Healey Barn - Aileen and Christopher

“I can not recommend Nigel and Chrissie enough! They are simply amazing. An amazing team who go above and beyond. Photographer wizards! Brilliant, amazing, creative and to quote Tina “simply the best!“ - Elizabeth, Mother of the groom.

Aileen and Christopher got married on a wet day in October. When I say rain; the downpour started when bride Aileen left Healey Hall and did not stop until after the first dance!

As you can see though, the weather didn't stop everyone enjoying this cosy, rural autumnal wedding at Healey Barn in Northumberland.

Ellingham Hall - Kirsty and James

Who could not love a wedding in October? Yes, true, you are playing a little game of chance when it comes to the weather, but the colours, the gorgeous hues of greens, reds, golds and browns as the trees begin to change, it fills my heart with joy to see them. On a (mostly) fine and bright day like Kirsty and James’ wedding at Ellingham Hall, October is a photographers dream come true.

Ellingham Hall in Northumberland is a dream venue to start with, the classical 1920’s styling, mature grounds and elegant exterior go a long way to impress anyone fortunate enough to visit, but what really made this day special was Kirsty and James themselves. Two kind souls, genuine and warm and it was clear to see where they got it from, their parents and families welcomed us in and made us feel very much a part of the family. We are beyond thankful to you all.

What a stunning wedding theirs was, and an absolute joy to photograph. I could go on and on about how fantastic their day was, but why not let the photographs speak for themselves?

Le Petit Chateau - Lauren and Simon

Lauren and Simon chose Le Petit Chateau in Otterburn, Northumberland for their wedding.  They were won over by it's quirky decor, beautiful gardens and friendly feel.  The weather sadly wasn't on our side and rain poured down the entire day. As we let our creative juices flow, Lauren and Simon were only too happy to play along to make the rain a thing to remember, and it all turned our rather well in the end!

How did you meet? What is your story? 

"We met at school, we were friends from first school but actually got together as a couple at high school."

How did you get engaged? 

"It was the night before my 30th birthday.  We were living with my parents at the time as we were in the middle of moving house. When we got back from the cinema I went upstairs to check on our daughter Fearne and found the ring box and a card in her cot and in the card it said ‘Mammy please will you marry my Daddy?)"

Tell us about your venue. Why did you pick it?

"We chose Le Petit Chateau because after having lots of friends weddings over the last couple of years we liked that nobody we knew had been married there before. We loved how different and quirky the venue was, it had a lovely feel about the place and the staff were all so friendly. We loved the inside and the outside and also that we had plenty of rooms for people to stay, however it was definitely the ceremony room that really won us over."

What was your absolute favourite part of the day? Does your spouse have a different favourite?

"I just loved every minute of it!!  His favourite part was the morning, the build up when all of the lads turned up and the adrenaline started before they went in for the ceremony."

Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography ?

"Photography was important because although we will always have the memories, the day really does just go so quick and we wanted some great pictures to be able to look back on over the years and remember. We chose 2tone because we loved the photos they did for my sister and friends wedding and liked how there was Nigel to be with the boys in the morning and Chrissie to be with the girls to get a picture of the whole morning both sides. We also love how relaxed they make everyone feel and the natural pictures they capture."

Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?

"Just dont stress about the little things. Everything will come together in the end."

What is your favorite part of being married now?

"Feeling slightly closer as a family now we all have the same surname."

Venue: Le petit chateau

The wedding dress: Accent bridal

The men's suits: Moss bros

Wedding cake: Gillian banks

Flowers: The Flower Shed

Hair stylist: Reflections

Stationary: Myself

Entertainment: Proctor entertainment & Helena Pearson harpist

Healey Barn - Lyndsey and Richard

Being a Healey Barn recommended wedding photographer, Healey Barn is a venue that we both know very well and love working at.  It's stunning countryside location, idyllic views, cosy but stylish interior and the amazing atmosphere make it the perfect wedding venue.  It was a delight to return back to Healey Barn once again to photograph Lyndsey and Richard's wedding day.  

After getting ready at home, Lyndsey and Richard tied the knot in a pretty countryside church in Witton-le-Wear in front of all of their family and friends.  Dark clouds met us at Healey barn for their wedding reception and the heavens opened, but despite this, we dodged the rain to get some great shots of this happy couple who wouldn't let the weather effect their day in the slightest.

It was such a fun day with a fantastically relaxed couple and a great crowd.  Here are a few photographs from their big day...