Healey Barn - Brooke and Calum

In December, Brooke and Calum became Mr. and Mrs. in a beautiful wedding at Healey Barn. Nigel met Calum and the lads as they got ready at Derwent Manor, while I went to see Brook and the girls at the Newlands Lodges near Shotley Bridge. Brooke looked stunning in her elegant lace gown, complemented by her bridesmaids in neutral shades, and their Yorkshire Terrier, Ruby, who was dressed to the nines and stole the show with her cuteness.

Their ceremony was held in the candlelit stone barn at Healey Barn, which was filled with beautiful floral displays featuring white roses, pinecones, and pampas grass, The magnificent Christmas tree at the entrance to the barn added a touch of seasonal magic. After the ceremony and a few drinks with their guests, Brooke and Calum joined us outside to capture some shots within the grounds of Healey Barn, and in the surrounding woods.

It was a wonderful day from start to finish - from the emotional ceremony to the surprise performance by singing waiters, and right through to the end of the day as the guests were partying the night away. We loved every moment of photographing it.

We wish the happy couple a lifetime of love and happiness.

If you're planning your own wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

“Thank you so much for the amazing photos, they are fabulous, memories to last a lifetime! Thanks again for being so amazing and playing a huge part in our special day! We absolutely love our beautiful photos.” - Brooke and Callum.

The Italian Villa, Dorset - Carla and Dannel

When wedding photographer bride, Carla got married, we knew the day was going to be something special.  She and Dannel were married in the Italian Villa in Canford Cliff's near Poole, a stunning mediterranean styled venue complete with ornamental lake and extensive individually themed gardens.

Carla's innate style carried through to their big day.  Her wedding dress was hand made and bespoke designed to her tastes, with a smaller version of the same gown created for her daughter.  The floor to ceiling floral decor were adorned with garlands and glittering baubles suited to match their Christmas themed December wedding.  From her accessories to the tea light candles that decorated the garden stone folly, she gave everything such attention to detail.  The surprise wedding singers were a fantastic addition to their already amazing wedding. Grace carefully posed as a wedding guest throughout the day, and even had a table place set out for her, but when the cook came in to entertain the guests in song, she stood and joined her husband in a marvellous performance. 

Here is a little insight to their fantastic big day!

Matfen Hall - Lisa and Paul

Matfen Hall with it's cosy interior, grand staircase, huge christmas tree and open fires was the perfect location for Lisa and Paul's winter wedding.  In the midst of the festive season, and only four days before Christmas day they together created a purely magical experience for everyone attending.  A rich red theme with scatters of silver and glitter, fairy lights and sparkle, indoor pyrotechnics, a six piece brass band, indoor up lighters, fireworks and a magical first dance complete with a snowfall finale.

We of course were all hoping to complete the scene with a fresh dusting of snow on the ground but sadly it wasn't to be.  The day was cold with a sharp winter chill and the light was crisp and fresh.

We both headed over to Matfen Hall to catch up with Lisa and Paul during their preparations before heading over to the Holy Trinity Church located just across the road for their wedding ceremony.  Lisa looked every bit a princess in her A line wedding gown, layered skirt and sheer lace trimmed bolero as she walked down the aisle escorted by her Father, emotion and pride etched across his face.

As the light dimmed into twilight our newlyweds celebrated their nuptials with family and friends in the cosy Great Hall before heading our into the crisp air to catch the last of the light for a few photographs.  Their wedding breakfast was accompanied by three fantastic speeches by the bride's father, groom and his best man.  Heading afterwards back into the Great Hall to dance the night away.

Here are a few favourites from their day...