Le Petit Chateau - Corrin and David
We visited Le Petit Chateau in Otterburn, Northumberland for the first time for Corrin and David wedding last october. The cute and quirky setting of the chateau, along with the stunning natural colours of autumn supplied us with so many visual treats, along with a fabulously laid back couple who wanted nothing more than to spend their day relaxing with friends and family, and each other, enjoying their informal wedding celebrations. Tiny Tim was the host with the most. He joked, 'what was a Welsh man doing wearing a kilt in a French styled venue in Northumberland'! He kept the pace of the day fast and fun, and made sure that everyone, including us, was well cared for.
It was a fantastic day, with energy in abundance and for our first time at Le Petit Chateau, it will be a hard one to beat!
Wynyard Hall - Kim and Doug
Autumn. I have always loved it, but more so since becoming a wedding photographer. The low sun gives us sublime light, and the trees and foliage burst into an array of wonderful colours. An autumn wedding at a venue like Wynyard Hall, working with a great couple and a fantastic team of suppliers. what more could we ask for?
Kim and Doug were a dream to work with. Kim was effortlessly elegant and Doug was quite the gentleman. Their stylishly classic wedding naturally flowed throughout the day from Doug preparing in Kim's family home right through to their fab evening reception where even Doug's Grandad showed off his moves on the dance floor. Personal touches such as Kim's sister singing during the ceremony and her brother using his skills as a graphic designer for the table details added something extra special to the day. This wedding was made special for us too, having worked with two of Kim's siblings in the past, it was a real joy to join the family again for this, the third family wedding.
Wynyard Hall - Rachel and Mark
Rachel and Marks wedding day last summer was such a treat for the eyes. Set in the stunning Wynyard Hall in the Tees Valley, their day was filled with pretty details, elegance and style. The boys opted to wear black tie for the occasion, while the girls chose pretty pastel shades, lace and delicate florals. Their beautiful wedding cereony in the Brooks Chapel, within the Wynyard Hall estate was followed by a wedding breakfast in the hall's grand ballroom. The walled garden made the perfect location for an after dinner stroll before they welcomed their evening guests for the evening do. It was wonderful to work with this great couple and a joy to be a part of their special day.
Here are a selection of their wedding images.
Lumley Castle - Amy and Craig
Earlier in the year we both found ourselves at Lumley Castle in Chester le Street for Amy and Craig's romantic summer wedding. They were married in the Scarborough Suite after which enjoyed a wedding breakfast with their family and friends in the Barons Hall. Here are a few of their images from their big day.
Doxford Hall - Nicola and John
John proposed to Nicola in front of Cinderella's castle and so of course there was always going to be something romantic and magical about their wedding day. The date was set for January, our first wedding of 2015. It was bitingly cold, the kind of cold that causes your cheeks to glow red but the light was simply wonderful. A gorgeous low golden sun for the entire day, a wedding photographers dream come true.
Elegant Nicola looked simply breathtaking in her Justin Alexander wedding gown. The classic cut gown with Sabrina neckline looked effortlessly stylish and suited her perfectly. She chose a hand-tied wedding bouquet by Allison Janes and classic pearl jewellery to complete her look for the day.
A quiet word of love and encouragement from her father before walking her down the aisle became a memorable moment for Nicola and as her proud father gave her hand away no words needed to be spoken, John's admiration and appreciation for his beautiful bride was written right across his face.
The day continued in the same way, stylish and elegant, informal emotional and fun. Warm hearted and kind Nicola and John along with their family and friends filled the day with laughter and love. It was a simply magical day and wonderful to be a part of.
Nicola and John's wedding day is featured in the current issue of Belle Bridal magazine.
Venue: Doxford Hall
Bride’s Dress: Justin Alexander 'style 8728'
Bridesmaids: Lou Lou, Just perfect.
Grooms suit : Slaters
Flowers : Allison Janes
Cake: The Cake Garden
Stationery: Wishcrafts
Entertainment: Prime Entertainments
Venue Styling: Simply Bows and Chair covers