STACEY AND LUKE’S WEDDING AT BOWER IN THE WOOD IN EAST SUSSEX

Natural and Candid Wedding Photography at Bower in the Wood, East Sussex

A teal and white mobile bar trailer labeled 'Trigger Bar' with floral decorations at the wheel base, set outdoors with string lights overhead.
Wooden wedding schedule sign in a natural outdoor setting, listing times for ceremony, photos, dinner, cake, party, last dance, and goodbyes.
Three umbrellas in a brown wooden container with green foliage and white flowers, set outdoors on a tiled surface with a ground covered in wood chips.
Outdoor forest setting with a circular wooden dining area covered by a white canopy, surrounded by trees and decorated with colorful striped blankets on benches.
A wooden sign with white cursive writing placed against a tree trunk surrounded by forest floor leaves and small green plants. The sign reads: 'Come as you are, stay as long as you can, we're all family here so no seating plan!' and features white bu
Rustic outdoor dining table decorated with green ferns and glass bottles with bottles and glasses on top, set in a forest environment.
Wooden outdoor wedding arch decorated with sunflowers and fabric, set up in a forest clearing with seating arranged in front.
A floral arrangement with yellow sunflowers, white orchids, pinecones, green leaves, and white fluffy accents in a bamboo vase.
Person wearing a dark plaid suit with a white shirt and red tie, with a boutonniere made of pine cone, white flowers, and greenery on the lapel.
Two men, dressed in suits, are at a wedding, with one pinning a boutonniere on the other. A woman in a red and black dress stands in the background, watching.
Wooden wedding welcome sign with white cursive text, reading 'Welcome Stacy & Luke', mounted on an easel outdoors surrounded by greenery and trees.
A group of three people dressed in formal attire standing outdoors, possibly at a wedding or celebration, with a woman in a pink lace dress on the left, a man in a dark suit in the middle, and a woman in a bright blue floral dress on the right.
Man in a dark plaid suit with a white shirt, burgundy tie, and boutonniere, standing outdoors with a wooden structure and windows in the background.
A family of three outdoors at a wooded venue, with the man holding a young girl dressed in white, and the woman standing beside him holding a phone.
A woman wearing a clear rain poncho and smiling, talking to two other people outdoors under string lights, with trees and parked cars in the background.
Group of people gathered outdoors under a white canopy tent, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, socializing and enjoying drinks in a wooded area with string lights hanging overhead.
A group of people walking through a wooded forest, carrying lanterns and a white umbrella, with some holding breadsticks, dressed in semi-formal attire, during a daytime outdoor event.
People gathered outdoors in a wooded area, sitting on benches and chairs under umbrellas during a wedding ceremony.
A couple dressed in formal attire standing in a wooded outdoor setting, with a small wooden bridge and a tent with draped fabric behind them.
A group of people sitting outdoors in a wooded area during an event, some holding umbrellas and wearing colorful dresses and suits.
Group of people seated outdoors under umbrellas, smiling and enjoying a social gathering.
Group of people sitting outdoors under umbrellas, smiling and laughing, some wearing rain ponchos, at a rainy outdoor event.
People attending an outdoor event in the rain, sitting on a bench with umbrellas, smiling and dressed in semi-formal attire, in a forested area.
A couple getting married outdoors under a wooden arch, with a man officiating the ceremony and a woman preparing nearby, in a green forest setting.
A wedding ceremony happening outdoors in a wooded area with many people seated, some wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas, as the couple and officiant stand under a wooden arch decorated with flowers.
A woman in a light green dress holding a sunflower and umbrella walking on a forest trail with a gray car parked behind her.
Three women with bouquets in a forest as an elderly man inspects a car decorated with white ribbons for a wedding.
An older man in a suit walking with a young woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers in a forest setting.
A bride in a white wedding dress walking arm-in-arm with an older man in a suit through a green wooded forest trail.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a yellow flower bouquet walking arm-in-arm with an older man in a black suit and red tie through a wooded area.
Wedding ceremony outdoors in a wooded area with guests holding umbrellas and the bride walking down the aisle.
A couple getting married outdoors under a wooden shelter with family and friends gathered around, some holding umbrellas in the rain, as the officiant reads during the wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony outdoors under a wooden canopy, featuring a bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, an elderly man in a dark suit, and a man in a navy suit with a beard, surrounded by guests holding umbrellas in a wooded setting.
A couple getting married outdoors under a wooden arch decorated with flowers, with guests seated and watching in a wooded setting.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors in a wooded area under a wooden arch decorated with flowers. The bride and groom stand side by side in front of the officiant, with the bride holding a bouquet and wearing a white wedding dress. The officiant
Outdoor wedding ceremony taking place in a wooded area, with guests sitting on benches and holding umbrellas due to rain, and a bride and groom exchanging vows under a wooden canopy decorated with sunflowers.
A bride and groom standing at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with the officiant reading from a folder.
This is an outdoor wedding ceremony near a wooded area with a rustic wooden arch decorated with sunflowers and greenery. The bride and groom stand under the arch, surrounded by family and friends, with the officiant and bridesmaid nearby. Some guests
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors under a wooden arch decorated with flowers, with a bride and groom standing together, surrounded by wedding officiant, maid of honor, and guests.
A couple getting married outdoors, holding hands and facing each other, with an officiant reading from a book on the left and a woman on the right watching and smiling. The setting is a wooded area with green leaves and a wooden arch.
Bride and groom hold hands during outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area with officiant reading from a book nearby.
A bride and groom holding hands during an outdoor wedding ceremony in a forest setting.
A bride and groom holding hands and exchanging vows during a wedding ceremony outdoors in a forest setting.
Bride and groom exchanging rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area, officiant reading from a book nearby.
Bride and groom holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony in a wooded area, with an officiant reading from a book and a person sitting at a table in the background.
A couple exchanging wedding vows under a wooden arch decorated with sunflowers and greenery, in an outdoor forest setting. The officiant is reading, with two women standing on either side, and one woman holding a bouquet of sunflowers.
A wedding ceremony in a forest setting with the bride and groom holding hands under a wooden arch decorated with flowers, surrounded by friends and family, some clapping and celebrating, and a woman with a white headscarf and sunglasses smiling in th
A couple sharing a kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony in a woodland setting, surrounded by four smiling people, including an officiant and a woman holding a bouquet, with a rustic wooden arch decorated with flowers above them.
A couple in wedding attire kissing during an outdoor ceremony inside a wooden structure surrounded by trees, with three joyful people celebrating and clapping nearby.
A bride signing a marriage certificate at an outdoor wedding, with a person leaning over to look on.
A bride and groom sitting at a table outdoors, signing their wedding documents. The bride wears a white lace dress, and the groom wears a dark suit with a burgundy tie and a flower boutonniere. The background shows trees and greenery.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors in a forest, with five people gathered around a rustic wooden table decorated with sunflowers and lace. The bride and groom are seated at the table, while three women stand behind them, celebrating.
A large group of people dressed in formal attire gathered outdoors with umbrellas in a forested area for a wedding celebration.
A large group of people at a wedding outdoors in a wooded area, holding umbrellas in light rain, with a bride and groom at the center sharing a kiss.
A bride and groom walking through a wooded area, holding umbrellas, surrounded by friends and family celebrating a wedding in the rain.
Bride and groom kissing under an umbrella during a rainy outdoor wedding, surrounded by guests holding umbrellas and celebrating in a wooded area.
Wedding couple walking in the woods under umbrellas, surrounded by friends and family in rain-themed celebration.
A bride and groom standing under an umbrella during a rainy outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by smiling guests holding umbrellas in a forest setting.
A bride and groom walking through a tree-lined path during their wedding celebration, surrounded by friends and family holding umbrellas in the rain, with some people throwing confetti.
A bride and groom walking along a wooded forest trail during a wedding ceremony, sharing an umbrella with guests in the background holding umbrellas.
A newlywed couple walking in a forest, with the groom holding an umbrella over the bride, who is wearing a white wedding dress and holding a bouquet of flowers, while a group of people follow behind.
Group of people at a wedding celebration under a white canopy in a wooded outdoor setting.
Group of seven people, including a bride and groom, posing outdoors at a wedding reception, with trees and string lights in the background.
Group of people at a wedding, including the bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of sunflowers, and several guests standing outdoors under a canopy with string lights.
Four people, two women and two men, standing outdoors in a forest, posing behind a wooden photo frame. The frame has the text 'Stacy & Luke 24th September 2022' written on it. One woman wears a light green dress and headscarf, holding a sunflower bou
A bride and groom standing outdoors in a wooded area, framed by a wooden picture prop with string lights, with text reading 'Stacy & Luke, 24th September 2022'.
A family of three standing outdoors in a forest, behind a wooden frame with string lights. The frame has a sign reading 'Stacy & Luke 24th September 2022.' The woman on the right is in a white dress, the man in the middle in a dark suit with a red ti
A group of five people at a wedding, standing outdoors among trees, holding a wooden sign that reads 'Stacy & Luke, 24th September 2022.' The bride is in a white wedding dress, holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a blue suit. Two other people, a w
A woman with curly red hair in a dark suit and white shirt posing outdoors in front of trees, holding a wooden frame with the inscription "Stacy & Luke 24th September 2022" and smiling.
A smiling bride and groom at their wedding, with the bride holding a bouquet of sunflowers, greenery, and the groom in a suit with a white shirt and a dark red tie, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background.
Three children in formal attire standing behind a wooden frame with white script writing that reads "Stacy & Luke 24th September 2022" in a wooded outdoor setting.
A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing pizza in a forest setting, with the bride feeding the groom a slice.
A man and woman in wedding attire holding a pizza box together in a wooded outdoor setting.
A bride and groom in a forest setting during their wedding ceremony, with a woman holding a pizza box and bouquet, while the groom places a ring on the bride's finger.
A bride and groom embracing in a forest, both smiling and looking at the camera.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors among greenery and trees.
A newlywed couple standing closely outdoors in a forested area, foreheads touching, dressed in wedding attire, holding hands with green foliage and trees in the background.
A couple holding hands and dancing in a lush, green forest, with the man wearing a dark suit and the woman in a white wedding gown.
A couple holding hands in a forest, with the man dressed in a suit and the woman in a wedding gown, smiling and looking at each other.
A man and woman in wedding attire standing in a lush green forest, holding hands and smiling.
A bride and groom standing in a lush, green forest holding an umbrella, with the groom holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling at the camera.
A bride and groom kiss in a forest, with the groom holding a transparent umbrella over them, wearing a dark suit and tie, and the bride in a white lace gown holding a bouquet of yellow, white, and green flowers.
A bride and groom standing hand in hand on a forest path, surrounded by dense greenery and bushes, looking back at the camera.
A bride and groom standing face to face in a lush green forest, holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling at each other.
A bride and groom embrace in a lush, green forest on a narrow dirt path, sharing a romantic moment.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on a forest trail, under a clear umbrella, with the bride holding a bouquet of sunflowers.
A bride and groom standing close together outdoors, sharing an intimate moment under a transparent umbrella on a rainy day. The bride wears a white lace wedding dress and holds a bouquet of sunflowers and greenery. The groom wears a dark suit and red
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing a kiss under a transparent umbrella outdoors, with greenery in the background and the bride holding a bouquet of sunflowers and other flowers.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding an umbrella while walking on a forest trail with a man in a suit, both smiling and enjoying the moment.
A bride and groom kissing in a forested outdoor setting during their wedding.
Children and adults at a pizza party outdoors with pizza boxes, a cake, and festive decorations.
A woman in a white dress is ordering food from a man inside a food truck parked outdoors in a wooded area.
A rustic wedding cake with two tiers decorated with flowers and pinecones, placed on a tree stump with two rubber duck figurines dressed as a bride and groom in front of the cake. The bride rubber duck wears a white dress and holds a red bouquet, whi
A young man in a suit and white shirt with a black tie is smiling and holding a donut in his mouth, giving a thumbs up. An older woman with blonde hair is sitting nearby, taking a bite of her donut. They are outdoors at a celebration with a wooden bu
A group of four people sitting indoors, with a young girl in the foreground holding a donut and a piece of cake. An elderly woman and an elderly man are smiling, while a middle-aged man is in the background. The setting appears to be a cozy, wood-pan
A bride and groom in wedding attire enjoying drinks in a wooded outdoor setting, standing near a fire in a fire pit with a stack of firewood nearby.
A young girl with curly hair blowing bubbles inside a forested outdoor setting, with adults seated at a wooden table in the background.
A young girl in a white dress blows bubbles with a bubble wand at an outdoor gathering in a wooded area, with people and a table in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair holding a young girl with a pacifier in her mouth up to hanging light bulbs outdoors during daytime.
A woman in white overalls enjoying a pizza from a blue food truck labeled 'PIZZA' in a wooded outdoor setting.
Two women sharing a slice of pizza outdoors at night, one woman holding a large pink cocktail with a yellow-striped straw, while the other helps feed her a slice of pizza. String lights are visible in the background.
Woman in white jumpsuit and sneakers dancing on wooden platform in forest, with bunting strung between trees.
A woman in white jumpsuit and sneakers dancing on a wooden platform in a wooded outdoor area with string decorations and trees.
A couple in wedding attire, standing in a forest, is cutting a wedding cake decorated with flowers, surrounded by ferns and wood slices, with glass jars and small duck figurines nearby.
A bride and groom standing in a forest, holding a wedding cake on a tree stump with decorative woodland figurines, surrounded by ferns and trees.
A bride and groom are standing in a forest, sharing a romantic moment during their wedding celebration. There is a wedding cake adorned with small flowers and two duck figurines on a table made of tree slices.”}
Family celebrating wedding in a forest, with a wedding cake and cake toppers on a wooden table.
A woman in a white dress is touching the nose of a young boy in a suit, surrounded by adults in formal attire, in a wooded outdoor setting with a decorated cake. It appears to be a celebration, possibly a wedding or special event.
A man in a suit walking arm-in-arm with an older woman, outdoors at a wedding reception in a wooded area with a tent in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire holding hands in a dense, green forest, with tall grass and trees in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing close together outdoors surrounded by greenery. The woman is smiling and wearing a white dress, and the man is wearing a dark blue suit with a boutonniere, kissing her forehead.
A couple standing close with foreheads touching, holding hands in a lush green outdoor setting.
A close-up of a bride and groom holding hands, showing wedding rings and a pearl bracelet on the bride's hand.
A man dressed in a formal suit and a woman in a white dress holding hands in a wooded forest area with tall trees and green foliage.
A bride and groom holding hands at an outdoor wedding reception, with string lights and lanterns hanging in a wooded area.
Four men standing outdoors in a forested area during evening, dressed in formal attire, with one holding a glass of wine.
Group of six women celebrating at a party, smiling and holding drinks, some with striped straws, dressed in semi-formal attire, with string lights overhead.
Group of women celebrating at a party, lifting a woman in white dress. All are smiling and making joyful gestures under string lights at night.
Group of people dancing and having fun at a nighttime celebration, with string lights overhead. Women and children are smiling, holding drinks, and enjoying the moment.
A woman in a white jumpsuit dancing and holding a drink, surrounded by people at an outdoor nighttime party.
Two women dancing and holding hands on a dance floor with several people watching and smiling in the background.
Group of people at a celebration, dancing and talking under string lights outdoors at night.
Four young people, two women and two children, posing playfully at night outdoors under a string of decorative bunting, making silly faces and gestures.
Group of people at a celebration, smiling and posing at night under string lights.
A woman and a girl dancing outdoors at night, with bunting flags hanging above them and a sign in front of the stage
A group of diverse people smiling and celebrating at a party or event.

Stacey and Luke’s wedding at Bower in the Wood in East Sussex was a relaxed and unique celebration, captured by Tunbridge Wells Studios with professional wedding photography in East Sussex. Set in a beautiful forest, the venue provided a magical and natural backdrop for the ceremony, with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees and open spaces ideal for candid photography. Stacey and Luke wanted their day documented in a relaxed, unobtrusive style, capturing authentic moments rather than posed images.

Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests enjoyed a fun and informal reception with a pizza van and a cocktail van on wheels. The forest setting and mobile catering allowed for a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for capturing natural interactions and joyful moments throughout the day. The combination of woodland scenery and creative touches gave plenty of opportunities for East Sussex wedding photography, from playful portraits to spontaneous candid shots with family and friends.

The relaxed schedule of the day made it easy to document all aspects of the celebration, from the small details like decorations and personal touches to larger moments such as laughter, toasts, and dancing. The forest surroundings provided a striking backdrop for portraits, allowing Stacey and Luke to have intimate and creative images while still staying connected to their guests.

Throughout the day, a mix of documentary and portrait photography was used to ensure every moment was captured. From quiet, reflective moments in the trees to lively interactions around the pizza and cocktail vans, the resulting gallery tells the full story of Stacey and Luke’s forest wedding. The informal, joyful nature of the day shines through in every image.

Bower in the Wood is a perfect choice for couples seeking professional wedding photography in East Sussex in a natural, relaxed setting. The forest environment, combined with creative reception ideas, allowed Tunbridge Wells Studios to capture a wedding that feels authentic, personal, and full of character. The photographs highlight both the magic of the woodland venue and the unique, fun spirit of Stacey and Luke’s day.