6 October 2026 | Wildes Inns, Clowne, Chesterfield
An October wedding in Derbyshire. Beautiful venue, brilliant people and a weather forecast that was doing absolutely nothing for my blood pressure.
Abbie and Tom celebrated their wedding at Wildes Inns in Clowne, just outside Chesterfield, and I had the pleasure of photographing their day from the quieter moments right through to the evening celebrations.
A little bit of everything
There's something I really enjoy about autumn weddings. The colours are richer, the light has a different feel to it, and there's always a slight possibility that the British weather will decide to get involved.
With rain threatening in the days beforehand, we'd already discussed a backup plan involving clear umbrellas and some rather moody portraits. Whatever the weather had in store, we weren't going to let it get in the way of a good photograph.
Wildes Inns itself is a lovely setting, combining traditional architecture with more contemporary spaces and grounds that offer plenty of opportunities for photographs.
The good stuff happens in between
One of my favourite things about photographing weddings is watching everything unfold naturally.
Abbie and Tom's day had plenty of those moments. The anticipation before the ceremony, the reactions throughout, guests catching up, laughter during the celebrations and all the little interactions that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Of course, we made time to head outside for some portraits of the newlyweds too. The surroundings at Wildes gave us a great backdrop, and the autumn atmosphere suited the photographs beautifully.
But some of my favourite images from the day aren't necessarily the big, obvious moments. They're the smaller ones. A reaction across the room, somebody absolutely losing it laughing, or a quiet moment between everything else going on.
Those are often the photographs that say the most.
From the ceremony to the celebrations
As the day progressed, there was plenty more to photograph. Speeches, reactions, conversations and eventually the evening celebrations, when everyone could properly relax and enjoy themselves.
It's always interesting seeing how the atmosphere changes throughout a wedding day. The nerves and anticipation of the morning gradually give way to laughter, celebrations and a few increasingly questionable dance moves.
And that's exactly why I enjoy documenting the whole thing.
Abbie & Tom, thank you!
A massive thank you to Abbie and Tom for having me along to photograph their wedding. It was a pleasure being part of the day and putting together a gallery that reflects not just how everything looked, but what it was actually like to be there.
Here's a little look at their day at Wildes Inns.
Planning a wedding at Wildes Inns or elsewhere in Derbyshire?
I'm Jay, the photographer behind Amarsi & Co Photography. I photograph weddings across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and beyond, with a documentary approach and a little editorial influence.
Have a look around, and if you like what you see, get in touch.
