Wedding Details
Venue: Badgers Mount Hotel
Location: Elmsthorpe, Leicestershire
Photographer: Amie Seal Photography
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Cake: One of the brides fabulous Aunties!
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Guest Count: Around
Style: Effortless
Outdoor Ceremony in the Leicestershire Sunshine
The ceremony took place outside at Badgers Mount Hotel, and it couldn’t have been more perfect for it. The kind of warm, sunny Leicestershire day where everything just feels easy.
Natasha walked down the aisle first—quietly confident, stopping to say hello to guests along the way, which pretty much set the tone for everything that followed. Then came Ellie with her dad, and from that moment on it was all smiles, soft glances, and those little looks that say everything without needing words.
Their best women stood proudly at the front, not only as witnesses but also in charge of the all-important rings—bringing plenty of personality and humour to the moment.
It was relaxed, joyful, and full of genuine connection.
Drinks, Canapés & Bridgerton Vibes
After the ceremony, everyone spilled out into the sunshine for drinks and canapés, soaking up the atmosphere and making the most of the weather.
A live quartet played in the background, bringing those effortless Bridgerton vibes—soft, elegant, and just the right level of background energy without taking over the moment.
There was no rush, no strict timeline—just people chatting, laughing, and enjoying being together.
Quick & Relaxed Group Photos
True to the tone of the day, group photos were kept short and sweet—just a few minutes, a handful of key shots, and then everyone was free to get back to enjoying themselves.
No long lists, no dragging things out. Exactly how it should be.
Marquee Reception & Speeches
Guests then made their way into the marquee for food, drinks, and what turned out to be some genuinely hilarious speeches.
The whole thing felt intimate and easy—great food, lots of laughter, and that warm buzz you only get when everyone in the room really knows each other.
Couple Portraits Around Badgers Mount Hotel
At one point, Ellie and Natasha quietly slipped away for a few minutes to explore the grounds of Badgers Mount Hotel.
Nothing over the top, just a bit of space to breathe and take it all in. The light was soft, the setting intimate, and the whole thing felt calm and unforced—just the two of them, as they are.
Poolside Moments in the Sunshine
I finished coverage out by the outdoor pool, capturing those in-between moments that often end up being the favourites—guests chatting, laughing, drinks in hand, soaking up the Leicestershire sunshine.
It was the perfect, relaxed ending to a day that never tried to be anything other than what it was.
A glimpse of their day, in full glory...
A few highlights from Ellie & Natasha’s summer Half Day Wedding Package with me at Badgers Mount Hotel in Leicestershire; serious chilled vibes, free-flowing drinkies & so many laughs!
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Badgers Mount Hotel Wedding Gallery
Final Thoughts
This is exactly what a half day wedding should feel like—stripped back, intentional, and completely focused on what actually matters.
Ellie and Natasha created a day that was simple in all the right ways, full of love, laughter, and the kind of atmosphere you just can’t fake.
🖤
Planning a Wedding in Leicestershire?
If you’re planning a relaxed wedding at Badgers Mount Hotel or anywhere in Leicestershire, I’d love to hear your plans and capture your day in a way that feels just as natural and easy as this one did.