Two people on a large tree, one on a lower branch holding on and another higher up reaching down in a sunlit forest.

A Wild-Hearted Nottingham Forest Wedding

Katie and Phil’s love for adventure and the outdoors made a woodland wedding the perfect choice. “Having so many of our families and friends in one place having a lovely time” was what they were looking forward to the most.

  • Couple standing in sunlit forest, surrounded by greenery, sharing a joyful moment in a serene, romantic setting.
  • Couple dancing joyfully at a wedding under a tent with string lights, surrounded by cheering guests in formal attire.

The Details

Rustic forest ceremony setup with wooden benches and archway, surrounded by tall trees and natural greenery.

Sherwood Glade

A hideaway in the beautiful and majestic surrounds of Sherwood Forest.

A wild hearted wedding in the WOODS.

Outdoor wedding ceremony in a forest clearing.

Katie got ready at home with her bridesmaids and their gorgeous blue-eyed ragdoll cat, who – despite not attending the wedding – earned a well-deserved shoutout on their website and a prime spot on the top table in photo form. A true VIP. Meanwhile, Phil spent the morning at the Glade, squeezing in some axe throwing before finalising the last details. Katie’s dad walked her down the aisle, and their friend Paul led the ceremony, which included heartfelt readings from Katie’s bestie and Paul’s father. They exchanged personal vows they’d written for each other, sparking a few tears and plenty of laughter.

  • Couple stands under floral arch in Nottingham forest ceremony, exchanging vows as officiant reads from a book amid lush greenery.
  • Couple seated outdoors holding hands, bride with bouquet and tattoo, groom in tweed jacket, surrounded by forest leaves.
  • Guests seated on wooden benches in a Nottingham forest ceremony, listening to a speaker near a floral arch under tall trees.
  • Couple stands under floral arch in forest ceremony as guests watch from wooden benches beneath tall, leafy trees.
  • Bride and groom hold hands during forest ceremony, surrounded by guests seated on wooden benches under tall trees.
  • Guests seated on wooden benches in forest setting, smiling and laughing during a rustic outdoor wedding ceremony.
  • Bride and groom exchange vows under a floral arch in a Nottingham forest ceremony, surrounded by guests seated on wooden benches.
  • Man in light grey suit officiates forest wedding under floral arch, with seated guest nearby and greenery all around.
  • Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand down forest aisle as guests throw confetti, celebrating their joyful sherwwod glade wedding.
  • Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand down forest aisle, smiling as guests cheer and celebrate their wedding ceremony.
  • Bride and groom jump joyfully during forest wedding ceremony, surrounded by smiling guests seated on wooden benches.

Neon Raptor IPAs from the best brewery in Nottingham and a string quartet.

After the confetti and family photos, everyone made their way to the tipi where Mark was serving up a delicious light lunch. A string quartet played softly in the background, setting a relaxed vibe. The sun was shining, the afternoon was pure joy, with axe throwing, party games, and plenty of laughter. Exactly the kind of laid-back celebration Katie and Phil had dreamed of.

  • Guests mingle in a grassy clearing with tipi tents, hay bale seating, and trees, creating a relaxed vibe at Sherwood Glade.
  • Two women embrace warmly at an outdoor event; one smiles holding a drink as guests mingle on grass near tall trees.
  • People in a wooded area take part in axe throwing; two targets stand ahead with a person walking between them
  • Woman in floral dress serves herself food from a barrel buffet at a festive outdoor event with bunting and trees.
  • Three older guests embrace warmly outside a tipi-style wedding tent, surrounded by trees, hay bales, and string lights.
  • Man in blazer runs toward camera at outdoor wedding; guests mingle near trees, bunting, and rustic barrel tables.
  • Wine glasses filled with citrus drink and lemon slices sit on a wooden table at an outdoor wedding at Sherwood Glade
  • Guests in semi-formal attire gather on grass near hay bales, chatting and enjoying food at a rustic outdoor event.
  • Two colorful NEON RAPTOR beer cans with retro arcade-style labels sit on a wooden surface at an outdoor event.
  • Hand holds vintage pocket watch with Roman numerals; person wears tweed jacket and stands on grassy outdoor ground.
  • Man stands at tent entrance with event schedule and seating plan signs; guests sit inside.
  • Colorful flower bouquet and two empty drinks glasses sit on a round wooden table at an outdoor wedding

Not every wedding has a VIP cat on the top table.

The lunch from Ashley Mark Catering was absolutely class, the food was followed by some top tier speeches. There wasn’t a dry eye in the tipi, faces were certainly hurting from laughing so hard.

  • Bride and groom kneel before a photo of a cat inside at the top table inside a decorated tent.
  • Person holds a white tray of assorted bite-sized baked treats, including brownies and mini cakes.
  • Two people embrace on a paved path surrounded by barrels, bunting, a table, and a hay bale outdoors.
  • Hand wearing a ring holds a pint of hazy Neon Rapter beer
  • Black-and-white tented wedding: guests laugh while a man gives a speech at the head table.
  • Three adults smile around a "Guest Who" game on an easel displaying guest photos and a jar of pens
  • The bride hugs her dad in a gray suit inside a string-lit tent; guests and a decorated table nearby.
  • Black-and-white view from inside a tent toward hay bales, barrels, and people sitting in the sunshine outside
  • bride and groom react as a man gives a speech; one laughs with a framed photo, groom wipes tears from his eyes

A best man, a crown, smoke grenades and newlyweds all walk into the forest.

It sounds ridiculous because it was, there was no prompting or poses here, just a bride and groom up a tree with their best man wearing an inflatable crown and waving smoke grenades around. After we had recovered from laughing so hard we went for a walk and Katie and Phil had a bit of quiet time together; which if you know them, obviously involved more tree climbing. Some people bring so much energy to their day and I am thankful to photograph it.

  • Couple embrace and kiss in a sunlit woodland; black-and-white photograph.
  • Couple in formal attire walk hand-in-hand through a sunlit forest in black-and-white.
  • Three people on a low tree branch; a couple holds hands while a crown-wearing man waves a purple smoke grenade
  • Two people on a large tree, one on a lower branch holding on and another higher up reaching down in a sunlit forest.
  • Couple dances in a sunlit Nottingham forest; man in dark suit lifts the woman’s hand as she wears a white dress.

Celebrating in the evening sun in Sherwood Glade’s lush forest clearing.

This first dance was such a reflection of Katie and Phil, they went hard into it with multiple songs, tearing up the dance floor. It was so much fun and completely and utterly them. Nothing makes my heart sing more than when a couple fully embraces “your day your way” and this is one way they took tradition and put their own stamp on it. I love to see it.

  • Couple dance playfully inside a lit tent; bride in white dress and groom in waistcoat entertain smiling guests.
  • couple dance energetically inside a lit tent as guests watch and smile.
  • Two men squat back-to-back performing a slut drop while guests watch inside a tipi tent.
  • Black-and-white photo of a couple hold hands and dancing in a tent as guests watch at sherwood glade
  • Person in white dress leans forward mid-dance inside a lit tent while guests smile and dance in the background.
  • wedding guests playing guest who and drinking, enjoying a relaxed wedding reception
  • Guests mingle at a forest wedding; open-sided tent, string lights, hay-bale seating around a fire pit.
  • Guests mingle outside a lit canvas tent; men in suits lean on barrels amid bunting and trees at golden hour.
  • People sit on hay-bale seats around a small fire pit in a grassy, tree-lined outdoor wedding at golden hour.
  • Three people share a joyful group hug inside a lit tent; one in a white dress holds a drink.
  • Sunlit finish line banner over a paved path with bunting, barrels, tents and parked cars beyond.
  • Woman in floral dress and man in suit drink by a wooden table at an outdoor forest wedding
  • Woman in floral dress plays with bubble wand outdoors, surrounded by floating bubbles and lush forest greenery.

Golden hour wedding portraits which naturally lead into some axe throwing and then unexpected fire jumping.

Oh my gosh, catching the sunset in the forest for a couple of golden hour photos depends on so many factors all being just right and we were super lucky to catch the sun setting at this Nottingham forest wedding. Katie and Phil were still up for taking a little bit of time out to spend with each other and me so off we went. There were still a couple of smoke grenades left so we figured a group photo by the fire pit with the wedding party would be a perfect use, this was when Phil randomly walked off and then jumped over the fire. Everyone’s faces in those photos are just priceless.

  • Couple walk hand-in-hand through sunlit Nottingham forest at golden hour; one in white dress holding a bouquet.
  • Couple hold hands and lean close in sunlit forest at sunset; bride in white dress, groom in waistcoat.
  • Couple embrace in sunlit forest at sunset; one in a white dress laughs while partner holds their waist.
  • Groom gives bride a piggyback along sunlit forest path; she points ahead, both smiling.
  • Couple holding hands while walking through forest, dressed in wedding attire with ferns and dirt path in background.
  • Three adults chat outdoors by a beanbag toss target; man in vest and two women in floral dresses.
  • Black-and-white photo of two people embracing outdoors under a canopy; one wearing a vest and shirt.
  • Two people outdoors play axe throwing at a colorful target; one throws a red axe
  • Woman in white dress holds red smoke flare, running across a grassy dusk clearing with guests laughing
  • Night scene of illuminated teepee tent with string lights; people gather around a fire pit in a wooded field.
  • Person jumps over a fire pit as five others watch on hay bales; colored smoke glows in the night.
  • Woman in white dress wearing a gold crown playfully sprayed with bubble from green toy guns by friends
  • Black-and-white photo of two people under string lights; left wears a feathered cowboy hat drinking, right holds a drink.
  • Man strikes a playful dance pose under string lights in a tipi while guests mingle and dance
  • Group dances with arms raised inside string-lit tent; guests in suits, dresses, and vests celebrate.
  • Three adults pose exuberantly in a string-lit tent; two in vests and ties, one in a sweater.
  • Man in a waistcoatlifts woman in white dress as they smile under string lights at a wedding celebration.

KATIE, PHIL AND YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST THANKS FOR TRUSTING ME TO CAPTURE THESE MEMORIES!

I ADORED EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR NOTTINGHAM FOREST WEDDING X

ready to chat?

I want to hear your story

PORTFOLIO

SEE SOME MORE OF MY WORK

INVESTMENT

HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?

“Pick Laura as your photographer. She made a special day into an unforgettable experience.”

– KATIE + PHIL

NOTTINGHAM WEDDINGS

take a look at some more of my nottingham wedding inspiration

MORE OUTDOOR

WEDDINGS

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR RELAXED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?

OH MY DAYS, YES!