Modern St John Restaurant Wedding Photography - H & R Photos

St Bartholomew the Great & St John’ Restaurant, Smithfield

A wedding in the heart of the City of London, surrounded by some of its most iconic locations. Hilary & Robert were married at St Bartholomew the Great, one of London’s oldest and most atmospheric churches, before celebrating just around the corner at St John Restaurant, right beside the legendary Smithfield Market.

The day was a perfect mix of timeless tradition and modern, confident style. A classic church ceremony, groom and groomsmen looking sharp in morning suits — but with personality baked into every part of the story. Robert and his friends got ready at his own pub, The Gunmakers, complete with a barber upstairs, making for an effortlessly cool, relaxed morning and some incredible, character-filled moments to photograph.

Style and energy ran through the entire day. From the bride and bridesmaids setting the tone, to guests arriving in full fashion-forward force, everyone brought their A-game — outfits, attitude and serious dancefloor commitment. And Hilary, an ex-model, was an absolute dream to photograph. Every frame felt natural, confident and exciting, giving the images an editorial edge without ever feeling forced.

Add in a non-stop party, incredible atmosphere and a celebration that never slowed down, and this was one of those weddings — the kind you talk about, share, and show for years to come. A true photographer’s dream from start to finish. This is the perfect St John Restaurant wedding photography gallery to explore if you’re planning your wedding there and looking for a photographer who can capture it with energy, style and authenticity.

Getting Ready in Smithfield | The Gunmakers Pub

Wedding Dress hanging in a light bathroom at a City of London Wedding

Bride showing her hair in rollers at morning prep at a City of London Wedding

Artwork framed, one with a skeleton with cards around and another framed image of a lion, on the wall of Gunmaker Pub at a City of London Wedding.

Groom standing next to a table using his phone, while guests sit around in the bar at a City of London Wedding.

Groom leaning against the window outside his Bar, Gunmakers with his speech in hand, laughing with a guest who is standing in the doorway looking and smiling at the camera at a City of London Wedding.

A reflection of the bride in a large mirror standing on the floor, with the bride sitting doing her own hair while looking into the mirror during morning prep at a City of London Wedding.

Bride getting the final touches to her hair by a hair stylist at morning prep at a City of London Wedding.

A Ceremony at St Bartholomew the Great, City of London

Bride outside St Bartholomew the Great Church smiling at the camera at a City of London Wedding

Bride posing with her bouquet, standing near the first entrance to St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield with her bridesmaids in the background at a City of London Wedding

A Groomsmen stand outside the entrance to St Bartholomew the Great Church in Smithfield with a guest walking out the doorway at a City of London Wedding

The Verger standing at the front of the procession of the Bride and her bridal party at St Bartholomew the Great church at a City of London Wedding.

The Bride and the Verger standing at the front of the procession at the back of St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, waiting to walk down the aisle for a City of London Wedding

The procession of the Bridal Party walking down the aisle at St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, for a City of London Wedding.

The procession of the Bridal Party walking down the aisle at St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, with one bridesmaids looking up for a City of London Wedding.

Guest at a Pulpit in St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield giving a speech to a City of London Wedding.

Bridesmaids' flowers on the pew at St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, at a City of London Wedding.

A view of a child guest, through guests in the forefront, looking at the Order of service at a City of London Wedding.

Wedding couple at the front of St Bartholomew the Great church with the Bride showing the groom something in the order of service at a City of London Wedding

Groomsmen making a guard of honour outside St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, before the wedding couple exits the church at a City of London Wedding.

Bride & Groom walking past the guard of honour into a confetti line at St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield, at a City of London Wedding

Bride & Groom with the Groomsmen for a group shot at the opening entrance to St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfields, for a City of London Wedding Photography

A striking image of the Bride standing and posing with her bridal party either standing or sitting posing like a fashion magazine front cover in the courtyard of St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding Photography.

The Bride standing and posing with her bridal party in the courtyard of St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding Photography.

The Bride standing and posing looking at the camera with her bridal party in the courtyard of St Bartholomew the Great church, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding Photography.

St John Restaurant Wedding Reception

View of St John's Restaurant, Smithfield, set up for a wedding reception for a City of London Wedding.

Lobster claw shaped shell crackers in a bowl on a table at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Wedding menu on a plate with the Groom place card at St John Restaurant, Smithfield, at a City of London Wedding

A lottery ticket with money notes and a pen at the reception at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

View of the kitchen where the chef is preparing whole chickens at St Johns Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding

Wedding couple on the top step toasting the reception room at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding

Bride entering the reception dinner with a fist pump at the guests at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Bride standing holding her dress up to show off her shoes while guests in the background look at them at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Wedding guest smiling and looking up at a guest at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding

Guest walking through the reception smiling at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Bride at the reception, shouting into the microphone with Groom smiling standing next to her at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Groom drinking champagne from a champagne flute after giving a speech at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Wedding couple kissing passionately at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Wedding guest playing with another guest's dreadlocks and using one as moustache at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Male wedding guest looking at the camera wearing a fascinator at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Groom giving a speech at the front of guests in the reception room at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Guest standing at the end of the table after speech, with Wedding guests toasting each other across the table at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding

Wedding Portraits Around Smithfield Market

Bride & Groom standing next to metal gates in Smithfield Market looking at each other holding glasses of champagne at a City of London Wedding.

Wedding couple standing and looking at each other very close next to metal gates at Smithfield Market, for a City of London Wedding.

Bride looking at the camera with a slight smile at Smithfield Market for a City of London Wedding Photography.

Both Bride & Groom looking and smiling at the camera in front of metal gates at Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Evening Party at St John Restaurant

Bride at the top of the stairway dancing with a chef behind smiling at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

Bride standing in front of a speaker leaning back with arms open at St John Restaurant, Smithfield at a City of London Wedding.

Bride dancing waving a napkin and her parents at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding

Bride with her mum dancing in front of "The Bakery" on the dancefloor at St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding.

A group of Wedding guests with the Bride dancing around St John Restaurant, Smithfield for a City of London Wedding

Hats and jackets on pegs at a St John Restaurant Wedding.

A St John Restaurant wedding in the City of London is always special, but Hilary & Robert’s celebration took it to another level. With Smithfield Market as the backdrop and the Barbican Centre just moments away, the setting brought a raw, architectural edge that paired perfectly with the day’s energy and style.

From the historic streets of Smithfield to the stripped-back, iconic interiors of St John Restaurant, every part of this wedding felt intentional, stylish and full of life. The blend of old London character and modern confidence gave the photography a timeless yet editorial feel — exactly the kind of environment where moments unfold naturally and beautifully.

The fashion was next-level. Guests brought their A-game in style and attitude, the dancefloor never slowed down, and the atmosphere stayed electric well into the night. Hilary, an ex-model, was an absolute dream to photograph — confident, effortless and expressive — making it easy to create images that felt relaxed, editorial and full of personality.

This was one of those weddings. The kind you talk about years later. The kind you show future couples. A true St John Restaurant, Smithfield, City of London wedding done with heart, style and unforgettable energy.

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