Nikah Photographer in London.
A Nikah at Home

As much as I love a wedding at a big stately home, I am also a huge fan of smaller, more intimate celebrations. So, when Shirina and Jonny told me they were having their Nikah at home, I knew it was going to be something special.

I arrived to find a beautifully decorated marquee in their garden, adorned with flowers.

Getting Ready

Shirina’s bridal prep took place upstairs with her girls whilst Jonny and his groomsmen welcomed guests downstairs.

The Reveal

When Shirina was ready, we ushered everyone into the back garden so she could have a special reveal with her mum and brothers at the front of the house. I felt a bit like a spy sneaking around trying not to give anything away, and rather enjoyed it.

Jonny’s Grand Entrance

Then came Jonny’s grand entrance. Smoke billowed from flares as he and the lads made their way down the street. In true Bangladeshi tradition, he was not allowed into the house until a deal had been struck with Shirina’s brothers.

The Gate Dhora

It was my first Gate Dhora and I enjoyed it very much. They started by asking for a whole Bitcoin before eventually settling on a few hundred quid and ten press ups. I think Jonny got quite a good deal.

The Nikah

Under a beautiful floral arch in the marquee, surrounded by both families, Shirina and Jonny’s Nikah was read and their marriage certificate signed. It was a quiet, moving moment at the heart of a day full of celebration.

Portraits in the Park

After the Nikah, we popped over to the park for some couple’s portraits and were just in time to catch some beautiful golden light.

Back Home for the Celebrations

We then returned home for an incredible meal and more celebrations with their loved ones. It was such a gorgeous day to be part of and I felt very lucky to have been welcomed into their home and their celebration.

Nikah Mubarak, you wonderful pair!!

As a Wedding Photographer, This Is Why You Should Choose an Intimate Wedding at Home

As much as I love a wedding at a big stately home I am also a huge fan of smaller and more intimate celebrations. A wedding at home has a personal feel that no hotel can copy. The family garden becomes your venue and a marquee can be dressed with flowers so it looks exactly how you imagined.

It also keeps the morning relaxed. The bride can get ready upstairs with her girls while the groom and his groomsmen welcome guests downstairs, which keeps everyone together in a space that already feels like theirs. It is a day shaped around the people who matter most.

Why Choose Megan Maxwell as Your Wedding Photographer

People should choose me as their wedding photographer because I know how to tell a story. After fifteen years as a television director and writer at the BBC, I bring a documentary approach to wedding photography, with an eye for the moments, relationships and little details that make your day yours. Shirina and Jonny’s day began with a marquee in their garden adorned with flowers.

My style is mostly documentary. I will be in the background for most of the day, catching the hugs, the happy tears, the questionable dance moves and all the unexpected things that happen around you. With the garden and the marquee there is plenty to photograph. You get to spend your wedding day with your favourite people instead of thinking about where the photographer is or what you should be doing.

Photographs of the two of you looking incredible matter too. We will usually take about twenty minutes for a wander together around the garden, with gentle direction whenever it is useful. You do not need to be a natural in front of the camera or know how to pose. Leave that to me.

Beautiful and meaningful matter equally to me. I make images full of life, personality and rich colour that capture not just what your wedding looked like but how it felt to be there.

What I want most is for you to have a collection of photographs that tells the whole story. The big moments, the little moments and the people you love, plus all the things you might otherwise have missed. Photographs to enjoy now and treasure for years to come.

Every collection includes full day coverage with no set hours, travel is included and your previews arrive within 48 hours.

Are you planning your wedding? Take a look at my portfolio, read more about me or get in touch. You can also message me on WhatsApp.

With Thanks To

Decor: 4 Seasons Events

Catering: Watan Restaurant

Certificate Design: @_roobiiee

Henna: Henna by Suhi

Thank you to every supplier who helped bring this beautiful day to life.