Petts Wood Wedding Photographer | Joanne & Arnold

Joanne & Arnold's Ceremony at Petts Wood Church

Joanne & Arnold were married at Petts Wood Christ Church, surrounded by family, friends - and plenty of small humans with big energy.

Church weddings carry a different rhythm. A slower build. The walk down the aisle. The echo of footsteps. The quiet before the first words are spoken.

Their ceremony felt personal and close-knit. Nothing overblown. Just the two of them standing at the front of a church filled with the people who matter most.

The presence of children added a layer you can’t manufacture - spontaneous reactions, fidgeting during prayers, huge smiles when they realised something important had just happened.

It made the whole thing feel alive rather than staged.

Celebrations at The Manor, Bickley

After the ceremony, everyone moved on to The Manor, Bickley for the reception.

This is where the day shifted from formal to relaxed.

Drinks in hand. Kids running freely. Guests settling into proper conversations instead of polite small talk.

The Manor works well because it gives you space - indoors and out - without losing that sense of togetherness.

From quieter moments between Joanne & Arnold to louder bursts of laughter across the room, the whole reception felt easy and unforced.

Exactly how it should.

Why Choose a Petts Wood Church Wedding?

If you’re considering getting married at Petts Wood Christ Church, here’s why it works:

• Traditional setting with real warmth

• Intimate atmosphere without feeling cramped

• Ideal for family-led celebrations

• Strong sense of community

• Beautiful light for natural ceremony photography

A church wedding at Petts Wood isn’t about spectacle. It’s about meaning.

My Approach to a Petts Wood Wedding

When I photograph a Petts Wood church wedding, I don’t over-direct.

Church ceremonies have structure. You respect that. You move quietly. You anticipate rather than interrupt.

I focus on:

The expression as you walk down the aisle.
The reaction from family in the pews.
The unscripted moments children bring into the day.

Then at the reception, I step back and let it unfold.

No production. No performance.

Just natural coverage that reflects how the day actually felt.

If you’re organising a church wedding in Petts Wood or nearby, see more of my work as a South London wedding photographer.

Planning a wedding at Petts Wood Christ Church or nearby?

If you want honest, relaxed photography that captures the real atmosphere - not a staged version of it - I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Send an enquiry and let’s get your date secured.