TWILIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Say “I do” with a twilight wedding ceremony

Twilight weddings are later ceremony times at a more relaxed pace that suits couples who are planning an early evening ceremony followed by a celebration with friends and family. They offer a beautiful alternative for couples who want a relaxed day that flows into the evening without any waiting around, and are becoming an increasingly popular choice for couples.

The time of year that your twilight ceremony takes place and the number of hours you have your photography coverage will determine the photos that I capture for you. As a guide, photography coverage could include:

  • Arrival at the venue before the ceremony
  • Guest arrivals and atmosphere building
  • The ceremony
  • Family Photos
  • Couple Portraits
  • Candid moments with family and friends
  • Early evening celebrations or dancing

As a Nottingham-based wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience, my natural approach to wedding photography is ideal for couples booking a twilight wedding

bride and groom autumn portrait at Norwood Park captured by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography
bride and groom's first dance captured by Alison Edwards on her twilight wedding photography collection

What is a Twilight wedding?

A twilight wedding typically takes place later in the day, often with a ceremony starting late afternoon or in the early evening rather than late morning or early afternoon.

Twilight photography is suitable for couples who don’t require a full day of photography coverage, and often:

  • involves a later ceremony time
  • flows straight into drinks, dinner or an evening celebration
  • works well with shorter photography coverage or for couples eloping
  • have fewer guests

Twilight weddings often have a naturally relaxed energy as the day moves into the evening and guests mingle and enjoy the celebrations, often with minimal formalities.

My approach is simply to observe what’s happening and photograph it as it naturally unfolds. I work in a way that allows you and your guests to stay present, without interruptions or constant staging.

This style suits couples who want their wedding to feel easy and unforced, where photography blends into the background, and the focus stays on enjoying the day as it happens.

bride and groom in church captured by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photgraphy

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Every small wedding I photograph receives the same level of care and experience.

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Work exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery

Twilight Wedding Photography Packages

£500-£550

Twilight Weddings

bride and groom kissing captured by micro wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography

Twilight wedding photography coverage is perfect when you only need the essentials of the ceremony and photos afterwards.

  • Up to 2 hours of photography coverage in Nottinghamshire (travelling expenses incurred for locations further afield). Monday to Thursday weddings are discounted to £500
  • Approx 100–150 carefully curated and professionally edited images in my classic, timeless style
  • USB of digital images  
  • Online password-protected gallery to share with friends
  • Licence to print and share your images with family and friends
  • Pre-wedding consultation to discuss your wedding plans

£150 booking fee to secure your wedding date, and the balance is payable 30 days before your wedding.

Portfolio & FAQs
£1150

Half-Day Coverage

bride and groom walking down aisle guests throwing confetti on them at West Mill wedding venue

Half-day photography is for couples who want their twilight ceremony and portraits captured, plus extras such as your drinks reception and evening celebrations.

  • Up to 5 hours of continuous photography coverage
  • Includes photography at one or two locations
  • Between 250–300 carefully curated and professionally edited images in my classic, timeless style
  • USB of digital images.  Printable files are professionally and individually edited in my personal style
  • Licence to print and share your images with family and friends
  • Online password-protected gallery to share with friends.
  • Pre-wedding consultation to discuss your wedding plans
  • Travel included up to 50 miles from NG5 7NE

£300 booking fee to secure your wedding date and the balance is payable 30 days before your wedding.

Portfolio & FAQs
bride and groom smiling at each other at the alter Hambleton Hall micro wedding photography
bride groom and vicar laughing during wedding ceremony in Nottingham
bride's veiling blowing off at Nottingham wedding
young boy and groom looking at the bride during wedding ceremony
bride walking into church rainy day captured by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography
bride on a swing captured early evening by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography
groom dancing with young bridesmaid captured by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography
bride and groom at Thornbridge Hall Estate captured by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography
guests laughing in wedding ceremony captured by micro wedding photographer in Nottingham

Let Me Introduce Myself

Hello, I’m Alison a wedding photographer based in Nottingham, offering twilight coverage

I work with couples who want their day documented naturally with beautifully styled portraits.

I’m relaxed and am frequently complimented on my warm and easygoing personality, which helps put people at ease in what can sometimes be an unnatural situation for them.

Your experience also matters just as much as your photos and I provide a professional service ensuring you receive the photos you deserve to remember your day. After your wedding, you’ll receive a clear timeline for your photos and an online gallery that’s easy to share with family and friends.

If you like my approach to photographing weddings, I’d love to hear from you.

About Alison
nottingham wedding photographer Alison Edwards with her camera at a wedding venue

Alison did the photos for my wedding – well, what an amazing lady. She has an eye for detail, is professional, and very passionate about her job. Alison was very patient with us as we changed the photos we wanted on the day and was she happy to accommodate us. I would 100% recommend Alison – lovely person and an amazing photographer. Perfect person for a perfect day. Highly recommend.

Hayley and Lee married at The Goosedale, Nottingham

Shorter coverage weddings captured in Nottingham & across the East Midlands

Explore a selection of blog posts featuring couples who chose wedding photography coverage ranging from 2 to 5 hours. Whether you’re planning a short and intimate celebration or a slightly longer day, these stories will give you a glimpse into how I document weddings.

If you’d like to see how I capture full-day celebrations, take a look at my natural wedding photography page, which showcases all-day wedding coverage.

Wedding Tipis in garden captured early evening by twilight wedding photographer Alison Edwards Photography

I’d love to hear from you!

If you feel that my natural wedding style would be a good fit for your twilight wedding, I’d love to hear from you. I have photographed at a large selection of East Midlands wedding venues as well as across the UK.

Please contact me, letting me know your wedding date and location and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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