As an alternative wedding photographer based in London, I am so happy to share this incredible wedding at one of my favourite alternative wedding venues, The Asylum Chapel.

Quirky, decoration at a wedding at the Asylum chapel, alternative wedding venue

Front picture of asylum, chapel wedding venue

Window decoration near asylum chapel, London

Wedding decoration at the asylum chapel in London

Asylum Chapel Alternative Wedding venue

Caroline Garden’s Chapel in Peckham, also known as the Asylum Chapel, is a venue that was on my bucket list of incredible places where I wanted to photograph weddings for a long time. Everything in this venue is incredibly inspirational.

Close-up of decoration for a wedding at the asylum Chapel

Bride with yellow dress, drinking tea at her wedding at the Asylum chapel

Seated down guests at a wedding at the Asylum Chapel

Groom, waiting for her Bride at the asylum chapel

Interior of the asylum chapel during a wedding

Catering ladies talking with event planner at the Asylum Chapel

The Chapel, Grade II listed, was initially built for the use of Caroline Garden’s residents. But it is nowadays open to the public. It is often used for exhibitions, film shooting, weddings and alternative events in general. I particularly love the lightning, with the sense of drama filling the atmosphere.

After Ceremony Refreshments

After the ceremony, the couple had arranged for a vintage tea service to serve teas and coffees to guests. I love capturing these moments in photos as they tell the story of your wedding day. I work unobtrusively, blending in with guests and not using flash. This helps me create candid photos throughout the wedding day.

Refreshment served after the wedding at asylum chapel

The relaxed wedding couple, Lucy and Dan, were gorgeous on many levels. I adore the bride, Lucy's beautiful yellow dress from Belle & Bunty was an exciting and unusual choice. I often wonder why brides-to-be feel the need to wear white or off-white at their weddings. It would be so incredible if they would dare to go bold and colourful like Lucy!

Close-up of a guest during a wedding at the asylum Chapel

The after-wedding celebration was at the same venue

Pots of fresh tea were offered in vintage china at the back of the Asylum Chapel after the wedding, with homemade cakes and delicious sandwiches. All served to perfection by the Vintage Sisters Catering Company. They specialise in afternoon tea and catering with a distinctive nostalgic, retro style. I have known Lorna, the owner, for a long time, and it always mesmerises me how beautiful she looks in her 1940s-inspired wartime clothes.

wedding Photography Style

Whilst a lot of the photos on your wedding day would be natural and candid, more of a documentary style, , I love creating fun portrait photos using interesting parts of the wedding venue. Photos like these can be printed and framed after the wedding day, and displayed on the walls of your home to bring back memories of your wedding day.

Close-up of the bride in her yellow wedding gown

I know now how different my wedding would be if I was to get married again. So many unique and fun ways and inspiring ideas. I absolutely love when people get creative and adventurous.