Wynyard Hall - Gemma and Jonny
Wynyard Hall is always a treat to work at. We’ve worked here many times, but have never taken it for granted. Not only is the house itself incredibly stunning, but the grounds are to die for too. They have around 120 acres of land, a lake, carefully tended lawns and even a walled garden. We were back at Wynyard Hall for Gemma and Jonny’s beautiful traditional wedding. The Gemma and the girls got ready in one of the gorgeous cottages within the estate, while Jonny and the lads were in the Gardeners' cottage within the grounds of the walled garden. Their ceremony took place in the onsite 18th-century chapel, after which, they enjoyed drinks with their guests in the statue gallery, and then moved to the conservatory for their meal. It had been quite overcast for much of the day, with a short but heavy rain shower just before the ceremony, but after their meal, the sun came out, so what better excuse did we need to get outside for a little walk to explore the stunning grounds? It was a wonderful day with a really fantastic couple.
If you're planning your own wedding at Wynyard Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Thank you so much, you were both amazing and very much helped make our day as perfect as it could have been. We really enjoyed getting our photos taken by you both and we couldn't be happier with how things went. We will definitely be recommending you to others should we know of anyone looking for wedding photography. We couldn't be happier with the photos, they are all beautiful, you have captured our day perfectly. Although you were only there to take photos, we felt you were very much involved with the structure of the day and helped to keep us relaxed throughout. The two of you are such lovely people and we are so glad we chose you to be our wedding photographers.” - Gemma and Jonathan
Wynyard Hall - Laura and Ryan
Wynyard Hall with its elegant architecture, impressive high ceilings, and magnificent state rooms can’t fail to impress. We have worked at Wynyard Hall many times in the past, however, it’s always a treat to go back. There are so many wonderful places for photographs, and we are constantly finding new spots for pictures. Wynyard Hall was the perfect choice for Laura and Ryan’s wedding day celebrations. To suit the style of the venue, Laura and Ryan opted for a traditional theme, with a blush, white, and gold colour scheme. Stunning florals in pink and white decorated the ballroom, alongside blossom tree table centers, floating candles, and a huge 4 tiered wedding cake. Their ceremony took place in St Helen’s Church in the village of Kelloe, and it was one of the prettiest churches I have come across. It was a gorgeous day with a lovely couple, and a joy to photograph.
If you're planning your own wedding at Wynyard Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Wynyard Hall - Holly and Chris
Holly and Chris went all out for their wedding at Wynyard Hall with no detail spared. It was a feast for the eyes, with stunning florals, jaw-dropping wedding breakfast tables, and a wedding cake that was a piece of art. Holly looked beautiful in her fit and flare, off the shoulder wedding dress, long veil and vintage hair comb, and Chris looked smart as a dart in his tailored navy suit and champagne tie. The day started out fairly overcast but the sun came out as they left the chapel, and they and their guests enjoyed their drinks reception outside on the hall’s extensive terrace overlooking the lake. After some fabulous speeches and their lavish wedding breakfast, the conservatory was quickly transformed for their evening reception, perfect for dancing the night away!
Wynyard Hall - Melissa and Matthew
“Matt and I just wanted to say, thank you so much for the amazing job you did at our wedding! Not only did you take fantastic photos, you also helped us out so much with getting ready and getting through the day. You were both incredible and it is easy to see that you both love your jobs!! Thank you so much for the amazing photos - we absolutely love them!!!”
Wynyard Hall in the Tees Valley was the perfect setting for Melissa and Matthew’s wedding day in July. Their day was filled with pretty details, elegance and style. The boys opted to wear smart navy suits for the occasion, while the girls chose a pretty coral shade, lace and coordinating florals. Their wedding ceremony in the Brooks Chapel within the Wynyard Hall estate was followed by a wedding breakfast in the hall's grand ballroom, heading over to the hall’s large conservatory for a bit of a dance!
Wynyard Hall - Laura and Jonathan
Laura and Jonathan's wedding day at Wynyard Hall turned out to be the last wedding that we would photograph before the UK locked down due to the Covid 19 pandemic. They were married only two days before the national lockdown was announced, but aside from the chatter about the pandemic, and more hand-washing than usual, it didn’t affect their day at all.
Laura got ready in the cottage within Wynyard Hall’s walled gardens, it was the first time that I had been inside the cottage, and I loved it. Not too big, not too small, cosy, and traditional. A lovely spot to get ready for a wedding. Nigel met the lads in the Wellington bar down in the Hall. Wynyard Hall is one of the only local venues that has its own consecrated chapel, and weddings in the chapel are always so beautiful. Laura looked stunning in her lace gown as she walked down the aisle to meet her groom. After a rather emotional ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed drinks with their friends and family in the Statue Gallery.
Every year, around March to the beginning of April, Wynyard Hall’s grounds fill with thousands upon thousands of daffodils, which made for gorgeous pictures of the happy couple together, we took a walk around the grounds and took in the views of the lake before heading back inside for their meal and a few really fab speeches in the large conservatory. After the room was turned around, the party began. They cut their cake and hit the dancefloor. Everyone got up out of their seats and gave it their all, even the Nana’s and Grandad’s. It had been quite a while since we’ve seen such a full and enthusiastic dancefloor, and as it happens, we haven’t seen one since. I am so looking forward to seeing jam-packed dancefloors again, hopefully, it won’t be too long away now.
Wynyard Hall - Rebecca and Michael
Wow, wow, wow! If you are going to have a black-tie wedding, this is how you do it! Rebecca and Micheal were one of the few lucky couples who were able to be married in 2020 without limitations or restrictions. Their elegant and sophisticated wedding took place at Wynyard Hall last February.
There was not a dry eye in the room as Rebecca walked down the aisle of the grand ballroom, following her and Michael’s daughter and escorted by her brother. There were smiles and one or two tears from the guests as they exchanged vows and rings, and joy spread through the room for the happy couple as they were pronounced man and wife. It was another extremely windy day, and the sky was desperately trying to rain so we stuck to sheltered areas for their pictures - but Wynyard Hall being what it is, is not short of wonderful places for photographs. After their meal and some fabulous speeches in the conservatory, they took to the dancefloor for their first dance as man and wife. They had told us before their wedding how much they liked our more dramatic artistic wedding portraits, and so as guests began to tuck into the evening buffet, we stole away with them to Wynyard Hall’s stunning Brooks chapel for a few more shots with one or two more outside in a similar style. It was a wonderful day with a wonderful couple. I just can’t wait to get back to shootings weddings like this again.
“THANK YOU! You were both so fantastic on our wedding day and we are so happy that we found you to capture our day. What can I say.... the pictures are amazing! You really did capture some amazing moments. We shed a few tears looking through them last night. You guys are fabulous and so talented at what you do. We can’t thank you enough!!
Rebecca and Micheal”
