Wedding stories / Richmond, London
The Petersham Hotel
Wedding Photographer.
An intimate ceremony, autumn colour and a table full of favourite people. Kim and Oliver’s wedding at The Petersham Hotel, with a little time to wander through Richmond together.
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THE STORY, IN WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHS
Kim & Oliver. An autumn wedding in Richmond.
Kim and Oliver’s wedding brought together the elegance of The Petersham Hotel and the autumn colours of Richmond. Their November day moved from quiet preparations to a ceremony full of smiles, drinks with their guests and a walk outside for portraits. Back at the hotel, everyone gathered around one beautifully dressed table. These photographs tell the story of a small celebration with plenty of feeling.
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01A morning at The Petersham
The small details, and the people beside you.
The hotel’s red-brick exterior sets the scene before the photographs move indoors. Kim’s lace dress, her white shoes and a bouquet of cream and warm orange flowers made a lovely starting point for the collection.
There were quiet portraits by the window and the finishing touches to Oliver’s suit, with familiar faces close by. I like to leave space for these small interactions: the smiles before the ceremony and the feeling of everything about to begin.
02The ceremony
All those smiles, in one room.
A harpist played as the guests gathered, and Oliver waited for Kim in a room filled with warm tones, flowers and chandelier light. Her entrance brought a lovely smile to his face.
During the vows, there was as much to photograph around them as between them. A laughing guest, their hands together and that first kiss all belong in the story. The black-and-white photograph of their walk back through the room brings those moments together, with everyone applauding.
03A glass raised together
Time for the people you came to celebrate with.
After the ceremony, the room filled with conversations and congratulations. Kim and Oliver could settle into being married, with a drink in hand and their guests gathered around them.
We also stepped onto the terrace for a group photograph with the view behind everyone. The collection keeps those photographs alongside the unplanned moments: a hug, a shared joke and people enjoying being together.
04An autumn walk
A little time together, above the Thames.
Richmond gave us a beautiful change of scene for the portraits. We walked beneath a leafy archway and followed paths edged with autumn colour, with space for Kim and Oliver to talk, laugh and enjoy a little time together.
Some photographs show the view across the Thames; others bring us closer to the two of them. Back at The Petersham, their guests gathered for confetti outside the entrance, before we made a few portraits in the warm light of the hotel. The staircase gave us a lovely final setting before the wedding breakfast.
05Around one table
Good company, and a lovely way to finish.
The wedding breakfast brought everyone around one long table, dressed with flowers, greenery and candles. It suited the intimate feel of the day, with conversations carrying across the room and plenty of smiles between courses.
These final photographs are about being together. Kim and Oliver sharing a look, guests laughing and the small gestures between the people they love make a warm ending to their story.
The people. The feeling. The moments that stay.
FOR YOUR OWN CELEBRATION
A few helpful notes
for your day.
A little advice for planning your own wedding, and useful information about the setting.
Tell me about your plansWedding photography at The Petersham Hotel
The Petersham sits on Richmond Hill, overlooking Petersham Meadows and the River Thames. That combination of classic hotel interiors and open views gives us plenty to work with: portraits on the staircase, a moment on the terrace and, if your plans allow, a walk nearby.
For an autumn or winter wedding, I’d leave some daylight for photographs of you both and any important groups. A short, thoughtfully planned portrait break can give your gallery variety without taking you away from your guests for too long. We’ll choose the route around the light, weather and how much walking you’d like to do.
Nearby public gardens and viewpoints are separate from the hotel. We can discuss a suitable route beforehand and check any access requirements, while keeping the hotel’s interiors as another option.
Choosing your ceremony and reception spaces
The hotel is licensed for weddings, with the River Room and Nightingales among its ceremony options. The River Room has its own terrace overlooking the meadows, while the Terrace & Rose and the Cellars offer different settings for the reception and evening celebrations.
Ask the events team which combination suits your guest numbers and the atmosphere you want. When we plan the photographs, it helps to know how the spaces will be used and when any room changes will happen, so the day can flow comfortably.
Staying at the hotel and arriving in Richmond
The Petersham has 61 bedrooms and suites. If you’re thinking of getting ready there, arrange room access with the hotel before finalising your morning schedule. Standard check-in is from 3pm, so earlier access should be discussed rather than assumed.
You’ll find the hotel on Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ. Richmond station offers rail and Tube connections for guests travelling by public transport. The hotel also offers guest parking, with drivers asked to register their vehicle at reception on arrival. Share the hotel’s current travel information with your guests before the day.
Your Petersham Hotel wedding photographer
I’m there for the quiet moments as well as the celebrations: a look across the ceremony room, a familiar hand on your shoulder and the laughter around the table. Alongside those photographs, I’ll offer gentle guidance for portraits that feel comfortable and natural. If you like the feeling of Kim and Oliver’s story, let’s talk about yours.
For current venue details and availability, visit The Petersham Hotel’s website .
YOUR STORY IS NEXT
Photographs that feel
like you.
If you’re planning a wedding at The Petersham Hotel, I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we can make time for beautiful portraits while keeping the people and moments you care about at the heart of your photographs.
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