A wedding day to remember in purbeck

Morgan and Andy’s Stunning Dorset Rural Wedding Photos

Morgan and Andy’s wedding was a celebration steeped in local charm and breathtaking scenery. Set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside, their special day reflected their deep connection to their community and the stunning landscapes that surround them. Let’s dive into the magical moments captured through their Dorset rural wedding photos.

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Bridal preparation photographs

A Joyful Morning at a Doret Farmhouse

The day began at Morgan’s beautiful Purbeck stone farmhouse overlooking Corfe Valley. Despite a mixed weather forecast, the atmosphere was lively and relaxed as Morgan and her bridesmaids prepared for the day. The sun streamed through the kitchen windows.Upstairs Morgan’s simple yet elegant white wedding dress hung, complemented by deep green bridesmaids’ dresses that added a further touch of sophistication.

As the girls enjoyed each other’s company, Kirsten Seare, a talented makeup artist, worked her magic. Morgan received an emotional handwritten card from Andy, which brought a tear to her eye. Morgan had even buried a sausage in the garden as a good luck tradition for good weather. Ironically this tradition is supposed to have been started by farmers in Spain, where they buried sausages amongst their crops to protect them from stormy weather!

A bride in a cozy robe reads a card and smiles, standing in a kitchen with a "Farm to Table" sign, echoing the rustic charm of countryside weddings, and a kettle on the stove.

Dorset Rural wedding photos in the morning

Touching Moments Before the Wedding Ceremony

A bride sits in profile, having their hair styled with spray. In the foreground, a table holds glasses, a cup, and a drink durings preparations for a wedding.

Morgans’ gorgeous bridesmaids arrived along with Charlie Trim. Not only is Charlie a local legend but a farmer and a damn fine florist. Bouquets of bright reds, whites, and yellows filled the air with their floral scent. We were joined by the talented Beccy from Thompson Wedding Films, who I just love working with.

As the girls finished getting ready they donned their dresses and in turn helped Morgan into her stunning wedding dress. All under the watchful eye of her mother. Now, with her wedding dress and veil on Morgan’s kilted father arrived. That was the exact moment the tears really started to flow!

Outside a family friend had parked his Bentley to take Morgan and her father the short trip down the road.

A bridesmaid in a robe gazes into a mirror with "I Do!" elegantly scripted on it, gently touching her eyebrows. The black and white image captures the essence of a wedding morning, blending timeless elegance with serene intimacy.
In a cozy room adorned with a large wall clock and an array of hair products, a woman is carefully styling the bride's hair, during morning prep.
A winter scene photo in a rustic wooden frame reflects a flash halo of a bride havign her wedding hair styled. The frame features a heart, snowflake, and miniature skis.
A woman and child sit on the floor, smiling and engaging in a playful activity of painting finger nails. The child holds a plate with a bagel as they enjoy their cozy setting, complete with a sofa, lamp, and a wooden table adorned with books.
A bride in a robe has her makeup applied by another, their reflections gracefully captured in the mirror. This intimate moment is part of the serene elegance found on wedding mornings, where every detail tells a story.
A bride in a patterned robe stands by a window as another hand sprays mist at them, capturing an intimate moment. The black and white image features framed pictures on the windowsill.
Two young flower girls are looking intently at wedding morning gifts in the foreground, while two adults are present in the background, one of whom is smiling. The warm lighting suggests an indoor setting.
A blonde bridemsmaid smiles while getting her hair styled in a room. In the background, three people chat near a doorway, capturing the warmth and charm typically found morning wedding preparation photos.
Three women in a kitchen, one bride seated in a white outfit with a joyful smile, the others standing nearby in pink and orange dresses. The charm of countryside wedding vibes is subtly captured with the window and kitchen items adding to the rustic backdrop.
A bride and a young flower girl in white dresses stand by a sunlit glass door. The garden is visible outside, and blurred flowers delicately frame the foreground.
A bride in a white dress stands with her eyes closed as two bridesmaids in dark green dresses adjust her attire, in a cozy living room setting.
Three women seen from behind, two bridesmaids assisting the bride with her dress. All have styled hair with bows. The central woman wears a strapless wedding dress in this black and white image, capturing a timeless moment.
A bride in an off-shoulder white dress smiles as others adjust her outfit in a room adorned with plaid curtains and a wicker light fixture.
A bride in a beautiful wedding dress embraces an her smiling father in a suit.
Bride and her father in formal attire wiping tears from their eyes indoors, next to a window with plaid curtains. This intimate moment, captured as part of Dorset wedding photos, reflects the genuine emotions.
Bride smiling as she sits in a car, wearing an off-the-shoulder wedding dress and veil, ready for a beautiful countryside wedding. A farm gate and outbuilding are in the background.
The father of the bride and a bride in a wedding dress sit in a car, hand on shoulder, smiling amid the floral arrangements. Their eyes reflect the joy of a countryside wedding.
Amidst the rolling hills and hay bales, a farmer groom in overalls sweeps a large grassy area under a cloudy sky, preparing for a charming countryside wedding. A single tree stands sentinel in this serene Dorset setting.

Groom Preparation Photographs

Meanwhile Murray Joined Andy as he made some final touches to the wedding reception venue. It was in a secluded valley in the rural Purbeck countryside overlooking the sea. It is the first time we have seen a groom raking leaves and heaving straw bales ion a wedding morning! Inside the marquee a stunning iced naked three tier wedding cake stood.

He joined the chaps at one of the groomsmen’s houses and they shared jokes and stories over cups of tea.

Dorset Rural Wedding Photos In Kingston

Andy opened a gift from his wife-to-be. A stunning Armani watch! Breakfast was consumed around the kitchen table and the groom’s party preparations began. With shirts, waistcoats, and suit jackets on this bunch of Purbeck farmers looked incredibly dapper.

As such they headed to the local pub, the Scott Arms in Kingston for a few pints of Dutch courage and meaningful chats about weddings and farming, well, mostly farming! As time ticked by they walked as a pack up the hill to Kingston church – known locally as “the cathedral of Purbeck”.

We know St James’s well and love shooting weddings in its gothic revival interior. In 1870, they built this stunning ‘cathedral of Purbeck’. Locally, people know it for its wonderful acoustics, architecture, and ring of 10 bells.

Today the exterior almost glowed red in the bright sun. Inside the dark interior was punctuated with huge sprays of bright flowers matching the bridal party’s bouquets. The chaps greeted the throngs of arriving wedding guests in their brightly coloured clothing.

The next thing on the agenda was one hell of a surprise. Andy’s father joined the rest of the campanologists in the bell tower and joined in with the bell ringing
A groomsman in a blue shirt smiles while standing indoors, the warmth of Dorset rural wedding photos reflected in the decor, with a horn and plaques adorning the walls behind him.
A groomsman in wedding attire is reflected in a mirror. The room has a decorative shelf with animal figurines and a framed landscape painting on the wall.
In a cozy kitchen setting, amidst the charm of a countryside wedding morning, a groom in a suit is being assisted with his tie by another man in a white vest.
The grooms party in formal attire gather and converse in a rustic pub room with mounted antlers on a stone wall, capturing the essence of a countryside wedding morning.
Four groomsmen in formal wedding attire walk along a stone path. One man pretends to shoot a deer teddy bear sitting atop a stone wall. Stone buildings provide a timeless backdrop, capturing the essence of this special day.
Groomsmen in formal wedding attire walk towards a stone church with a tall tower, capturing the essence of Dorset wedding photos. A flagpole with a British flag stands nearby, while lush greenery surrounds this picturesque countryside wedding scene.
The grooms father, stand inside a bell tower, holding ropes. Another person is partially visible in the foreground. A "Danger" sign is visible on the side. Black and white image capturing the timeless charm of Dorset wedding photos.
A group of wedding guests near a stone church with ornate round windows, surrounded by lush greenery

Christian wedding service in dorset

Wonderful Rural Church Wedding Ceremony Photos

I arrived in the back of the wedding car with Morgan and her father to be greeted by the bridesmaids.

With all the wedding guests seated in the aisles, Andy waited patiently at the altar. Morgan arrived next to him, looking jaw-droppingly stunning, sporting her infectious grin.

We were all treated to a traditional Christian wedding ceremony with hymns and readings, full of humour and joy. Just like the newlyweds. They left the church into the bright sunshine to cheers from their guests who showered them in orange and white confetti.

A stone church with a tall tower in Kingston, Dorset is surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy sky..
A bride in a white gown walks along a church garden path, accompanied by the bridal party. Lush green foliage surrounds the group, capturing the essence of a serene countryside wedding.
A groom in a suit stands in a church, with people seated and a couple walking up the aisle in the background.
A bride beams as she walks down the aisle with her father in a kilt, clutching a bouquet. Guests gather in the church to witness this beautiful Dorset countryside wedding, capturing memories perfect for rural wedding photos.
Bride and groom exchanging rings during a charming countryside wedding ceremony in a church, surrounded by guests and yellow flowers in the foreground, capturing the essence of Dorset rural wedding photos.
A wedding couple stands at the altar in a church during a countryside wedding ceremony, with a vicar in front. The interior features high vaulted ceilings and ornate architecture, capturing the essence of charming ancient Dorset church..
At a countryside wedding, a woman in a blue hat speaks at a lectern in the church, with a seated couple facing her. Bright flowers decorate the background.
Bride and groom exchanging rings during a charming countryside wedding ceremony in a church, surrounded by guests and yellow flowers in the foreground, capturing the essence of Dorset rural wedding photos.
In a dimly lit church, a couple signs a weddign register at a table. They are accompanied by two individuals, one in religious attire and another in a large hat, beneath the glow of a stained glass window.
A bride and groom in formal attire stand in front of an old church with a tall stone tower under a blue sky, capturing the essence of Dorset rural wedding photos with its quaint charm.
A bride and groom stand in a church archway, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen holding flowers, with two young girls in front, ready to throw confetti.
Amidst vibrant confetti and cheers, a bride and groom walk down the church path at their Dorset wedding, guests clutching flower bouquets. A sign warns of a slippery path, adding charm to these idyllic photos.

Wedding Couple photographs

A Viewpoint for Dorset Rural Wedding Photos

Again I jumped into the back of the Bentley, this time with Morgan and her new husband. As we had access we drove up to the local viewpoint of Swyre head for some  Dorset rural wedding couple photos.

Getting out of the car was like getting off a plane in another country, the weather high up on the coast was terrible. The wind blew hard and the rain started to come in. So almost as soon as we arrived we left.

Bride and groom in formal attire embrace outdoors, with the bride's veil flowing in the wind against the charming Dorset countryside backdrop, creating a picturesque countryside wedding scene.

Back down the hill away from the wind the sun popped out and the newlyweds enjoyed a glass of champagne in the sunlight.

dorset rural wedding photos in the sun

An Unforgettable Wedding Reception

 

Meanwhile, in one of the next valleys along the coast, Murray and the wedding guests had arrived for the reception. Several large marquees wrapped around a field with a coastal view to die for. Straw bales provided windbreaks. The perfect location for Dorset rural wedding photos.

Drinks flowed and a band entertained the guests. Morgan and Andy arrived to a standing ovation and before we knew it they were mingling and dancing with the happy guests.

We let them enjoy the sun for a while before rounding them up for group photographs. I found climbing on top of the bales provided the best angles to capture everyone. Morgan and several of the guests were excited by the fresh mussels being served.

Inside one of the marquees had been laid out with trestle tables. All decorated with flowers and candles. After enjoying more drinks and garden games in the sun the guests filtered in for the wedding breakfast.

A charming farmer wedding unfolds beneath white tents and a partly cloudy sky, where guests mingle among green hills and hay bales. Nearby, a car rests under the picturesque landscape, perfect for capturing Dorset rural wedding photos.
A group of wedding guests dressed in formal attire celebrate outdoors near white marquees, reminiscent of a charming countryside wedding, with some holding drinks and cameras to capture those timeless Dorset wedding photos.
wedding guest and bride's mother and father dressed formally, smiling and holding drinks at a countryside wedding reception. A man in a light suit, a woman in a hat, and a man in a kilt are pictured in the foreground of this charming Dorset rural wedding photo.
Bride and guests celebrate by dancing under the sun at a countryside wedding, with music equipment and singer visible in the foreground, capturing the essence of Dorset rural wedding photos.
A groom in a wedding suit holds a drink and smiles while surrounded by people at an outdoor wedding drinks reception on a grassy hillside.
Silhouette of a bride and groom wedding couple holding hands under a large tree, reminiscent of Dorset rural wedding photos, set against a blue sky with wispy clouds and the sea.

inside the rural wedding marquee

A Wedding Breakfast Full of Laughter

Morgan and Andy entered to yet another standing ovation with the jovial guests twirling their napkins around their heads.

Next came the wedding speeches. Morgan’s father kicked off with childhood stories. He was unable to keep from crying gave the happy couple his marriage wisdom and love.

Then Andy took the stage. He read his speech to many laughs from the crowd. The finale was the two best men who had everyone in tears of joy and fits of laughter. A couple of embarrassing props included Andy’s “little black book” filled with dust and a rude calendar.

The couple’s friend Gordan Sutherland (from Eat In Style Catering) served a mouth-watering wedding meal for all.

As the wine flowed the amazing food was digested. The bar opened the guests cranked up their energy levels. Next to the bar Morgan and Andy cut their wedding cake.

At a charming wedding breakfast, a female wedding guest in a blue dress smiles warmly at a man. The table, is adorned with flowers, candles, and drinks.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand into a weddign breakfast marquee, while guests wave napkins in celebration.
A bride joyfully waves a napkin at a charming countryside wedding reception, surrounded by smiling guests in formal attire. The best man ducks as she hits him with the napkin.
A baby wearing noise-canceling earmuffs is held by an adult at a charming marquee wedding, softly chewing on its finger.
At a charming Dorset countryside wedding, the father of the bride in a suit speaks into a microphone at the reception table. Guests around him are laughing, surrounded by glasses and floral decorations.
Groom giving a speech at a countryside wedding, bride covers her face with her hands. A sign reads "Chapmans Pool," capturing the charm of weddign speeches in a black and white documentary photograph.
A group of wedding guests seated at tables under a marquee, clapping and smiling, surrounded by flowers and decorative hats on the wall, capturing the joy of Dorset rural wedding photos.
A charming Dorset wedding reception features guests in formal attire. Best men are making their speeches, one reading a note, while three others sit and smile. The "CHAPMANS POOL" sign graces the table, capturing the essence of countryside wedding joy.

A wedding evening in the dorset countryside

Dancing Under The Stars

As dusk fell the groomsmen lit the ‘Swedish logs’. A couple of large wooden posts that had been soaking in diesel all day, marked the entrance to the site.

In the other marquee DT8, the 12-piece band had set up next to the dancefloor. The guests lined up around. Under multicoloured lights, the newlyweds took to the dancefloor for their first dance. Next, the dancefloor filled with wildly dancing guests- they were having the time of their lives.

Evening guests had arrived and those not yet brave enough to join the dancefloor merrily chatted in the bar area.

For a break from the serious dancing, the groomsmen had organised a fireworks display from further down the field. Andy what a display it was. Andy and Morgan huddled together, surrounded by their guests watched an ariel display to die for in the night sky. The perfect finale to their Dorset rural wedding photos.

A bride and groom dance gracefully in the center of a marquee, with a lively band playing in the background. Guests admire the joyous scene, capturing the essence of a wedding evening.
A lively group of wedding guests dancing and celebrating under a marquee with string lights at night creates the perfect scene, capturing the essence of a joyous countryside wedding.
During a countryside wedding, a laughing bride and groom are joyfully lifted on shoulders by guests under the marquee.
People dancing energetically under a tent with colorful lighting at a charming countryside wedding. A bride in a white wedding dress is in the foreground, and others are around her, including a child being held, capturing the joy and essence of the moment.
A groomsman in a blue waist coat energetically dances with hands raised under a marquee, surrounded by other guests at a lively countryside wedding celebration.
Wedding guests dancing and laughing under colourful lights in a marquee setting at a charming countryside wedding, some holding drinks.
As colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky, a wedding couple embraces, capturing a magical moment in their Dorset rural wedding photos.

Morgan and Andy’s wedding beautifully showcases the charm of rural Dorset. Highlighting the region’s natural beauty and their loving connection to it. Their day was a perfect blend of heartfelt moments, stunning visuals, and joyful celebrations. Making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. For couples seeking inspiration for their own wedding photography, Morgan and Andy’s story is a true testament to the magic that can unfold in a rural setting.

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