A summer wedding at the Fig House, Middleton Lodge - Jade and Doug
The Fig House and walled garden at Middleton Lodge is a photographer’s dream. Every time we come here, I am blown away by how beautiful this place is. The converted barn is a rustic haven and the gardens are a botanical paradise worthy of award-winning status. Together, they make the most beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs.
Arriving at Jade and Doug’s home on the morning of their July wedding, I could see exactly why they chose the Fig House for their wedding day. To say Jade is a keen gardener is an understatement, she has a true skill in cultivating and caring for plants. Their garden was filled with colour, and a large section had been fully dedicated to growing flowers that would decorate their aisle and wedding breakfast tables - and in situ, they could not have looked more perfect. From start to finish, their day was a dream to photograph. Even the quick downpour during their outdoor ceremony and a swift relocation indoors didn’t alter the mood of the day one bit.
Here is their day in our eyes.
If you're planning your wedding at The Fig House, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
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.
