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5 Tips for Wedding Confetti

5 Tips for Wedding Confetti

5 Tips for Wedding Confetti Your confetti moment is one of the most joyful, emotional and celebratory parts of your wedding day. It is usually the first time you are officially married, walking hand in hand, smiling from ear to ear while your favourite people cheer...

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360 photo Booth hire in Hampshire

360 photo Booth hire in Hampshire

The 360 Photo Booth Experience, A Fun and Unforgettable Wedding Entertainment Idea Weddings are all about creating moments that people remember forever, and if you want something a little different from the usual guestbook or dancefloor photos, a 360 Photo Booth...

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10 Wedding Speeches Tips

10 Wedding Speeches Tips

10 Wedding Speeches Tips to Make Yours Unforgettable (Without the Nerves) Introduction Wedding speeches are one of the most searched parts of wedding planning, and it is easy to see why. Speeches can feel like a lot of pressure, whether you are the one standing up to...

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Hampshire wedding celebrant

Hampshire wedding celebrant

Say Goodbye to Boring Weddings: Meet a Hampshire Wedding Celebrant Who Brings Your Ceremony to Life Why Choosing the Right Hampshire Wedding Celebrant Changes Everything Let’s start with this. If your ceremony feels flat, predictable or like it could belong to anyone…...

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Wedding Survival Kit: What Every Couple Should Pack

Wedding Survival Kit: What Every Couple Should Pack

Wedding Survival Kit: Your Must Have Guide For a Seamless Wedding Day Your wedding day is one of the biggest moments of your life and having a Wedding Survival Kit ready to go is the secret weapon every bride, groom or partner needs. Even with the best planning, tiny...

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Tips for Winter Weddings

Tips for Winter Weddings

Tips for Winter Weddings – Expert Advice for a Magical, Stress Free Celebration Planning a magical cold-season celebration? You’re in the right place. As a Hampshire wedding photographer who’s captured more chilly weddings than I’ve had mince pies, I’ve gathered the...

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Common Wedding Regrets

Common Wedding Regrets

Common Wedding Regrets - What Couples Wish They’d Done Differently Regrets that couples commonly have after their wedding day - Advice from a Hampshire Wedding Photographer When you spend months or even years planning your wedding, it’s completely normal to look back...

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5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wishes You Knew

5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wishes You Knew

5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wishes You Knew (Plus 5 Bonus Tips!) If you’ve been searching for wedding planning advice, this one’s for you, because today, I’m spilling the beans on 5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wishes You Knew. After photographing countless...

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Pre-Wedding Ceremony Checklist

Pre-Wedding Ceremony Checklist

Pre-Wedding Ceremony Checklist: Your Calm & Confident Guide The moments before you walk down the aisle are magical—but they can also be hectic. As a luxury wedding photographer in Hampshire, I’ve seen how simple pre-ceremony preparation ensures a calm, stress-free...

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How to Survive the Heat on Your Wedding Day

How to Survive the Heat on Your Wedding Day

Whether you're planning a sunny UK wedding in peak summer or jetting off somewhere gloriously warm, hot weather can be a challenge on your wedding day, but it doesn’t have to be! With a few smart tweaks and some planning ahead, you can keep cool, stay hydrated, and...

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5 Tips for Dealing with Wedding Planning Opinions

5 Tips for Dealing with Wedding Planning Opinions

Planning your dream wedding? Congratulations! You’re probably buzzing with excitement, armed with Pinterest boards, venue brochures, and maybe a cheeky wedding countdown app on your phone. But what no one warns you about is just how many opinions come flying your way...

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Hold Still Workshops Retreat

Hold Still Workshops Retreat

Reflecting on an Amazing Photography Retreat: Hold Still Workshops 2024 Retreat in Suffolk Last month, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Hold Still Workshops Retreat hosted by the talented Photographer Emily Tyler. It was a magical few days spent in the...

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Prestige Awards 2023 / 2024

Prestige Awards 2023 / 2024

I am absolutely honoured and super proud to announce that I have been selected as the Prestige Awards Wedding Photographer of the Year in the South East of England for 2023 / 2024 again and this is my 3rd year in a row that Lucylou Photography has won this award! The...

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Gay Destination wedding in Mallorca

Gay Destination wedding in Mallorca

Love Knows No Boundaries: Adrian & Jack's Stylish Gay Destination Wedding in Mallorca Step into the dreamy paradise of Mallorca, Spain, where love and laughter filled the air as Adrian and Jack celebrated their union in a stunning gay destination wedding in...

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Tips for creating your Wedding Guest List

Tips for creating your Wedding Guest List

Start Early: Begin working on your guest list early in the wedding planning process. This allows ample time for discussions, revisions, and finalizing the list well before sending out invitations. Establish Priorities: Determine the key priorities for your wedding....

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Autumn wedding at Oakley Hall

Autumn wedding at Oakley Hall

In November 2022 I had the pleasure of photographing Dan & Sarah's beautiful late Autumn wedding at Oakley Hall. Oakley Hall is a luxury Manor House wedding venue that is situated on the outskirts of Basingstoke in Hampshire. It is nestled within 315 acres of...

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Wedding shoot at Hengistbury Head

Wedding shoot at Hengistbury Head

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Naz & Hamza, a lovely couple from Afghanistan who wanted to have an Elegant Wedding shoot at Hengistbury Head as they're unable to get married here in the UK, but still wanted some beautiful and natural photos in a wedding...

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Elegant Disco Ball Wedding Decor

Elegant Disco Ball Wedding Decor

I haven't done a styled shoot in years, but Back in May, I was involved with a stunning styled shoot at Rownhams House organised and styled by Emma Cole from Ambience Winchester with the theme of Elegant Disco Ball Wedding Decor. Emma wanted to highlight the upcoming...

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Hey, I´m Lucy - a multi award-winning Hampshire wedding photographer

With over a decade of experience, I specialise in timeless and romantic images for couples across Hampshire and beyond. Whether your plans are close to home or you’re having a dreamy destination wedding, I’ll capture your love story with heart, laughter, and a touch of luxury.

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