Wedding Photography at St Dunstan in the East and The Gherkin, London
From the moment Naomi and Alex booked me to photograph their London wedding, I was counting down the days until it arrived!! The wedding venues were St Dunstan in the East and the Gherkin?! Absolute dream London wedding venues for me! (and probably a lot of other Wedding Photographers!) I knew, what with Naomi being an event planner by job, it was going to be incredible! And even still, it blew away all my expectations! It was a gorgeous day at three of the most breath taking venues in London!
Naomi and Alex really wanted a documentary approach to their wedding photography which worked perfectly with my natural style. The soft pink theme was a gorgeous choice for a summer garden wedding. The wedding drinks reception at St Dunstan in the East was so laid back and I loved capturing the atmosphere throughout. And the views from the Gherkin at sunset during a wedding are mind blowing! I will never forget this one.
Here are just a few shots from Naomi and Alex's gorgeous summer wedding at St Dunstan in the East...
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408263657-PNYLR1N1CH4VI491BM8Q/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-2.jpg" alt="bridal jewellery - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408333502-L310SGK103M3UNAHRGAJ/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-3.jpg" alt="pearl earrings on lace dress" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408395045-B4D98H3CHX8SOUOQRHCU/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-6.jpg" alt="pink suede wedding shoes" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408397818-7ILO8YZAHQ01XFUNHWX4/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-7.jpg" alt="blue sapphire engagement ring" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408571620-BLSU7VP7PZMQB7UXU836/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-5.jpg" alt="oleg cassini wedding dress" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408519287-Z3FUQZN5WSY7VI4SG376/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-4.jpg" alt="pink embellished bridesmaid pink embellished bridesmaid dress - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408625323-TGGH06ISAQ24TX7IZ37W/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-8.jpg" alt="bride getting ready in London Hotel " />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408676508-ZH1X0XT5UH77U9N9B4JD/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-9.jpg" alt="bride having her make up done at london wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578408740045-MSU4RIU5D4ZTWSOO3C1Z/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-10.jpg" alt="vintage wedding car- St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409064572-4NXSJBV0KY83VD3VTT6M/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-11.jpg" alt="inside st lawrence the jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409099497-VLKU0PVKNJYP0BPSIYPO/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-12.jpg" alt="guest smiling at london church wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409154401-FUYUXPA5ZWBK8RVF1GY3/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-16.jpg" alt="bride getting out of car - st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409193173-3QZPUJK61WDZWB3Z93UG/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-15.jpg" alt="pink and ivory roses bridal bouquet" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409229931-0K5M5NY4B0G9RNHWCWZ0/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-17.jpg" alt="bride and bridesmaids walking to st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409287470-4LQWGUZVR34HUPLGITPR/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-18.jpg" alt="father of bride walking daughter down aisle " />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578411925140-V05YJBG4ZU192AFVW1LX/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-19.jpg" alt="couple getting married at st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578411961341-NL8GYX602KGJY16G880W/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-20.jpg" alt="bride and groom walking down aisle at st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412003327-QS9KPI7KPN0FB9XVL9K4/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-21.jpg" alt="bride and groom just married - st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412035660-KD0RJ694276SOEP80F6B/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-22.jpg" alt="bride and groom confetti photo with all guests" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412067729-YBBKZTBHQG6FWIVBM4LE/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-23.jpg" alt="bride so excited - st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412096825-ADEKRC757LCI9FYWOS3B/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-24.jpg" alt="father of groom smiling outside church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412125175-5W0BP7FHTEDP9GSN1NCK/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-25.jpg" alt="bride and bridesmaids having selfie - st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412159017-HWV0WLY76J7WWEU9VEQY/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-26.jpg" alt="bride and groom with vintage car outside st lawrence jewry church" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412189026-I309KLGPGQJR0TNYLSG2/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-27.jpg" alt="big red bus for london wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412330084-ZOTU6416OF267Y8HBTUO/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-28.jpg" alt="St Dunstan in the East architecture" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412231239-RRLAJW75F4JO8KCEDVEC/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-30.jpg" alt="champagne at St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412360464-C97TVYMGUCZ7FFRW5H3I/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-31.jpg" alt="guests smiling - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412420572-EE7EC80H8OWHGC7EJTPJ/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-32.jpg" alt="wedding guests arriving at garden wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412467023-77EAZKGI6DJWWAAO3Z9O/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-34.jpg" alt="reception drinks at St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412516894-YNR6729O0C36TO1KO53P/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-36.jpg" alt="canapés at wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412516188-KRB7S282HK543K6GPEYL/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-33.jpg" alt="wedding guests laughing at london wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412621586-YKULAWS4487I6HAPBJMF/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-35.jpg" alt="bride laughing with guests - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412652985-PVNESA55DCJ5F0T0845Z/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-39.jpg" alt="groom laughing at garden wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412691024-QBX7PUE9QXN1K2Z59N5S/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-38.jpg" alt="wedding guests being silly " />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412762266-CMUTBFVK2ZDGQGNLM8TI/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-41.jpg" alt="bridesmaids laughing - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412793928-2R2967UBRK96CVNCKK6T/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-42.jpg" alt="bridesmaids crying with laughter" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412849704-HFVQTFB2YSQC9GM0E718/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-43.jpg" alt="bride and bridesmaids having fun" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412901599-OB9DWS3Q33R7T02JPUNB/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-44.jpg" alt="bride and bridesmaids with balloons at St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412933600-T4GF6TM7IT16TD081M7G/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-45.jpg" alt="bridal party with balloons in london" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412963125-1BJWTA6W07APMT1LQYB4/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-48.jpg" alt="groomsmen laughing at garden wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578412996547-DY6MF6PTFSMVA4KV9WF9/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-47.jpg" alt="groom and groomsmen - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578413033935-56ZRVHKAIZ8FHJX3L0YW/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-46.jpg" alt="bride and groom looking at each other in garden wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578413071708-8V95H7S7ZJY2RKJG3ZYU/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-51.jpg" alt="bride and groom walking - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578413201598-UUACU45I8QRQQAY7IQQW/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-50.jpg" alt="bride and groom at st dunstan in the east wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578413110965-0M1Y6S0WJC1JGHGMI8KG/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-52.jpg" alt="bride and groom walking through arch - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578410321993-SSOS08K96FVORP8BPDYU/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-54.jpg" alt="wedding guests having reception drinks" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578413153101-AYCERWWDJKXQUDEOVHN5/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-53.jpg" alt="wedding guests enjoying the day" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578410281788-72AMPWBMT7BWKC1VOZBO/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-55.jpg" alt="bridesmaids posing on wedding bus - St Dunstan in the East wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578410242931-CRA4FITRHU396G06I0C7/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-56.jpg" alt="groomsmen being silly on back of wedding bus" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578410137178-8TIFDNZFYMF8V7M6YR22/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-58.jpg" alt="gherkin wedding reception room" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578410049913-I72Y1YN81Y3J7MQSWBYL/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-63.jpg" alt="polaroid board at gherkin wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409998425-CTVRR5KU5DBYIZ25BHM2/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-61.jpg" alt="bride excited with polaroid photos" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409966959-M47465Y6KV1SFNKAO84D/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-60.jpg" alt="wedding guests laughing at gherkin" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409907695-FJKD9ZK71FJRLYH8DJGC/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-62.jpg" alt="bridesmaids having selfies" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409879413-OSFNSG63A7JX9RNFI81P/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-64.jpg" alt="bride groom and guests having fun with love letters" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409851501-RL95CFQ49M5QT9718LR9/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-65.jpg" alt="bride and groom wedding photo at the gherkin" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409817413-9LJADJ6AR0VK4BUHOHD5/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-66.jpg" alt="groom giving wedding speech at gherkin" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409775877-VBKF1HFPNGENXA36LX13/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-67.jpg" alt="groom looking at wife during speech" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409734612-2KZVH2UT30041JETXLGA/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-68.jpg" alt="bride and bridesmaid laughing at speech" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409689505-SXXZ5EVH7BOUKW3LDOSL/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-69.jpg" alt="bride excited with bottle of champagne" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409648056-XOD71ZW0BTVGPFB7VKYQ/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-70.jpg" alt="wedding guest excited showing phone" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409615653-GJA7L0F59R5QOKWOD34O/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-72.jpg" alt="bride and groom laughing during speeches- gherkin wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409587778-WNDWWULCTPOPY9FSGEJ7/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-71.jpg" alt="wedding guests laughing - gherkin wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409543305-NO2HQXRHC9PQ63JHPEA2/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-73.jpg" alt="laduree wedding tower" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409505232-43JNARNKAKODGOETHTFP/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-75.jpg" alt="bride and groom eating macaroons" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409475795-NVBIZLZM4RMOHKA7O8XG/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-76.jpg" alt="bride and groom first dance at gherkin wedding" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409443226-47OPUEH0QYCNSR1XVML1/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-77.jpg" alt="couple dancing and laughing" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409412425-2XK7JCZU9Z8R8WKGGUF5/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-79.jpg" alt="wedding band performing at gherkin" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409382258-1IZPS3JWKDSRHX187H7F/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-80.jpg" alt="wedding guest shocked" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409352299-76L6U8ZDTF1CJJGUAKPN/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-81.jpg" alt="bride dancing with her mum" />
<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5437daade4b06fcc1e2c6598/1578409322581-PLYYEQDVKR58YR1SDYFV/st+dunstan+in+the+east+wedding-78.jpg" alt="sunset at gherkin wedding " />
Church: St Lawrence the Jewry
Drinks Reception Venue: St Dunstan in the East
Evening Reception Venue: The Gherkin
Dress Designer: Oleg Cassini
Shoes: Phase Eight
Hair Piece: David's Bridal
Groomsmen Attire: Neal & Palmer
Florist: Beachside Nursery
Cake: Laduree
Lighting: Prelude Entertainment
Band: Prelude Entertainment
St Dunstan in the East Wedding Venue
I absolutely loved working at this St Dunstan in the East wedding! The London wedding venue is the remains of an old church which have now been made into public gardens that are available to hire for your wedding reception/ ceremony. Just something to bear in mind- you can’t officially get married at St Dunstan in the East as it is not sanctioned for weddings, but lots of people choose to have their drinks reception here or have a humanist celebrant ceremony instead. The gardens are so beautiful and the historic remains of the church really make this a unique wedding venue and a little gem of peace in the centre of the busy city of London.