Katie & Jon - A Vibrant & Truly Wild Chester Zoo Wedding - Chester Zoo Wedding Photographer
“Some things just, some things just make sense
And one of those is you and I
Some things just, some things just make sense
And even after all this time
I’m into you, baby not a day goes by
That I’m not into you”
Where do I even begin with Katie & Jon’s magical Chester Zoo wedding? These two incredible humans booked me at the start of the year, and from our very first chat, I just knew this was going to be something special. We have so much in common, it honestly felt like photographing dear friends — and today felt more like fate than work.
Katie & Jon have been together nearly 20 years (yes, TWENTY!) and their love was so palpable throughout the day — gentle, joyful and full of cheeky giggles. They fully embraced the spirit of Chester Zoo weddings, and I still can’t get over how surreal and wonderful it felt to be walking through animal enclosures in full wedding finery, camera in hand, creating magic with these two in such a unique and vibrant setting.
As a Chester Zoo wedding photographer, this one meant the world to me. Chester Zoo is a really special place for my family and me — we’ve been members for the past five years and it’s somewhere we visit often, always leaving with huge smiles and full hearts. Photographing a wedding here has genuinely been on my bucket list, and today absolutely lived up to every dream.
Katie & Jon’s love of colour was everywhere — the breathtaking florals by Funk & Bloom exploded with life, Katie’s freshly dyed mauve-rose hair added such a bold and beautiful touch, and even the smallest details felt personal and joyful. One of my favourite moments? The incredible live watercolour artist, Little Beth Illustration, sketching individual portraits of every guest — such a thoughtful, personal touch that had everyone beaming.
The supplier dream team was, brilliantly, all-female — something that felt extra special. Working with my lovely pal Lisa Simms on hair and makeup (always a treat), the ever-talented Phee’s Films capturing it all on video, the soulful sounds of Lily Kerbey Music, and of course Funk & Bloom’s floral wizardry… it was such a collaborative, creative day, and the Chester Zoo events team were absolute stars, making everything run seamlessly.
Katie & Jon — thank you for trusting me to tell your story. I’m still buzzing. More Chester Zoo weddings like this, please!
