Kirsty & Sam’s Colourful Garden Party Wedding in the Summer Sun

There was something beautifully unrushed about Kirsty & Sam’s day — like summer itself had stretched out just for them. They were married under the trees, surrounded by colour and warmth, with guests sat on hay bales and sunlight pouring through the branches.

The whole garden came to life with personality — bright bouquets, satin and lace dresses, lightsaber duels on the grass, and the unmistakable buzz of a wedding that feels completely true to the couple at the centre of it all.

Even though this wedding took me a little further afield, I absolutely loved travelling from Leeds to capture it. From their laid-back vows to the marquee speeches, garden games, and the cheese-and-fruit tower, it was a joy to photograph a day this full of heart.

A Wedding Bursting with Personality — Documented by a Leeds Wedding Photographer

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Weddings like Kirsty & Sam’s are a lovely reminder that you don’t need a big venue or strict timeline — just a garden, your people, and the space to be yourselves.

If you’re planning something a little closer to home, you can take a look at more of my Wedding Portfolio — each one unique, relaxed, and full of feeling.

Want to find out more about how I photograph weddings across Leeds and West Yorkshire in an honest, documentary style? Head back to the homepage.


Kirsty & Sam’s wedding was a colourful summer garden celebration, documented by Leeds wedding photographer Tim Christian Jones. Their outdoor ceremony, marquee reception, and relaxed garden party took place at a family home, with the personality of the day shining through every detail.


This wedding was documented by Tim Christian Jones, a wedding photographer based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, who travels across the UK to capture relaxed, personal celebrations like Kirsty & Sam’s.

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