A heartwarming Chinese wedding in Cambridge — tea ceremony, garden strolls, and family joy.
Some weddings feel like reunions, and Caryn & Marcus’ day in Cambridge was exactly that. They live overseas, but when they came back home to celebrate, you could see how much it meant to their families. The day wasn’t just about vows — it was about roots, tradition, and being surrounded by the people who know you best.
We kicked things off with the Chinese tea ceremony in their family garden. It was the perfect mix of proud smiles, heartfelt moments… and plenty of giggles as everyone tried to keep the teacups steady. Family traditions always bring out the best reactions, and this one had everything — from the formal rituals to the cheeky comments from aunties that had us all laughing.
Then it was time for portraits, and where better than the Cambridge University Botanic Garden? Even if you’re camera-shy, this place does half the work for you. Caryn and Marcus were complete naturals though — laughing, whispering, and walking hand in hand as if I wasn’t there. At one point, Marcus cracked a joke that had Caryn in stitches, and those are always the moments that make my job feel effortless.
The celebrations wrapped up at St Thomas Hall, where everyone relaxed into an evening of food, stories, and a few speeches that went from emotional to absolutely hilarious in record time. The atmosphere was pure joy — the kind of wedding where guests don’t just sit politely, they lean in, laugh out loud, and make sure the couple knows how loved they are.
Why Cambridge Weddings Always Shine
Start your day with traditions at home — it makes the photos so personal.
The Botanic Garden is a dream for portraits (and a good excuse to sneak away from the crowd for 20 minutes).
Endless choice of venues like St Thomas Hall that let you celebrate in style but still keep it relaxed.
Caryn & Marcus — thank you for letting me capture such a heartfelt and fun day. From family traditions in the garden to your laughter in the Botanic Garden, your Cambridge wedding was proof that the best weddings are the ones where everyone feels at home.
