the bride’s Dad walked her down the aisle at The Old Vicarage outdoor ceremony space, the aisle alive with foliage. The ceremony took place outside.

father of the bride sheds a tear as he walks his daughter down the aisle at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
the groom watches his bride walk down the aisle at the old vicarage
bride and dad embrace at the end of the aisle at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bride and groom smile at each other at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bride and groom at their outdoor ceremony at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bride and groom at their outdoor ceremony at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bride and groom at their outdoor ceremony at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
paige boys at the old vicarage christchurch wedding
bride and groom at the old vicarage christchurch
bride and groom in the gardens at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
bride and groom in the gardens at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
the grooms gran congratulates him
the bride shows off her new wedding ring to family
little flower girls at the old vicarage
family group photos at the old vicarage
the garden with guests at the old vicarage christchurch
the groom is congratulated by parents christchurch wedding
congratulating the groom, the old vicarage, christchurch
The bride has a laugh with friends
guests laugh during the drinks reception
bridesmaids group photos at the old vicarage
groomsmen group photos at the old vicarage
bride and groom at the old vicarage
groomsmen group photos at the old vicarage
groomsmen group photos at the old vicarage
the bridal party group photo at the old vicarage
bridemaids group photos at the old vicarage
funny couple at the wedding
the brides shoes and flowers
bride and flower girls at the old vicarage christchurch
flower girls on the tree swing at the old vicarage
bridesmaid and guests laughing at a photo
paige boy has fun playing table tennis at the wedding
kids have fun playing table tennis at the wedding
beautiful table set up and paper lanterns in the marquee at the old vicarage
beautiful table set up in the marquee at the old vicarage
a guest points to their name on the table plan

The tables were simply but beautifully set up with flowering trees as a centrepiece and wooden written numbers, with fairy light adorned glass baubles hanging down. Paper lanterns decorated the top of the marquee alongside the chandeliers and a foliage ladder. Bowls of nibbles and wine and love hearts topped it all off.

beautiful table set up with wine bottles in the marquee at the old vicarage
beautiful table set up in the marquee at the old vicarage
the wedding cake at the old vicarage
the wedding cake at the old vicarage
kids at the wedding having fun playing cornhole
kid at the wedding having fun playing cornhole
wedding guests have a lot of laughs playing cornhole
guests have a lot of fun playing the electric buzzer love game
guests have a lot of fun playing the electric buzzer love game
big laughs from a guest
the bride and groom take a moment on the swing seat with their flower girls on their laps
the bride and groom take a moment on the swing seat at the old vicarage
the bride and groom walk through the foliage on the way to the marquee at the old vicarage
the bride and groom make their entrance into the marquee at the old vicarage
the bride and groom make their entrance into the marquee at the old vicarage
the grooms speech at the old vicarage
guests laugh at the speeches at the old vicarage
bride and groom have a proper belly laugh at the speeches at the old vicarage
guests being crazy and shoving food in another guests mouth
guests in the marquee having a laugh
flower girl trying to reach the electric buzzer love game
male guest laughing with drink in hand
male guests have fun playing table tennis at the wedding
table tennis spectators at the wedding
wedding guests pose for a photo in the evening outside the marquee
a big pile on of flower girls and kids on the tree swing at the old vicarage
two guests on the swing seat
flower girls at the wedding having fun playing cornhole

The outside space around the marquee is perfect for an afternoon or evening of games and entertainment. We even took the bridal party out to the back field for some fun with coloured smoke bombs. The Old Vicarage has lots of adaptable spaces. I especially loved the evening light coming through the trees so we got Hollybeth and Jack together for a few couple photos to take advantage of the stunning light there.

flowergirl plays with her dress in the evening light through the trees at the old vicarage wedding
bride and groom in the evening light through the trees at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
flowergirls and paige boy in the evening light through the trees at the old vicarage wedding
bride and groom in the woods at the old vicarage wedding christchurch
wedding guests have a lot of laughs playing cornhole
wedding guests pose for a selfie in the evening light
wedding guests pose for a photo in the evening light outside the marquee
bride and groom cut the cake at the old vicarage
bride and groom cut the cake at the old vicarage
coloured smoke bombs get set off in the field with the bridal party at the old vicarage, christchurch
coloured smoke bombs get set off in the field with the bridal party at the old vicarage, christchurch
coloured smoke bombs get set off in the field with the bridal party at the old vicarage, christchurch
guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
guests enjoying the band at the old vicarage christchurch
guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride joins the band and sings at the old vicarage christchurch
a bride hugs her bridesmaid on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride joins the band and sings at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride joins the band and sings at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride and guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride and guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride and guests having fun on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
bride and groom in the sparkler tunnel at the old vicarage christchurch
the bride throws some moves on the dancefloor at the old vicarage christchurch
bride and groom in the sparkler tunnel at the old vicarage christchurch

If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding at The Old Vicarage, Christchurch, Dorset, please get in touch  and lets have a chat. I do travel from Devon to Dorset regularly for weddings.

Apologies if I have not tagged some vendors in this post. Please let me know if you were the florist or band at this wedding.

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