A series of black and white wedding photos showing a bride in a ballgown and guests at an elegant indoor reception.

Morden Park House and Cannizaro House: Steve and Charley’s Intimate London Wedding


Steve and Charley chose to keep their wedding day local, intimate and relaxed, with just 11 guests including themselves and one baby. Their ceremony at Morden Park House was followed by a short drive to Cannizaro House for a private reception, giving them two beautiful settings without losing the personal feel of the day.


We were blessed with wonderful weather, which made the most of the parkland around Morden Park House. The ceremony was particularly special, with Steve waiting at the front as Charley entered the room. There was plenty of time afterwards for photographs around the grounds before heading to Cannizaro House.

Bride and groom leaning against a large tree in a sunlit park, bride holding white flowers in a elegant white gown.

A relaxed reception at Cannizaro House


The private conservatory at Cannizaro House was a great choice for such a small wedding. It was the perfect size for their intimate dinner, while the French doors opened directly onto the sunken garden. Although the garden is available to other hotel visitors, hardly anyone else was using it, so it felt like a private part of the wedding.


There was time for a few photographs of Steve and Charley in the garden before the speeches, which were understandably a little emotional. With Charley’s dad sadly no longer with us, it was a particularly moving part of the day. I was there for around three hours, but with the ceremony, parkland photographs, confetti, group shots, garden portraits and speeches, it’s surprising how much can be covered in a short wedding.

Bride in white gown holding green bouquet poses in sunlit garden with colorful flowers and trees.

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Bride holding elegant white calla lily wedding bouquet with green stems, wearing diamond ring and bracelet.
Close-up of a groom placing a gold wedding ring on the bride's finger during a wedding ceremony.
A bridesmaid in pink helps carry the bride's white wedding gown train outside a brick building.
Bride holding elegant calla lily wedding bouquet in black and white photo, wearing a beaded gown and diamond bracelet.
A smiling bride holds white calla lilies while sitting in a car on her wedding day.
Elegant cake topped with pastel pink, purple frosting flowers and green leaves for a beautiful floral arrangement.
A bride in a silver gown smiles lovingly at a man in a suit during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride holding white calla lily bouquet in a wedding gown beside groom in light blue suit near a tree.
Bride and groom leaning against a large tree in a sunlit park, bride holding white flowers in a elegant white gown.
Bride and groom celebrate with confetti shower as guests toss pink flower petals outside wedding venue.
Bride and groom posing on red-carpeted staircase flanked by white floral arrangements in elegant wedding venue.
Bride and groom posing together in an elegant hallway with a red-carpeted staircase on their wedding day.
Bride and groom share first dance as newlyweds, surrounded by applauding guests in elegant blue wedding venue.
Bride and groom share first kiss at elegant wedding ceremony in a bright room with large windows and seated guests.
Bride and groom exchanging vows during an elegant indoor wedding ceremony with floral arrangements.
Close-up of a groom placing a wedding ring on the bride's finger during a wedding ceremony.
Joyful bride and groom laughing at wedding ceremony with guests and floral arrangements in elegant venue.
Bride in white wedding gown holding bouquet stands at bottom of elegant staircase with green railings in ornate venue.
Man in light blue plaid suit with floral tie and white calla lily boutonniere on lapel with matching pocket square.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet stands in lush garden outside brick building on her wedding day.
A grand Georgian brick manor house with ivy-covered walls, arched windows, and manicured grounds under a blue sky.
Bride and groom sitting under a brick columned gazebo surrounded by lush greenery on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a man in a plaid suit holding a champagne flute, wearing a luxury wristwatch.
Bride and groom pose before elegant white Georgian manor house wedding venue with grand entrance and manicured grounds.
A smiling bride in a white dress gazes at her groom in a gray suit, leaning against a tree outdoors.
Black and white wedding photo of a smiling bride looking at camera while groom leans in close.
Bride and groom posing together at elegant manor house entrance, surrounded by lush greenery on their wedding day.
Wedding party posing together outdoors in front of ivy-covered brick wall, bride in white dress with bouquet.
Bride and groom signing wedding register with two female guests in elegant fascinators at a formal venue.
Two silver wedding bands with diamond accents resting together on a soft white surface with floral shadows.
Bride in white gown walks down aisle toward groom at elegant wedding ceremony in a decorated venue.
Smiling groom in light blue checked three-piece suit with floral tie and boutonniere outdoors.
Elegant woman in pink outfit and fascinator hat smiling at a wedding reception table with floral arrangements.
Smiling man with glasses and pink tie holding smartphone, surrounded by pink flowers in bright setting.
Elegant gift certificate with gold script beside white calla lilies on soft white fabric background.
Bride in white gown holding green bouquet poses in sunlit garden with colorful flowers and trees.
Newlyweds display wedding rings, bride holding white calla lily bouquet, groom in light blue plaid suit.
Bride in a beaded wedding gown holding a champagne flute, black and white wedding photography.
Elegant table centerpiece with pink roses, purple alliums, and dahlias in glass vases beside wine glasses and candles.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking hand in hand across a sunlit grassy field on their wedding day.
Smiling bride in white V-neck gown holding white calla lily bouquet in elegant room with mirror.
Bride in white gown smiling outdoors in sunlit field with green trees in background.
Black and white wedding photo of smiling bride and groom leaning against a tree outdoors.
Smiling bride in white gown holding elegant white calla lily bouquet outdoors at wedding venue.
Groom smiling warmly at bride holding wedding ceremony script during indoor wedding celebration.
Tattooed woman holding a baby at a wedding reception, smiling warmly while guests sit at an elegant table.
Elegant Georgian country house wedding venue with manicured gardens, red brick accents, and guests gathered on the lawn.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment, smiling at each other, groom wearing a blue suit with floral tie and boutonniere.
A groom places a wedding ring on his bride's finger during an elegant indoor ceremony with guests watching.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet stands in elegant venue foyer with checkered floor and grand wooden door.
Bride and groom exchange vows at elegant indoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in a blue-carpeted room.
A well-dressed Black man in a vest and tie claps his hands near colorful flowers at an elegant event.
Close-up of a groom fastening a cufflink on his suit sleeve, preparing for a wedding ceremony.
Elderly woman in floral dress giving a speech at a wedding reception dinner table with guests listening attentively.
Smiling groom in light gray vest and floral tie at wedding venue.
Emotional bride in white lace dress dabbing tears with tissue during wedding preparations in vintage venue.
Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake together, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements.
Elegant white cake with pink roses on a cake stand beside white calla lilies bouquet on a draped table.
Black and white photo of white bridal heels with pearl details peeking beneath a wedding dress on stone floor.
Bride and groom share a tender moment in an elegant hall, with their reflection visible in a ornate gold mirror.