Jodie & Ben – A fantastic, if slightly soggy, September Wedding at Elmhay Park.

A bride and groom stand closely together, embracing and smiling under a wooden archway set in a brick wall with green vines

Full on party people!

Jodie & Ben’s September wedding at Elmhay Park in Somerset was all about people, atmosphere, and having a seriously good time. No fuss, no forced moments — just a relaxed day that quickly turned into a full-on celebration.

Elmhay Park is a brilliant venue for couples who want space to move, good light, and the freedom to do things their own way. Even with the weather doing its thing — and plenty of rain throughout the day — nothing about this wedding felt slowed down. If anything, it added to the energy. Everyone leaned into it and got on with enjoying themselves.

From the start, the vibe was easy and informal. Jodie & Ben were calm, present, and clearly focused on one thing: enjoying the day with their friends and family. They were joined by their French Bulldog, who made a few well-timed appearances and was very much part of the story — a detail that felt completely natural and very them.

The ceremony was straightforward and honest, followed by drinks, conversations, and guests mingling, mostly undercover to avoid the rain. These are the kinds of weddings that work beautifully for documentary photography — nothing staged, nothing over-directed, just real moments happening as they should.

The speeches were a real highlight. Emotional without being heavy, genuinely funny without trying too hard. The room shifted between laughter and quiet moments, and it all felt very true to the people standing up to speak. Those reactions — the laughs, the glances, the timing — are always some of the most telling parts of a wedding day.

As the day rolled into evening, it became clear that this was always going to be more about the party than the details. And once it got going, it didn’t stop. The dance floor filled quickly and stayed full. No hesitation, no easing into it — just people ready to celebrate properly, rain or not.

Jodie & Ben, thanks for having us along to document your wedding at Elmhay Park. A relaxed, no-nonsense day with great people, a lot of energy, and one very well-behaved French Bulldog.

If you’re planning an Elmhay Park wedding or a laid-back Somerset wedding where the focus is on real moments and a good party, days like this are exactly why documentary wedding photography works so well.

Two men in beige suits stand together at a wedding ceremony; one comforts the other, who looks emotional, as guests and a bride approach in the background
A group of women and a young girl in formal dresses walk outside towards an open doorway, with a blurred figure in a suit inside the dark building
Three people dressed in formal attire pose and smile while holding a large toy microphone at a party with blue lighting and illuminated letters in the background
A bride and groom walk outside on a gravel path under an umbrella, with the bride holding a bouquet and both dressed in formal wedding attire
A group of women wearing white pajamas holding wine glasses
A bride and groom stand on a gravel path under a white umbrella, with a bouquet of flowers and a stone lion statue in the background
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a light gray suit hold hands and walk together in a rustic brick venue
A group of bridesmaids in light dresses smile and reach out with open arms toward a woman in a white dress in a bright room
A young girl in a white dress sits at a table with her eyes closed, appearing to be asleep The table is set with flowers, candles, and glassware
A symmetrical red brick building with large windows stands behind a gravel path and circular stone fountain, surrounded by green lawns and trees under a cloudy sky
A bride and groom embrace and smile under warm string lights in an indoor setting, with the bride in a white dress and the groom in a light suit
A brown and white French Bulldog sits in the foreground, with four people blurred in the background behind a wooden fence
A woman in a white dress puts on an earring while smiling at her reflection in a gold framed mirror Tattoos are visible on her arm
A young boy in a vest and tie sleeps on a chair, leaning back with eyes closed, while adults sit nearby at a light wood floor event
A man in a cream suit with a white rose boutonniere and light pink tie, smiling and wearing black sunglasses, stands outdoors in front of a building
A man in a tan suit and a woman in a white dress pose together in front of a brick wall, both smiling at the camera
A group of people, dressed formally, sit at a flower adorned table reacting with laughter and surprise as a person standing nearby speaks into a microphone
A bride and groom stand closely together, embracing and smiling under a wooden archway set in a brick wall with green vines
A bridal party walks outside a stone building; some women hold bouquets and umbrellas, a girl in a white dress walks beside them, and one person walks a small dog
A bride in a white dress, holding a bouquet, walks down the aisle with an older man in a suit as guests look on at a wedding ceremony
A woman in a bright pink floral dress and matching hat smiles while seated, as a man in a beige suit leans toward her, both appearing joyful at a decorated indoor event
A bride and groom sit closely together at a decorated table, smiling and embracing, with guests and floral arrangements around them
A man in a blue suit raises his arms and smiles energetically while dancing at a festive indoor event with other people in the background
A woman holding a bouquet of flowers and a smartphone smiles widely, looking up at the camera
A row of small glass bottles with gold caps containing pink liquid, each labeled with different names and table numbers, arranged on a white shelf
A man in a light suit holds a drink and displays his hand playfully at a lively indoor event, while other guests socialize in the background
A bride and groom enter a room smiling and celebrating, with guests waving napkins in the air The bride holds a bouquet and the groom raises his hand
Close up of a bride and groom holding hands, both wearing wedding rings; the bride wears a white dress with a slit, and the groom wears a light colored suit
A man wearing a colorful sombrero stands in a dimly lit room with party lights, near round tables with drinks and decorations
Newlywed couple walks down an outdoor aisle as guests throw confetti, surrounded by people dressed in formal and colorful attire
A tan French Bulldog stands on a wooden floor between people’s legs, looking directly at the camera

Somerset Wedding Photographers

If you’re planning a Somerset wedding and are looking for someone to capture it in a relaxed, authentic way, then do get in touch here to see if we can help. Or maybe you’re getting married somewhere else, and are looking for Somerset wedding photographers – we can help too!

And some other brilliant Somerset wedding suppliers too:

Venue: Elmhay Park
Florist: JM floral designs
MUA: Bridal by Bex
Videographer: Luc Amaden Films
Hair: The Hair Lounge