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.
South Causey Inn - Darcie and Paul
In October, we were back at South Causey Inn in County Durham for Darcie and Paul’s wonderful wedding day. It was one of those perfect autumn days, with clear skies and crisp autumn air, and it could not have been more perfect for their wedding.
Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, Darcie and Paul exchanged vows in the St Cuthbert’s suite, afterwards moving outside with their guests to enjoy the glorious weather and the stunning views of the Beamish Valley. After a bit of confetti and a few photo’s in the grounds, they all headed back inside to the Old Barn for their wedding breakfast and three amazing speeches.
After the sun had set, and the dancing was in full swing, we began to say our goodbyes, but were stopped in our tracks at the sight of the full moon. We quickly nipped outside for one last photo, and I am so glad we did, what a way to spend the end of your day, standing in the light of the full moon. It was such a romantic moment.
Incredible venues with gorgeous decor and beautiful views, stunning flower arrangements, and amazing outfits all go together to help make a wedding unforgettable, and Darcie and Paul had all of these, but for me what makes a wedding really special is the people. The love and joy for Darcie and Paul was clear to see from the faces of everyone attending, and I am not surprised at all, Darcie and Paul are two of the warmest and most wonderful people you could hope to meet. It was a joy to get to know them both and wonderful to photograph their wedding.
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.
“The photos are absolutely beautiful!! Thank you so much, we LOVE them, you’ve captured our whole day perfectly!! We had the most amazing day, everything about it was perfect and a huge part of that was having you and Nigel with us.” - Darcie and Paul.
South Causey Inn - Ashley and Michael
South Causey Inn was the perfect location for Ashley and Michael's summer wedding. With its breathtaking views of the Beamish Valley and rustic charm, it provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. I knew the day was going to be amazing right from the start, with the girls setting the tone for the day as they got ready. The room was a buzz, filled with laughter, and fun, and I loved being there to capture it all in photographs. Nigel was there also to capture the other side of things as Michael and the lads finished getting ready in the Old Barn bar, and the guests arrived for their ceremony. They tied the knot in the St Cuthbert’s Suite, surrounded by their closest friends and family. Ashley looked stunning in her elegant a-line wedding gown as she walked down the aisle on her dad’s arm to meet her groom.
After a fabulous drinks reception in the Old Barn Bar and a few pictures outside, Ashley, Michael, and their guests made their way into the Old Barn for their wedding breakfast and some really fantastic speeches. In the summer, the best light always comes towards the end of the day, so after dinner, we took advantage of the good light and made our way outside to explore the grounds of South Causey Inn. As the evening progressed, the partying started. Ashley and Michael kicked things off with their first dance as husband and wife, opening the dancefloor to everyone else, who all joined in, dancing to their favourite modern country tunes - and wow, these guys love a dance!
Ashley and Michael originally planned to get married in 2020. Two years after their original wedding date and over three since booking us, it was wonderful to finally see them make it down the aisle. It was also great to catch up with Michael’s best man Ben, and his wife Natasha whose wedding we photographed at Brinkburn Priory in 2019. If you want to see their wedding photographs, you can find them here.
If you're 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.
“I just wanted to say how thankful we are to have you two capture our day. We honestly had the best day ever. We loved every moment. You guys are just amazing, you made us feel so relaxed and calm all day. You guys are the best!” - Ashley and Michael.
South Causey Inn - Lauren and Daniel
South Causey Inn is such a versatile wedding venue, with several different options to choose from for your ceremony and celebrations, all fabulously decorated, and with stunning views of the Beamish Valley. Lauren and Daniel chose the Old Barn for their wedding day. Spring had finally sprung and everything was looking green and fresh again. The sun was out, and there was barely a cloud in the sky. Lauren and her girls got ready in the Pamper Room, while the lads were in one of the courtyard rooms. After their ceremony, and a few drinks with their guests in the Old Barn bar, we all headed out to enjoy the glorious weather. We even managed to squeeze in a quick trip to the lake before they sat for their meal. It was a fun day with a great couple.
If you're planning your own wedding at the South Causey Inn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
South Causey Inn - Kate and Stephen
“Thank you both so much for our photographs. They are absolutely perfect and really capture every moment of the day. We couldn't be any happier! Our album is amazing. We can't stop looking through it. We have it as a decoration to show everyone that comes in our house.”
I knew from the moment that we first met Kate and her family at a wedding fair that we would be a great fit for one another. We clicked straight away and on the big day, we had so much fun together. Kate and Stephen were married at the end of July at the South Causey Inn in County Durham. Kate looked a vision in her romantic a-line wedding gown, I adored the combination of the reds and pinks in the bridesmaid’s dresses and florals, and the lads looked fab in their navy tweed suits. While the weather wasn’t playing ball, we managed to dodge (most of) the raindrops and captured some lovely pictures of the happy couple outdoors. It was a gorgeous wedding with a wonderful couple and their awesome family and friends.
South Causey Inn - Sophie and Gary
“We honestly can’t thank you enough for doing such an amazing job on the day. As I’m sure you can imagine, picking photographers for me was one of the most important decisions, and you guys went above and beyond all expeditions. We 100% made the right decision choosing you both!! We’ve had so many comments since on what a good job you did. You made everyone feel so comfortable.”
Sophie and Gary chose the South Causey Inn in County Durham for their wedding day in July. The rustic charm of the Old Barn makes a great setting for a relaxed wedding with a fun vibe, and its setting in the countryside with a backdrop of rolling hills makes for great pictures. Sophie is a very talented landscape photographer, so there was no question when it came to making the most of the countryside location, we even made time for a trip to the nearby lake for a few pictures.
At the time, dancing inside was not permitted due to Covid restrictions, however, Sophie and Gary found a fab way of getting around the issue while keeping to the rules, and enjoyed their first dance, and a bit of a boogie with their friends outdoors just as the sun was beginning to set. It looked fabulous! Wouldn’t it be great if the idea caught on and outdoor first dances became a bit of a trend? What do you think?
