I'm going to be honest with you: photographing Tasha and Sam's micro-wedding at Glebe House completely reaffirmed why I fell in love with intimate weddings in the first place. There were just 15 guests, the most spectacular June light I've ever witnessed, and this overwhelming sense that every single moment mattered. No filler, no performance, just pure connection.

If you're considering a micro-wedding in Devon and wondering whether it's "enough," let me walk you through their day. Because what they created wasn't small at all.

Why They Chose Glebe House

Tasha and Sam found Glebe House while searching for somewhere that felt less like a wedding venue and more like a home. Tucked into the secluded rolling hills of Devon, it has this creative, uplifting energy that you feel the moment you arrive. They booked every room for the weekend, turning it into their own private world where their closest family and friends could just be together without any rushing or formality.

When Tasha first told me about their plans, she said something that stuck with me: "We want it to feel like us." That's what drew me to work with them. They weren't trying to put on a show or tick boxes. They trusted me to capture their day authentically, and in return, I had complete creative freedom to photograph it the way I saw it unfolding.

The Morning at Glebe House

I arrived while everyone was still getting ready, and the atmosphere was so relaxed it barely felt like a wedding morning. No stress, no timeline panic, just people who genuinely love each other sharing space and laughter. Tasha got ready in one of the light-filled bedrooms with her bridesmaids around her, and then her mother appeared with these beautiful matching kimonos she'd had made in Vietnam.

That moment when she presented them, watching the bridesmaids' faces light up... I shot it on my 50mm with the softest window light pouring in, and it's one of my favorite frames from the entire day. These are the details that make intimate weddings so rich. When you're not trying to coordinate 150 people, you actually have space for meaning.

I photograph weddings with a film-look digital approach because I want images that feel warm, organic, timeless. Not overly posed or artificially lit, but captured the way light naturally falls, the way moments naturally unfold. Tasha and Sam gave me the trust to work this way, and it made all the difference.

St Nicholas Priory: Exeter's Oldest Building

For their ceremony, they chose St Nicholas Priory in Exeter, and if you haven't been, you need to see it. Founded in 1087, it's Exeter's oldest building and an absolutely stunning licensed wedding venue. The medieval stone walls, the history soaking through every surface, the way sound echoes in that space... for an intimate wedding, it's extraordinary.

With only 15 guests, the ceremony felt enormous and intimate all at once. Every word rang out clearly, every glance between Tasha and Sam landed with weight. I positioned myself to capture not just them, but the way their people were watching them. The tears in Sam's mother's eyes, the smile Tasha's father couldn't contain. This is what you gain with a micro-wedding. Everyone is close enough to truly witness, and as a photographer, I can capture all of it.

The "Just Married" Surprise

When they walked outside after the ceremony, their friends had covered their little car in "just married" decorations as a surprise. Tasha's face when she saw it was pure, unfiltered joy. Sam laughed so hard he had to steady himself against the car.

I shot this moment quickly on my 35mm, catching their genuine surprise before it turned into posed photos. This is why I move quietly and stay ready. The best moments aren't announced; they just happen, and you either catch them or you don't.

Golden Hour at Glebe House

Right, I need to tell you about this light.

When I say it was the best golden hour I've ever had at a wedding, I mean it bordered on unreal. We're talking early June in Devon, that buttery evening glow that makes everything look like it's been dipped in honey. As Tasha and Sam arrived back at Glebe House, their guests spread across the lawn with drinks and canapés, and I just stopped for a second to take it in.

Then I pulled Tasha and Sam aside. "Give me twenty minutes," I said. "Just the two of you."

We wandered the grounds, and I let them lead. The wisteria cascading down the white walls was in full bloom, the wildflower gardens were alive with texture and movement, and everywhere we turned, the light was doing something magical. Tasha's elegant slip dress caught the glow perfectly. Sam's tailored grey suit looked timeless. And honestly? They barely needed any direction from me. They were just... them.

I shoot couples portraits the way I imagine how the day will feel in twenty years. Not stiff, not overly styled, but full of life and light and the specific energy that makes you two, you. With my 85mm, I gave them space to exist together while I captured the in-between moments. The way Sam made Tasha laugh. The way she leaned into him when the breeze picked up. The way they both exhaled into the peace of finally being married.

This is my favorite part of what I do. When couples trust me enough to just be themselves, and I get to witness it.

Standing Speeches on the Lawn

After portraits, we gathered everyone on the lawn for speeches, and this is where the day took a turn I'll never forget. Instead of sitting at tables inside, Tasha and Sam's friends and family stood in a circle on the grass, sunset light pouring over everything, and delivered the most beautiful, moving words I've heard in years.

It was a first for me. Standing speeches at a micro-wedding in that light, with that backdrop, with that intimacy. I could see every expression, catch every tear, every burst of laughter. The way Tasha's father's voice cracked when he talked about how proud he was. The way Sam's best friend made everyone double over laughing before getting serious and saying something so heartfelt it broke the whole group.

I moved around them quietly with my 35mm and 50mm, capturing faces and hands and the way people instinctively reached for each other during emotional moments. This is what happens when you strip a wedding down to only the people who truly matter. Every word lands. Every emotion is felt collectively. It's powerful in a way big weddings rarely achieve.

Why This Approach Works

I'm not for everyone, and I know that. If you want a photographer who's going to orchestrate every moment, give you a shot list, and make sure everything is perfectly controlled, I'm probably not your person. But if you want someone who sees your day the way it actually unfolds, who values authenticity over perfection, who'll give you images that feel like memory rather than production... then we should talk.

Tasha told me afterwards that looking at their photos felt like reliving the day, not reviewing it. That's what I aim for. I want you to feel the light, hear the laughter, remember exactly how it felt to be standing there in that moment.

If You're Planning a Micro-Wedding at Glebe House

Glebe House is an incredible venue for intimate weddings. The ability to book the entire property for the weekend means your celebration expands beyond a single day. It becomes an experience. Connection deepens, conversation flows without time pressure, and you actually get to be present with the people you love most.

The Devon countryside setting is a dream for photography. Natural light, beautiful gardens, rolling hills, and that sense of peace that lets everyone relax and be themselves. If you're considering it, I'd genuinely recommend it for couples who value atmosphere and intimacy over scale.

Let's Create Something Real Together

Tasha and Sam's wedding reminded me why I love photographing intimate weddings. There's a purity to them that larger weddings often lose. Every detail is intentional. Every person matters. Every moment has space to breathe.

If this resonates with you, if you're planning a micro-wedding or intimate celebration in Devon and want a photographer who'll honor your day exactly as it is, I'd genuinely love to hear from you. I only take on a limited number of weddings each year because I want to give each couple my full attention and creative energy.

The golden hour light, the standing speeches, the surprise joy, the quiet moments between the big ones... this is what I'm here for. Let me capture yours.

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Ready to talk about your Devon wedding? Get in touch and let's discuss how we can create something beautiful and true to you. I'd love to hear your story and see if we're the right fit for each other.