St Luke’s Church London Wedding Photography: Mark & Caroline

It was a warm September day as Mark and Caroline said their vows and we photographed their wedding at the stunning St Luke’s Church on Sydney Street in London. Warm for us but perhaps a little cooler than they are used to at their home in the British Virgin Islands!

Caroline hails from the UK and her mother lives not too far from us in South London. Mark comes from St Lucia where his family still live. They chose London as the destination for their wedding and had friends and family come from all around the world to celebrate with them – The British Virgin Islands, St Lucia, Canada, Australia, it was a truly cosmopolitan day!

Mark and Caroline, it was an absolute joy to photograph your wedding and share your day with you, here are a few of our favourite photos…

Ally & AJ xx

Bridal preparation at the Knightsbridge Hotel, London Caroline got ready with her sister and mother at the Knightsbridge Hotel in Beaufort Gardens. Quite simply, it was the calmest, most relaxed bridal preparation I have every experienced! Her flowers came from Amanda Austin Flowers on the Kings Road. One word, beautiful! Bridal preparation, her dress, shoes and flowers, at the Knightsbridge Hotel, London Bridal preparation, doing the make-up, at the Knightsbridge Hotel, London Bridal portraits at the Knightsbridge Hotel, London The groom getting ready, the best man helps with his tie A friend arranged a Bentley for their wedding car! The wedding car, a Bentley Mark’s nephew Mishael was one of his ushers – living in St Lucia, it was his first visit to the UK! The groom and his groomsmen at St Luke's Church on Sydney Street in London Wedding Photography at St Luke's Church on Sydney Street in London Amanda Austin Flowers also made all the pew ends.Caroline had a friend, Martin walk her down the aisle. Mark simply could not keep his eyes off of her and did not stop smiling! The wedding ceremony at St Luke's Church on Sydney Street, London St Luke’s Church on Sydney Street in Chelsea is breathtaking! The stained glass window above the alter made the perfect backdrop for the exchanging of vows. The bride and groom at St Luke's Church on Sydney Street in London The bride and groom portraits Bridal portraits The reception was at 170 Queensgate, just next to the Natural History Museum. A beautiful, stylish and refined listed Victorian townhouse. The wedding reception at 170 Queensgate in London Breaking with tradition Caroline gave a speech alongside Mark’s two best men! The wedding speeches at 170 Queensgate in London The simple and traditional wedding cake from Cakes by Caroline was absolutely perfect for the venue; simply stunning! Cutting the wedding cake by Cakes by Caroline at the wedding reception at 170 Queensgate, London Wedding guests at 170 Queensgate, London The night ended with dancing, after dancing with his bride Mark danced with his Mum The first dance at the wedding reception at 170 Queensgate, London The groom dances with his mum at his wedding reception at 170 Queensgate, London Dancing at the wedding! And yes, the very observant among you may notice that Caroline shares Ally’s surname – not a direct relative but a very happy coincidence! There are not many Whitlock’s in the world and it was an absolute joy to meet Caroline and her family and to photograph her special day!