Bilsington Priory | Kent wedding | Rebecca + Ty

Rebecca and Ty’s wedding at Bilsington Priory near Ashford in Kent was full of sunshine, children and animals.  The day started with capturing some of the local characters including a very patient one-eyed cat (you’ll see why soon) which I think is called Orville.
Bilsington Priory's Cat Orville with one eye

Chickens in the garden

I joined Rebecca, her mother and her daughters getting ready.

Bridesmaid getting ready for weddingWhite Gucci wedding shoesBridesmaid showing off bouquetBridesmaid and flower girl at Bilsington PrioryRebecca getting ready at Bilsington Priory, Kent We went across to the Augustine Priory where Ty was waiting – a tad emotional – with the guests and lovely Kent registrars.

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Guests watch Augustine Priory wedding ceremony

Rebecca’s mum had set up a surprise dove release for Rebecca, Ty and their daughter Coco.

Wedding dove release photoBride and groom release doves at wedding Rebecca, Ty and myself took a few minutes for some portraits out of the bright sunlight, including a garden bench where Ty had proposed.

Kent wedding portraitsKent wedding portraits While they rejoined their guests for drinks, children were making the most of the gardens, including a tree-slung horse swing.

Bilsington Priory grounds

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Orville and bridesmaid

Orville and children

Just as the sun was fading, the speeches and Rebecca and Ty’s first dance took place and I left them and their guests to celebrate.

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