Cover photograph showing the bride and groom looking at each other in the late afternoon sunlight at Little Channels, Essex

Little Channels | Leanne & Billy


Leanne & Billy’s at Little Channels wedding was one of those days that reminded us exactly why we love what we do. From the moment we arrived, everything felt effortless – relaxed, joyful, and completely natural. Surrounded by such warm family and friends, it genuinely felt like we were photographing the wedding of people we’d known for years.

Our story with Leanne and Billy actually began long before their own wedding day. We first met them when we were photographing Leanne’s brother James’ wedding to Lucie. As a bridesmaid, Leanne had a front-row seat to see how we work behind the scenes – the calm moments, the fun, the little in-between memories we love to capture. After seeing the final gallery from James and Lucie’s wedding, Leanne and Billy knew they wanted us to tell their story too.

These kinds of bookings always mean so much to us. There’s something incredibly special about reconnecting with past couples, seeing familiar faces again, and becoming part of another chapter in the same family’s story.

There were so many unforgettable moments throughout the day, making this Little Channels wedding an absolute dream to photograph. This blog is packed full of highlights, beautiful details, and all the moments in between so grab a cuppa, enjoy the scroll, and let us know your favourite part!

The groom straightening his tie before his wedding ceremony
Close-up of a wristwatch being adjusted
The groom fastening his cufflinks
Close up of a cufflink engraved with initials and the wedding date
Black and white photograph of the best man straightening the groom's collar
Close up photograph of all of the groomsmen'd cufflinks
Black and white photograph of the grrom and two groomsmen laughing
Black and white photograph of groomsmen helping with each other's ties
Black and white photograph of groom and groomsmen walking along a road laughing
Close up photograph of a sign on a door handle
Photograph of the bride during make-up preparations
Photograph of a bridal gown and shoes
Photograph of a bridal wedding dress hanging up alongside three bridesmaid's dresses
Eye make-up being aplied to a bridesmaid
Bridal accories including flowers, shoes, perfume and jewellery
Bridesmaid laughing whilst holding a drink
Bride laughing during make-up preparations
Black and white photograph of a bridesmaid checking her make-up in a hand mirror
Black and white photograph of the bride looking at herself in a mirror whilst her hair is being done
Close up of bridal bouquet
Black and white photograph of make-up being applied to bride
Make-up being applied to bridesmaid
Bridesmaids having their hair and make-up being done
Make-up being applied to bride
Black and white photograph of make-up being applied to bridesmaid
Smiling bride and bridesmaids raising glasses in a toast
Black and white photograph of bride smiling
Bride in her wedding dress
Black and white photograph of bride smiling at herself in a mirror
Emotional bridesmaids seeing the bride in her wedding dress for the first time
Father of the bride hugging his daughter
Groom and groomsmen group photograph outside Little Channels wedding venue
Smiling groom looking out of a window ahead of the wedding cermony
Wedding guests laughing in the ceremony room
Black and white photograph of a young flower girl walking down the aisle
Young flower girl walking down the aisle
A bride walking down the aisle with her father
An emaotional bride walking down the aisle with her father
A bride smiling at her groom whilst walking down the aisle with her father
Bride and groom holding hands in front of a full ceremony room at Little Channels
Bride and groom smiling at each other whilst holding hands in front of a full ceremony room at Little Channels
Bride laughing during wedding ceremony
Black and white close up of the bride's hand putting a wedding ring on the groom's finger
Bride and groom smiling at each other whilst holding hands in front of a full ceremony room at Little Channels
Smiling wedding guests clapping hands
Bride and groom preparing to leave the ceremony room
Group photograph of bride and groom waving at the camera with all of their guests
Close up photograph of full glasses with straws
A wedding guest hugging the bride
Group photograph of bride and bridesmaids
Group photograph of bride and groom with groomsmen and bridesmaids
Group photograph of bride and bridesmaids
Bride and groom smiling at each other under a rose arch at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom kissing at Little Channels, Essex
Groom kissing his bride
Black and white photograph of Groom kissing his bride
Groom kissing his bride
Tables and chairs set out for a wedding breakfast at Little Channels, Essex
Black and white photograph of laughing guest with his thumbs up
Wedding guests laughing while seated at a dining table
Bride and groom laughing and dancing as they enter their wedding breakfast room
Bride dancing as she entesr the wedding breakfast room with a saxophonist playing in the background
Black and white photograph of wedding guests applauding
Bride and groom laughing and dancing as they enter their wedding breakfast room with guests applauding and a saxophonist playing in the background
Smiling wedding guest
Emotional wedding guest wiping a tear
Bride and groom laughing as bride's father looks on whilst making his speech
Black and white photograph of wedding guests laughing
Black and white photograph of wedding guests laughing
Photograph of wedding guests laughing
Black and white photograph of wedding guests laughing
Emotional bride wiping a tear
Groom giving his speech as bride has shocked expression
Bride and guests laughing during the groom's speech
A laughing guest holding up a photograph of the groom when he was younger
A laughing bridesmaid
Wedding guests laughing
Wedding guests laughing
A young flower girl laughing and holding her bouquet of flowers
Close up of roses in the bride's bouquet
Bride and groom holding hand and looking at each other whilst walking along a tree-lined path at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom kissing in the grounds at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom looking at each other in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom looking at each other in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Black and white photograph of bride and groom in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Groom kissing the bride in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Groom leaning against a tree and kissing the bride in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Black and white photograph of the bride and groom looking into the distance at Little Channels, Essex
bride and groom looking into the distance at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom standing in long grass and looking at each other in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Bride and groom standing in long grass and looking at each other in the late afternoon sun at Little Channels, Essex
Close up photograph showing the wedding rings as the bride and groom hold hands
Wedding guests throwing confetti over a smiling bride and groom
Wedding guests throwing confetti over a smiling bride and groom
Black and white photograph of bride and groom during their first dance
Black and white photograph of bride and groom dancing surrounded by guests
Black and white photograph of the father of the bride hugging his daughter on the dancefloor
Black and white photograph of the mother of the groom dancing with her son
Colourful photograph of wedding guests dancing
The bride gives a young wedding guest a hug
A saxophonist playing on the dancefloor
A bridesmaid pulling a face with her tongue out as the bride raises a shot glass
Wedding guests laughing
A wedding guest kicking his leg up on the dancefloor
The bride dancing with arms in the air surrounded by cheering wedding guests
The bride and groom smiling at the camera at twilight under a garden arch at Little Channels, Essex
The bride and groom embraced at twilight under a garden arch at Little Channels, Essex

Here is a selection of suppliers who helped to create Leanne & Billy’s amazing day at Little Channels

Venue – Little Channels
Flowers – Cherubs Florist
Dress – Adore Brides
Event Décor – Simply Rustic
Saxophonist – Simply Sax 
Hair – Boho and Bridal 
Chair Décor – Occasions Covered 
Make up – Makeup by Faye Neill