Modern Summer Wedding at Chapel House Estate | Outdoor Orchard Ceremony & Champagne Courtyard Celebration
Modern Summer Wedding at Chapel House Estate | Outdoor Orchard Ceremony & Champagne Courtyard Celebration
There’s something timeless about Chapel House Estate — the mix of elegant gardens, modern spaces, and the relaxed Kent countryside. This summer celebration brought it all together: a sleek black-tie look, an outdoor ceremony in the orchard, and a golden-hour champagne tower that felt straight out of a movie.
Ellie & Ben married beneath the orchard trees surrounded by close family and friends, before heading into the courtyard for drinks, confetti, and that incredible champagne tower moment. The estate’s blend of natural textures and clean architecture made the perfect backdrop for relaxed, editorial-style portraits.
Effortless Style: Black Tuxedos & The Own Studio Dress
The groom and his groomsmen looked sharp in classic black tuxedos — perfectly balancing the soft, romantic orchard setting.
The bride wore The Own Studio, whose minimalist design and modern tailoring felt right at home at Chapel House Estate.
Beau Babbington styled her hair with soft movement, and Rebecca Brown created a fresh, glowing makeup look that stayed flawless throughout the day.
Chapel House Estate Wedding Details
Venue: Chapel House Estate
Dress: The Own Studio
Hair: Beau Babbington
Makeup: Rebecca Brown
Florals: Emily & Me
Cake: Flossy’s Fussy Bakes
From the wild-but-elegant florals by Emily & Me to the detailed sugar work on Flossy’s Fussy Bakes’ cake, every element complemented the venue’s natural charm.
As the sun set over the fields, guests gathered in the courtyard for speeches and dancing — the perfect ending to a sun-soaked day.
Planning Your Own Chapel House Estate Wedding
If you’re dreaming of a relaxed outdoor wedding in Kent that blends luxury and countryside calm, Chapel House Estate is one of the best venues around.
I’ve photographed several weddings here — each one completely different, but always full of that same open-air energy and warm, summery light.
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Ellie & Ben
“Dale Captured The Day Exactly As We Remembered”
“We booked Dale after seeing a review which said “Dale is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet” – we couldn’t agree more! Dale was so relaxed and blended into the day as though he was one of our guests. So much so I was worried after that we hadn’t got enough pictures, but when they arrived they were perfect! They captured the day exactly as we remembered — lots of amazing pictures of our friends and family laughing and enjoying themselves. We’ve had so many compliments on the photos and they were sent through in record time.
We couldn’t recommend Dale enough. Thank you, Dale, for being part of our day!“
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