Preston Registry Office

John & Claire’s Intimate Preston Registry Office Wedding – 20 Years in the Making

If you’ve ever sat in traffic on a chilly February morning, panicking about whether you’ll make it on time, you’ll relate to the start of John and Claire’s wedding day. Despite Lancashire’s finest attempt at gridlock, we all made it (eventually), and thank goodness we did, because this was a wedding worth the wait.

After 20 years together yep, two whole decades John and Claire finally made it official with an intimate ceremony at Preston Registry Office. It was a perfectly low key, meaningful day, shared with just their two young children and two witnesses. No fuss, no drama llama just love, laughter, and a couple of very cool outfits.

Let’s talk wedding outfits. John proved that grooms absolutely can wear colour and look brilliant doing it. His green suit was sharp, stylish, and effortlessly cool. Claire, on the other hand, shimmered in a stunning gold dress that felt both elegant and relaxed. Together, they looked every inch the couple who met at UCLan University in Preston 20 years ago and never looked back.

A Winter Wedding with a Chill but No Chill

The weather? Classic Lancashire in February baltic, but surprisingly clear. The light was soft and flattering, which made for some cracking wedding photos. Winter weddings get a bad rep, but let me tell you, there’s something magical about a crisp, bright morning. The subtle frost on the ground added a dreamy texture to the outdoor shots proof that you don’t need blazing sunshine for beautiful wedding photography.

Why Small Weddings Are Always a Win

There’s something special about small, intimate weddings. No seating plan stress, no distant relatives you’ve not seen in years just you, your favourite people, and the person you’ve chosen to spend forever with. Plus, with fewer people to wrangle, we had more time for relaxed, natural photos. Whether it was the kids giggling between the vows or the couple sharing a quiet moment after the ceremony, the day was full of genuine, unscripted moments the kind that make for the best wedding photos.

Wedding Photography in Preston & Lancashire

If you’re planning a wedding in Preston, Lancashire, whether it’s a big bash or a laid-back, intimate ceremony like John and Claire’s, I’d love to capture it. My style? Natural, creative, and relaxed no forced poses or awkward grins. Just real moments that you’ll actually want to look at again and again.

Getting married at Preston Registry Office? Want wedding photos that tell your story without the cheese? Let’s natter and I promise, I’ll even battle the traffic to be there