Hannah and Dempster - Millbrook Estate Elopement, North Devon

If there were ever two people who embody carefree, wholehearted, soul-deep love — it’s Hannah and Dempster.

From the moment the day began at Millbrook Estate, there was an effortless joy between them. The kind of joy that feels unfiltered and completely genuine. They laughed easily, held each other close, and moved through the day with a sense of calm certainty that they had found their person.

Elopements have a way of amplifying emotion. Without the noise or expectation of a large crowd, every glance and every word feels more powerful. Hannah and Dempster embraced that intimacy fully — completely present, completely themselves.

Watching them together made my heart very happy.

One of my favourite parts of the day was hearing afterwards that the portrait session — the part Hannah admitted she had been slightly dreading — became one of the highlights. That means more than I can say. When couples relax, trust the process and simply lean into each other, that’s when the magic happens.

They later wrote:

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all you have done.
Our photos are absolutely wonderful! You’ve captured all the most important moments of our day so beautifully and we are so happy we get to relive it through the pictures.
I was definitely dreading the photo session but you were so fun and relaxed (& on our wavelength) that it actually turned out to be one of the highlights of the day.
You bring a lot of joy to many people’s lives I’m sure. Wishing you all the very best!”

It’s words like these that remind me why intimate weddings hold such a special place in my heart.

Hannah and Dempster — thank you for trusting me with your story. Your love is joyful, grounded and beautifully real. What a privilege it was to capture it.

Venue & Suppliers

Venue: Millbrook Estate
Hair & Makeup: Iconic Hair and Makeup
Catering: Justine Wood Food
Suit: Moss Bros
Dress: Rookery Bridal
Dress Alterations: Suzie Marie Wedding Dress Alterations