Lambeth Town Hall Wedding Photography | Christine Constantine Photography

Lambeth Town Hall is based on my doorstep in Brixton, South London. A vibrant and multicultural part of London, Brixton will always have a special place in my heart, having lived here for over four years back in the early noughties. With its history, art and culture with the coolest bars and restaurants with which to cater a small wedding breakfast/reception, Lambeth Town Hall register office is a popular choice for young couples wishing to tie the knot.

Being a wedding photographer who still lives locally it is an absolute joy to come into Brixton, which still remains home-from-home to me.

Here are a selection of my favourite wedding images taken in and behind the town hall.

Lambeth Town Hall Wedding Photography

There is a space behind Lambeth Town Hall which is a great spot for some intimate wedding photography, and doesnt take too long as it is literally outside the building. A few interesting backdrops give couples who are short of time an extra selection of funky wedding photography.

Lambeth Town Hall boasts 9 wedding ceremony rooms altogether; with differing sizes and aesthetics there will certainly be one to suit your needs. To date I have photographed weddings in The Circular Hall, The Olive Morris Suite and The Bowie Room..

Communal Areas of Lambeth Town Hall

Inside Lambeth Town Hall Register Office Circular Hall

This unique and opulent space within the Town Hall is a showcase to the stunning Edwardian architecture of its build period of 1908.

Circular Hall is a stunning circular area beneath the clock tower. A popular place for your wedding AND wedding photography as it boasts beautiful surroundings and views over Brixton.

Access into the room is via two surrounding staircases decorated with stunning imported green Sicilian marble. Check out these images below. A wedding photographers dream!

Lambeth Town Hall Register Office Wedding Photography - The Bowie Room

As Alice and Jo had a micro-wedding, all they needed was a small space in which to exchange their vows. And the intimate and beautifully decorated Bowie Room was perfect for this wedding. It is gorgeously decorated in hues of green and orange, along with a calming floral theme. The Bowie Room can seat 10 wedding guests.

Lambeth Town Hall Register Office Wedding Photography - The Olive Morris Room.

Burgh House Wedding Photographer | Burgh House | Hampstead

As a wedding photographer one of my absolute FAVOURITE wedding venues in London is the stunning Burgh House in Hampstead. Located on New End Road in Hampstead, a short walk from Hampstead Tube Station, this historic house was built in 1704 during the reign of Queen Anne.

On the first floor you can find The Hampstead Museum, with permanent exhibits on local history and culture. There are also galleries for temporary exhibits of art, local history and culture. At the basement, there is a cafe and there is outside seating in the gardens.

Burgh House currently hosts exhibitions and concerts, and is hired for weddings, receptions and other private events. Due to its impressive stature and stunning interiors Burgh House is a great choice for your wedding photography.

Outside Burgh House

Inside Burgh House

If you book Burgh House for your wedding photography, the cost of the first hour includes all of the set-up and planning, plus the use of our lovely Blüthner baby grand piano! Check out photography of the wonderful wedding area..

The beautiful front room has a warm welcome and is a wonderful spot for your wedding photography.

Burgh House capacity is up to 70 guests for wedding ceremonies, 62 for a sit-down dinner and for standing receptions they can accomodate up to 100 guests.

Burgh House Wedding Photography

Zara's Fabulous Mehndi Party

A Mehndi party is a pre-wedding party for the bride and her closest female friends and family members. Centering around the application of the bridal mehndi, or henna design, to their hands and feet—it is one of the most colourful and festive celebrations in both Muslim and Hindu cultures.

As a London wedding photographer it was a dream come true to capture this colourful and joyous celebration.

The History and Meaning of the Mehndi Party

Mehndi, also known as henna, is a dye made from Lawsonia inermis, the henna plant. According the culture, mehndi also has medicinal properties. Its cooling properties provides relief from stress, fever, and headaches, so it is said to calm the bride’s nerves when applied to their hands and feet.

For thousands of years, mehndi has also been used as a form of body art. This is why the Mehndi party is often held the day before the wedding—to beautify and bless the bride before her big day. In Hindu tradition, mehndi is part of the sixteen bridal adornments, which is a ritual for the beautification of the bride from head to toe at the time of their wedding. Mehndi is also encouraged in the Muslim tradition as a hair dye or to beautify hands.

Apparently the darker the stain of the mehndi, the more love the bride will receive from their partner and in-laws. Brides were also told that they shouldn’t do any housework for as long as the stain lasts, which can be up to two to three weeks if natural henna is used.

What Happens at a Mehndi Party

A Mehndi party is a night of fun with lots of food, music, and dancing. Traditionally, the bride parents host the party. Intricate henna patterns are applied to the bride’s (and guests) hands and feet during the event. In modern times, the bride often opts to have a henna artist come to her home before the actual Mehndi party.

The event often starts with a grand entrance to drumming. Guests feed the soon-to-be couple all types of sweets. Brides and grooms perform choreographed dance performances with close family and friends that are often rehearsed for months. The dances are a form of friendly competition between both sides of the family. Women often sit on the ground in front of the couple singing songs and playing the dhol (a type of drum) surrounded by colorful throw pillows and decorations. Bhangra music is commonly played and the dancing can continue for several hours.

At Zara’s mehndi party her husband-to-be Jon also joined in the party. The tradition of the groom’s shoes being stolen for a fee on their return, was also incorporated into the celebrations.

Mehndi Party Photography

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Vanda and Alex's Wedding Photography | Hammersmith and Fulham Register Office

Vanda and Alex tied the knot at Hammersmith & Fulham Register Office in late summer. A short and sweet affair they only invited their closest friends and family and followed the beautiful ceremony with a photoshoot in the local park. The different areas lended itelf to some very beautiful and creative wedding photography.