The Sun Pavilion - Ashley and Jon

A Sun Pavilion wedding in the Valley Gardens in Harrogate. Ashleigh grew up just around the corner from the park, the park she described as being like her back garden. Playing there as a child and learning to ride her bike. She told us that she had always hoped that one day she would also get married there.

It was a joy to walk through the gardens with Ashleigh and her crew before the ceremony, recounting on memories, and visiting areas that she was fond of as a child on the way to the Sun Pavilion. The ceremony was set up on the beautiful wrap around terrace overlooking the gardens, which also made the perfect location for their drinks reception. The huge room within the pavilion became the setting for their wedding breakfast.

We first met Ashleigh and Jon at Jon’s sister’s wedding back in 2017, and we were thrilled when they asked us to also be their wedding photographer. Ashleigh and Jon were a delight to work with, creative and stylish, and they knew exactly how they wanted their wedding to be. Seeing familiar faces again and meeting new friends was a joy. All in all, it was a pretty awesome day.

“Chrissie and Nigel were fantastic!!!!! We love the photos they took for us! Everyone has commented on how lovely they are! They were both really nice to work with, clearly experts in photography and were great at putting us at ease. We couldn't have wished for better photographers for our wedding! We are so happy with the photos, they captured the whole day perfectly! Thank you so much!!!!”

Healey Barn - Tanya and Mike

Stunning Tanya married Mike at Healey Barn near Riding Mill in the summer of last year. Dispite the grey weather, the day was glorious.

I started my day at the picturesque Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland to photograph Tanya, her Mum, her bridesmaids and her and Mike’s three children as they got ready before travelling the short journey to Healey Barn to meet Nigel and the lads as the guests were arriving.

Dispite how incredible Tanya looked as she walked down the aisle towards Mike, she was very nearly outshone by her adorable children. Everyone turned to look and many eyes shed a happy tear or two as big brother very carefully pushed his little sister in a toy cart down the aisle acompanied by their brother who proudly displayed a sign saying ‘Here comes Mummy’ - it was one of the most adorable moments I have ever seen at a wedding.

Tanya and Mike are an amazing couple, full of life and energy, it is clear to see why they are together. We were delighted to be asked to photograph their gorgeous wedding day.

Headlam Hall - Lisa and Simon

Earlier in the the, Nigel and I were invited to photograph a lovely at Headlam Hall situated between Barnard Castle and Darlington.  Lisa and Simon's families were a joy to spend time with, relaxed and fun and treated us like a part of the family.  Everything about the day was perfect, from the wedding ceremony at St Philip and St James in Witton Le Wear, to the music at the end of the day.  Here is their story.