I hear a lot about timeless wedding styling – and scrolling through the beautiful photos from Dan and Tori’s wedding, I had a bit of a revelation. It’s not the styling that makes a wedding timeless. It’s not the look, or the colour palette, or the aesthetic. It’s the way it feels.

Photos from Tori and Dan's relaxed and natural wedding at Stock Farm Barn by Yorkshire photographer Joss Denham

It’s the joy and life you and your guests bring to the party that makes a wedding timeless.

Laughter doesn’t date. Smiles are always on trend.

That glow you’ll have on your wedding day is what’s universal, and beautiful, and timeless. Even better – when it’s captured beautifully on camera.

Our love of intimate weddings and after parties started back in 2020. It’s an approach to weddings I absolutely adore: meaningful ceremonies with closest family and friends, followed at a later date by epic celebrations. Katie and Jonathan did this beautifully, realising after they’d had their civil wedding that they loved the idea of hosting an unforgettable celebration in a contemporary space in London. Having just 6 weeks to plan everything, they turned to luxury Jewish wedding planner Elegante by Michelle J to curate and plan their dream wedding!

If you’re still to book your wedding photographer, this is for you! The wedding photos you’ll love most will be relaxed, natural images of you and your guests. You’ll adore the ones where your smiles look natural, where your glances are genuine, and the ones which remind you how fun and full of love your wedding day was. And if these are the kind of images you’re looking for, there’s one simple but crucial rule: always choose a photographer whose portfolio is full of beautiful, unposed images. Expert advice and inspiration comes from Mark Battista, a wedding photographer in Cumbria.

I’m thrilled to be sharing this most luxurious and ethical new bridal collection by Kate Beaumont today. Join me in falling head over heels for this beautifully fresh edit of Kate’s timeless designs, made with eco-conscious fabrics and customisable elements – all handmade in Sheffield for modern, individual brides.

Poppy lace top by Kate Beaumont: an elegant, floral design with soft flutter sleeves – a versatile separate for modern romantic styling

When we feature weddings from the award-winning York Place Studios I always feel like I’m sharing something secret. It feels so special to be letting you into the world of these most admired London wedding photographers. Add to that the beauty of Colette and Rhys’s day, and I feel insanely proud of this wedding website and the incredible photographers we feature. Because York Place Studios is one of the most internationally recognised and respected brands in the world of wedding photography, they’re sought after by couples looking for authentic wedding photography as well as speaking at photography events worldwide.