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Mary & Scott

A DIY Car Themed Wedding, Rochford, Essex

  • Wedding
  • Spring
  • Essex, Rochford
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Bride and groom running hand in hand through a field

It was such a privilege seeing what started as a long, wonderfully scatty list of (sometimes slightly crazy 🤣) ideas during Mary and Scott’s first consultation somehow coming together and being crammed into one unique and memorable day. The really impressive bit? They did pretty much all of this themselves in a friend’s field in South Essex. And because apparently organising a wedding wasn’t enough work, they even managed to have a full-blown car meet too, FFS 🤪. BUT THEY ABSOLUTELY SMASHED IT! 👊

What I loved most was how much of them was woven into every detail. Scott’s love of cars could be seen absolutely everywhere — the beautiful Mark 2 Jag as the bridal car (which only pretended to break down), to the brilliant slot car action provided by Think Scalextric Events, and the Goodwood Revival road signs and show signs dotted around (obviously not stolen, officer! 🚔). My personal highlight? About twenty minutes before he was due at the church, Scott was spotted giving his beloved car one final clean (not even in his suit!!!)

Apparently tree sap “messes up the paint” … Some people spend the morning of their wedding writing speeches or calming their nerves, but Scott was polishing his French Blue Evo! 🚙

Black and white photo of a man polishing a car on the wedding morning
Black and white welcome sign for Mary and Scott's wedding beside a stack of car tyres
Aerial drone photo of cars lined up on the grass at the wedding car show in South Fambridge
Blue Mitsubishi saloon parked on the grass at the wedding car show
Order of events sign with a floral wreath on an easel in the marquee
Black and white rear view of a classic Mini with "Just Married" on the window and a vintage suitcase in the boot
Red rose buttonhole tucked into a car engine bay
Row of four modified cars in black, white, orange and blue parked on the grass
Black and white photo of a wedding dress hanging on a door
Vintage yellow Renault diamond sign hanging on the marquee wall
Black and white close-up of lace detail on the wedding dress
Make-up artist laughing with the bride during bridal prep in South Fambridge
White cowboy hat with "Bride" spelled out in pearls
Groom's watch, burgundy tie, cufflink box and aftershave laid out on wood
Black and white photo of the bride's lace garter, watch and perfume bottle
Black and white flat lay of the groom's tie, watch, aftershave and cufflinks
Car themed cufflinks in a black presentation box
Gold pocket watch and chain beside a patterned cream tie
Wedding rings resting on a red rose buttonhole with gypsophila
Man in a white T-shirt holding a small doll against a tree trunk
Burgundy bridesmaid dress hanging in a doorway with shoes below
Bride laughing at the make-up table beside a sunny window
Bride and bridesmaids in burgundy robes throwing cowboy hats in the air in South Fambridge, Essex
Black and white photo of a groomsman straightening the groom's tie as they laugh
Black and white photo of the groom in braces fastening his shirt cuff
Groom and groomsman laughing as they get dressed in shirts and braces
Black and white photo of a woman having her necklace fastened before the wedding
Bridesmaid in a burgundy dress smiling across the room at the bride during bridal prep
Black and white photo of a bridesmaid buttoning the back of the bride's dress
Groomsman adjusting the groom's collar as the groom laughs
Black and white close-up of the buttons on the back of a lace wedding dress
Black and white photo of the bride smiling at her reflection in a mirror
Bride in her wedding dress at the foot of the stairs as bridesmaids and family look on
Black and white photo of the bride laughing on the stairs while her shoes are fastened
Bridesmaid in a burgundy dress holding a bouquet in front of a brick wall
Hands holding a wooden wedding ring box
Smiling bridesmaid in a burgundy dress with a red and white bouquet by a brick wall
Black and white photo of the bride lifting her veil in a doorway
Groom and best man in tweed suits laughing arm in arm
Groom laughing in a tweed jacket in the sunshine
Groom waiting in St Nicholas Church, Canewdon, in front of a stained glass window
Flower girls running along a path in the sunshine
Wedding guests chatting in the sunshine before the ceremony
Bride with four bridesmaids in burgundy dresses in a garden
Black and white photo of the bride getting into a classic wedding car tied with ribbon
Bride in her veil, seen from behind, greeting smiling bridesmaids and family outside the church
Bride looking out from the back seat of the classic blue Jaguar wedding car
Bride laughing in the back of the wedding car beside an older man in a tweed suit
Aerial drone photo of St Nicholas Church in Canewdon, near Rochford, Essex, with yellow fields and the River Crouch beyond
Bride and bridesmaids with bouquets gathering outside the church
Groom and best man waiting at the front as the bride walks up the church aisle behind them
Bride arriving at the altar on the arm of an older man, with the groom beside her
Bride and groom smiling at the vicar during their wedding ceremony at Canewdon church
Bride and groom holding hands in front of the vicar as they say their vows
Close-up of the bride and groom exchanging wedding rings
Groom placing the wedding ring on the bride's finger in church
Wedding guests laughing in the church pews
Bride and groom hugging at the altar beneath a stained glass window
Groom kissing the bride with guests watching from the pews
Bride and groom holding hands, seen through the pew-end flowers
Bride and groom laughing as they sit together in church
Flower girls and a page boy sitting under a church window
Bride and groom cheering with their arms raised at the altar
Bride and groom smiling at each other as they hold hands at the altar
Bride and groom leaving the church as guests throw confetti
Bride and groom walking through confetti outside St Nicholas Church in Canewdon, near Rochford
Groom kissing the bride in a shower of confetti
Bride and groom dancing with arms outstretched on the church lawn
Group photo of all the wedding guests on the church lawn in Canewdon
Groomsmen holding the bride up horizontally outside the church
Bride smiling with her bouquet in the back seat of the classic wedding car
Wedding guests pushing the classic blue Jaguar wedding car
Bride and groom kissing in the back seat of the wedding car
Aerial drone photo of the wedding car driving along a country lane
Black and white photo of the order of events sign at the marquee entrance
Black and white photo of the groom helping the bride out of the classic wedding car
Black and white photo of the bride and groom waving as they walk under a floral arch
Two men in white Michelin and Castrol racing overalls, seen from behind
Red toy rally car on a Scalextric track
Bride and groom racing Scalextric cars in the marquee as guests watch
Guests cheering as the bride and groom race Scalextric cars
Jar of red roses and gypsophila on a wooden table in the marquee
This wasn’t just a car themed wedding. It was a wedding that only Scott and Mary could have imagined.

Nothing felt forced. Nothing felt copied. Nothing felt cookie-cutter. Every detail reflected who they are, and they spent the day doing exactly what they should have been doing: laughing with friends, making memories, and actually enjoying their wedding.

We did still sneak off for a few quiet moments away from everyone else — a cheeky bum squeeze and a frolic around in the long grass, and of course they watched the sunset together — the perfect end to a perfect day, and well…. it’s ORANGE! 🧡🧡🧡

Man in a waistcoat laughing as he holds the bouquet outside the marquee
Black and white photo of the groom dipping the bride in front of a black barn
Groom dipping the bride in front of a black barn with glass doors
Black and white close-up of the bride laughing nose to nose with the groom
Bride and groom kissing against a brick wall
Black and white photo of the bride and groom kissing against a brick wall
Groom twirling the bride on a lawn under a blue sky
Groom spinning the bride on the lawn beside a tall hedge
Groom dipping the bride low on the lawn
Groom carrying the laughing bride through a meadow
Black and white photo of the bride and groom kissing, seen through long grass
Bride and groom hugging in a field under a blue sky
Groom lifting the bride and spinning her round in a field
Bride laughing with her arms round the groom's neck in a sunny meadow near the River Crouch
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a field
Bride and groom running hand in hand through a field
Bride doubled over laughing beside the groom in long grass
Groom hugging the bride from behind in long grass
Bride and groom kissing in the distance across a meadow
Groom kissing the bride as she wraps her arms round his neck
Groom carrying the bride in his arms as they laugh
Groom carrying the bride through a field, her veil trailing
Bride and groom sitting forehead to forehead in long grass
Bride and groom lying in long grass as he kisses her
Bride and groom cuddling in long grass under a blue sky
Bride and groom laughing as they lie in long grass
Groom punching the air beside the bride sitting in long grass
Jar of red roses on a long wooden table in the wedding marquee
Wedding guests in sunglasses chatting on the grass
Three men talking beside the open bonnet of a red car at the wedding car show
Toy rally cars on a Scalextric track at the wedding reception
Three women playing garden games on the lawn
Hand-painted "Scott & Mary's Wedding Car Show" sign at the wedding reception in South Fambridge
Bride and groom in sunglasses kissing in the front of a classic car
Bride and groom seen through the rear window of a classic blue Jaguar
Bride in novelty sunglasses playing lawn games with children
Wedding guests cheering as they race Scalextric cars in the marquee
Wedding guests cheering at their table in the marquee
Groom laughing with a microphone during his speech
Groom crouching beside a flower girl holding the microphone
Black and white photo of the groom giving his speech as a man stands listening
Bride and groom laughing during the wedding speeches
Wedding guests laughing at the marquee entrance
Children playing with bubbles outside the marquee
Man laughing as a boy climbs on his back among bubbles
Bride and four bridesmaids in front of an illuminated arch with bubbles in the air
Black and white photo of a toddler running after the bride across the dance floor
Aerial drone photo of the wedding marquee in fields at South Fambridge, near Rochford, Essex, at sunset
Bride and groom embracing in silhouette against the sunset
Groom kissing the bride's forehead at golden hour, the bride in a white fluffy jacket
Groom dipping the bride in a field at sunset
Bride and groom standing in a field at dusk beyond a yellow arrow sign
Bride, groom and guests laughing around the Scalextric track in the evening
Wedding cake on a wooden board with a knife, in front of a doughnut wall
Bride and groom laughing as they eat wedding cake
Black and white photo of the bride and groom's first dance in the marquee at South Fambridge
Bride cuddling a toddler on the dance floor
Groom holding a toddler as guests clap under festoon lights
Black and white photo of the wedding band's guitarist singing on stage
Black and white photo of the bride singing along with the band's singer
Two men singing arm in arm on the dance floor
Bride and a guest posing with a drink outside at night
Wedding guests dancing with their arms in the air
Bass guitarist performing under purple stage lights
Bride and guests singing on the dance floor
Black and white photo of the bride dancing in front of the band
Black and white photo of the bride dancing with her arms raised as a guest films
Black and white photo of a man in a waistcoat pointing on the dance floor
Bride dancing with a bridesmaid and guests under colourful lights
Black and white photo of the groom spinning the bride on the dance floor
Groom dancing in a circle holding hands with guests
I love capturing real people, real moments, with couples who aren’t afraid to do things their own way.

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