The Parlour at Blagdon - Nicole and Will

“We had a look through the photos this afternoon and oh my god we love them so much. We cannot thank you enough!! Nicole & Will”

If you are looking for a venue with an informal vibe and boho feel, The Parlour at Blagdon is definitely worth a look. The style of a venue can really affect the atmosphere of the day, and every wedding that we have photographed here has been fabulously fun, relaxed, and a joy to photograph. During the national lockdowns, the team at the Parlour renovated the charming cottage that sits directly next to the venue and landscaped its gardens, so now they have the perfect spot for a bride to get ready for her wedding, and the happy couple to escape to at the end of the day.

In September, Irish bride, Nicole, and local lad Will travelled up from their home in London to be married at the Parlour at Blagdon. Our fun-loving, laid-back bride and groom celebrated their day with their nearest and dearest - who I have to say, were some of the liveliest wedding guests we’ve ever come across. The day was so much fun, from the guests cheering and whooping as they said their “I do’s”, to some seriously hilarious wedding speeches regaling funny stories of how they got together. It was a fabulous day with these two, and we are so thrilled that we were able to be a small part of it!

The Parlour at Blagdon - Victoria and Andy

The Parlour at Blagdon has always held a special place in Victoria and Andy's hearts.  For many months they would visit as a treat for their two children to enjoy some of the best homemade ice cream in the North East, for the children to play in the courtyard and Wendy house, and for some good old fashioned county side fresh air.  When the time came to begin planning for their wedding they as all couples do chatted about what they wanted their wedding to be.  They wanted their wedding to be relaxed and informal for their guests and wanted it to be somewhere quirky and fun and a little bit different.  At the time the Parlour was not open as a wedding venue but they decided to have a chat with Nigel the manager of the about the possibility of using it for their wedding reception, an idea that he took up whole heartedly.  Two years later the big day arrived. 

Victoria and her bridesmaids got ready at Haselor House, one of the gorgeous cottages at Burradon Farm before heading over to St Nicholas Church in Cramlington.  The sound of the church bells accompanied by a steel band set up on the lawns of the church created a wonderful atmosphere as Victoria arrived and equally as she and Andy, and their guests exited the ceremony.  I could never have imagined how wonderful it would be to hear 'Under the Sea' from the disney film 'The Little Mermaid' played on steel drums, the last piece of music played as they left for their wedding reception.

The Parlour at Blagdon certainly didn't disappoint, it delivered every hope that Victoria and Andy had for their wedding day.  The staff did a wonderful job, working together ensure that everything went perfectly and looked stunning. The Willow room was dressed to perfection for their wedding breakfast, the courtyard was filled with fresh flowers and of course ice cream was provided to all of the guests.  A small but perfectly formed wedding venue and we loved every moment working there.

Having seen some of Victoria and Andy's wedding photographs, Nigel got in touch.  We are now very proud to now call ourselves a recommended partner of the Parlour at Blagdon and look forward to lots more weddings at this quaint and quirky venue.