Hotel Miramar Wedding Photographs With Liv And Luke

Jul 3, 2024 | Wedding Photography, Pink Themed Wedding, Wedding Photographers in Dorset, Wedding photographers in Bournemouth, Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Weddings, Hotel Wedding, Outdoor Wedding, Summer Weddings

From Bluebell Woods To Hotel Miramar Photographs

,You may remember Luke and Liv. They had a stunning bluebell wood and Dorset countryside engagement photo shoot. We knew from their slightly naughty fun personalities that their Hotel Miramar wedding photographs would be a pleasure to create. What we didn’t anticipate was just how much love, fun and naughtiness it would involve!

A couple embraces lovingly in a vibrant yellow rapeseed field under a clear blue sky for their engagement photograph.

A bride adn groom sharing a kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the picturesque Miramar Hotel in Bournemouth. Guests are seated and applauding. Flowers and greenery decorate the foreground, while a garden adds charm to the background in this beautiful Bournemouth wedding photograph.

Documentary Wedding Morning Photographs

On the wedding day (as with the engagement shoot) the sun shone down on the happy couple. It brought with it stunning contrast and bold colours, perfect for capturing the couple’s Hotel Miramar wedding photographs. In the lead up to the big day the excitement grew, both from Liv and Luke and here at one thousand words!

Bridal Preparation Coverage At The Family Home

We arrived at Liv’s fathers home in Poole on the morning of the wedding. Liv and her bridesmaids were busy preparing for the day ahead. The ever-lovely Millie from Millie’s Beauty Room was already busy working her magic in the conservatory. She styled the girls hair whilst her makeup accouterments covered every flat surface.

The girls were all in a fun, relaxed mood. They wore matching satin dressing gowns with their names on them.

The first order of the day for Liv was to open a card and pressie from Luke. The sentimental note and pearl jewellery very nearly brought her to tears. Then her gorgeous pink wedding bouquets from Poppies Flowers arrived. The tears flowed. (I notice Mille too with tears in her eyes)

A bride with blonde hair sits on a couch, reading a handwritten love letter from the groom with a thoughtful expression. The black and white photo captures the quiet intimacy of her moment.

Bride and bridesmaids in robes share an emotional embrace indoors, with the bride in the middle crying and hugging the other two. Capturing a heartfelt moment perfect for a wedding photograph.

As Liv took her turn to have her hair styled the girls joined her with their hilarious banter. Meanwhile dad was busy in the kitchen frying bacon sandwiches for all.

A bride holding a glowing glass of orange juice reflected near a collage of framed photographs, including a photo of a couple embracing. Sunlight streams through the window, casting a warm glow on her.

Bridesmaids in light pink satin robes stand and sit casually in front of a glass door, smiling and seemingly engaged in a conversation. The setting appears to be a residential home dutign bridal preparation.

Black-and-white photo reflected in a mirror showing a contemplative bridesmaid standing in a room with framed pictures, a chandelier, and a fireplace mantle labeled "Love" .

Father of the bride stands in a kitchen cooking at the stove, donning a rugby shirt and jeans. The cozy kitchen features wooden cabinets, a fridge adorned with magnets, and two pet bowls on the floor.

A close-up black-and-white *wedding photograph* of a message on a smartphone screen. The message brims with excitement and mentions seeing a bouquet. A blurry figure is visible in the background, adding a touch of mystery to the moment.

Bridesmaid's shocked facial reaction at being flashed by the bride. Both wearign dressing gowns and reflected in framed mirror

A woman applies makeup to another woman sitting with her eyes closed, wearing a robe, in a sunlit room with a glass reflection of bride and bridesmaid and trees outside.

A beautiful bride with blonde hair sits calmly as makeup artist holds up a phone to take a photograph of her wedding makeup. She is wearing a white robe and has makeup on, ready for her special day. Framed pictures adorn the wall behind her.

A bride in a robe sits while another woman holds a magnifying mirror reflecting the makeup artists face in an unflattering way. They are in a room with framed photos during bridal preparation.

A bridesmaid in a robe is having her wedding makeup applied by another woman in a strapless dress in a room decorated with many framed wedding photos.

Bridal Preparations Finale

After eating, the bridesmaids put on their light sage dresses. They admired Liv’s light dusty pink wedding dress from Happily Ever After. It was adorned with silk flowers.

A bridal gown hangs on a hanger in a room, reflected in a mirror. Nearby, other garments are also hung, and two bridesmaids are partially visible on the right side of the frame.

A white bridal gown with floral embellishments hung in front of a framed painting of Buddha.

A morning full of laughter, hugs and tears came to it’s finale as Liv was laced into her wedding dress by the girls. Millie finished off the look by applying a flower crown .

A bridesmaid is seen helping a bride to be laced into her wedding dress. A tattooed arm is also visible in the foreground, capturing an intimate moment from a beautiful Bournemouth wedding.

A bride stands surrounded by bridesmaids and a stylist, who is arranging hair with small flowers. With a framed picture on the wall in the background. The bride is having her weddign dress laced up by two bridesmaids with one watching in the foreground.

A bride in a white dress with floral details and a flower crown smiles, captured perfectly in this wedding photo, with bridesmaids in light blue dresses adjusting her attire in the background.

Wedding Transport With Style – From Poole To Bournemouth

Outside a classic VW Beetle and bay window van from Dorset Dub Hire waited in the bright sun. As the girls departed in style I knew Murray would be able to capture some stunning Hotel Miramar wedding photographs of them arriving in the sunshine.

A bride in a white dress and flower crown stands among lush greenery in a sunlit garden, captured beautifully leaving the family garden for her wedding ceremony.

A bride, adorned with a floral crown, sits in a vw wedding car with her father. She smiles while looking out the window.

Groom Preparation On The Wedding Morning

Murray went to find Luke and his groomsmen. They were getting ready at the flat in Poole where the happy couple lives.

If the girls were fun and relaxed. Then, the boys took it up a notch, with a bit of naughtiness thrown in for good measure. To start the day the right way they headed out for a fry up, retuning to don their wedding gear. The morning was full of jokes and naughty shenanigans. Making for some hilarious preparation photographs. They tried each other’s wedding ties and helped Luke become a dapper gent.

From Jokers to Smart Gentlemen!

The chaps wore three-piece matching grey suits from Isobel’s Bridal & Groom, with sage green ties and pocket squares. Such details were the exact color of the bridesmaids’ dresses. They headed out in a convoy to check the wedding setup at The Hotel Miramar in Bournemouth. Next, they quickly fell into their roles of welcoming arriving guests.

A groomsman with sunglasses and tattoos assists another groomsman in a suit vest and shirt with his tie, creating a candid moment. They are in a room with cabinets, a clock, and a whiteboard.

The groom adjusts his pink tie in front of a mirror in a room decorated with various items, including figures and artwork, preparing for his Bournemouth wedding.

A groomsman with a beard wearing sunglasses leans forward. The reflection in his sunglasses shows another man looking at him closely. Both are dressed in formal wedding attire.

Four groomsmen in matching grey suits and light green ties are standing in a room, with two groomsmen playfully holding toy guns on another during groom preparations in a kitchen.

Hotel Miramar Wedding Photographs Of An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

The Hotel Miramar is a lovely family-run Hotel overlooking Bournemouth Beach and the sea. You may remember we recently had a wail of a time shooting Rachel and Graham’s ocean-themed Miramar Hotel Wedding Photos at this stunning venue.

Today, the hotel and its beautiful grounds were in bright, hot sunlight. The sun made the wedding colours really stand out. Brian and the staff at Hotel Miramar had set up a stunning outdoor ceremony in the gardens. Flowers, palm trees, sea views, and the blue sky surrounded the special space. Custom wedding signage from Bespoke Chick practically glowed in the sunlight. The ‘always amazing’ Evertide played their beautiful melodies that echoed about the gardens, mixing with the happy chatter of waiting guests.

Evertide wedding musicians perform in a lush garden at a Bournemouth wedding; a woman sings into a microphone while a man plays an acoustic guitar. White flowers and greenery surround them.

A bride in a white dress and floral crown holds a bouquet of roses, standing outdoors near a vintage vw wedding car with greenery and the ocean in the background.

Close-up of a bride wearing a white air force one trainer sneaker with her name and a diamante swoosh design, partially covered by a white dress in what appears to be a wedding photo.

Multiple Perspectives On An Outdoor Seaside Wedding Ceremony In The Sun

I was able to tuck myself away close to the action in the shade of the wooden wedding structure. Meanwhile Murray was able to capture Hotel Miramar wedding photographs from the rear and sides of proceedings, adding greater angles and context to proceedings.

As Luke patiently waited at the top of the aisle liv and the girls arrived in their transport. To start, two of Luke’s groomsmen became flower men. They camply sprinkled pink confetti from their shiny pink fanny packs onto the red carpet.

A smiling groom in a gray checkered suit with a pink tie stands confidently in front of a small, white garden building surrounded by flowers and plants. The building, perfect for a Miramar Hotel Bournemouth wedding photo, has open double doors.

Two groomsmen in gray suits walk down a red carpet outdoors, scattering flower petals from their pink bum bags. Seated guests and buildings frame the background of this elegant wedding photograph taken at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding.

Liv’s smiling bridesmaids led her and her father up the aisle. Guests were then treated to a stunning, bright outdoor wedding ceremony. Laughter and applause echoed throughout the grounds. The best men made it clear with their toy guns: they would not tolerate any objections to the union. Next, Liv and Luke exchanged vows and rings and sealed the deal with their first kiss. Walking back down the carpet under a shower of confetti as husband and wife.

Outdoor wedding ceremony in front of a large red brick Hotel Miramar with attendees seated on white chairs. The bride and father walk down a red carpet, creating the perfect Bournemouth wedding photo with a vintage van and trees in the background.

A groom in a grey suit wipes his eyes at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with the stately brick mansion of the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth in the background and guests seated in the foreground. The bride walks down the aisle holding a bouquet. This touching moment is beautifully captured in this wedding photograph.

A wedding photograph captures a sunny outdoor ceremony with guests seated on white chairs facing the couple and officiant near a small structure. Palm trees and a "LOVE" sign can be seen in the background, set amidst the charming scenery of a Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding.

In a beautiful Bournemouth wedding, a couple stands at an outdoor altar exchanging vows in front of an audience seated on white chairs, with a red carpet leading to the altar. Flower arrangements and trees surround the scene, creating the perfect backdrop for their wedding photograph at The Hotel Miramar

A Bournemouth Hotel Wedding Drinks Reception Photos

The guests enjoyed tasty canapes and refreshing drinks in the summer sun. So, we quickly organised some formal group photographs allowing maximum time for relaxation. Liv and Luke took this chance to ‘test out’ a surprise. They had arranged it for the guests to enjoy later in the hotel’s private rear garden. After 10 minutes of enjoying jumping on the white bouncy castle from Castle Mania, they had worn themselves out!

A groom in a gray suit jumps on a white bouncy castle while a bride in a wedding dress and flower crown watches.

A wedding couple is sitting on a white bouncy castle, changing shoes. The groom is struggling to tie his brown dress shoes, while the bride, wearing a floral crown, is putting on white sneakers.

Back outside, overlooking the sea, the groom’s party sparked up cigars. As they now looked ‘super cool’ they posed for more group photos.

A group of groomsmen in suits, some smoking cigars, stand outdoors in front of The Hotel Miramar

Close-up of a bearded man wearing sunglasses reflecting a groom and groomsmen . Another person is visible in the background, also wearing sunglasses. The image is in black and white.

A toddler runs towards a groom with outstretched arms on a grassy lawn at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding. Another man in a suit and sunglasses follows behind. Large letters spelling "LOVE" are in the background, capturing the essence of a joyful wedding photograph.

Wedding Couple Photographs At The Hotel Miramar

The wedding guests probably would have enjoyed spending the rest of the day chatting and joking in the sun. But, the call for the wedding breakfast was sounded. As the guests disappeared inside we photographed Liv and Luke alone together

A bride in a wedding dress is seated, with persoanlised air force one nike sneakers visible on their feet and green grass below. Dusty pink weddign dress bustle is pulled aside to reveal her legs to the bright sun.

A bride and groom in formal attire hold hands and dance on a grassy lawn with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background, capturing a beautiful Bournemouth wedding photograph.

A man in a suit playfully kicks the base of a large decorative "LOVE" sign in a lush garden at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth, all set for a beautiful wedding photograph with views overlooking the sea.

A large chandelier dominates the foreground as a wedding couple stands hand in hand near a doorway, with a scenic view of the ocean and palm trees in the background, capturing a timeless wedding photograph at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding.

Silhouetted couple in wedding attire share a moment by a large window with palm trees visible outside, capturing the perfect Bournemouth wedding photo at the Miramar Hotel.

Wedding Breakfast Documentary Photographs

The wedding guests gave Liv and Luke a standing ovation as they entered the breakfast room. It was beautifully decorated with place cards from Paper Flore, handmade chocolate favours from Andrew’s and Brunt, and more gorgeous floral displays from Poppies Florist. The wedding then moved straight to speeches.

A bride and groom in wedding attire walks through a doorway into a room at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom dons a grey suit. The room, perfect for their weddign breakfast, is decorated with flowers and has a soft lighting ambiance.

Liv’s father has almost everyone in tears with his short and heartfelt speech. Next, Luke’s best men brought forth the laughter with their coordinated address. finally, Luke finished proceedings with a mixture of sentiment, love, and hilarity.

Father of the bride in a gray suit delivers a speech at a Bournemouth wedding. The bride, in a floral crown, and the groom, in a checked suit, sit at a table adorned with pink and white flowers, listening attentively—the bride is crying and biting her lips with the emotion.

A father embraces and kisses a bride holding a speech, while a groom in a suit sits at the table nearby.

After a 3-course meal fit for a king, Liv and Luke cut their stunning four-tier naked wedding cake from Saide Smith. It was time to get back outside as The Miramar staff turned the room around.

A three-tiered cake with white frosting, adorned with large pink roses and small white flowers, stands dimly lit against a dark background

Wedding rings are placed in the center of a decorative metal flower with six petals against a dark background

Hotel Miramar Wedding Photographs Of An Evening Reception

While the evening guests started to arrive, Liv and Luke took a well-deserved 10-minute break to chill in the bridal suite. As the solo holder of a sewing kit, I repaired her dress for the second time – making sure it was dance-resistant!

In the private rear garden the bar opened, and the guests discovered the bouncy castle. Evening guests arrived to join in the fun and it was great to see Adam from Unity Wedding DJ Services finalise his lighting set up and sound check.

A baby with a bow tie and suspenders smiles while haviong fun on a white wedding bouncy castle, making for an adorable wedding photograph.

Child in a pink dress with long hair lies on their back, arms outstretched, and mouth open, looking up with a cheerful expression on a white wedding bouncy castle

A bearded man pours tea while seated at a table with three women, all engaged in conversation, outside on a sunny day. This charming scene unfolds as part of a Bournemouth wedding photo, capturing the joy and warmth of the occasion.

Black and white wedding photograph of a bride sitting by a large window in the bridal suite room at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth, wearing her wedding dress and sneakers. Light streams in from the window, illuminating her and the elegant decor around.

The Wedding Dance Party Begins

Before they knew it, it was time to announce Liv and Luke’s first dance. Under the disco lights, Liv and Luke embraced, swirled, and span. They were watched by their closest family and friends.

A bride and groom share their first dance in the center of a room at their Miramar Hotel Bournemouth wedding, while guests look on. The couple is illuminated by colorful lighting, creating the perfect wedding photo.

From then on guests danced onto and off the dancefloor. Various groups danced wildly inside. Other guests enjoyed the photobooth (with its fancy dress), gardens, and bouncy castle outside with the setting sun.

A child with curly hair wearing a light-colored shirt raises both arms while dancing on the weddign dancefloor.

Two elderly wedding guests dressed in playful attire, including hats and glasses, stand in front of a floral backdrop, smiling at a wedding photo booth.

A groom in a suit is lying down and smiling inside a white wedding bouncy castle, while another person’s feet are visible in the air nearby—an unexpected yet delightful Bournemouth wedding photo.

A wedding party, dressed in formal attire, energetically jumps and plays inside a large white inflatable bouncy castle. A bearded man in the foreground is raising his arms and smiling. This joyful wedding photograph captures the playful spirit at a Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding.

A group of wedding guests stands outdoors, some holding drinks. One man shows something on his phone to another man, provoking a smile. Trees and greenery are visible in the background with smoke catchign the evening light.

A Break For Evening Wedding Couple Photographs

With low light in the sky we took the newlyweds off for a stroll down the road, stopping to ‘light paint’ the ferns and flowers on the hotel boundary. Further up the road, Murray and I had seen that the Bournemouth Red Arrows sculpture would probably work well with our flash guns. And boy did it.

Hotel Mirmar wedding couple stands silhouetted against a twilight sky, surrounded by palm trees in a landscaped garden, creating a perfect wedding photograph.

A bride and groom stand holding hands in front of a nighttime sky and the Bournemouth Red Arrows sculpture featuring three illuminated vertical columns with red, yellow, and blue airplanes trails at the top in this enchanting Bournemouth wedding photograph.

A bride and groom facing away overlooks a coastal scene with Bournemouth pier pier, cars parked along the road, and an overcast sky, captured perfectly in this Bournemouth wedding photograph.

Dancing The Night Away

Out in the cool evening air Liv and Luke told us that they appreciated the break. We returned them to their wedding party. Next, they would again join the dancefloor and lead the partiers in many routines.

A group of wedding guests enjoying a vibrant bournemouth wedding party, with one person holding a beer bottlee, others dancing, and some cheering under colorful disco lighting.

A groom in a suit and tie wearing oversized orange glasses dances energetically under blue lighting, creating a fun wedding photo.

A wedding guest dances energetically on a dimly lit dancefloor with colored spotlights at a Bournemouth wedding, while the groom wearing large novelty glasses watches.

A bride in a floral white dress and a floral headpiece celebrates, holding hands with a man in a white shirt and green tie on the wedding dancefloor. Both have their hands raised and appear joyful under disco lighting in this beautiful Miramar Hotel Bournemouth wedding photo.

A bride and groom share a dance under red and purple lighting at their Miramar Hotel Bournemouth wedding, while guests cheer and celebrate.

Two bridesmaids dance enthusiastically under disco lighting on a weddign dancefloor, pointing upwards with their right hands. They are wearing light-colored dresses, creating a joyful wedding photograph.

A group of wedding guests are dancing in a disco -lit room. A bride in a wedding dress in the foreground is facing the dancers, capturing an unforgettable scene for their Miramar Hotel Bournemouth Wedding.

Liv and Luke’s wedding was full of love, laughter, tears, and naughtiness. We’re sure the Hotel Miramar had not seen so much before. The relaxed, fun preparation and the venue, weather, and great suppliers made for a brilliant day. It was an absolute pleasure to photograph.

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