A wedding at the Willows at the Woodmans - Hannah and Connor

In August, Hannah and Connor were married at the stunning Willows at the Woodmans. Located not far from the busy city of Newcastle, it has stunning countryside views, a rustic vibe, and luxurious touches throughtout.

It was a fantastic day and great fun to photograph.

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

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.

Le Petit Chateau - Laura and Daniel

We were back up to the pretty village of Otterburn in Northumberland for Laura and Daniel’s wedding at Le Petit Chateau. We first met Daniel when we photographed his sister Lucy’s wedding at the Vermont Hotel in Newcastle back in 2017, and when he and Laura got in touch and asked us to photograph their big day, we were overjoyed. Laura looked stunning in her ballgown-style wedding dress as she walked down the aisle with her dad. Halfway down, she took her Grandad’s hand and he walked with them the rest of the way. It was clear to see how much that moment meant to him. The rest of the day continued with drinks outside, a few photos in the stunning Mediterranean-inspired gardens of Le Petit Chateau, and then some fabulous speeches before their meal. It was wonderful to be a small part of their fantastic day.

If you want to see some of Lucy and her husband Jack’s wedding photos at the Vermont Hotel you can find them here.

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

“We just wanted to say a massive thank you for yesterday! We’ve both been saying how amazing you were and we can’t wait to see the pictures!” - Laura and Daniel

“I’m crying! I absolutely love them all so much!!!! It feels so surreal still that they’re our photos, they’re absolutely stunning. Thank you so so so much!!! I’m lost for words xx” - Laura.

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.

Ellingham Hall - Becks and Mark

Becks and Mark chose the gorgeous rural retreat, Ellingham Hall in Northumberland for their wedding last February. There were so many things that I loved about their wedding, Beck’s stunning vintage-inspired wedding dress, the deep reds of her floral arrangements and bridesmaids dresses and how they looked alongside the men’s blue suits, and the long table arrangement in their wedding breakfast decorated with eucalyptus garlands running down the centres of the tables - but most of all, I loved the laid back nature of their wedding, with the clear focus of celebrating with their family and friends.

I hope you enjoy looking at Beck’s and Mark’s beautiful wedding day.

Horton Grange - Danielle and Daniel

We first met Danielle when we photographed her sister's wedding at Linden Hall in 2014 after she in turn was recommended to us from another friend.  We felt like we already knew them so well when it was their turn to be married earlier this year.  They were married in the stunning St Aidan's RC church in their home town of Ashington and chose the intimate setting of Horton Grange, situated close to Ponteland for their wedding reception.  

Everything was simply beautiful, Danielle's stunningly vibrant bouquet, the delicately arranged table details and the array of fairylights strung up into the trees outside the venue really were something to remember.  Here are a few of our favourite images from their wedding day.