Durham Castle - Hannah and Adam

Last summer, we were back again at the gorgeous Durham Castle for Hannah and Adam’s big day. The UK at the time was going through a heat wave and the met office had issued an extreme weather warning. Temperatures on the day were reading as 29 degrees c, so as you can imagine, it was hot! We left home - making sure we were fully kitted out with extra water bottles to meet them as they both got ready for their ceremony at St Paul’s Church in Spennymoor. It was a beautiful church with a stunning modern stained glass window and the most lovely vicar who made us feel so welcome. After their ceremony, we headed into Durham and to Durham Castle to begin the celebrations. Upon arriving, Adam topped the popularity chart as the most popular person ever, as he had booked an ice cream cart! You could see their guest’s relief and the pure enjoyment on their faces. Adam and Hannah even insisted that we had one, and they were amazing! After a few family photos, we spent a quick 5 minutes capturing a few shots of the two of them in the castle grounds, but really, it was just too hot to do many, so after their meal when the day had begun to cool a bit, we went for a walk down to Prebends bridge.

It was a wonderful day with two really great people, and we were so happy to have been there to capture it all for them in photographs.

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“We love the photos, thank you so much. You both were truly amazing and you exceeded our (already very high) expectations on the day, we are so happy to have worked with you on our wedding day.”  - Hannah and Adam.

Durham Castle - Briony and Edward

Durham Castle weddings are always a joy to photograph. I love the history and character of the castle, the old elegance of the interior, the dark wood paneling, the cathedral-high ceilings, and the stained glass windows to match. It really is something out of a fairytale. The Castle couldn’t have been a more perfect choice for Briony and Edward’s wedding day.

Being from out of the area, Briony hired a lovely little Airbnb close to Nevilles Cross for her and her girls to get ready in, while the lads got ready in the castle before walking down to St Nic’s church in Durham’s Market Place for their wedding ceremony. By the time Briony arrived, a crowd of onlookers had gathered, who cheered and applauded as she got out of the wedding car and walked into the church on her dad’s arm. After a beautiful ceremony, we jumped into our cars and headed over to Prebends Bridge for a few photographs while their guests made their way up to the castle for their celebrations. It was a beautiful elegant wedding, and we loved every moment.

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“We just wanted to say thank you once again for all your work on the day and for such beautiful photos. We are delighted with them and they capture the day so well. Thank you for all your assistance on the day, and a special thank you to Chrissie for saving the dress from makeup stains!!!  The photos are just beautiful. Thank you for capturing so many special moments. They bring back all the special memories looking through them.” - Briony and Edward. 

Durham School and Durham Castle - Harriet and Alex

“Wow, you guys, we don’t know how to begin to thank you for yesterday. We had the best day ever and you played such an important role in that. Thank you so much for all your hard work, you are absolutely amazing!!”

“Wow!!!!! They are absolutely amazing, we are blown away!!! Can’t believe it’s us haha! Thank you so so so much. We love them SO much and are so over the moon!!!”

Another WOW is justified here I think, Harriet and Alex’s wedding was just amazing! They were married in a place very dear to our own hearts, Durham School Chapel, the same chapel that Nigel and I were married in ourselves, and then went on to our favourite wedding venue, Durham Castle. The whole day was filled with beautiful moments - from gazing out at the majestic Durham Cathedral, to dancing on Prebends bridge - and our beautiful bride spinning in the dress she loved so much, looked like a scene straight out of a movie. I couldn’t imagine a dress more perfect for Harriet. Their wedding was a dream to photograph, and we loved every moment.

It was great to work once again alongside our friends from One Digital Image who were capturing their memories on video.

Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle - Ruth and Scott

In August, we saw ourselves in the heart of Durham, to photograph Ruth and Scott’s wedding day at Durham Cathedral. Originally from the North East, Ruth and her Canadian groom Scott moved to Luxemburg some time ago but came back to the UK to marry in the iconic building that was so close to her heart. Their ceremony was stunning, their family and friends seated in the choir, with the general public watching from the nave as they gave their vows. After the ceremony, with huge smiles on their faces, Ruth and Scott hurried the short distance from the Cathedral to Durham Castle - rain was pouring down but it did not dampen their spirits in the slightest. They were met by their guests with confetti in hand for a fabulous arrival at the castle. Their grand wedding breakfast in the great hall was followed by a stroll around the castle and cathedral grounds for a few pictures, then a fantastic Cèilidh.