An autumnal wedding at Healey Barn - Ashley and Lawrence
It’s no secret, Healey Barn has been one of our favourite wedding venues for many years. We love its countryside setting, the rustic vibe, the woodlands and the beautifully cared-for grounds. We also love how it looks so different from season to season. It was great to be back again at Healey Barn for Ashley and Lawrence’s gorgeous autumn wedding.
If you're planning your wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
A black tie wedding at Beamish Hall - Sarah and Keiran
There is something about a black tie wedding at a classically styled wedding venue that oozes sophistication and elegance. That’s not to say though that it has to be formal too. Sarah and Keiran’s wedding day at Beamish Hall in County Durham was just that. Elegant, chic, and also wonderfully fun to photograph.
If you're planning your own wedding at Beamish Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Auckland Castle - Sarah and Will's 2020 lockdown wedding
Sarah and Will certainly didn’t have it easy planning their 2020 wedding, but enduring setback after setback, and refusing to let Covid get too much in their way, they somehow managed it. There was no other setting more perfect for Sarah and Will than Auckland Castle - her father is the current Bishop of Durham, and Auckland Castle is the Bishop’s official residence, and no one more perfect to perform the ceremony than Will’s father who is an Army Chaplain. Their ceremony in the Chapel of St Peter was beautiful, filled with sentiment, funny stories from Sarah and Will’s childhood, and so much love for the two of them. It was wonderful to witness. They along with their families could not have made us feel more welcome. The atmosphere throughout our time with them was amazing and is something that we won’t ever forget.
Of course, it’s been a little while since their wedding - with a very busy 2021 leaving us little to no time for blogging, but even so, I very much wanted to share their special day with you, along with their words below.
(Please note, we haven’t included many photographs of guests mingling and chatting, simply to avoid any potential issues related to social distancing).
“AMAZING!
They are so fantastic we couldn't be happier with them! We are struggling to stop looking at them... Dad who has seen his fair share of Wedding photos over the years says these are the best he's ever seen! Thank you so much, we also got loads of positive comments from friends and family who were there, saying how great you both were!
Will and Sarah”
"THANK YOU SO MUCH NIGEL AND CHRISSIE! We are so so grateful for all the time and energy you have invested in creating our amazing Photo's, we absolutely love them! Trying to do a wedding in 2020 has certainly been an experience! But your continued help and support and sense of humour really made things so much easier for us. You worked tirelessly with us on changing dates and so many plan B's we lost count. On the day, you made us feel completely at ease and you've been able to capture the day for us perfectly. It was clearly evident how much you both love your jobs! We had such a great day and we couldn't recommend you guys as photographers more! P.s. If anyone is reading this, wondering whether to book Nigel and Chrissie, then please... go for it, honestly, you really won't regret it!”
Healey Barn - Rachel and Dean
“We have seen the photos now and love them all! You have captured our special day perfectly and we have already received so many compliments on your work. We will treasure the memory of the day from your photographs forever. It was the day of our dreams. Thanks again for everything!” - Rachel & Dean
Our last wedding of 2019 was that of Rachel and Dean at Healey Barn in Northumberland. Healey Barn with its cosy interior and candle lit ceremonies could not have been more perfect for their winter wedding. Rachel enjoyed a relaxing morning with her girls at the Lord Crewe Arms while the lads got ready at Healey Hall, before joining their wedding guests for their ceremony at Healey Barn. It was a gorgeous day with a chilled vibe and was a real delight to attend.
Wynyard Hall - Mojdeh and Trevor
Today is a day of preparation and planning - Amy and Jon's big day at Wynyard Hall is tomorrow, the cameras are ready, and the weather is looking not too dismal. As I think of their day, my mind goes back a few weeks to another wedding celebration, the day Trevor married his bride Mojdeh. Their elegant wedding took place also at Wynyard Hall. It was a wedding filled with tradition, two cultures blended together within the one day. Married in Wynyard Hall's Brooks chapel, the pair went on to celebrate their day with family and friends, concluding in the conservatory with a traditional Iranian knife dance.
So as I go back to thinking ahead to tomorrow, I leave you with Trevor and Mojdeh and their wedding day at Wynyard Hall...
Doxford Barns - Sarah and Max
Our first wedding at Doxford Barns in Northumberland was for Sarah and Max. A stunning venue filled with rustic charm and perfect for lovers of the outdoors. Max met us as we arrived, getting out of the car, he pulled us in for a huge bear hug. Their warmth continued throughout the overcast late August day, brightened by their mutual cheerful and relaxed disposition. Two people so likeminded in every way, beginning their married life together.
Thank you to you both for your warmth and friendship, it was a joy to attend your beautiful wedding day.
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?
"Max and I met at work. I worked in the box office of a music venue and he worked for the security that were contracted for events taking place there.
We were going on holiday to Center Parcs and he was locking the house up. I’d moved his bag into the back of the car and when he got in he started panicking about where his bag was. This was odd; he’s never normally like that. I had no idea why but then brushed it off and we headed off. When we got there we checked in as normal, and went for a walk. I didn’t have a clue he was about to propose but we stopped at one point in the forest and went down on one knee. Instead of crying or anything all I could do was laugh. Turns out he was panicking about his bag because it had the ring in it! I feel so awful now for laughing, sorry Max!"
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?
"We just wanted to have a day filled with fun and joy and laughter - a day the two families could really come together. Pinterest was also a big help!"
What was the most memorable or your favorite part of your wedding day?
"The most memorable part has to be the registrar calling Max by the wrong name in the middle of the ceremony! It was hilarious then and still is now! As for the favourite, the first dance was pretty special for us. One of our favourite songs played acoustically by my cousin. It was a beautiful rendition."
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography?
"Photography was so important because it’s the way of capturing those little moments you may miss, forever, and telling your own story through images. We chose Nigel and Chrissie because, from meeting them once, we knew they could do just that for us."
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?
"Make sure your plans are for you, no one else. Everyone else will be happy for you both no matter what you plan. Take it easy in the immediate run-up to and on the day itself. Take a few minutes to just be together after you’re married. You’ll thank yourselves for it afterwards!"
What is your favourite part of being married now?
"Our favourite part of being married is just being together! Being able to share memories and planning our future together is so much fun."
Venue: Doxford Barns
The wedding dress: Ronald Joyce - Robyn - purchased at Something Special, Low Fell
The men's suits: Slaters Menswear
Wedding cake: Sarah’s mum
Flowers: Sarah’s mum
Hair and Make up: Hair: Danielle Hurst, make up: Sarah’s sister
Entertainment: DJ: AMV Live