John & Naomi’s wedding

There is something truly timeless about a Cheltenham wedding. From the towering white pillars of Regency architecture to the hidden rooftop gems overlooking the Cotswold hills, the town offers a perfect blend of historic grandeur and modern style.

​John and Naomi’s day was a masterclass in this "Cheltenham Cool," transitioning from a stately ceremony to a sun-drenched rooftop celebration.

A bride and groom holding hands and smiling as they walk out of a building, surrounded by friends and family celebrating their wedding with cheering and flowers outside a hotel entrance.
White hotel building with arched windows and colorful flower arrangements, parked black luxury car in front.

​The Grandeur of the Queens Hotel

The day began at the iconic Queens Hotel Cheltenham. This landmark venue, with its imposing facade and royal heritage, provided a breathtaking backdrop for the ceremony. We captured the couple’s first moments as husband and wife under the magnificent chandeliers of the Regency Suite, followed by a high-energy confetti shot at the hotel’s entrance—a classic Cheltenham moment that never goes out of style.

A bride and groom in wedding attire standing in a decorated banquet room, holding hands raised in celebration, with guests standing on either side, and large windows, chandelier, and mirror in the background.
A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling as they walk out of a building, surrounded by friends and family celebrating with confetti, during a wedding celebration.
A bride and groom walking in a park with blooming flowers and trees, surrounded by people sitting on benches and enjoying the day.

Portraits in the Floral Gardens

A newlywed couple standing outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers, smiling, with a large tree and white building in the background.

After the ceremony, we took a short stroll to the floral gardens at the Quadrangle. This is one of our favorite spots for group photos; the vibrant blooms and manicured lawns offer a natural, soft contrast to the town’s stone architecture. John and Naomi looked completely at home here, surrounded by their wedding party and the late afternoon sun.

A group of people standing outdoors in a garden during a celebration, with trees, flowers, and a white building in the background. They are dressed in formal attire, including a bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet, and others in colorful dresses and suits.
A bride and groom standing close, smiling at each other in a garden with colorful flowers. The bride is holding a bouquet of vibrant flowers and wearing a white wedding dress, while the groom is dressed in a light-colored suit with a floral boutonniere.
A bartender mixes drinks behind a bar as a man prepares a cocktail, with a woman with red hair and tattoos standing to the left, and a woman with blonde hair partially visible to the right, in a bright, modern bar with large windows and decorative flowers.

A Golden Hour Reception at The Nook on Five

​The celebrations then moved to The Nook on Five, Cheltenham’s premier rooftop restaurant. This venue is a photographer’s dream—the floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with stunning natural light, making every candid guest reaction look like a work of art.

A bride and groom walking down the steps outside a building, with a person in a blue shirt in the background
A man playing a black grand piano at a formal event with a crowd of people seated at tables in the background.
A newlywed couple holding hands, smiling, standing at their wedding reception. The bride is in a white wedding gown holding a colorful bouquet, and the groom is in a beige suit with a floral tie. Guests are seated at tables with yellow flowers, and a waiter in a vest serves drinks. The reception is indoors with large windows showing a cityscape in the background.
Bride and groom walking into a wedding reception with seated guests clapping and smiling, decorated with sunflowers.
A woman holding a bouquet of colorful flowers stands and smiles as a man in a beige suit and floral tie stands nearby during a celebration, with others seated at tables in a bright room with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor view.
People celebrating at a wedding reception, with a waiter pouring wine. The group is sitting at a table decorated with sunflowers, and they are smiling, enjoying the moment.
A man and woman stand close together outdoors, looking into each other's eyes, with a cityscape and blue sky in the background.

​As the evening approached, we headed out onto the rooftop balcony for portraits. With panoramic views of the Cheltenham skyline and the hills beyond, it provided the perfect "golden hour" setting for John and Naomi to share a few quiet moments before the party truly kicked off..

A man with glasses and a white striped shirt adjusts the face of a red-haired woman with earrings and a blue patterned dress, outdoors under a blue sky.
A woman holding a young boy, both smiling, outdoors with green trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A smiling young man and woman standing close together outdoors during sunset. The man is wearing glasses, a navy suit, and a patterned tie. The woman has long, wavy hair and is wearing a blue dress. They are embracing and appear happy.
A recently married couple smiling and posing outdoors on a balcony during sunset. The man wears a cream suit with a floral tie, and the woman wears a white wedding dress with a floral boutonniere.
Couple in wedding attire on a balcony, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with greenery and a cloudy sky in the background.