Lartington Hall wedding photography - Ashleigh and Anthony

Ashleigh & Anthony’s Winter Wedding at Lartington Hall

There’s something quietly magical about a winter wedding—especially when the sun decides to make an appearance. Ashleigh and Anthony’s February celebration at Lartington Hall was exactly that: crisp, golden light, a relaxed atmosphere, and a day that felt effortless.

From the start, the whole day had a relaxed, natural flow. Nothing felt rushed, which always makes for the best kind of storytelling through photos. The winter light was perfect, giving us the chance to step outside and make the most of the stunning surroundings.

This wedding was especially meaningful for us, as we’d previously photographed Ashleigh’s sister’s wedding a few years ago. Being asked back to capture another day for the same family is always a real privilege.

As the evening settled in, we took Ashleigh and Anthony out for a few quiet moments together under the stars. These after-dark portraits are always something special—just the two of them, away from everything, ending the day in the most peaceful way.

A genuinely lovely, relaxed wedding from start to finish.

A wedding at Lartington Hall - Shannon and Steven

Shannon and Steven's wedding at Lartington Hall, just outside Barnard Castle, was a real pleasure to be part of. The venue itself is stunning, with its blend of classic elegance and countryside charm. The onsite chapel provided a peaceful and intimate setting for the ceremony, making it feel so special. But what really made the day unforgettable was Shannon and Steven themselves—they were such a joy to work with, and it was an honour to be part of their beautiful celebration.

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

Lartington Hall - Laura and Andy

“We are absolutely over the moon with our beautiful wedding photos. It was so important to us to find someone to capture our special day that we felt comfortable with. Nigel and Chrissie are so lovely and put you at ease straight away; we feel as though we have gained two new friends. If you are looking for amazing wedding photographers then look no further as their work is simply stunning. We only wish we could do it all over again. - Laura and Andy. “

Laura and Andy chose to tie the knot at Lartington Hall near Barnard Castle last August. Their stunning ceremony in the hall’s chapel was followed by a relaxed drinks reception in the grounds and an elegant wedding breakfast with their nearest and dearest. It was a joy to spend the day with this wonderful couple.

Here are a few of our favourite images from their day.

Lartington Hall - Kayleigh and Brian

Lartington Hall was a popular choice for our couples last year, and yet again, in October, we found ourselves back again for Kayleigh and Brian’s big day. Kayleigh and Brian are two of the most genuine, fun and down to earth people you could meet. Their relaxed vibe spread throughout their wedding resulting in a whole lot of very relaxed people, throughly enjoying themselves amidst the celebrations…and I always do say that the best part of any wedding is the people.

I’m going to let their photographs tell you their story…

Lartington Hall - Ruth and Michael

Today I have a sunny September wedding at Lartington Hall for you. The stunning stately home near Barnard Castle, with its mature gardens and countryside setting was the perfect backdrop for Ruth and Michael’s wedding. Ruth and Michael are two of the friendliest people you could hope to meet, relaxed, fun, and, boy, they love a good party! Here is a roundup of their fabulous wedding day.

Lartington Hall - Beth and Luke

Beth and Luke chose elegant Lartington Hall in Co. Durham for their wedding.  Dashed with champagne and gold, their day had a regal feel while still being relaxed and fun.  Here is Beth to tell us about it...  

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

'Luke and I had the most amazing engagement. We had booked to go away to Disney World Florida in 2015. The last day of our holiday was my birthday and Luke had organised for us to watch the firework display at Cinderellas castle from a private garden viewing area! I had already had my birthday presents early that morning and wasn’t expecting anything else! As the fire works began, they played a song which started with the lyrics - ‘wishes do come true’ to which Luke then got down on one knee and the fireworks were going crazy in the background! It was just magical.'

What was the inspiration behind your wedding?

'When we started planning the wedding we knew we both wanted quite a big wedding with the wow-factor to go with it, and we definitely got that with Lartington Hall. We wanted everything to be that little bit extra, but still classy. We wanted a neutral and champagne colour theme, which happened to match perfectly with the venue – it was fate! I’d almost say we wanted a regal-feel to it, from the tall, rounded centrepieces and the large cake to the gold painted pillar-cases in the ballroom. Everything was just how we imagined – perfect!” We couldn’t recommend Lartington Hall enough to future bride and grooms.'

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

'Without a doubt our favourite part of our wedding day was the Singing waiters! When planning the wedding we knew they were definitely going to have to be part of our day! We felt that sometimes at the wedding breakfast there is a bit of a lull and everyone becomes a bit tired after a big meal so it was just the perfect thing to get everyone lively again and up on their feet. The atmosphere they created was amazing, everyone was up dancing, singing and having a fab time! So many of our guests commented on how unique and brilliant it was to have at a wedding breakfast!'

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

'Our photos of the day were one of our main focuses when wedding planning. We found 2tone photography at a wedding fayre and instantly knew nigel and chrissie were for us! We knew from looking at their past albums that they had captured some amazing pictures of other bride and grooms special days and that’s exactly what we wanted! Their pictures seemed so crisp, clear and deep in colour, and that was exactly what we were looking for, something that said bold. Nigel and Chrissie are so lovely too. They work with such a relaxed attitude and it’s almost like having friends photograph your wedding. I would definitely recommend having a pair of photographers, that way, so many more images from different angles are able to be captured and I would not hesitate to recommend 2tone to any bride and groom.'

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

'Our advice for future Bride and Grooms would be to go ahead with any plan or factor that you really want on your day. You only get to do it once, so bite the bullet and book it! Even if it means saving those few extras pennies, you wont regret it!

What is your favorite part of being married now? 

'Our favourite part of being married now is planning our future together! We cant wait to see what the next couple of years bring for us! Our least favourite part is not having a wedding to plan haha! Enjoy every single minute of it.'

Venue: Lartington Hall

Venue styling: The Whole Schbang

The wedding dress: Bespoke Victoria Kay - Happily ever after Darlington

The jewellery - Ivory & CO

The hair: Hair by Jordan Simone Darlington

Makeup - Heather Francesca Pro artist and studio

The bridesmaid's dresses - Tracy Wilson Bridal specialist

The men's suits: Slaters - Newcastle

The wedding cake: Creations by Paula Jane

The flowers: The whole schbang

The  stationary - Linda Whyte @ The Wedding Stationery Company

The magician - Stephen Knight

The singing waiters - Main course singing waiters

The day time musicians - Amici Musicali

The evening band - Hip Hop Hooray

The photobooth - Party Pics photobooth hire

The videographer - One Digital Image