Woodhill Hall - Laura and Alan

Woodhill Hall is such a chic and cool wedding venue. Quirky interiors, a light and airy conservatory for the ceremony and meal, and a tipi to celebrate the night away, but while the venue is drop dead gorgeous, the people are the best part of any wedding and Laura and Alan’s wedding was no exception. It was a day of love and laughter, joy and celebration. What more can I say except for on with the show!…

“Where do we start? Nigel and Chrissie are the most amazing wedding photographers and we couldn’t have asked for more from them on our special day! They were amazing throughout the whole process and made us feel so comfortable and at ease... this says alot as we don’t usually feel comfortable getting our photograph taken! They ensured every photo was perfect even if it meant Nigel getting muddy when lying on the grass to get the perfect shot!

As for our album.... it’s perfect! The time and effort that Nigel and Chrissie put into it shines through on every page.

We can’t thank you both enough for everything, the time and effort you have given us is very much appreciated and we can’t recommend you enough!

Lots of love and huge thanks from a very happy and grateful...”

— Mr & Mrs Oliver x

Woodhill Hall - Katie and Adam

It was an absolute joy photographing this very special wedding at Woodhill Hall in Otterburn last summer. Katie and Adam are two of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. From the moment that we met, it was clear to see how much love they have for one another. I knew from the outset that I dearly wanted to shoot their wedding, and we were both delighted when they decided to book us.

A few months later we learned their amazing news that they were to become parents. Carefully, they together planned a very relaxed and informal wedding with outdoor ceremony, and the day went ahead without a hitch. Katie, the radiant bride and expectant mum looked incredible. Her tiny 20 week baby bump just showing. The look of love, joy and pride did not lift from Adam’s face the entire day. With all of their family and friends together in the same room, Adam, during the wedding speeches, announced the news that they were to have a daughter. The room erupted, and celebrations of not only their new marital status but also of their shared news lasted well into the night.

I am so happy to share these images with you, photographs of two beautiful people, about to begin the biggest adventure of their lives. Now, some months later, that adventure has already begun, they welcomed their little girl safely into the world at the beginning of December.

“2tone Photography were incredible. From Nigel meeting us in the morning and helping me and my groomsman through the difficult tasks of getting ready, to Christina's beautiful manner with us and our guests, we couldn't of wished for more, Thankyou so much from me and Katie .“

Seaham Hall - Steven & Derek

Steven and Derek chose to tie the knot at the lavish and elegant Seaham Hall in County Durham.  Surrounded by family and friends, their day was relaxed and joyful.  An event which combined style and red carpet glamour with celebration and love.  

How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story? 

"As we work for the same company, we met on a flight from Shanghai China to London, Derek proposed on our hotel balcony at The Atlantis Dubai, both in our bathrobes with a bottle of champagne."

What was the inspiration behind your wedding?

"Classic, with a modern twist. Especially with our suits, we wanted more of a red carpet look than wedding attire."

What was the most memorable or your favourite part of your wedding day?

"We both loved spending the morning in the hotel spa with our closest friends and having best friends and family in the room whilst getting ready, the favourite part was when everybody was dancing the night away."

Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography ?: 

"We looked across a lot of work by different companies but fell in love with the work you guys produced and also we loved how you work together as a couple."

Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process? 

"Make memories of the whole process as once the day is over it’s nice to look back on how it all came together."

Venue: Seaham Hall

The men's suits: Dixon Anderson Tailoring

Wedding cake: Ivory Cake Company

Flowers: Fleur Couture

Hair and Make up: Amanda Bell Makeup Artist

Entertainment: WDC Entertainment

Wynyard Hall - Stephanie and Nathan

A beautiful setting for a beautiful couple.  Stephanie, a nurse married software developer Nathan last summer at the stunning Wynyard Hall in the Tees Valley.  They were married in the gold gilded mirror room, before sharing their first meal as husband and wife, with their family and friends in the hall's ballroom.  After dinner, the clouds broke and the sun came out, giving us a perfect excuse to head up to the walled gardens for a leisurely stroll and a few pictures.

The Proposal

"December 25th 2014, Christmas Day.  The ring was sitting on a new bauble on the Christmas tree (I love Christmas and decorating the tree so I was so impressed the bauble matched the colour scheme!) initially I just saw a pretty new bauble then I saw the ring on the top of it, Nathan got down on one knee and asked me to marry him, of course, I said yes! "

The Dress

"The dress was a Maggie Sottero.  A fitted dress with sweetheart neckline and handstitched sheer lace over the top with tiny pearls bought from yap bridal in Newcastle (who were fantastic!)" 

"Bridesmaids wore two birds dresses in colour putty"

THe Venue

"Our ceremony took place in the mirror room at Wynyard hall, followed by a drinks reception with canapés wedding breakfast in the ballroom then evening reception in the conservatory. We had a special remembrance table to honour my grandma and Nathan's great auntie who unfortunately are no longer with us and were a huge miss."

The cake

Our cake was from Burnett's 4 cakes.  It was a 4 tier cake with place white icing and edible orchids for decoration, bottom tier chocolate orange, next tier madiera, next tier lemon cake then top tier red velvet."

THe photography

"We met Chrissy and Nigel at a wedding fair initially, the amazing work they had previously done at Wynyard hall made us choose them and their relaxed and approachable attitude. They did an amazing job while making us laugh and feel at ease."

The honeymoon

Dubai for 4 nights then Mauritius for 10 nights 

The suppliers

Suits - slaters 

Flowers - floral quarter 

Hair and makeup - the face house