Love can’t be cancelled

Hina and Nikhil’s dream wedding in sunny Barcelona had to be postponed, just like many other couples planning their weddings this year. COVID-19 threw a wrench into their plans, but love, as we know, can’t be cancelled.

This year, we’ve all had to find new ways to adapt, and this was certainly a first for me — my first wedding since lockdown. Despite the unexpected challenges, this celebration turned out to be one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve had the privilege of capturing.

While the grand celebration in Barcelona has been postponed (but not forgotten!) with hopes of a future celebration, Hina and Nikhil made the decision to embrace the chaos and celebrate their love with a smaller, intimate ceremony closer to home.

There were no bridesmaids, no grand decorations, and no lavish car. Just two people, wholeheartedly in love, coming together to make their commitment official.

Though I wasn’t able to be present during the ceremony at Wandsworth Registry (due to current restrictions and their preference for a smaller guest list), we made the most of the time we had together. Knowing there would be limited time for photographs after the ceremony, we decided to flip the traditional wedding photography schedule on its head and create our own plan.

I arrived in Notting Hill an hour before the ceremony, where Hina and Nikhil were getting ready together in their beautiful home, helping one another with the final touches. It was such a special moment to witness. Afterward, we took a stroll through their private garden, capturing intimate, natural portraits of the couple — before hopping into a taxi to Wandsworth Registry Office.

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Although I had just two hours to document Hina and Nikhil’s wedding day, the photos speak volumes about how much fun we had, and how much love was present.

Their wedding day was a beautiful reminder that no matter the circumstances, love finds its way through — and can be celebrated in any way that feels right for you.

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– Photographer: Lori Young Photography
– Location: Private Gardens in Notting Hill & Wandsworth Registry Office
– Brides Dress: Nadine Merabi
– Brides Shoes: Sophia Webster
– Grooms Suit: Ermenegildo Zegna
– Brides Boquet: Harper and Tom’s Flowers