For couples who want both the meaning of a family-filled “I do” and the freedom of an adventure-driven wedding experience, this day at Buttermere shows just how beautifully the two worlds can blend.
This wasn’t a traditional full-day wedding. It was something personal, intentional and joyful — a small registry ceremony with their closest family, followed by an adventure wedding photography session in the Lake District, complete with mountain views, beautiful light, and a spontaneous dip in the lake. Proof that you really can create a day that feels like you.
A Meaningful “I Do” with Their Favourite People
The day began with a heartfelt registry ceremony: simple, relaxed and surrounded by the people who matter most.
Instead of going straight into a reception, they traded this for the Lakes and headed to Buttermere for an adventure.
Because sometimes the best way to celebrate the start of married life is to step into nature together.
Why Couples Are Choosing Adventure Sessions After Their Ceremony
A post-registry adventure wedding session is becoming a favourite choice for couples who want:
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Stunning wedding portraits without rushing their day
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Time together in nature
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Space to be themselves without an audience
It removes the wedding-day pressure and gives you permission to celebrate in your own way.
Buttermere: The Perfect Backdrop for an Adventure Wedding
Buttermere is one of the most magical places in the Lake District — dramatic peaks, peaceful waters, reflections that look like paintings and endless space to breathe and be yourselves.
For their portraits, we wandered along the shoreline, stopped under the trees and embraced every bit of weather the Lakes gave us. The wind danced through her hair, the mountains rose behind them, and the stillness of the water created a kind of calm you only find in nature.
They laughed, explored, threw confetti, sipped champagne, paused for quiet moments and I captured the real connection between them — the joy, the tenderness, the just-married glow.
And Then… The Lake Dip
Somewhere between the shoreline portraits and the golden light, they looked at each other and said,
“Shall we go in?”
Moments later, shoes were off, wedding attire loosened, and they were running into the lake together — the most freeing, joy-filled end to the day.
Lake dips aren’t about being “wild” for the sake of it.
They’re about saying yes to joy. Yes to the moment. Yes to beginning married life with laughter, adventure and a story you’ll never forget.
Why I Love This Kind of Day
This type of celebration gives you:
The best of both worlds:
A family ceremony + an adventure just for you two.
Time to slow down and connect:
No rush. No performance. No pressure.
Photos that feel like you
Natural, unposed, rooted in the landscape and the emotion of the day.
A memory as unforgettable as the photos
Because your wedding isn’t defined by how many people attend — it’s defined by how it felt.
Thinking of Doing Something Similar?
If a traditional wedding day doesn’t feel like your dream, a Lake District adventure wedding session could be the perfect way to celebrate — whether you bring family for the “I do”, or keep it just the two of you.
You can combine:
A small registry ceremony or/and symbolic outdoor ceremony
A fell-top or lakeside adventure session
A private, meaningful celebration
A lake dip (optional, but always iconic)
If this kind of day makes your heart beat faster, I’d love to help you plan your own unique adventure wedding experience.
Don’t want to miss celebrating with your friends, lots of couple host a party a few weeks after their elopement. Best thing is you’ll have epic photographs to show!
