When Kay first got in touch and told me she and her fiance Charlie were planning a surprise wedding in Chelsea London, I was so excited to capture their special day and their guests reactions on the announcement! The couple had invited their family and closest friends to their engagement party at The Phene restaurant in Chelsea, all the while the couple were actually secretly getting married down the road at Chelsea Old Town Hall!

Myself and photographer Lynn was there with the couple to capture them with their families pre ceremony. I then arrived at The Phene where Kay’s best friend Kendra annouced to their guests the suprise. It was so fun to capture their joy and reactions! We all then made the short walk to the town hall to wait for the newly weds to come out to congratulate them and throw confetti. Kay had organised an addtional surprise for Charlie, by organising music by Joey Clarkson who sang “love is all we need” on the steps of the town hall. It truly was a special and intimate moment to capture and witness.

The couple and their guests continued the celebrations back at The Phene with speeches and the couple’s first dance. It was wonderful to see Kay's family join them from Canada and also their cute dog Boris join in the celebrations. The couple looked super chic and I'm obsessed with Kay's elegant Eva Lendral dress.

Their surprise wedding is a great reminder to follow your own rules when planning your day, to have fun and celebrate your wedding - your way.

This wedding is featured on Rock My Wedding.

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Venue - Chelsea Old Town Hall Videographer - Hanh Made Films
Photographer - Lynn Shapiro
Musician - Joey Clarkson music
Florist - Hidden Botanics
Hair stylist and makeup artist - Yi Beauty London
Bridal gown - Eva Lendal
Bridal boutique - Love Bridal London