A Small Family Wedding in Liverpool (Video + Photo)

They say the best things come in small packages and this is exactly what I created with Sarah and Jay so they could have a totally bespoke wedding videography and photography package for their family focused ‘micro’ wedding in Liverpool.

This Liverpool wedding shows how intimate celebrations, whether that be a small ceremony, elopement, or ‘micro’ wedding with close family, can be beautifully documented on video. If you’re planning a small wedding in Liverpool or beyond and want natural, documentary videography and a few candid photos, this real wedding shows how personal and authentic your memories can be captured.

I’ve been a professional wedding videographer since 2010 but it was working closely with this couple that inspired me to create the perfect ‘hybrid’ video and photography package for her informal Liverpool wedding back in 2020. I now offer this hybrid approach with a video focus so you don’t have to compromise or prioritise one over the other!

Liverpool Wedding Video and Photography

Documentary Video and Photo for Micro Weddings and Elopements

This beautiful Liverpool wedding inspired a photography and video package that’s perfect for those wanting to prioritise candid Documentary videography as well as have a collection of candid photos and moments to print and share. 

Videography is my passion (and has been since I started back in 2010) so having me capture your wedding day in this unique way means you’re not compromising your wedding videography. You’ll have me, an experienced videographer capturing your full wedding day as I would usually do with the added benefit of some candid photography.

If this sounds like a bit of you, enjoy watching Sarah and Jay’s wedding photography slideshow and video from their wedding in Liverpool to see how the combination of photography and videography could work for your wedding…

Capturing Real Moments at a Small Wedding

Micro Wedding & Elopement Video in Liverpool

A Relaxed Wedding in Crosby and Seaforth

Sarah was treated to the full bridal experience thanks to her Mum and Sister who really helped make a fuss at the family home in Crosby. Complete with a dressing room and ‘Bride to Be’ decorations!

Her parents home was transformed in to the perfect Bridal prep setting, with a room set up just for her wedding dress and a wonderful breakfast buffet to ensure everyone kept their energy up!

Yet it was all still relaxed, informal and fun with everyone getting ready and enjoying the excitement together. The little touches really helped make Sarah feel special on her wedding morning and it was a pleasure to capture it all as her chosen wedding photographer and videographer!

A Small Wedding Ceremony and Quick Stop (To See Grandad)

Sarah and Jay enjoyed a small wedding ceremony with less than 30 guests at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Seaforth.

Everyone was ready to head to the family church but Sarah had one very important stopover to make on the way.

To let Grandad see her in her wedding dress and give him his very own button hole to wear for the occasion!

As a wedding videographer it is always an honour to be asked to capture these personal, family moments that could easily be missed if I headed straight to the church.

Sadly her Grandad passed away shortly after their wedding day and they told me how grateful they are that they have those moments captured now he’s gone…

Natural Documentary Wedding Photography and Video for Smaller Weddings

Sarah had already told me Jay was super nervous but he must’ve forgot all about the nerves as soon as he saw Sarah walk down the aisle.

As a social documentary photographer I love documenting all the little moments during the church ceremony, as you can see here.

As a Bride it brings those memories right back when they’re the natural moments that are captured like this.

Capturing these moments discreetly in both photo and video really allows you to relive all the best moments of your day, without feeling like you’re being filmed or photographed at all!

This candid approach is ideal for smaller or more informal weddings who are keen to document the day without it feeling too intrusive.

Newlyweds, Confetti and An Informal Marquee Reception at Home

Officially walking out of church as husband and wife seems to help relax even the most nervous of people.

Smiles, hugs, cheers and confetti celebrate the newlyweds.

The surprise confetti cannon was maybe a little too much for Izzy the flower girl but it made for some fun and honest moments to capture!

As the guests headed over to their family home for an informal marquee reception in their garden I snuck off with the couple to Adelaide Gardens on the Crosby coast.

They wanted to capture a few natural couple portraits that weren’t forced or too posed before meeting their guests at their wedding reception.

Honest and Natural Wedding Photography and Videography

My approach for weddings and family shoots has always been the ‘real’ moments. The honest emotions, connections between people and the real moments.

I could easily share only the typically happy ones and edit out anything that would make the day look anything other than perfect.

But where’s the fun in that?

And wouldn’t it be better to relive how your wedding day REALLY was?

Like how your daughter decided to be a Daddy’s girl that day and eat the radio mic recording your vows.

Or how she got very upset by the surprise confetti cannons outside the church (possibly my favourite confetti wedding photo right there haha).

Thinking of a Micro Wedding or Elopement?

Small weddings are all about meaningful moments, whether just the two of you or a small group of your favourite people. Micro weddings and elopements can be captured beautifully without traditional timelines or large parties and that’s where a relaxed, documentary style really works well.

My documentary videography and photography style blends into your day so you can relax and focus on each other while we capture:

• genuine reactions
• natural couple moments
• family interactions
• unposed ceremony footage

If you’d love a highlights video and a handful of photos that truly reflects your intimate celebration, let’s chat!

Please get in touch to check my availability for your wedding and get a copy of my wedding photo and video brochure!

Charlene x