Drinks Reception & Confetti
The First Toast, the Thrown Petals
The drinks reception is the wedding’s emotional exhale — the moment where formality loosens, guests circulate freely, and the couple finally has a few minutes to float through the room and be surrounded by the people they love most. It is also one of the most photographically rich periods of the entire day.
I move through the reception space instinctively — capturing the groups forming and dissolving, the children running between adult legs, the grandparents settled in the shade with a glass of something cold, the couple stealing a moment of their own. Nothing posed, nothing directed. Every frame earned.
Confetti shots — when they happen — require a specific technical approach that I have spent years refining. Whether you are planning a tunnel of guests, a spontaneous throw on the steps, or something entirely unscripted, I am positioned and ready before it happens.
What’s Included
- Full coverage of the drinks reception — typically 90 minutes to 2 hours
- Candid guest coverage — groups, individuals, generations together
- Couple mingling coverage — your time with your guests, documented
- Confetti throw coverage (where applicable) — multiple angles
- Detail photography — florals, table settings, food, venue dressing
- Canapé and welcome drink moments
- All images integrated into the main wedding gallery
Perfect For
- Couples wanting full coverage of their post-ceremony celebrations
- Confetti throws, tunnels, and spontaneous send-offs
- Weddings where the reception is the most relaxed part of the day
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