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A Relaxed Wedding at Hackney Town Hall

  • Writer: Jay Shaw-Baker
    Jay Shaw-Baker
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read
Confetti celebration outside Hackney Town Hall


I recently had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at Hackney Town Hall, and what a fantastic venue it turned out to be. The beautiful Art Deco building has so much character, from its impressive architecture to the grand staircase that makes a perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.



Although it was an intimate wedding with around fifteen guests and I was booked for just two hours, there was still plenty of time to capture the story of the day. I met everyone before the ceremony and got straight to work, photographing the excitement as guests arrived and documenting the ceremony naturally as it unfolded.


wedding party outside Hackney town hall


Afterwards, we made the short walk to Victoria Park, where we took some relaxed couple portraits along with a few group photographs with family and friends. The park provided a lovely contrast to the elegant surroundings of the town hall, giving us a mixture of classic architecture and beautiful green spaces


Bride arriving at Hackney Town Hall before the wedding ceremony
Bride at Hackney Town Hall before the wedding ceremony
Bride and groom at Hackney Town Hall before the wedding ceremony

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One of the things I enjoy most about smaller weddings is how relaxed they can be. With fewer guests and a more intimate atmosphere, couples often have more time to simply enjoy the moment, and that always shines through in the photographs.


Couple exchanging rings during their Hackney Town Hall wedding
Couple exchanging rings during their Hackney Town Hall wedding
best man brings the rings during a wedding ceremony at hackney town hall
Couple exchanging rings during their Hackney Town Hall wedding
Couple exchanging rings during their Hackney Town Hall wedding
Couple hold hands during their Hackney Town Hall wedding


Even in just two hours, we created a gallery full of genuine moments, laughter and beautiful memories that perfectly captured this wonderful London wedding.

Wedding ceremony inside Hackney Town Hall in London
Bride and groom at Hackney Town Hall after their London wedding ceremony
Confetti celebration outside Hackney Town Hall
Confetti celebration outside Hackney Town Hall
wedding part make thier way to victoria park
wedding part make thier way to victoria park
Documentary wedding photography capturing natural moments in Victoria Park

 

Planning a wedding at Hackney Town Hall? If you're looking for a relaxed documentary wedding photographer to capture your day naturally, I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're planning a small registry office ceremony or a larger celebration, I'd be delighted to help tell the story of your wedding.



Planning your wedding at Hackney Town Hall?

If you're getting married at Hackney Town Hall and are looking for a relaxed documentary wedding photographer, I'd love to hear about your plans. Get in touch to check my availability and find out more about my wedding photography.

 
 
 

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