I was thrilled to meet up with Carl and Fiona for a pre wedding chat in the Doubletree by Hilton in Greenwich, London. They had travelled down from Newcastle for a food tasting at the hotel and we agreed to meet up before their big day to discuss the details and to see exactly what they wanted from their wedding photos. It was my pleasure to be hired on the spot by Carl and Fiona to be their Greenwich Wedding Photographer.
They chose the Doubletree by Hilton for a variety of reasons such as it’s proximity to Greenwich and high standard of service. The hotel is located in The Royal Borough of Greenwich. To mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Greenwich became a Royal Borough on 3 February 2012, due in part to its historic links with the Royal Family, and to its UNESCO World Heritage Site status as home of the Prime Meridian.
Fiona and Carl had hired a boat to take their guests for a trip along the Thames before the Wedding breakfast so their venue needed to be within walking distance from the river.
It was a small intimate wedding with only Fiona and Carl’s nearest and dearest attending. Their 2 children had a great time running around the hotel and got lots of attention from guests and staff alike.
The ceremony was held in the stylish basement of the hotel and was a wonderful affair. After that we all went outside to grab so champagne and fresh air and start on the photos. Shortly after that the wedding party ventured into Greenwich. The newlyweds were treated like celebrities by lots of members of public asking to take their photo which was a lot of fun.
Before boarding the riverboat we took a quick diversion into the Old Royal Naval College where we managed to sneak some photos and then headed onto the riverboat for a trip along the Thames where we got to enjoy (and photograph) many of the iconic buildings that adorn the river including the Houses of Parliament, London Bridge and the London Eye to name but a few.
When the cruise had concluded we all went back to the hotel for the wedding breakfast and the happy couple listened to some hilarious speeches and danced their way into the night!
Interested in a Greenwich wedding?
I have been very fortunate over the years to have been a guest at many weddings in Greenwich. During these weddings I have discovered some amazing venues that I would otherwise overlooked! I’ve photographed weddings at venues such as The Double Tree Hilton and the beautiful De Vere Devonport House.
There are many amazing places to photograph a wedding in Greenwich which makes it a very exciting venue for as the possibilities are endless. From boat rides along the Thames to a more traditional setting such as the stunning Royal Naval College One or a more relaxed setting such as the Trafalgar Tavern the choices are infinite. So whether you are looking for a modern or more traditional wedding Greenwich won’t let you down.
As well as all the historic buildings there is also Greenwich Park which makes a fantastic backdrop to your photos. The Royal Observatory is at the top of park, with the Octagon Room available for hire and the private Meridian Courtyard giving you panoramic views of the London skyline which look stunning at sunset!
At the bottom of the park is the bandstand which is licensed for weddings and if the weather is not ideal is a good place to shelter on wet day. The gardens in the park are also well maintained and make a beautiful colourful background to your photos.
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Whitehill Weddings was our best choice in the entire process of planning a wedding. Paul was amazing and so wonderful to work with. From the first meeting, I felt comfortable with him for our wedding photographer. He was professional, got great photos, and also delivered everything so much faster than I anticipated! He was the first vendor that we booked, and I couldn’t have been happier.
Carl & Fiona
Many thanks Paul.