Beamish Hall - Hannah and Shaun
In February, Hannah and Shaun said "I do" in the beautiful setting of Beamish Hall in County Durham. The weather was perfect for a winter wedding, with clear skies, a bit of sun, and just a hint of chill in the air.
The ceremony took place in the stunning Shafto Hall surrounded by their closest family and friends. Hannah looked breathtaking in her elegant wedding gown as she walked down the aisle with her dad, and Shaun looked very dapper in his Cavani suit. They were both, all smiles as they exchanged vows, it was clear to see the love in their eyes for each other.
After the ceremony, guests were treated to some fantastic speeches and a delicious meal in the Monboucher suite. The room was beautifully decorated and the atmosphere was lively as everyone celebrated the newlyweds. The Monboucher suite also played host for their evening reception where the party continued into the night.
It was a day filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of happy tears, and it was a joy to have been a part of it.
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.
Healey Barn - Brooke and Calum
In December, Brooke and Calum became Mr. and Mrs. in a beautiful wedding at Healey Barn. Nigel met Calum and the lads as they got ready at Derwent Manor, while I went to see Brook and the girls at the Newlands Lodges near Shotley Bridge. Brooke looked stunning in her elegant lace gown, complemented by her bridesmaids in neutral shades, and their Yorkshire Terrier, Ruby, who was dressed to the nines and stole the show with her cuteness.
Their ceremony was held in the candlelit stone barn at Healey Barn, which was filled with beautiful floral displays featuring white roses, pinecones, and pampas grass, The magnificent Christmas tree at the entrance to the barn added a touch of seasonal magic. After the ceremony and a few drinks with their guests, Brooke and Calum joined us outside to capture some shots within the grounds of Healey Barn, and in the surrounding woods.
It was a wonderful day from start to finish - from the emotional ceremony to the surprise performance by singing waiters, and right through to the end of the day as the guests were partying the night away. We loved every moment of photographing it.
We wish the happy couple a lifetime of love and happiness.
If you're planning your own wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Thank you so much for the amazing photos, they are fabulous, memories to last a lifetime! Thanks again for being so amazing and playing a huge part in our special day! We absolutely love our beautiful photos.” - Brooke and Callum.
South Causey Inn - Jasmine and Ryan
Jasmine and Ryan's spectacular wedding in October took place at two venues. Surrounded by all of their family and friends, they said their vows and became husband and wife in the Tanfield Suite at the South Causey Inn in County Durham. After a few family photos in the grounds, they headed off to celebrate their marriage at the Happiness Inn in Newcastle, with speeches, toasts, a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, and a meal.
We headed back to South Causey Inn later in the day and arrived early ahead of the guests to explore the gardens, take in the sunshine and create some beautiful portraits before heading inside. South Causey Inn has several venues to choose from, however, as Jasmine and Ryan were the only wedding at the venue that day, and with so much time on our hands, the staff at South Causey were only too happy to allow us to explore the other venues for photographs too.
Once everyone had arrived and were seated in the Durham Suite, the bride and groom, along with the best man and maid of honour each gave a speech sharing funny stories and witty anecdotes then took to the dancefloor for their first dance as husband and wife.
It was a wonderful day, and so much fun to photograph and we were thrilled to have been a part of it.
If you are planning your own wedding at South Causey Inn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Healey Barn - Emily and Luke
Towards the end of September, we were back in Northumberland for Emily and Luke's fantastic wedding day at Healey Barn.
Emily and Luke started their day at Healey Hall, getting ready with their closest family and friends. Emily and her girls were in the main house, and Luke and the lads were in one of the cottages, before heading over to Healey Barn for their ceremony. There was barely a dry eye in the room as Emily walked down the aisle on her grandad’s arm. It was an emotional moment for everyone, but most of all Luke, who just about managed to hold it together. After exchanging vows, they left the room with huge cheers, and whoops, leading everyone outside to the courtyard for their drinks reception. They held their wedding breakfast in the Oak room, with its stunning views of the Northumberland countryside. The room was beautifully decorated, with florals and candlelight, and made use of the bridesmaid’s bouquets as table centers.
It was a wonderful day filled with laughter and fun. From the beautiful ceremony in the barn to the crazy dancing in the evening, their day was a joy to photograph.
If you're planning your own wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Jesmond Dene House - Danielle and Craig
Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle is a stunning wedding venue and was the perfect setting for Danielle and Craig's special day. They exchanged vows in the Great Hall in front of their closest friends and family, after which, they all headed outside to enjoy the grounds and celebrate the marriage. The speeches were a real highlight of the day, with the best man delivering a hilarious speech that had everyone in stitches. The groom’s speech was also fantastic, sharing funny moments that they had shared together along with a lovely tribute to his bride. After their speeches, Danielle and Craig played a game of Mr and Mrs, which was also a fun moment, revealing how well they knew each other. After dinner, the four of us headed out for some photos in the beautiful surroundings of Jesmond Dene. The waterfall and bridge provided a stunning backdrop as the sun started to set, casting a golden glow over the happy couple.
It was a wonderful day with a great couple, and so much fun to photograph.
If you're planning your own wedding at Jesmond Dene House, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“What an amazing surprise during our honeymoon. We sat by the bar with Craig’s tablet at 2 pm and went through them all. We cried our eyes out and laughed our heads off, it was a very raw and emotional afternoon. They are just absolutely incredible. We want to say a massive thank you to you both for playing such an integral part in our big day and capturing the most incredible photos. We are absolutely over the moon with all the images you have captured.“ - Danielle and Craig.
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.
If you're planning your own wedding at Durham Castle, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“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.
