Amie & Ty – Markshall Estate wedding
Amie & Ty – A Summer Wedding at Markshall Estate
Markshall Estate in July does something particular. The walled garden, the arboretum, the long views across the Essex countryside – all of it sits in a kind of full summer suspension, heavy with green and warmth, and generous with the kind of light that makes a photographer’s job feel like less of a job.
Amie and Ty understood the estate. They’d planned their day around it properly – using the grounds rather than just occupying them – and that intention showed in everything. Including the décor, which Amie had made herself. Every detail considered, every element personal. It gave the whole day a quality that bought décor simply can’t replicate.
The Day
With Dan Biggins alongside on second camera and EMC Weddings handling the film, the three of us worked the day as a unit – which is how it works best. When the photography and video teams move fluidly together, the couple barely notices the cameras. Amie and Ty were exactly that kind of couple. Easy, warm, entirely unconcerned with being observed. They let us get on with it, which meant we could give them everything the day had to offer.
The Décor
What made this wedding visually distinct was that Amie had done the décor herself. Every arrangement, every detail – handmade rather than hired. The effect was immediate: the spaces felt inhabited rather than dressed, personal rather than styled. It’s the kind of thing that photographs with a warmth that off-the-shelf décor doesn’t produce, and it ran through the whole day.
The Grounds
The estate at Markshall is genuinely beautiful and Amie and Ty used it properly. The walled garden, the wider grounds, the long open spaces that the arboretum creates – all of it made it into the day rather than just the obvious portrait spots. That willingness to explore, to commit to the walk and the time it takes, always produces a more complete gallery.
“We cannot thank you enough. All of our photos are stunning and we love them so much. You captured everything we asked for and more. You were amazing from start to finish – you made us feel so relaxed, had great banter, got along with all our guests, and it was like we’d been friends for years. We had such an amazing day and you were a big part of that. We would definitely recommend Tel at Lily & White.”
Amie & Ty – Markshall Estate, July 2022
Wedding Suppliers
Venue – Markshall Estate Associate Photographer – Dan Biggins Photography Wedding Film – EMC Weddings
Getting Married at Markshall Estate?
Markshall is one of Essex’s most quietly beautiful venues – the kind of place that rewards couples who want to use it properly rather than just turn up to it. If you’re planning your wedding there and want photography that does the same, I’d love to hear from you.
