Emily & Stephen’s Neon Wedding at God’s Own Junkyard

Welcome to Emily & Stephen’s neon wedding at God’s Own Junkyard in East London. Surrounded by neon lights and vibrant artwork, their day radiated energy and colour. It was a relaxed, candid celebration filled with laughs, bold style, and genuine moments — a celebration that truly reflected their personalities.

Getting Ready in the City

Emily got ready at home in East London, with a few close friends by her side. The morning moved at its own pace — quiet, unrushed, and full of small moments. One of the highlights was the reveal with her bridesmaids, who saw her in her dress for the first time just before heading out. No over-the-top reactions, just genuine connection and the start of something special.

View of city rooftops with distant skyline under cloudy sky
View of city skyline through a window with blurred foreground, trees, and chimney visible.
White wedding dress with lace details hanging on a hanger by a sloped ceiling, next to a small shelving unit.
Perfume bottle, diamond ring, necklace, and jewelry box on table.
Woman getting makeup done in front of a wooden room divider with lights on.
Makeup artist applying lipstick to a woman with hair clip, makeup brush in hand
Woman with red hair looking in a mirror, sitting in front of a white wall.
Back view of a woman with brown hair styled in an elegant updo decorated with a pearl and crystal hair accessory, wearing a lace black top.
Colorful floral bouquet with orange roses and red proteas
Three envelopes standing on a wooden surface, addressed in handwriting.
Shelf with a Buddha bust, greeting card, framed art, and plant
Women getting their hair styled in a room with a large window.
Two women in a kitchen wearing dark dresses, holding glasses, with a window in the background.
Person pouring champagne into glasses on a wooden countertop.
Bride in white dress being helped by another woman fastening the back in a room.
Bride adjusting earring in front of mirror, wearing a white lace wedding dress.
Bridesmaids in green dresses covering their faces outdoors.
Bride showing dress to excited bridesmaids in a garden setting.
Bride in veil hugging bridesmaid with others smiling at outdoor wedding gathering.
Vintage Volkswagen van decorated with pink ribbon and flowers, parked on a residential street with brick houses in the background.
White vintage van decorated with flowers and ribbons

A Ceremony of Light & Colour

At God’s Own Junkyard, they exchanged vows under a canopy of glowing neon and eclectic signs. The venue’s chaotic brilliance gave the whole ceremony an energy all its own — creative, playful, and completely personal. Every glance, smile, and pause felt honest and unpolished in the best way.

Street scene with a colorful painted cow sculpture, neon signs, vintage-style building marked 'Museum' and 'The Blitz Factory', and various outdoor furnishings.
Exterior wall with a "Studio 12" sign next to a closed metal shutter.
Room filled with colorful neon signs and chairs, creating a retro ambiance.
Neon sign with the words 'Rock 'n Roll Circus' in colorful lights
Bouquet of orange roses and other flowers next to a pink drink bottle on a wooden surface.
Sign reading 'Wild Card Brewery' with an arrow pointing right on a white brick wall
Group of men in formalwear holding beers, standing in front of a green industrial building.
Three women in green dresses holding flowers and drinks, smiling outside with plants and neon sign in the background.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet exits a vintage van while a man in a suit assists her, with colorful buildings in the background.
People at a neon sign-filled room, one person in a suit with a flower, others seated, colorful atmosphere.
Bride walking with a man in a neon-lit room, holding flowers, surrounded by colorful signs.
People attending an event in a brightly lit room with neon signs and colorful decorations.
Colorful neon signs in a wedding ceremony, featuring bride and groom with officiant in vibrant setting.
Wedding couple walking down the aisle amidst guests, surrounded by colorful neon signs and decorations, with confetti falling.
Bride and groom kissing surrounded by guests throwing confetti petals, outdoor wedding celebration.

Candid Photography in a Neon Wonderland

With so much visual noise around, it would’ve been easy for the couple to disappear — but they didn’t. My focus was always on the story between them: the quick glances, the offbeat humour, the warmth between guests. The neon became the setting, but the people remained the centre of every frame.

Bride and groom posing next to vintage van outside a building with "Museum" sign.
Garden shed with foliage, string lights, and a neon "Garden" sign.
Woman playing guitar and singing outside, surrounded by plants and music equipment.
Wedding celebration with bride in white dress amidst guests in a garden setting.
Decorated dining tables surrounded by colorful neon signs in a vibrant room.
A table setting with glasses and a plant in a dragon fruit can.
Table set for an 'Alice in Wonderland' themed event with wine glasses, cutlery, eucalyptus branch, and a themed sign.
Neon sign and seating plan in a colorful urban setting
Two smiling women in blue dresses posing in front of vibrant neon signs at a colorful venue.
Group of people at an outdoor wedding reception, featuring a bride holding a glass and chatting with guests.
Group of women in green dresses posing with bouquets outdoors in front of a rustic building.
Group of six men in formal attire, one being lifted by the others, outdoors in front of a building with a "Museum" sign.
A bride and groom walking down a street with people seated at tables outside, enjoying a festive gathering. The bride is in a white dress and veil, and the groom is in a blue suit. They are smiling and holding drinks.
A couple in wedding attire kissing in a neon-lit room with signs like 'Love me tender Wedding Chapel' and 'The Darkness.' Bride in a white dress, groom in a blue suit, surrounded by vibrant signs and colorful decor.
A bride and groom smiling at each other, bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, groom in a blue suit with orange boutonniere, holding a bouquet of orange flowers.
Bride and groom walking down a street with people sitting outdoors.
Man giving thumbs up in a neon-lit room with various signs.
Wedding reception with guests, neon lights, and a bride and groom smiling at a table.
Festive indoor party scene with neon signs, people clapping, and three men in suspenders and bow ties dancing.
Wedding reception with neon signs, guests enjoying conversation and laughter, bottles of wine on table.
Wedding reception with guests seated at a table, surrounded by colorful neon signs, including "BAR" and "Cinema."
A group of people at a lively gathering, with neon signs and quirky decor in the background. A man stands, speaking, holding a phone, possibly giving a speech. Guests are seated around a table, attentively listening, with bottles and glasses visible.
People gathered in front of colorful neon signs.
People at a party with neon signs and a couple kissing.
Three people dancing and having fun outdoors, with one person holding a glass, surrounded by greenery and decorations.
Group of four women sitting on a couch, with one wearing a wedding dress, celebrating with smiles and drinks.
A couple laughing and holding drinks in a vibrant room filled with colorful neon signs.
Woman in a white dress riding a coin-operated giraffe ride surrounded by colorful neon signs and vintage décor.
Three-tier cheese wheel cake adorned with figs, grapes, and a burlap ribbon.
Couple slicing cake at wedding venue with neon signs.
People having fun in a vibrant setting with neon signs and a giraffe ride.
A group of people at a lively event surrounded by colorful neon signs, with one person taking a photo with a vintage camera.

A Party That Kept the Energy High

As the lights dimmed, the music picked up and the room filled with movement. No spotlight moments or strict timings — just a flowing celebration with laughter, dancing, and the occasional unexpected singalong. It was the kind of evening that didn’t need much direction to feel alive.

Musicians setting up a music studio with neon signs and drums in a vibrant space.
Bride and groom dancing at a wedding reception surrounded by guests in a neon-lit venue.
A couple dancing at a party or wedding, surrounded by guests, with bright neon lights in the background.
Bride and groom dancing at a wedding with neon lights in the background.
Bride and groom dancing at a wedding party with colorful neon signs in the background and guests watching.
People dancing and socializing in a lively, colorful indoor party setting with neon signs and festive lighting.
A lively party scene with neon signs and people dancing.
People celebrating at a party with neon signs in the background.
Black and white photo of people dancing at a party with neon signs in the background.
Black and white photo of an older couple dancing in a crowded room with neon lights in the background.
People dancing at a lively party with neon signs and a disco ball.
People dancing and celebrating in a neon-lit environment, with colorful signs on the walls.
Group of people dancing at a party with neon signs in the background.
People celebrating in a room with neon signs, wearing formal attire, laughing and dancing.
People laughing and socializing in a bar with colorful neon signs.
Man playing percussion at a venue with neon signs
People dancing at a crowded party with a person playing a saxophone.
People dancing at a lively party with colorful lights.
People dancing and celebrating at a lively indoor party, with neon signs in the background.
Neon-lit urban scene with "Museum" and "The Rolling Scones Café" signs

A Bold Celebration That Felt Right

This wedding wasn’t designed to impress — it was built to reflect. Bright, stylish, a little rebellious — just like Emily and Stephen. It proved once again that when a wedding stays true to the couple, it always lands exactly where it should.

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