Beamish Hall - David and Anthony
In June, we found ourselves back at Beamish Hall for David and Anthony’s wedding. We met David a few years back when he worked as a barman at Beamish Hall, but since then, he moved to America, met his soulmate Anthony, and made a new life for himself in San Diego, CA. When it came to deciding where to get married, I don’t think that there was any other choice for either of them. David felt the pull to come back to the UK and Beamish Hall, and Anthony dreamed of getting married in a traditional English Country House.
It was a day filled with fun and laughter, love and joy, with a wonderful group of people who had traveled from across the world - and we were delighted 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.
“Omg, these pictures are out of this world!! You think you’ve seen the best of the best, till the next picture. You guys really captured the essence of the day. I couldn’t be anymore happier with these pictures. I’m speechless! Again thank you so so so much! You guys are amazing. What we were hoping to get, we got, but a million times better.” - David and Anthony.
Thief Hall - Laura and Sandra
Laura and Sandra’s wedding at Thief Hall in North Yorkshire was our first time visiting this venue. It’s situated between Northallerton and Thirsk. and is a blank canvas wedding venue that allows you to do whatever you please. It is a converted barn with incredible views of the surrounding countryside and offers on-site cottages for guests.
Laura and Sandra’s wedding was one that we had been looking forward to for a long time. We first met Laura way back in 2010 when we photographed her sister Rachel’s wedding at Langley Castle. Her parents are in the wedding industry as well, so over the course of time, we got to know the family well. Laura is one of those people who is so much fun to spend time with, I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without a smile on her face. She found her soulmate in Sandra, who is one of the most warm-hearted people I have ever met.
As Laura and Sandra are regular churchgoers, bringing religion into their day was important to them. Sadly, at the moment, the church does not perform same-sex weddings or official blessings - I hope that one day this may change, so they married the day before in a short private ceremony. Their Priest, Reverend John, who also married Rachel, joined us for the day - and on his birthday too, to perform a ceremony for them. It was wonderful and emotional to see, and I won’t pretend that I didn’t shed a few tears.
The day continued on with live music by Last Anthem, cocktails, dancing on the terrace, a special musical performance by Laura’s niece and nephew, and at the end of the day, the most stunning sunset.
Their day was perfection, and I am so happy we were able to be a small part of it.
If you're planning your own wedding at Thief Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Chrissie and Nigel. Wow, wow, wow. We got your email last night and we are all at my sister's. We topped up our glasses and had a slide show of them. We are absolutely overwhelmed by how amazing they are. We are so so pleased with them, thank you so much. Genuinely thank you so much, we LOVE them. You guys are amazing.” - Laura and Sandra.
Seaham Hall - Steven & Derek
Steven and Derek chose to tie the knot at the lavish and elegant Seaham Hall in County Durham. Surrounded by family and friends, their day was relaxed and joyful. An event which combined style and red carpet glamour with celebration and love.
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?
"As we work for the same company, we met on a flight from Shanghai China to London, Derek proposed on our hotel balcony at The Atlantis Dubai, both in our bathrobes with a bottle of champagne."
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?
"Classic, with a modern twist. Especially with our suits, we wanted more of a red carpet look than wedding attire."
What was the most memorable or your favourite part of your wedding day?
"We both loved spending the morning in the hotel spa with our closest friends and having best friends and family in the room whilst getting ready, the favourite part was when everybody was dancing the night away."
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography ?:
"We looked across a lot of work by different companies but fell in love with the work you guys produced and also we loved how you work together as a couple."
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?
"Make memories of the whole process as once the day is over it’s nice to look back on how it all came together."
Venue: Seaham Hall
The men's suits: Dixon Anderson Tailoring
Wedding cake: Ivory Cake Company
Flowers: Fleur Couture
Hair and Make up: Amanda Bell Makeup Artist
Entertainment: WDC Entertainment
Durham Castle - Jez and Mark
Durham Castle has always been one of my favourite wedding venues to work in - for is history, it's abundance of creative photographic opportunities and for the wonderful light so it was a delight to return to photograph Jez and Marks spectacular wedding.
Jez and Mark travelled all the way from London to be married in the city that they first met. I met Jez while he got ready with his groomsmen in the Royal County Hotel in Durham while Nige met Mark getting ready in his old halls of residence at Hatfield Collage. They said their vows in an intimate ceremony at Ackley Heads registry office surrounded by only their closest family and friends. After a quick walk around some of their favourite spots in Durham, revisiting some of the places that they used to go to together as students they were met at the castle by over 100 of their friends, all cheering on their arrival, throwing confetti over their fabulous two seater E type Jaguar. A lavish Champagne drinks reception lead into a feast and speeches in Durham Castle's great Hall.
It was such fun photographing this wedding and a joy to attend.
