Chapel House Estate Ramsgate Wedding Photographer – Claire & Alfie

Claire and Alfie got married at Chapel House Estate in Ramsgate during July 2023. The estate is built around a beautifully restored 700-year-old Grade II listed chapel, once known as the Bailiff's House, which now sits at the centre of a 35-acre private estate just outside Ramsgate near Minster. The day started with bridal prep inside the chapel itself, which is genuinely one of the most atmospheric rooms I've photographed in, with centuries of history and plenty of natural light. Alfie arrived around midday with his best man and groomsmen and we grabbed a few relaxed shots of them having a beer in the bar before heading over to the barn for the ceremony. Claire's walk down the aisle was a proper moment, Alfie had tears in his eyes when she met him at the altar, and everyone spilled into the garden afterwards to a live harpist playing and a wall of confetti. Champagne in the orchard followed, then the wedding breakfast inside, speeches, and a walk out into the orchard at golden hour for some portraits as the sun dropped over the gardens.

Natural, documentary wedding photography at Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate

Chapel House Estate rewards a relaxed, documentary approach because the venue itself has so much character to work with. The 700-year-old chapel at the heart of the estate gives you atmospheric interiors for bridal prep and ceremonies, the orchard comes into its own for drinks and golden hour portraits, and the wider 35 acres of grounds, gardens and barn mean the day can move naturally between spaces without feeling rushed. Weddings here tend to unfold at their own pace, which is exactly how they photograph best. If you're planning your wedding at Chapel House Estate and want a photographer who'll stay in the background and let the day run its course, I'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch here or take a look at my pricing and packages. You can also see more of my work on my portfolio page, browse the Kent wedding venues I shoot at, or check out another Chapel House Estate wedding I photographed with Jenny & Jack.

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