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Sarah & Charlie — Wasing Park, Berkshire Wedding Photography

Wasing Park makes for effortless Berkshire wedding photography. The venue gives a bride and groom's day a real backdrop to work with, set across acres of countryside with mature trees and green fields.

Sarah and Charlie embracing by a painted blossom mural, she holds a pink and red bouquet

Great oak tree beside a winding drive across parkland at Wasing Park, Berkshire

Black cow with an ear tag peering towards the car window in a field

A beautiful Berkshire wedding

Getting ready

Sarah began her day at the bridal suite, getting ready with her bridesmaids, who wore scarlet red dresses and gold shoes. Sarah's gown was a full lace design with a belt, tiara and veil, and she carried a bouquet of red, cream and green.

Meanwhile, Charlie got ready with his groomsmen at the Castle Barn within the grounds. He looked very dashing and dapper in his smart navy suit.

Small white church framed by trees across the lawns at Wasing Park

Green front door of a red-brick cottage glimpsed past a brick wall, Wasing Park

Red-brick farmhouse beyond a paddock fence under grey skies, Berkshire

The ceremony

The ceremony was held in a light, airy room with vaulted ceilings. Gold chairs, petals and deep red roses adorned the room — such a lovely warm and inviting colour scheme. Wedding vows and rings were exchanged. The ceremony was sweet and full of love.

Portraits and reception

Time for some drinks on the lawn, and we stole the couple away for their couples photo shoot. We found some really pretty locations, including a hand-painted mural of birds and flowers in a gazebo in the gardens. Then there was the wedding breakfast, with speeches and much laughter, before the couple took the stage with their first dance.

Bride in a satin robe having her hair styled on the wedding morning

Older woman smiling in the bridal preparation room, seen past a doorway

Person hanging the lace wedding dress on a weathered timber barn door

Sarah and Charlie would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who made the day so special — and thank you, Sarah and Charlie, for calling Beziique the world's most amazing photographers.

Suppliers

Venue: Wasing Park
Flowers & Venue Decor: Claire Cole, Ambience Venue Styling
Wedding Cake: Gary, The Reading Cake Company
Catering: Galloping Gourmet
Singer: Jen, SNJ Entertainment

Wedding dress hanging on the door of an old wooden barn at Wasing Park

Strapless lace wedding dress hanging against a rustic weathered barn door

Timber barn with the wedding dress hanging at its door, seen from a low angle

Someone carrying the wedding dress along a gravel path between brick barns

Dark car driving along a tree-lined avenue beside a wooden fence, Wasing Park

Historic house at Wasing Park glimpsed beneath overhanging leaves

Timber-framed barns and gardens under a blue sky at Wasing Park, Berkshire

Brick dovecote and cottage set on a neat lawn at Wasing Park

White church at Wasing Park seen between tall trees on the lawn

Close-up of a monogram carved into a weathered wooden door

Black-and-white photo of an easel with a board of photographs by a brick doorway

Brick wall with a lantern and a sign reading The Mews at Wasing Park

Row of nude and glitter heeled sandals for the bridal party

Tattooed bridesmaid in rollers holding a drink as others get ready

Bride smiling at a table as her make-up is done, seen past bridesmaids

Bridesmaid in a floral robe wiping a tear while reading a card

Bridesmaid in a floral kimono robe smiling in the bridal suite

Two people hugging in the sunny courtyard outside The Mews, Wasing Park

Bridesmaid dabbing her eyes while reading a card on the wedding morning

Glitter peep-toe heels on a rustic wooden ledge above potted heather

Sparkly gold heels resting on a weathered planter among grasses

Pearl bracelet with photo memorial charms on a wooden surface

Blue lace garter hanging on a wooden planter above pink heather

Bride in a robe greeting groomsmen in suits in the courtyard outside a barn

Bridesmaid in a kimono having her make-up applied in the bright bridal suite

Beamed loft bedroom with exposed brick and paper lanterns at Wasing Park

Black-and-white photo of the bride in a robe climbing a staircase, seen from above

Bridesmaids relaxing on a large canopy bed beneath oak beams

Smiling bridesmaid in a black dress in a timber-beamed room

Bride in a robe jumping on the bed in the beamed bridal suite

Bridesmaids laughing and bouncing on the bed in the beamed suite

Red bridesmaid dresses hanging from an oak beam in the bridal suite

Close-up of red bridesmaid dresses on hangers against old timber beams

Tiled roof and lantern of the brick dovecote against a blue sky, Wasing Park

Groomsmen crossing the gravel courtyard towards the barns, seen through a doorway

Groomsman sitting on steps beneath a brick archway at Wasing Park

Groom's tan brogues set down on a patterned rug in a shaft of light

Guests greeting one another in a sunny walled courtyard at Wasing Park

Pair of silver cufflinks held in an open palm

Groom fastening his tie and buttonhole by a sash window

Groom pulling on his jacket in a room with a leather sofa

Groom in a navy suit checking his watch in a doorway

Black-and-white photo of the groom in shadow fastening his cuffs

Bride in a robe hugging a man on the sunny terrace, seen through a doorway

Flower girl in a gold sequin dress smiling on the landing

Smiling bridesmaid in a floral robe, seen past the bride's hair

Bridesmaids reading a card beside a red and burgundy bouquet

Man in a uniform holding a baby in a brick courtyard at Wasing Park

Bride getting ready in a room with a framed photo, glimpsed through a curtain

Black-and-white photo of guests in sunglasses chatting outside a brick archway

Ceremony room set with chairs, chair sashes and a petal-strewn white aisle at Wasing Park

Chairs with ribbon sashes and red roses lining a petal-scattered aisle

Wooden doors opening onto the ceremony room with a welcome sign on an easel

Ceremony room aisle flanked by bay trees with burgundy ribbons at Wasing Park

Ruined Gothic brick arch beside the barns under a dramatic sky at Wasing Park

Guests walking towards the arched brick gateway between timber barns, Wasing Park

Bridesmaid in red helping Sarah into her dress as the flower girl watches

Close-up of hands lacing up the back of the bride's lace dress

Black-and-white close-up of a lace garter being put on

Sarah in her lace gown looking out of the window of the beamed suite

Bridesmaid fixing Sarah's veil in the brick-walled bridal suite

Bride in a tiara smiling as a woman hands her a red bouquet

Groomsman pinning a red rose buttonhole on a smiling older man

Close-up of a red rose buttonhole being pinned to a laughing man's lapel

Man in a navy suit arriving in the bridal suite as bridesmaids wait

Man in a navy suit hugging the bride as bridesmaids and a toddler look on

Man kissing the bride's forehead as a bridesmaid holds a red bouquet

Sarah laughing with bridesmaids holding red and burgundy bouquets

Flower girl smiling over the banister of the landing

Woman in a navy fascinator wiping her eyes as she sees the bride

Bride hugging a woman in a navy fascinator in the bridal suite

Smiling man in an RAF-style uniform and white gloves greeting guests in the courtyard

Birds flying across a bright blue sky with white clouds above the trees

Cedar and yew trees beneath billowing clouds at Wasing Park

Bridal party walking across the lawn towards the ceremony barn at Wasing Park

Charlie and his groomsmen in navy suits waiting at the front of the ceremony room

Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses with red bouquets walking down the aisle

Sarah walking down the aisle behind her bridesmaids as guests turn to watch

Bride arriving down the aisle past guests and bridesmaids in burgundy

Sarah and Charlie standing before the registrar in the bright ceremony room

Red and burgundy bouquet with trailing ribbons resting on the registrar's table

Close-up of the ring exchange beside the red bouquet on the ceremony table

Charlie placing the ring on Sarah's finger during the ceremony at Wasing Park

Ceremony room full of guests watching the couple, seen past a floral stand

Sarah and Charlie sharing their first kiss as guests applaud

Guests photographing the couple as they sign the register at the front

Guests' hands resting on their laps during the ceremony

Sarah and Charlie signing the register at a wooden table

Waiter arranging rows of iced amber drinks with fruit on a long table

Two glasses of iced amber drinks with orange slices on a sunny table

Guest in a cream shawl clasping her hands

Guests laughing with drinks in the sunshine outside the barn

Groomsmen in navy suits clinking bottles and glasses

Guests lining the courtyard ready to throw confetti at Wasing Park

Sarah and Charlie walking through a shower of confetti in the courtyard

Newlyweds walking between rows of guests throwing confetti at Wasing Park

Couple laughing as guests shower them with confetti under a blue sky

Guests gathered on the lawn beside a thatched pavilion at Wasing Park

Guests taking canapés from a wooden serving tray during the drinks reception

Charlie hugging a guest during the drinks reception by the barns

Bridesmaid in red holding bouquets during the drinks reception

Groomsman in sunglasses with a red tie chatting with guests in the sun

Guests laughing together in the sunshine during the drinks reception

Guest in a large navy hat holding drinks among other guests

Man with a camera walking past a brick building as guests mingle

Waiter carrying a tray of canapés across the lawn at Wasing Park

Three bridesmaids in red gowns walking on a striped lawn by a brick wall

Candy-striped star wand with ribbons and a red rose on a wooden bench

Guest in a black fascinator against a blue sky

Two women in blue and red jackets walking arm in arm across the lawn

Bridesmaid lifting the lace train of the bride's dress on the grass

Reception table set with red roses, glassware and burgundy chair sashes

Round tables with burgundy sashes in the brick-walled barn at Wasing Park

Long top table laid with white linen, glassware and flowers

Tables dressed with gold sequin runners and burgundy velvet bows in the barn

Reception tables with red flowers and candles against an old brick wall

Barn reception room with chandeliers and exposed beams set for dinner at Wasing Park

Wide view of the candlelit barn with round tables and glowing chandelier, Wasing Park

Pillar candles and red roses on a log slice on a reception table

Place setting with Sarah Jane in gold lettering on a white napkin

Gold cutlery and a gold name place card on a white napkin beside red roses

Guest book table with a fingerprint tree and framed photos against brick

Long reception table with gold sequin runner and burgundy chair bows

Sarah and Charlie kissing in a painted garden pavilion at Wasing Park

Charlie embracing Sarah from behind as she holds her red bouquet

Sarah and Charlie smiling together beside a painted tree mural

Couple glimpsed through foliage inside a white garden pavilion

Sarah and Charlie holding hands in the white gazebo among the trees

Bride and groom holding hands and smiling in the painted pavilion

Sarah and Charlie walking across the lawn of the walled garden, Wasing Park

Bride and groom walking away along a path through the flower garden

Sarah and Charlie standing among pink flowers in the walled garden

Black-and-white photo of the couple kissing among dark foliage

Sarah and Charlie kissing, framed by soft-focus pink flowers

Close-up of the bride's lace dress and red protea bouquet with ribbons

Sarah and Charlie beneath the ruined Gothic brick arch at Wasing Park

Red rose and protea bouquet with ribbons held against a lace dress

Charlie in a navy suit with a red rose buttonhole beside a dark timber barn

Groom standing beside a black timber barn and flowering shrubs

Couple walking on the lawn before the white church at Wasing Park

Sarah and Charlie embracing before the old brick walls, framed by leaves

Guests applauding as the couple enter the barn reception

Sarah and Charlie entering the dinner as guests stand and cheer

Man in a suit giving a speech with a microphone beside the top table

Bridesmaid giving a speech, seen past glowing bokeh lights

Courtyard at night with festoon lights and parasols at Wasing Park

Bride and groom in the dark courtyard under a deep blue night sky

Sarah and Charlie kissing beneath the lit Gothic arch at night, Wasing Park

Black-and-white photo of the couple walking along a dark path at night

Couple kissing against a deep blue night sky by the church at Wasing Park

Gold and white ruffled wedding cake with red roses beside a wooden sign

Sarah and Charlie cutting their gold and white wedding cake as guests watch

Bride and groom laughing as they slice the tiered cake with red roses

Flower girl twirling on the barn dance floor beneath fairy lights

Black-and-white photo of fairy-lit beams over the dark dance floor

Black-and-white photo of guests silhouetted against a light on the dance floor

Singer in a polka-dot dress performing in front of a purple-lit starry curtain

Singer smiling into a vintage microphone under purple stage lights

Sarah and Charlie's first dance as guests gather around in the barn

Black-and-white photo of the couple's first dance in a ring of guests

Guests watching the first dance beneath fairy-lit beams at Wasing Park

Charlie spinning Sarah during their first dance in the brick barn

Wide view of the first dance with a purple-lit stage and guests all around

Packed dance floor beneath a large chandelier and fairy-lit beams, Wasing Park

Guests crowding the dance floor in front of the glowing purple stage

Guests dancing under swirling lights in the barn

Bridesmaids in red dancing amid motion-blurred lights

Guest in a pink dress dancing with a man under streaks of light

Couple of guests laughing together on the dance floor

Guest in a sequinned dress dancing with her arm raised

Groomsmen in red ties dancing with drinks in hand under swirling lights

Groomsmen and guests dancing and laughing on the busy dance floor

Guests dancing under pink lights against the brick barn wall

Guest laughing with her hand to her face on the dance floor

Guests dancing and singing together in the crowded barn

Guest swinging a young girl around on the dance floor

Men laughing with beers and a woman holding a glass of champagne

Guests dancing and singing along under fairy lights

Guests gathering outside under a moonlit sky by the barns at Wasing Park

Sarah and Charlie kissing in a tunnel of guests holding sparklers

Red vintage popcorn machine glowing in the dark

Hog roast turning on a spit in the evening

Caterers serving evening food beside a popcorn stand under pink lights

Bride by a white vintage convertible and groom by a motorbike at Liopetro

Jade and Ian beneath the glowing entrance of Hedsor House at night

Jade and Peter walking hand in hand through the white arched hallway at Anassa Hotel

Silhouette of Emily and Chris holding hands at dusk, bride raising her bouquet, Minthis

Double-exposure silhouette of a couple holding hands against a golden sunset, Wokefield Park

Bride and groom laughing through a shower of confetti at Liopetro, Kouklia

Couple framed in a doorway beneath the Milky Way and festoon lights at Liopetro, Kouklia

Charlene and Ben twirling on a country lane among dry grasses at Liopetro, Kouklia

Silhouette of a couple dancing against a fiery sunset sky, her veil trailing, Alassos