An intimate Melrose House Wedding

On a quiet Thursday morning in summer, Carolynne and John chose to say their vows in the soft window light of Melrose House. No fuss, no audience, no timeline pressures – just the two of them, their two witnesses, and a room that felt like it was holding its breath for them. It was the kind of Melrose House wedding that reminds you what all of this is really about: two people, deeply in love, choosing each other.

They kept the day beautifully simple. No elaborate styling, no long list of formalities – just the elegant details already inside the house doing the heavy lifting. Vintage teacups lined the shelves, lace tablecloths draped over tables, and peonies added soft pops of colour. The character of the heritage room, paired with the gentle summer light pouring in through the windows, created a naturally romantic backdrop for their ceremony.

What made this micro wedding so special was its intimacy. With only two witnesses present, every word of their vows seemed to land with extra weight. You could hear the emotion in their voices and see the depth of their decade-long relationship in the way they looked at one another. There were tears (the good kind), plenty of smiles, and that quiet kind of joy that doesn’t need to be loud to be felt.

As their photographer, my favourite part was witnessing just how utterly in love they are. There was no performance for a crowd – just real, honest connection. It’s a privilege to step into moments like that, especially in a place as charming and timeless as Melrose House.

If you’re dreaming of a relaxed, romantic Melrose House wedding, know that it’s a beautiful setting for both grand celebrations and tiny, heartfelt “just us” ceremonies like Carolynne and John’s. Whether you’re planning a big party or an intimate micro wedding, I’d love to be there to quietly capture all the love-filled moments for you to look back on forever.