Newton Hall - Abbie and Stephen
“Stephen and I just wanted to drop you a quick message to say the biggest THANK YOU ever!!! We honestly are so grateful, you both made our day. We felt so comfortable the whole day and the day would have never been the same without you both. Everyone commented on how amazing you both were!! The photos are beyond incredible. We can’t thank you both enough for giving us these amazing memories of our big day. All our love, Abbie & Stephen x”
In July, we were back at the fabulous Newton Hall in Northumberland for Abbie and Stephen’s big day. Working alongside Janet and Chris from One Digital Image who were capturing their memories on video. Abbie and Stephen were such a fun couple to work with and happy to go along with any idea that we came up with, including heading out after dinner for a stroll along the beach at high tide. Their day was relaxed and fun and full of vibrant personalities, moments of calm and moments of good old fashioned romance.
Best of 2018
So here we go, a selection of some of our favourite images from the past year - our 2018 roundup!
So once again, we are at that time of year, the start of 2019, looking forward to what are sure to be some pretty amazing weddings, but what a year 2018 turned out to be!
365 days gone in the blink of an eye, left us with some fantastic memories of travel and exploration in the Canadian Rockies, precious family time with our little ones, Charlie and Emilia who are our constant inspiration, not to mention of course the amazing weddings that we have attended and photographed. Everyday, we are so thankful to be able to work together, doing something that we both love for a living, and after nearly 14 years, we still have to pinch ourselves that this is our reality.
We want to say a massive thank you to the 60 couples who in 2018 put their trust and faith in us to capture their wedding days. Working with every single one of you has been a joy. To your friends and family who welcomed us with open arms and to all of the suppliers who helped those weddings flow so smoothly. We hope that the images that we have created will help your memories last a lifetime.
We also want to extend a hand and thank those people from some pretty amazing wedding venues across the North East region who have continued to support us. Wynyard Hall, Healey Barn, Lartington Hall, Beamish Hall, Matfen Hall, Seaham Hall, Durham Castle, the Parlour at Blagdon, and Eshott Hall along with new friends at the Yorkshire Wedding Barn, Ormsby Hall, the Hilton Hotel and the Spanish City in Whitley Bay.
I have one more thank you to give - and a pretty important one it is. To our amazing children, Charlie and Emilia, who very graciously and gladly welcome our wedding couples into our home with smiles and a happy disposition, who never complain about giving up their Mum and Dad over weekends, and to their grandparents who are a godsend, without their help and constant support, I’m not sure where we would be right now.
So now we are into 2019. There is a lot to look forward to - a new series of Game of Thrones, hopefully a new Outlander novel (Chrissie’s done waiting) more family travel, and a diary filled with what are sure to be some incredible weddings. To our 2019 couples, thank you to you all, we look forward in anticipation to the working with you on one of the biggest days of your lives!
So here we go, a selection of some of our favourite images from the past year - our 2018 roundup!
So you want to see more?… Click here to find our ‘Best of 2017’ and ‘Best of 2016’
Wynyard Hall - Joanne and Lee
Joanne and Lee were married just a few weeks before christmas at the parish church of St Mary and St Cuthbert in Chester le Street, heading over afterwards to the stunning Wynyard Hall. Here is a glimpse of their day...
Matfen Hall - Danni and Paul
Danni and Paul were married last summer at St Patrick's church in High Spen heading over afterwards to the stunning Matfen Hall. All of their family and friends came together for their big day, even Daz, Danni's horse made an appearance.
Congratulations once again to you both and thank you for inviting us to join you both on your special day x
Durham Castle - Catherine and Michael
Catherine and Michael flew all the way from their new home in Malaysia to be married in the place that they met, the historic city of Durham, heading over to the iconic Durham Castle in the heart of Durham for their wedding celebrations.
We joined them before the ceremony at the Castle as they prepared for the day ahead. Catherine was lucky enough to have been given the Castle's state room, the Bishops Suite to prepare for the wedding. The walls of the sitting room are decorated with 17th century Flemish tapestries, and the four poster bed dates back to 1760, fit for royalty and a wonderful space for Catherine to get ready.
Catherine and Michael were married in St Cuthbert's Catholic Church in Durham after which they left together to go to Prebends bridge for a few photographs - a place that they share many memories of college days together. Meanwhile their guests headed back on foot over the Kingsgate bridge and to Durham Castle for the wedding reception.
Catherine and Michael arrived to the Castle and were met with energy and laughter from their guests enjoying a drinks reception on the inner bailey of the Castle. After a few words from the maid of honour, everyone headed into the castle for the wedding breakfast in the Great Hall.
As a special surprise for the guests, Catherine's father and his band took to the stage just after her and Michael's first dance to provide them all with music to dance to, making sure that the party was in full swing in no time and the dance floor stayed full.
It was a great day with a great couple, it was fast paced, fun and a joy to be a part of. Here's a few from the day...
