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.

Sign for The Queens Hotel mounted on a white wall outside a building, with flowers visible to the right
Four people standing and talking on a sidewalk in an urban area, with trees and parked cars in the background. Two women and two men, dressed in semi-formal clothing, engaging in conversation.
Older man sitting in a yellow armchair, looking at his phone in a cozy, well-lit room with large windows and a mirror.
Three women sitting on a sofa in a living room, engaged in conversation and laughing, with decorative lamps and framed art on the wall behind them.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a colorful bouquet, walking down the aisle with an older man in a blue suit, inside a decorated venue.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, walking with an older man in a blue suit, man is smiling while the bride looks happy.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom standing before officiant and guests in a decorated, elegant room with chandeliers and large windows.
A couple exchanging wedding vows indoors, with a woman officiant, a floral arrangement on the table, and a large mirror reflecting a chandelier in a decorated elegant room.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom holding hands, smiling at each other in front of guests, with a officiant reading from a folder nearby and a vase of sunflowers on a table.
A couple getting married, holding hands and smiling during their wedding ceremony in an elegant room with large arched windows and a chandelier, with guests seated in the background.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony in an elegant ballroom with a chandelier overhead. Guests sit in the background clapping, and a vase of sunflowers and a bouquet are on a table in the foreground.
A bride and groom signing a marriage certificate at a wedding reception, with flowers and a mirror with a chandelier reflection in the background.
A wedding party with two women and two men smiling and posing for a photo indoors. The bride in a white dress is seated with a colorful bouquet, while her bridesmaid in a blue dress holds a sunflower bouquet, and the groomsman in a beige suit and floral tie, and another man in a dark blue suit are standing behind them. There are sunflowers in a vase on the table, a large ornate mirror on the wall, and large windows letting in natural light.
A bride and groom speak with a woman during their wedding ceremony in a decorated room with large windows and a chandelier, with florals and a mirror in the background.
A couple kissing during their wedding ceremony inside a decorated room with chandeliers, large windows, and a framed mirror, with an officiant standing nearby holding papers.
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 kiss during their wedding celebration, standing in front of a crowd of smiling guests outside a white building with hanging flower baskets.
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 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

Four people standing together outdoors in front of a building with flowers and trees, dressed in formal attire, smiling, with a woman holding a bouquet of flowers.
Three people standing in a garden in front of a large tree, with flowers and a white building with arched windows and hanging flower baskets in the background. The two men are dressed in suits, and the woman in a colorful dress.
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.
Group of eight people standing outdoors on a wedding day, with trees, colorful flowers, and a building in the background.
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.
Four men standing together outdoors in a garden with colorful flowers and a white building in the background. They are dressed in formal suits and smiling.
A smiling bride and groom standing together outside on their wedding day, with colorful flowers and greenery in the background.
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.
People enjoying a celebration indoors with large windows and a view of trees and buildings outside. Several women and an elderly man are seated or standing, smiling and engaging with each other. There are flowers on the tables and a general lively, happy atmosphere.
A wedding reception with the bride and groom standing in front of guests who are raising glasses in a toast. The room is decorated with flowers, chandeliers, and large windows.
A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a brown dress, is smiling and leaning forward at a table set for a celebration or dinner event, with drinks and menus. The background shows a crowded, elegantly decorated room with people mingling and seated at tables.
People attending a formal event or celebration in a bright, modern ballroom with large windows, decorated with sunflowers and flowers, listening to a woman speaking at a podium, with another woman standing nearby, and a screen displaying images behind them.
A bar with two bartenders, a man and a woman, standing behind the counter. The bar is decorated with hanging glassware, bottles of alcohol, and bar tools. There is a colorful painting and greenery outside the large windows, with a blue chair in the foreground.

​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..

People socializing on a rooftop terrace with potted flowers and a cityscape view in the background.
A man and woman stand close together outdoors, looking into each other's eyes, with a cityscape and blue sky in the background.
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.
Group of six people at an outdoor event, dressed in formal attire, smiling and posing for a photo.
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.
Three people smiling and laughing outdoors during a celebration, with one standing in a wedding dress, another in a light-colored suit with a floral tie, and a woman in a blue dress holding a phone.
Couple in wedding attire on a balcony, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with greenery and a cloudy sky in the background.
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.
A newlywed couple sharing an intimate moment on a rooftop balcony at sunset, with trees in the background. The woman has curly hair and wears a white dress, while the man has dark hair and is dressed in a cream suit with a floral tie and a boutonniere.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment outdoors at sunset, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A newlywed couple cuts their wedding cake together during a celebration in a modern, well-lit indoor venue.
A band performs live on stage with a guitarist, vocalist, drummer, and bassist in a bright room with large windows.
A man and woman dancing closely, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, at a formal event.