Chris & Sarah’s Oakwood at Ryther Wedding – A Sunshine-Filled Day with Laughter, Yorkshire Puds and Dancing

Gabriela
7 days ago
2 min read

Chris and Sarah’s wedding at The Oakwood at Ryther landed on the summer solstice and ended up being the hottest day of the year – and honestly, it just suited the feel of the whole day. It was warm, relaxed and full of joy from the minute we arrived.

The morning was lovely and lively, with bridesmaids and little ones keeping the energy high while Sarah got ready. Meanwhile, Chris and the lads had a slower start to the day, calm and steady (probably helped by the fact Alistair was with them second shooting while I stayed with the girls).

After the ceremony, there was a brilliant confetti moment followed by all the key family photos, which we managed just before a bit of summer rain passed through. Inside, the speeches brought plenty of laughs – nothing too emotional, just really good fun and a few classic stories that had everyone grinning.

As the evening rolled in, the sun made a welcome return and so did everyone to the terrace. Guests enjoyed a bit of downtime outdoors before tucking into Yorkshire puddings and heading straight for the dancefloor. Chris and Sarah had a gorgeous first dance, and from then on the party didn’t really stop.

It was one of those days that just ran smoothly. You could tell how much thought had gone into planning it all, but it still felt really natural and easy. Here’s a little peek at how the day unfolded...