Nell & Sam / Afterwards

A groom slides a ring onto the hennaed hand of his bride, her wrist stacked with red bangles.

The rings, at 2.14pm

We are still smiling

For the dancing, the speeches you sat through, and the cake you took home in napkins. It was the best day because you came.

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From the two of us

A place setting on a white tablecloth, a navy napkin folded on the plate between fork, knife and spoon.

Every place set by hand

A glowing pendant light against a dark interior.

The barn after dark

A four-tier wedding cake in white and gold with pink sugar roses, on a table ringed with fresh flowers and candles.

Four tiers, gone by ten

Soft pink peonies in full bloom among green leaves and round buds against a wooden fence.

Peonies from the walled garden