An exceptional experience: Laura & Neil’s amazing wedding at Beaumont Hall with Nicki Shea Photography

Published by Claire Gould on

Green white and orange smoke held by a groom and bride and their guests at a Hertfordshire wedding | Nicki Shea Photography

I’m beyond thrilled to share this epic wedding today – gorgeous couple Laura & Neil, whose relaxed wedding looks incredible and feels amazing. Their brilliant photographer Nicki Shea captured all the fabulous, genuine moments to tell the happiest story of this beautiful day – so many I’ve had to save a record-breaking (for me!) thirty stunning shots to share on instagram over the next week or so – follow @englishweddingblog for those!

Neil and Laura have written the sweetest reviews and heartfelt recommendations for their talented, dedicated supplier team – thank you SO much!

Grinning bride and groom hand in hand on the lawn at Beaumont Hall while guests throw confetti | Nicki Shea Photography

Laura & Neil: our wedding photography

UK & destination wedding photographer Nicki Shea, based in Bedfordshire
We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos and our experience with Nicki.

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, friendly and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly. She struck the perfect balance between putting us completely at ease and being assertive when needed to make sure we got the best possible shots. Her dedication was outstanding.

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

She even went above and beyond by staying later than planned and taking us to a quiet field at sundown to capture some truly magical photos. Those extra efforts made such a difference and the results are absolutely beautiful.

The photos perfectly capture the atmosphere and emotions of the day and we’ll treasure them forever.

We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated and genuinely lovely wedding photographer.

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

Our wedding venue

Beaumont Hall, St. Albans

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

From start to finish, the team at Beaumont Hall went above and beyond to make our day perfect.

A special thank you to Joanne, who was incredibly patient throughout the entire planning process. We had what felt like endless questions and requests, but nothing was ever too much trouble. She was always accommodating, supportive and helped make the whole experience stress-free.

On the day itself, the team worked tirelessly from morning until late into the night, ensuring everything ran smoothly. They even kept up with the seemingly endless requests for margaritas by making sure the tequila supply was topped up throughout the evening – something our guests definitely appreciated!

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

Many of our family and friends stayed in all of the Mews accommodation on site and everyone commented on how smart, clean, comfortable and well-maintained the rooms were.

We are so grateful to the entire team for their hard work, attention to detail, and genuine care. They played a huge part in making our wedding day so special and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this venue to other couples looking for an exceptional wedding experience.

Our wedding outfits

Neil wore a green suit with an orange tie and brown Paul Smith shoes with a bright green trim.

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

I wore a fitted embellished ivory dress with cap sleeves with an exposed back from What Alice Wore and Sezane flat sandals. I also wore a tika on my forehead and long veil.

Our amazing suppliers

The Flo collective (band and DJ) were incredible!

What a vibe from start to finish! Our guests were still raving about how amazing the band and Florelie were after the day, with many saying they wished they could go back and relive the dancefloor all over again.

They really listened to what we wanted (and didn’t want) and put together the perfect setlist. They played some absolute tunes that were so much fun and brought back plenty of nostalgic memories for everyone.

The energy throughout the night was incredible, and by the end, the dancefloor was packed with guests singing their hearts out.

real couple's wedding in Hertfordshire with outdoor ceremony | Nicki Shea Photography at Beaumont Hall

Kendalls Florist, St. Albans

We couldn’t have been happier with the flowers for both our registry office ceremony and our wedding day. Everything was absolutely stunning and exactly what we had envisioned.

The arrangements were beautifully put together and we received so many compliments from our guests throughout the celebrations.

From start to finish, the service was friendly, professional and reliable. It was clear that great care and attention to detail went into every aspect of the flowers.

I’d also like to send a shout out to Daniela (Sew N Stitch, St. Albans) who did an amazing job on my dress!

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Claire Gould

Hi, I'm Claire, the editor of English Wedding. I've been sharing real weddings, planning advice and styled editorials by amazing wedding suppliers for more than ten years. As a supplier myself, I launched English Wedding as a platform for UK wedding businesses to stay visible online, publishing their beautiful work in a meaningful way - because I see how deeply suppliers care about everything they do. English Wedding has evolved to support a slower, more sustainable kind of visibility for wedding suppliers. Being published here protects your brand voice while helping couples discover your business, building trust through consistent features over time.

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