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James & Andreia’s Wedding at the Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath

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James and Andreia’s Birch Hotel wedding was something special.

They chose the Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath for its Victorian character, the perfect backdrop for a day surrounded by family and close friends, many of whom travelled from abroad to be there.

As a Birch Hotel wedding photographer, I love the grand staircase and ornate details inside, and this couple added a trip to Borde Hill Gardens too.

Victorian Character at the Birch Hotel

The Birch Hotel is full of Victorian charm, from carved woodwork to a sweeping staircase.

Ornate Victorian carved woodwork and plasterwork at the Birch Hotel
Bride and groom smiling in front of the white flower wall at the Birch Hotel
Flower girl sitting on the stairs at the Birch Hotel

That staircase makes a brilliant spot for photos, especially from above.

Bride and groom on the grand staircase, seen from above, at the Birch Hotel
Bride and groom on the green carpeted staircase at the Birch Hotel

The Ceremony

From the ceremony onwards, it was a day full of love and smiles, finished off with confetti outside the red brick hotel.

Black and white photo of the couple walking up the aisle at the Birch Hotel
Guests throwing confetti outside the Victorian red brick Birch Hotel

Portraits at Borde Hill Gardens

For their couple photos, we headed to Borde Hill Gardens, just north of Haywards Heath. James and Andreia absolutely love the landscape and the views across the Sussex countryside.

Bride and groom by the pond and sculpture in the Italian Garden at Borde Hill, near the Birch Hotel
Bride and groom sitting on a bench in the Italian Garden at Borde Hill

They chose the Italian Garden in particular, with its landscaped pond, sculptures and beautiful backdrops.

Bride and groom among the topiary at Borde Hill Gardens
Bride and groom on a garden path beneath an old tree at Borde Hill
Bride and groom in the parterre garden at Borde Hill
Bride and groom on the lawn with the house in the distance at Borde Hill

Even with a bee getting pretty curious in some of the photos, a great time was had!

Bride sharing a laugh with a bridesmaid in the gardens at Borde Hill
Bride and groom laughing together in the gardens at Borde Hill

Toasts and Speeches

Back at the hotel, a beautiful flower wall set the scene for toasts and speeches.

Victorian staircase and statue in the hall at the Birch Hotel
Bride, groom and guests raising a toast in front of the flower wall at the Birch Hotel
Bride giving her speech in front of the flower wall at the Birch Hotel
Groom giving his speech as the bride laughs at the Birch Hotel
A guest filming the speeches at the Birch Hotel

Cake and a Choreographed First Dance

The cake was decorated with pink roses, and the evening ended with a beautifully choreographed first dance.

Wedding cake decorated with pink roses at the Birch Hotel
Close-up of the pink roses on the wedding cake at the Birch Hotel
Bride and groom cutting their cake as guests watch at the Birch Hotel
Bride and groom starting their choreographed first dance at the Birch Hotel
Black and white photo of the groom kneeling during the choreographed first dance at the Birch Hotel

A Special Wedding at the Birch Hotel

From the ceremony to the first dance and beyond, James and Andreia’s wedding was a special day to remember.

If you’re planning a wedding at the Birch Hotel, I’d love to help you capture it.

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Venue – Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath
Couple portraits – Borde Hill Gardens

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