COLOURFUL VINTAGE SUMMER WEDDING AT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE | LUCY AND COLIN

Purple Kite Photography
Oct 2
3 min read

A couple kisses on a vintage train platform, surrounded by steam. She wears a red dress holding flowers; signs read "Ladies Room" and "Booking Office."

VINTAGE AUGUST WEDDING AT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE

A fun-filled 50's themed wedding with steam trains, ice cream van, colourful bunting, Taskmaster, a jive band... and an epic red wedding dress! This gorgeous summer wedding at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre ticked all the boxes for a fabulously different day.

Sarah Whyte, owner of Purple Kite Photography, sitting on a bridge in Hertford, Hertfordshire

Hi, I'm Sarah!

I love being able to document the raw emotions and excitement of a wedding day and take pride in delivering stunning images that my couples will cherish for a lifetime.

I create a calm and relaxed atmosphere for my clients, ensuring that they feel at ease and enjoy every moment of their day.

Although I'm based in Hertford, I'm not just a Hertfordshire Wedding Photographer. I can travel all over the UK (and beyond) for your Wedding.

Couple kissing at a wedding with a cheering crowd in a decorated train station. Bride in red dress, guests in floral patterns, celebratory mood.

Vibrant Wedding ceremony flanked by vintage trains

Lucy and Colin wanted a vintage theme for their wedding, so what better place to get married than Buckinghamshire Railway centre, between stunning vintage railway carriages. Lucy added red and green bunting and a flower arch to tie her colour theme together and to accentuate that incredible red dress! They encouraged guests to embrace the 1950's theme in their clothing choices and the bridesmaids looked amazing in matching floral tea dresses with petticoats.

Couple getting married in front of a vintage train, woman in red dress smiles, surrounded by guests. Festive decor and greenery present.

A couple exchanges rings at a train-themed wedding. The bride in red smiles, surrounded by guests. Vintage train car in the background.

A couple embraces at a festive indoor wedding with red and green bunting. Guests, dressed in floral outfits, applaud, creating a joyful scene.

Bride in red dress and groom in brown suit walk down an aisle, smiling. Guests in colorful attire applaud. Bunting decorates the hall.

Smiling couple in formal attire, man in a suit, woman in a red dress. Seated at a table with a menu, wooden background, warm ambiance.

Ice creams and steam train rides

After the ceremony, the wedding party headed outside for a Pimm's reception, delicious ice cream from a vintage ice cream van and could also hop on a quick steam train ride!

Man in a suit and lady in red dress approach a pink-striped ice cream van labelled Polly’s Vintage Ice Cream Parlour. Woman serves from inside. Greenery behind.

A couple in red attire enjoy ice cream and drinks, smiling in front of a vintage ice cream truck labeled "Lily's Parlour," with bunting.

Smiling woman in a red dress holding flowers, surrounded by women in floral outfits, inside a vintage train with a window view.

Couple in a vintage train corridor, gazing out the window. Woman in a red dress, man embracing her. Warm, intimate atmosphere.

Confetti and portraits on the railway platform.

Quainton Road platform was a quirky but beautiful backdrop for a photo op and confetti moment.

A couple in formal attire kisses on a bench at Quainton Road station. She wears a red dress; he dons a suit with a red tie. Romantic setting.

Couple in suit and red dress holding hands, walking on vintage train platform. Laughter, flowers, sign reads "Ladies Room," overcast sky.

Couple in embrace and kissing on a vintage train platform. She's in a red dress, holding flowers. "Station Master" sign above. Romantic mood.

Nine women in floral dresses and one in a red gown pose with bouquets at a vintage train station. Mood is joyful. Signs read "Station Master."

Couple in vintage attire kiss amid a flurry of confetti, surrounded by joyous guests at a train station. Dresses feature floral patterns.

Couple in red and brown suits walk through confetti shower, smiling amid a joyful crowd at a vintage train station setting.

Entertaining the guests - Taskmaster and Film car

Colin and Lucy incorporated their love for the movies into their day with Funko Pop! characters and their favourite film quotes as centrepieces and table names. They also had a movie carriage, playing 3 of their favourite movies, for those who wanted a quiet moment.

Two people watch a movie in a dimly lit train carriage. The screen shows a man smiling in a suit - a scene from Back To The Future. The setting is cosy and the mood relaxed.

Funko Pop figures surrounded by red roses and greenery. A sign reads "I love you. I know." Lanterns on each side. Playful scene.

Funko Pop figures in a cloud-like setting with red and white flowers, against a stormy backdrop. Signs say "Twin Pines" and "Outatime."

Movie night poster on an easel displays film schedule against a vintage train backdrop. Wooden chairs nearby. Warm, nostalgic atmosphere.

Two Funko Pop figurines, a man and a marshmallow character, surrounded by flowers and glowing mist on a table. Beverage bottles in the background.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has been used as a set in many TV shows, including Channel 4's Taskmaster, so Lucy and Colin incorporated some fun table activities in true Taskmaster style, complete with envelopes sealed with their own personalised wax seal. Tasks included decorating paper fans and having fun with perspective and miniature bath ducks!

Envelopes with red wax seals on green fabric, surrounded by flowers, leaves, and colorful markers tied with twine; elegant setting.

People sit around a table with blue glasses, drawing tools, and a paper fan. One points at the fan, others watch. Warm, social setting.

Three women in colourful dresses hold labelled blocks, smiling. Background shows vintage posters. The mood is cheerful and lively.

Three women smiling, holding lace fans. They wear colourful dresses and hats. Background has vintage posters. Joyful, festive atmosphere.

Man photographing a hand-drawn face on a folded napkin with a tablet, at a table. Blurred background with papers and a blue cup.

Yellow rubber duck in front of a red phone booth. Background: trees, a construction vehicle, and a sign for step-free access. Overcast mood.

Barbecue, cake cutting and speeches

Rather than a formal sit-down meal, guests were treated to a delicious barbecue from Spitting Pig.

People serving and receiving food at an outdoor event. Two servers in black aprons behind a table of dishes, with attendees holding plates.

Man speaking into a mic at a table with flowers and a cake, woman in red dress laughs. Another holds a blue chart. Train in background.

A couple kisses in front of a vintage train. A table with a cake, gifts, and decorations is in the foreground. Red theme and festive mood.

The cake was made by two of Lucy's sisters and was covered in handmade red fondant roses, with a couple of fondant Jawas hiding amongst them, to Colin's great delight!

Man admiring a tiered cake with red roses beside a vintage train. Women in floral dresses and red attire watch. Festive, cheerful setting.

White cake with a tiny hooded figure, surrounded by vibrant red roses on a wooden base. Bright, cheerful setting.

A couple in formal attire cuts a tiered cake with red roses on a table, set by a vintage train carriage. They're smiling joyfully.

Evening Reception in full swing with Rock 'n' Roll band and epic first dance Jive routine!

The party got underway with a fantastic rock 'n' roll band playing all the classics as guests took to the dancefloor. Colin and Lucy even learnt a show-stopping jive routine for their first dance, meaning a costume change for Lucy, into a 50's style red tea dress and petticoats which looked amazing as she twirled!

A couple dances energetically in retro attire, the woman's red dress swirling. Onlookers watch and clap in a festive, decorated venue.

A couple dances energetically in vintage attire, surrounded by cheering onlookers in a festive hall with bunting and a classic train backdrop.

People in floral dresses and suits dance lively indoors, with vintage signs on the walls. The mood is joyful and energetic.

Band performing in a vintage-themed venue with posters and signs. Guitarist in red shirt, upright bass player, and drummer. Retro vibe.

People in colourful clothes dancing joyfully indoors. Greenery decorates the setting.

WHAT THE COUPLE SAY

"The photos that Sarah from Purple Kite took of our wedding are absolutely glorious. She really made the most of the venue and colour scheme and the red of my dress pops in every photo. I was very grateful to her for coming a little out of her normal area for me, and her candid, largely reportage style meant that we have a beautiful record of the day without our guests feeling dragged through a photoshoot. She sent us sneak peeks the evening of the wedding, which was so lovely as we were feeling a bit sad it was all over. We had the complete online album just a few days after the wedding and her communication was brilliant throughout."