Three years, three siblings and three weddings. Two years ago, I had the pleasure of shooting Amy and Will’s Wedding, last year I photographed Jack and Sarah’s and now this year it’s Ruth and Jonny’s. It must of been an busy few years for the Garrett family.

Ruth and Jonny wanted an outdoor venue close to their parents new home in Devon, somewhere that was going to be a nice weekend destination for their family and friends and Upton Walled Barns and Gardens was a perfect fit for their laid back wedding vibes.

Ruth and Jonny also decided to add on my “video highlights” option which was new to my package options this year. It’s not meant to replace a proper videographer, but it does give the option to have a bit of footage taken with the same cameras that are photographing your wedding. So it’s bit more discrete and helps minimize the amount of cameras at your wedding.

Ruth & Jonny’s Wedding at Upton Barn and Wall Garden from Kari Bellamy on Vimeo.

Now that you’ve watched the video, it’s on to the photos <3

In the very middle of the city, yet somewhat hidden away, is The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. It’s the grounds of one of the four Inns of Court to which barristers belong and are called to the Bar. It’s one of the most prestigious professional bodies of judges and lawyers in the world.

Lincoln’s Inn holds a lot of sentimental value for Eleanor’s family. Her grandfather was a member and her parents were married in the Lincoln’s Inn chapel as well. They’ve held many important family functions in the Great Hall. So it was only natural that Eleanor and Jonathan would want to hold their wedding there.

After getting ready at her parents home, Eleanor hoped in special white London Taxi to take her the Chapel of Lincolns Inn. Because the Chapel is still a very conservative church, we were asked not to photograph the ceremony, but only the entrance, exit and the signing of the register.

Eleanor and Jon had set up a bit of a festival on the lawn of Lincoln’s Inn, complete with rubber ducks and “air” guitars and even a swing boat fairground ride. Even as it started rain, the guests really embraced their special festival in the middle of Central London.

Just as soon as it started to rain a bit heavier, it was time to move into the Great Hall of Lincolns Inn for the wedding breakfast and reception. It’s incredible to think that a space incredible isn’t a museum but still a functioning space, and it still holds daily members lunches.

Nel and Jon- Thank you so much for having me and my second shooter be apart of your incredible wedding. Both you, your friends and family were so amazing to photograph during the day and we really felt the love in the room.

Doing a “Trash the Dress” Session or a “Couples Session” outside of the day you actually get married can be really useful. There’s less stress than a normal wedding, and we can plan the session around weather and light. There’s less concern about timeline or any smudges on your clothes.

Cem and Kathleen wanted to book a session announce their marriage. They were traveling through London and wanted to take the chance to have a take some photos to commemorate them getting married.

For their session, we started just after sunrise on Tower Bridge and then moved through some of my favourite spots in London. They were keen to have a few of the “big statement backgrounds” but also quaint London streets with a little bit of history.

I had a blast photographing this session and I really loved getting to know them both. They were such fantastic people and really interesting to chat with over our session.

“Kari absolutely blew past my expectations, the pictures she took of me and my wife are true treasures that we will be looking at for a life time. She was incredibly professional, efficient and great at keeping our spirits up for 4 straight hours! When I say that these are the best pictures of me and my wife I have ever seen, I truly mean it! Would recommend Kari in a heart beat, so very thankful we found her.” -Cem