Preston Court Wedding Documentary Photography Kent

Creative Preston Court Wedding with a Carousel, Canoe Bar & Zero Fuss

FROM LA TO SAN DIEGO, SANTA BARBARA & BEYOND…

Preston Court Documentary Photography

Some weddings follow a script.
This Preston Court wedding didn’t.

Alice and Nick did things their way—from a quiet legal ceremony in the morning to jumping a broom and riding a galloper (that’s a carousel, but it runs clockwise). I was there to document it all—no fluff, no pressure, just the real stuff.

A Quiet Start Before the Big Party

Instead of traditional getting ready photos, I photographed their legal ceremony earlier in the day. Calm, important, and beautifully unfussy. No chaos. Just the moment it all officially began.

By the time they arrived at Preston Court, they were already side by side—hand in hand, totally present. No staged reveal. No separate rooms. Just two people stepping into the day together.

Getting Ready in a Railway Wagon

Alice got changed in a vintage railway carriage. No bridal suite or glam squad—just her, a mirror, some lipstick, and a kaleidoscope of late morning light. I leaned into the chaos and captured a dreamy portrait through a kaleidoscope filter. A small creative flex. It felt honest and surreal in the best way.

A Wedding Full of Character

They crossed the bridge, jumped a broom, and were met with a flurry of bells and confetti from their guests. Drinks were served from a canoe with “Just Married” painted down the side. Cake was eaten before dinner. The vibe was more garden party than wedding production—and it was perfect.

Preston Court is already a venue with soul, but when a couple brings their own rhythm to it? Magic.

Carousel Rides, Horn Toasts & Sunset Calm

There was a carousel (technically a galloper), which they rode like kids at a fair. Later came toasts from horn mugs, organ music echoing through the barn, and golden hour quiet by the lake. They threw on matching jackets, sat on a bench together, and just… exhaled.