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Wedding reception photography at Roslin Beach Hotel

Speeches beneath a pink floral arch, glasses raised around the room and a saxophonist among the guests: this collection is from an evening wedding reception at Roslin Beach Hotel in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea.

I photographed the speakers and the people listening, then the music and dancing that followed. The quieter frames belong here too, from a baby cradled in someone’s arms to a conversation away from the dance floor.

An evening reception in Thorpe Bay

The floral arch provides a backdrop to the speeches and several of the dance-floor photographs at Roslin Beach Hotel. Close views of speech notes sit alongside the bride listening, guests watching and the room raising a toast.

Later in the collection, there’s saxophone music, coloured lighting and hands in the air. Children appear among the dancing guests, while hugs and conversations continue around them. Changing between wider views and closer portraits helps me show the reception as a gathering of people, as well as a sequence of speeches and dances.

These are reception photographs, with the attention on the evening’s celebrations. Select an image to see it larger. For your own plans, explore my wedding photography in Essex, including options and prices, or visit my Southend photography page.

A man holds a booklet labelled Father of the Bride's Speech beside a microphone — A close-up of the speech booklet during the wedding speeches.

A man in a bow tie looks down at his notes as he speaks into a microphone — A wedding speaker reads his notes beneath the reception flowers.

A man in a bow tie reads from notes while speaking into a microphone, seen from the side — A side view of a speaker reading his wedding speech to the room.

A man speaks into a microphone while reading sheets of paper beneath a floral arch — A speaker addresses the wedding guests from beneath the floral arch.

A man holds a microphone and reads a wedding speech from a booklet — A speaker reads his wedding speech beneath the floral arch.

A man reads from his notes into a microphone with the bride behind him — A speaker reads his notes with the bride standing just behind him.

The bride holds a glass and watches a man speaking into a microphone — The bride listens as a speaker reads from his notes beside her.

A man in glasses watches ahead while a woman beside him drinks from a glass — Guests listen together during the wedding reception.

A grey-haired man smiles among guests standing with their drinks — A smiling reaction from among the guests during the wedding speeches.

A woman smiles while holding a drink beside a man with a glass — Guests watch the celebrations together, drinks in hand.

The bride smiles and raises a glass in front of a pink floral arch — The bride raises her glass for a toast at Roslin Beach Hotel.

Wedding guests raise their glasses together in a decorated reception room — Guests raise their glasses for a toast at Roslin Beach Hotel.

Three wedding guests chat and laugh together under coloured reception lights — Guests share a laugh in conversation during the evening reception.

A woman smiles at another guest who gestures as they talk — Guests smile and chat together during the reception.

A man laughs while holding a bottle among wedding guests — Laughter fills this moment among guests at the evening reception.

A man holding a drink looks to one side beside a woman at the reception — A guest pauses with his drink during the wedding reception.

A man smiles towards the camera as a woman beside him sips her drink through a straw — Guests enjoy their drinks beside the cameras at the wedding reception.

A baby is cradled in a woman's arms among wedding guests — A quiet moment with a baby held close during the reception.

The bride smiles with her eyes closed as she hugs a man in a pale pink jacket — The bride shares a smiling embrace with a wedding guest.

A smiling woman in glasses embraces another guest at the reception — Two guests share a hug during the wedding reception.

A man in a black bow tie laughs while standing among guests with drinks — A guest laughs with others gathered around him at the reception.

A man in a pale pink jacket has his eyes closed as a guest rests a hand on his shoulder — A close-up captures an animated moment between wedding guests.

A man in a pale pink jacket closes his eyes with his mouth open among guests — A guest’s animated expression stands out among the reception crowd.

A man in a pale pink jacket smiles while standing among wedding guests — A smiling guest watches the reception from among the crowd.

An older man smiles at the bride as they hold hands and dance — A shared smile between the bride and a guest as they dance.

The bride and an older man hold hands and laugh while dancing beneath a floral arch — The bride and a guest share a laugh as they dance together.

A young girl twirls in front of the bride and an older man dancing beneath a floral arch — A young girl twirls in front of the bride as the dancing continues.

The bride smiles at a young girl she is holding as the girl looks back at her — The bride and a young girl share a moment on the dance floor.

The bride raises one hand while a young girl hugs her around the neck — The bride joins the celebrations while holding a young girl close.

The bride holds a young boy while guests around them raise their hands — The bride holds a young guest as the celebrations continue around them.

A saxophonist plays beside the bride in front of a circular floral arch — The saxophonist performs beside the bride at the evening reception.

A saxophonist plays under coloured lights with the bride in the background — Live saxophone accompanies the evening wedding celebrations.

A smiling woman raises one arm while dancing with a glass in her other hand — A guest raises her arm and glass during the evening dancing.

A smiling woman dances among wedding guests under green and yellow lights — A guest smiles across the dance floor during the evening reception.

A smiling man raises his arms among dancing guests under blue and purple lights — Guests raise their hands as the evening dancing gets under way.

A group of standing wedding guests smile, with one woman holding a baby — Smiles and laughter among guests gathered at Roslin Beach Hotel.

A camera operator films the wedding couple, who are visible on the monitor — The wedding couple appear on a camera monitor as they dance together.

Behind the camera

An Essex photographer for your wedding celebrations

I’m Jonathan Owen, an Essex photographer working professionally since 2003. During a wedding reception, I watch for what’s happening around the main moment as well as in front of me: the person listening to a speech, a reaction across a table or guests joining the dancing.

If you’re arranging your wedding photography in Thorpe Bay or elsewhere in Essex, we can talk through your timings, the parts of the celebration you want covered and any portraits or groups you’d like to include. You’ll speak directly with me, and I personally select and edit the photographs afterwards.

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Wedding reception photography at Roslin Beach Hotel

An evening reception in Thorpe Bay

An Essex photographer for your wedding celebrations

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