Grittleton Church Wedding Photography - Christine and Edward

Christine and Edward's wedding at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Grittleton proved that sometimes the most memorable celebrations come together at the very last minute – rain and all!

Here's the thing – just a week before their wedding, this event wasn't even in my diary. Christine got in touch late one evening explaining that their photographer had cancelled and asking if I was available. Within 48 hours of the wedding day, I was officially booked! These last-minute rescues are always a little nerve-wracking, but there's something special about being able to step in and help when couples really need it.

Looking at the weather forecast in the days leading up to the wedding, things weren't looking promising. Rain was predicted for most of the afternoon and evening, and unfortunately, the forecast was absolutely spot on.

I arrived to capture details of the beautiful church and take some candid shots at the Neeld Arms where guests were congregating and where Christine was getting ready. It was wonderfully busy! Edward and his groomsmen looked incredibly smart in their tailcoats, and I loved capturing those moments of greeting and anticipation before the ceremony.

As we all started heading over to the church, the rain began. And honestly? It never really stopped! But in a way, it added a certain charm to the day. There's something quite fun about capturing guests dashing into the church under umbrellas or holding their coats high to protect their hair – very British wedding vibes!

Christine soon arrived under a protective canopy of umbrellas, flanked by her dad and bridesmaids. Despite the downpour, she was all smiles.

The ceremony itself was beautiful, featuring a poignant reading and an amusing sermon that had the entire congregation smiling throughout. These are the moments that make church weddings so special – that sense of community and shared joy.

By the time we emerged from the church, the weather had deteriorated even further, so we made the sensible decision to postpone the confetti throw. I'd assumed all the guests had run for cover, but after capturing photos of Christine and Edward walking through the churchyard, I discovered that almost everyone had waited to see the newlyweds off as they departed in a Land Rover driven by Christine's dad. That's real love and dedication right there!

The reception venue was only a stone's throw away – a gorgeous cow byre on Edward's parents' grounds. The tables were beautifully decorated with small vases of homegrown flowers matching Christine's bouquet, and the table plan had been rather inventively inscribed on plant pots. With the weather forcing a change of plans, all three long trestle tables had to be squeezed into the barn rather than some guests being seated in the garden. But you know what? It just made everything feel that much cosier and more intimate.

Despite the rain, everyone was in brilliant spirits, pitching in to ensure the celebration was a success. Candid photography was my main focus, capturing guests mingling during the champagne reception and genuinely enjoying themselves.

One of the most amusing moments came just before the meal when Christine and Edward unveiled a game for everyone to play. Guests had to balance crisps on top of a shot of alcohol, taking turns to add to the teetering tower. Whoever toppled it had to drink the shot! The resulting hilarity and photos might just be some of my favourites from the entire day.

I stayed just long enough to capture the speeches before leaving Christine and Edward to continue their celebration surrounded by their loved ones. Rain or shine, it was a beautiful Wiltshire wedding that perfectly showed how the best days are about the people, not the weather.

Below you will find a small selection of my favourite photos from their wonderfully chaotic day. To view the full gallery, please contact Christine and Edward.