Black and white photo of a rowing boat gliding on a calm lake, with trees and a stately country house in the background.

Johanna & Max | Braxted Park, Essex


A Weekend of Celebrations at Braxted Park


From garden-party elegance to a 90s-inspired nightclub, Johanna and Max’s wedding at Braxted Park was full of personality, incredible styling and unforgettable moments.


With the estate’s beautiful grounds, lakeside setting and a marquee transformed for dinner, there was no shortage of striking backdrops. Black-tie portraits, candid moments with friends and the energy of a packed dance floor all came together to capture a weekend that never took itself too seriously.


Planned by Jessie at The Filthy Prawn, this was a celebration of bold ideas, thoughtful details and a whole lot of fun.


Venue: Braxted Park, Essex

Planning: Jessie | The Filthy Prawn

Aerial view of a red brick country manor with a circular driveway, manicured lawn and surrounding countryside fields and trees.
Wedding guests gather at white-draped tables on a sunlit lawn outside an elegant red brick manor house with tall windows and mature trees.
Black and white photo of wedding guests in suits chatting outdoors in a sunlit field with trees and a cloudy sky.
A bride in a white petal-layered wedding dress embraces an older woman in glasses and a beige trench coat outdoors.
Wedding guests share a warm embrace in a black and white photo, with friends smiling and shaking hands under leafy trees.
Black and white photo of a man in a linen shirt holding a champagne flute, its shadow cast on his shirt in sunlight.
A smiling couple shares a tender moment outdoors in a black and white portrait, her hand resting on his jacket lapel.
Groom in sunglasses kisses the hand of a bride in a ruffled white gown as they walk across a lawn beneath tall trees.
Bride in a ruffled white gown and groom in a dark suit hold champagne glasses and smile with wedding guests in blankets outdoors.
Black and white photo of guests gathering outside an illuminated Georgian manor house at dusk during an elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Red brick English country manor with white-framed windows, a stone porch, topiary pots and a gravel drive, ideal for a wedding venue.
Black and white photo of women getting ready in a vintage dressing room with lit mirrors, while a photographer captures the moment.
A white sleeveless wedding dress with a gathered bow waist hangs on a white hanger against floral peach wallpaper.
Black and white photo of a bride getting ready as two women help with her hair, a wedding dress reflected in the mirror.
Man in dark glasses and a wool jacket sits on a cushioned window seat, gazing outside in black and white.
Woman seen from behind with small yellow flowers pinned in her upswept hair, facing a mirror beside a bouquet of white and yellow blooms.
Three women in elegant dresses laughing together in a bright doorway, captured in a joyful black and white candid moment.
A bride in a white gown with a floral hair accessory stands in a room while two women prepare nearby on her wedding day.
Black and white close-up of a bride wearing an elegant white wedding dress with a square neckline and draped wrap bodice.
Smiling man in sunglasses and a pinstripe double-breasted jacket stands among wedding guests outdoors on a cloudy day.
Two men in suits stand beside a weathered brick garden wall at an outdoor wedding ceremony, one holding a folded program.
Man in sunglasses and a pinstripe jacket holds a pale pink poppy flower in front of a brick wall.
A bride in a white gown walks across a lawn arm in arm with an older man and woman as wedding guests look on.
Black and white portrait of a bride with a floral hairpiece sharing a tender kiss on the cheek with the groom in a pinstripe suit.
Black and white photo of a bride reading a speech into a microphone under a gazebo as wedding guests listen in the foreground.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a pinstripe suit with an orange boutonniere sit hand in hand during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white wedding photo of a smiling groom in a pinstripe suit beside a bride wearing a delicate floral hair piece.
Groom stepping on a wrapped glass during an outdoor wedding ceremony as seated guests watch the bride in a white gown.
A bride and groom read their vows from paper in a garden ceremony as guests watch beside an old stone wall.
Bride in a flowing gown holds a bouquet as the groom kisses her cheek while guests applaud along the aisle outdoors.
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a dark suit kiss on a stone patio beside a bench and green hedge.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing on a wooden garden bench, holding champagne flutes and a bouquet.
Joyful bride and groom raise their fists and smile as guests throw confetti at their outdoor wedding, the bride holding an orange bouquet.
Woman in a white dress and sunglasses stands among wedding guests holding drinks at an outdoor garden party.
Black and white wedding photo of a laughing bride in sunglasses with her arm raised and a smiling guest holding a drink behind her.
Wedding guests mingle on a sunny lawn, with a smiling man in sunglasses and a tweed jacket facing the camera.
Wedding guests in summer attire chat and hold drinks beneath white parasols near a tall green hedge at an outdoor reception.
Wedding guests embrace and smile during an outdoor garden celebration beneath a white parasol, in a candid black and white photo.
Three smiling men in suits hold drinks and chat at an outdoor wedding reception under trees in black and white.
Bride in a white gown with a flower hair accessory chats with smiling wedding guests on a sunny lawn beneath a large patio umbrella.
Black and white portrait of a smiling couple in dark jackets embracing in front of a stone garden fountain.
Black and white photo of wedding guests in sunglasses holding champagne glasses beside a table with flowers and drinks.
Smiling bearded man in round sunglasses and a navy jacket holds a glass of champagne in a leafy garden.
Black and white group portrait of a bride, groom and smiling wedding guests posed together on a lawn beside tall trees.
Bride, groom and wedding guests in formal attire pose together for a group photo on a green garden lawn.
Bride and groom in sunglasses hold hands in front of a brick garden wall covered in climbing vines, on a sunny wedding day.
Bride in an elegant white gown and groom in a pinstripe suit and sunglasses holding hands while walking down a garden path.
Smiling couple in a garden, the bride in a white dress leaning on a groom in a pinstripe suit under a metal arbor.
In a black and white photo, a groom drapes his coat around a bride in a white dress as they embrace beside a calm lake.
A bride and groom embrace and kiss beneath a large old tree beside a calm pond at their outdoor wedding.
Happy couple standing close outdoors among tall trees, he in a navy cape coat and she in a cream fringed shawl.
Black and white image of wedding guests gathered under white parasols on a grassy lakeside bank beneath large trees.
Guests in black tie watch a tattooed man in an apron stir a metal pot at an outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding guests in elegant attire mingle beneath white umbrellas along a gravel path by a tranquil pond surrounded by tall trees.
Smiling woman in a black jacket and flowing tulle skirt stands on a leaf-covered path at an outdoor gathering under trees.
Smiling wedding guests chat and laugh outdoors under trees, a woman in a yellow cardigan holding a drink.
Black and white candid of a laughing bride in a satin slip dress and dark jacket chatting with her groom at an outdoor wedding reception.
Black and white silhouettes of two men in suits look out over a quiet lake with ducks and trees, a drink on the ledge.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown and a groom sharing a white umbrella as formally dressed wedding guests chat outdoors.
Smiling couple in formal attire hold orange cocktails under a white umbrella as wedding guests gather outdoors in the rain.
Black and white photo of laughing groomsmen and guests in bow ties enjoying a joyful moment outdoors at a wedding.
Two men share a warm hug under white umbrellas in black and white at a rainy outdoor wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing in a rowboat on a calm lake while holding champagne glasses.
Silhouettes of wedding guests gathered outdoors beneath tree branches against a bright sky in a dramatic black and white photograph.
A bride in white and a groom in black walk past guests holding umbrellas in the rain during an outdoor wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of a small rowboat with two people gliding across a calm lake, with trees and a stately country house beyond.
Elegant wedding table setting with printed menu, gold candle, wine bucket, glassware and white chairs.
Bride in a white gown dances with guests waving napkins in the air at a lively wedding reception in black and white.
Smiling groom in a black bow tie dances down the aisle as wedding guests wave white napkins in the air at the reception.
Black and white photo of a bride in a full-skirted gown embracing a groom in a tuxedo while guests wave napkins in a tented reception.
Wedding guests in formal attire smile and chat at long tables inside a softly lit reception marquee in black and white.
Black and white photo of wedding guests in formal attire seated at a reception table with glasses and flowers, smiling and looking on.
Guests at a wedding reception table raise small glasses in a toast, with hands clinking together beside a floral centerpiece and candle.
Wedding guests applauding along a long candlelit banquet table with flowers inside a softly lit white marquee.
Smiling bride in a white gown sits at a reception table as wedding guests laugh and celebrate in a candlelit tent, black and white photo.
Wedding guests in formal attire dine at long tables inside a warmly lit marquee tent with a draped ceiling and glowing string lights.
Groom in a black tuxedo carries a flaming torch beside a bride in a satin wrap as they walk across a lawn at night.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and bow tie raising one hand while holding a coupe cocktail at a wedding party.
A man in a tuxedo and bow tie smiles while holding a drink among formal guests at an elegant evening party.
Bride in a white dress dances with arms raised on a crowded dance floor beneath glowing red lights at a lively wedding reception.
A glowing disco ball scatters beams of light over a dancing crowd with raised hands at a lively wedding reception party.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in a beam of light, she wears a floral dress, he wears a tuxedo and bow tie.
A smiling woman in a white gown chats with a man in a bow tie and tuxedo at an elegant evening party with red drapes.
Black and white photo of a smiling man in glasses, mustache, and dark suit holding a drink at a crowded formal evening party.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a kiss on the dance floor at a wedding reception while a guest raises an arm in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a smiling curly-haired man in glasses, tuxedo and bow tie gesturing while guests mingle at a formal evening party.