An intimate French celebration full of love and emotion


Some weddings prove that size doesn’t matter. This intimate gay wedding at Sopwell House in St Albans was filled with more love and emotion than weddings ten times bigger. Our two French grooms shared a day that was elegant, heartfelt, and so full of joy that even I found myself misting up behind the camera.


Sopwell House is one of those rare venues that feels equally suited to both grand affairs and intimate same-sex weddings like this one. Its elegant interiors and landscaped gardens created the perfect backdrop for vows that had everyone in tears, followed by laughter and champagne-fuelled celebrations that showed why French weddings always know how to party.


One of my favourite parts of the day was the atmosphere — personal, genuine, and deeply emotional. Without a huge crowd, every glance and every touch carried so much meaning. The grooms didn’t just get married; they celebrated who they are, surrounded by family and friends who supported them wholeheartedly.


Why Sopwell House is Perfect for Same-Sex Weddings

Couples choose Sopwell House for good reason:

Elegant yet relaxed spaces that suit intimate same-sex weddings

Beautiful gardens for romantic portraits

A luxury setting where everyone feels welcome and celebrated

On-site hotel accommodation so guests can celebrate late into the night


To my two grooms — thank you for trusting me with your story. Being part of your gay wedding at Sopwell House was a true privilege, and I’ll always remember the warmth, laughter, and love that filled your day.

British Union Jack flag with soft focus and decorative ribbons in pastel colors.
Wedding party members in grey suits with bright green and blue accent accessories.
Classic black and white portrait shot of groomsmen preparing for wedding ceremony.
Two people hold hands during an intimate indoor wedding ceremony under decorative white clouds.
A dog wearing a Union Jack flag outfit at formal event.
Wedding guests watch ceremony from white chairs along red carpet aisle under colorful lights.
Celebration with bubbles as couple exits venue in matching gray suits with turquoise accents.
Emotional embrace between two people at formal celebration event.
Black and white candid moment captured during wedding celebration.
Joyful couple in matching gray suits jump together on grass outdoors.
Playful portrait through fingers at outdoor wedding photoshoot.
Sparklers illuminate dark reception venue creating dramatic celebratory atmosphere.