West Sussex Wedding Photographer – Betti & Dan’s Beautiful Cottesmore Celebration
Newlyweds Betti and Dan leading guests through the gardens of Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club in West Sussex
After four months travelling across Scandinavia in our van with my wife and our dog, it was wonderful to return to the UK for another fun and joyous West Sussex wedding — this time celebrating Betti and Dan at the stunning Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club.
A Natural and Relaxed Wedding Photography Approach
I first met Betti and Dan when they booked me as their natural wedding photographer in Sussex. We’d already done a relaxed family shoot at their home, so it was wonderful to reconnect and capture their special day in such a familiar, heartfelt way.
Cottesmore provided a gorgeous outdoor space for the ceremony and a cool, elegant reception room — very welcome on one of the hottest days of the year!
Wedding guests wait for the bride in Cottesmore Hotel garden
Capturing Genuine, Documentary-Style Moments
Their vision for a more relaxed and informal wedding suited my documentary photography style perfectly. This approach lets couples fully immerse themselves in their day without worrying about formal photo schedules — instead, I capture genuine laughter, connection, and emotion as it unfolds.
Throughout the day, I became part of the celebration, documenting spontaneous interactions and heartfelt exchanges between friends and family — the kind of moments the bride and groom might miss but can now relive through my natural photography.
Bride’s parents and Best Man sharing a laugh during wedding drinks at the Cottesmore Hotel
A Joyful Day at Cottesmore Hotel, West Sussex
It was a lively, emotional day filled with storytelling, laughter, and generations coming together. The outdoor ceremony led seamlessly into a warm summer stroll across the lawn as the couple guided guests toward cool drinks and the wedding breakfast.
Heartfelt Speeches and a Joyous First Dance
Speeches brought a mix of humour and emotion, with the best men delivering a perfectly timed tribute and the bride’s speech adding a tender glimpse into their relationship.
Bride Betti giving emotional speech during wedding reception at Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club, West Sussex
And, as always, one of my favourite parts — the dance floor. Guests surrounded the newlyweds for their first dance, followed by laughter, hugs, and a few cheeky pranks that made for brilliant candid photos.
Groom Dan dancing with friends wearing fun ‘Dan’ masks on the Cottesmore Hotel dance floor.
Planning a Wedding in West Sussex?
If you’re planning your wedding in West Sussex or at Cottesmore Hotel, I’d love to document your day in my natural, storytelling style.
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