Chilston Park wedding photography

Welcome to Max and Marie’s epic Christmas wedding at Chilston Park. The wedding took place a few days before xmas in 2021 and was such a celebration after their wedding was moved so many times. We really had everything, A fantastic rented house for prep, a beautiful church, gorgeous christmas decorations at the venue, epic dancing and some absolutely stunning fireworks.

The prep:

Max and Marie opted to get ready at separate locations to chilston park, the george hotel in Lenham and a private AirBnB. I was able to get some gorgeous photos of the little ones as they were getting ready as flower girls

The church ceremony

There were some absolutely beautiful moments during the ceremony - The kids were absolutely incredible through the service. Lenham church is a stunning church.

Chilston Park: The confetti walk

I always try and plan the confetti walk as close to the ceremony as possible, all your guests are together so it makes sense to do it at this time. The path at the church was a little narrow but still meant everyone was able to throw confetti

Photowalk

This is my favourite part of the day - it’s often a chance to get away from the wedding day business for a short while and just relax a little, have fun and celebrate the fact that you are now married. It’s slightly more challenging during winter weddings - we lose the light far earlier than on a normal summer wedding day - plus it was coooldddd. So well done Marie on managing to go for a ten minute walk.

Chilston park: wedding breakfast, speeches and candids

There are lots of different rooms at Chilston park, this allows for lots of different looks to your photos and candid opportunities for guests. You have the wedding breakfast room, the darkly lit staircase (some epic portraits here), the marquee at the back and the gorgeous front lobby with beautiful chandeliers.

Chilston Park: First dance and dancing photos

The extended room at the back of the venue is perfect for your band/dj to setup in, the room is big enough for all your guests and enables me to get photos of your first dance from wide angles and close up angels.

Chilston park Fireworks:

Flowers - https://www.cocoandbloom.co.uk/
Make-up - https://www.shesaidyesbridalhair.com/
Dress - https://www.confettiandlace.com/
Video - https://markshipperleyfilms.co.uk/

More on Chilston Park:

There is something about Chilston Park that gives those “special days” a little extra sparkle. Hold your dream wedding ceremony in an elegant period room; this 17th-century manor house has plenty to explore. Surrounded by 22 acres of stunning Kent parkland, Chilston Park is tailor-made for memories. Enjoy photos in the grounds, dine beneath chandeliers and finish your day in a romantic feature bed. Weddings couldn’t get any more idyllic.