Lucy voiced to me that it was the most important thing in their wedding plan that she wanted to get married outside.
Over the months when we chatted I would mention options like “well if your wedding happens inside then…” and Lucy would say “no, I can’t get married inside!”
I started to get a bit concerned as the day drew closer that it was going to pour with rain and the whole day would feel ruined in Lucy’s eyes because we all know what the English weather can be like!
I’m guessing Lucy & Dan must have been doing weather dances behind the scenes because it was the most ludicrously hot day of the whole year of the year!
As guests waited in the sun they were gently melting, waiting in the shade of their order of services. Dan and his groomsmen were sweltering in their three-piece suits (but looking very smart while they did).
Lucy floated down the aisle on the arms of her two brothers behind her glowing bridesmaids. The ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt and capped off with the bestmen setting off huge confetti cannons which resulted in some awesome photos.
Their day was beautifully styled, no doubt, but above and beyond that the emotions in the room (both the laughter and the tears) are what made this day a stand out one to photograph.
The speeches were hilariously funny (including when Dan accidentally fumbled a word about Lucy which I won’t repeat here, to raucous laughter from the crowd!) and the bestmen did a great job ribbing Dan.
And the dancefloor was also great fun, if not a bit of a sweaty mess by the end of the evening.
What a day, what a couple!
St Michael’s Manor is always a great venue to work at and I love being a preferred supplier here.
If you’d like to see if my style of happy, relaxed photography might fit into your wedding day, let’s have a chat and see if we’re a good fit.
![Groom gets button hole pinned on by best men at St Michaels Manor wedding](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-001-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom and best men wait for bride behind sea of guests at St Michaels Manor outdoor wedding ceremony](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-002-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom laughs outside St Michaels Manor in the garden waiting for wedding ceremony to begin](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-003-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride walks down the outdoor aisle at St Michaels Manor wedding towards groom](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-004-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom seen over registrars head at St Michaels Manor wedding](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-005-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom exchange vows at St Michaels Manor wedding](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-006-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride slips ring onto grooms finger at St Michaels Manor outdoor wedding ceremony](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-007-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom share first kiss at St Michaels Manor wedding](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-008-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom smile at each other during St Michaels Manor wedding ceremony certificate signing](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-009-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom laugh during confetti canon leaving St Michaels Manor outdoor wedding ceremony](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-010-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom laugh during confetti canon leaving St Michaels Manor outdoor wedding ceremony](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-011-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom smile at each other walking back down the aisle leaving St Michaels Manor outdoor wedding ceremony](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-012-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride laughs while hugging Mum after getting married](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-013-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom wear sunglasses on St Michaels Manor lawn](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-014-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom hug in front of St Michaels Manor lake](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-015-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom laughs at bride during St Michaels Manor wedding portraits](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-016-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom wearing sunglasses during couple portraits on Fishpool Street in St Albans](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-017-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom wearing sunglasses during couple portraits on Fishpool Street in St Albans](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-018-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom wearing sunglasses and dip kiss during couple portraits on Fishpool Street in St Albans](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-019-1024x683.jpg)
![St Michaels Manor orangery dress for wedding reception](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-020-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride table setting with menu and piece of heather](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-021-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride laughs at grooms wedding speech at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-022-1024x683.jpg)
![Wedding guest laughs and claps during speeches at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-023-1024x683.jpg)
![Wedding guest laughs and claps at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-024-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride laughs when groom fumbles words in wedding speech at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-025-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride sheds a tear during grooms speech at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-026-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom react embarrassedly to bestman speech](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-027-1024x683.jpg)
![Bridesmaids react with shock to batsman speech](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-028-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride looks shocked at bestman speech at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-029-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom in front of St Michaels Manor lake](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-030-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom hug in front of summer flowers in St Michaels Manor gardens](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-031-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride laughs while beating groom at mini golf at wedding](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-032-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom enter reception for first dance at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-033-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom enjoy first dance with beautiful sunset outside venue at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-034-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom do first dance in front of disco ball at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-035-1024x683.jpg)
![Bridesmaids dance at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-036-1024x683.jpg)
![Bridesmaid boogie dances with champagne at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-037-1024x683.jpg)
![Wedding guests enjoy dance floor at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-038-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom dances with his mum at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-039-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom do shots on the dance floor at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-040-1024x683.jpg)
![Wedding guests enjoy the dance floor at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-041-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride circle dances with her friends at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-042-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom and best men smoke a cigar at the end of the wedding day at St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-043-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom have a smokey sparkler exit from St Michaels Manor](https://torideslauriers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/St-Michaels-wedding-photographer-Tori-Deslauriers-044-1024x683.jpg)