A beautiful summer wedding with amazing images by Kent wedding photographer Benjamin Toms. Joe and Dilini are utterly gorgeous, elegant and relaxed and wonderful together. I adore natural wedding photography like this: Ben’s photography style has always been timeless, authentic and with a focus on the moments that matter more than anything in the world. I’ve saved some favourites of my own to share on instagram – watch out for a collection of hugs on @englishweddingblog which brought a tear to my eye!

The venue: The Old Kent Barn
The photographer: Benjamin Toms Photography (Kent based, but Ben travels worldwide)
Dilini’s ceremony dress: Allegra by Justin Alexander, from London Bride UK
Evening dress: Unona on Etsy
Joe’s suit: Frencheye

“Ben was absolutely incredible; he captured all of our special moments so beautifully. He was a joy to work with—funny, personable, and incredibly patient. Both Joe and I are not typically comfortable in front of the camera, but with Ben’s guidance, everything felt natural. He made us feel at ease and ensured we never felt awkward during the photos.” ~ Dilini and Joe

 

“Trends come and go, but your wedding photos should stand the test of time. My images are designed to be classic and elegant, ensuring they’ll remain as meaningful on your 50th anniversary as they were the day you first saw them. No gimmicks, just genuine artistry that celebrates your love.” ~ Benjamin Toms, Dilini & Joe’s Old Kent Barn wedding photographer

Ben Toms is a Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 winner, recognised as one of the very best wedding photographers in Kent

Dilini’s first dress is a breathtaking and fabulously detailed strapless sweetheart slim ball gown. It suits her perfectly, with contemporary leafy beaded appliqués that cascade down the tulle skirt, modern exposed boning to the bodice, and a Chantilly underlay. This dress is Allegra, by Justin Alexander.

I absolutely adore the dress Dilini changed into for the evening: a romantic A-line corset dress with a heart-shaped neckline, beautifully draped sleeves and a full, asymmetrical skirt. It’s by Unona, based in Kyiv, who ship worldwide from their Etsy shop and have fabulous reviews from customers!

 

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