Newton under Roseberry - Laurie and Andrew

It all began when outdoor loving Andrew and Laurie took a walk together to the picturesque Roseberry Topping in North Yorkshire.   Andrew carefully chose the perfect spot and proposed to his bride.  The wedding planning began with one thing for certain; there was no doubt in their minds that they would be married in sight of the famous hill.

As soon as they had set eyes on St Oswin’s Church in Newton under Roseberry, they knew that it was perfect for them.  A pretty countryside church in a picture postcard village right underneath the Topping, and the village green just down the road was perfect for a few pictures.

Nigel and I were delighted when they both got in touch to ask if we would photograph their big day and what a day it was.  The church was simply stunning, made even better with the wonderfully welcoming Rev. Paul Peverell (Rev Pev) taking the ceremony and adding in extra entertainment for the kids.  A ventriloquist dummy dressed as a bride, bubbles and magic tricks all made an appearance in his clever and entertaining sermon. 

A perfectly timed gust of wind during the confetti created a spectacular effect and made a wonderful send off for the bride and groom before a quick pit stop for a few pictures on the village green. 

Nigel jumped on the vintage double decker bus with the bride and groom and their guests and we all made a move to their reception.  Ingleby Greenhow village hall, looked amazing decorated with coloured bunting strung from the ceiling, loosely tied flower arrangements in mason jars as table centrepieces and the focal point, a stunning home made wedding cake (yes – home made!!)  I also can't finish this post without mentioning the outdoor pizza ovens for the evening guests, my word the pizza tasted good!

It was a fabulous day with amazing people and a setting to die for.  We loved every moment.

Newton Hall - Danielle and Alex

Last summer took us up to Newton Hall for Danielle and Alex's wedding day.  The luxury Georgian manor hotel house set in Northumberland with is quirky and eclectic decor and coastal position is perfect for a fun and relaxed wedding.  Newton Hall was so perfect for our fun loving couple that they travelled all the way up from their home in London to be married. 

I started my day with the girls as they got ready for the big day ahead.  I loved their matching and personalised lace dressing gowns

I love taking a few moments to photograph the details that are meaningful to my couples.

Nigel joined the lads at the Joiners arms down the road for a few pre wedding drinks.

Back to Newton Hall in time the greet their wedding guests.

The overcast morning and slight breeze didn't deter Danielle and Alex from having their wedding ceremony outside as planned.

The rolling fields leading to the coast made a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.

Danielle looked stunning as she walked to her ceremony.  Both Danielle and Alex's Mums stood up and held hands while they watched Danielle escorted down the aisle on the arm of her dad, a moment we are proud to have captured for Danielle and Alex. 

The array of floral blooms chosen for the wedding displayed on every table top and surface looked stunning throughout the day 

Bottles and jars instead of vases trimmed with ribbon and lace suited the handpicked look of the flowers.

Newton Hall has so many cool places for photographs, we are inspired at every turn.  

We lovingly refer to this construction as the 'birdcage'.  It some kind of Arbour I think - but what ever it's proper name is it does make for some more great shots of our couple with a fab view of the hall behind. 

Sometimes the simplest of places can make great locations for portraits - fabulous light and great depth all work together with our stunning couple to make a really effective picture.

Finding alternative view points on familiar scenes at wedding venues is always something that we are actively looking for to create really interesting shots for our couples that are different from the norm.

Taken in the same spot as the previous shot, a different angle gives a more familiar view point.  Working the scene in different ways allows us to create great shots without taking too much of our couples precious time away from them, meaning that they are back with their guests in no time.

Newton Hall set for the wedding breakfast.

Pretty blooms tied with ribbon and lace adorn the tables

Their stunning wedding cake was a work of art all by its self - cake artistry at it's best.

The spacious light filled room allow us to discreetly move around the space capturing different angles of the speakers and the guests enjoying the speeches. 

For me, children play such a wonderful part at weddings.  These little ones who mean so much to our couple playing and having fun after the meal.  Precious moments to remember.

During the speeches, the little flower girls were each given a teddy bear dressed as a bride.  Such creative minds, they decided to take the veil headbands off of their new toys and wear them themselves.  They looked so cute as they played dress up.

A quick two minutes down the road with the bride and groom to the beach for a few more pictures.

Back at the hall, time for a spot of rounders before the evening party began - and what a party it was!

Danielle and Alex looked amazing as they took to the dance floor for their first dance.

The end of the first dance introduced the beginning of the traditional Hora dancing, a nod to Alex's jewish background.  

The traditional Jewish celebration dance, the Hora begins, the bride and groom and then the parents of the couple are hoisted up on chairs as the wedding guests dance around them.  The energy in the room was incredible.

The speed of the dancing changing from one tradition to another -  the chair dance to the groom being thrown into the air on a sheet by the male guests, the circle dance to the bride spinning, if felt like we were moving around at 100 miles an hour and which ever way we looked there was another scene to photograph.  

Every single person in the room got involved in the dancing, everyone gave it 100% and everyone danced as if they were dancing at their own wedding.

A quick moment after the Hora for our bride and groom to catch their breaths.

Danielle and Alex, what a day, what a wedding.  It will be a day that your guests will never forget and shall be talking about for many many years to come. Thank you for inviting us to share your special day with you and for allowing us to be witness to the awesomeness that was the Hora!  It was a joy to get to know you both and you were fantastically fun to work alongside.  Be forever happy together!