A beautiful summer wedding at Beamish Hall - Kirsty and Oli
Clay pigeon shooting, fireworks, singing waiters, stunning florals, a gorgeous venue, and great weather - Kirsty and Oli’s July wedding day at Beamish Hall had it all!
Here are a few of our favourite shots from their day.
If you're planning your wedding at Beamish Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
A Doxford Hall wedding - Caitlyn and James
Doxford Hall in the summer, with its carefully planted borders and ivy-covered stonework sets the perfect scene for a wedding - I mean who wouldn’t want to grab a glass of prosecco and relax in the sun while taking in the views of those perfectly manicured lawns. It was one such day for Caitlyn and James’s wedding. Blue skies, perfect surroundings and a great group of people to celebrate with. From their intimate wedding ceremony in the George Runciman to drinks in the round room, and pictures in the sun-kissed grounds of the estate. What more could anyone ask for?
Here are a few shots from their day
If you're planning your wedding at Doxford Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Healey Barn - Eleanor and Mattia
Beautiful weather, stunning countryside views, a quaint church that was seemingly in the middle of nowhere and a wonderful barn reception, what more could we ask for? Eleanor and Mattia’s wedding day at St Helen’s Church in Whitley Chapel and Healey Barn in Northumberland was another wedding day that I couldn’t wait to share with you.
If you're planning your wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Doxford Barns - Sarah and Max
Our first wedding at Doxford Barns in Northumberland was for Sarah and Max. A stunning venue filled with rustic charm and perfect for lovers of the outdoors. Max met us as we arrived, getting out of the car, he pulled us in for a huge bear hug. Their warmth continued throughout the overcast late August day, brightened by their mutual cheerful and relaxed disposition. Two people so likeminded in every way, beginning their married life together.
Thank you to you both for your warmth and friendship, it was a joy to attend your beautiful wedding day.
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?
"Max and I met at work. I worked in the box office of a music venue and he worked for the security that were contracted for events taking place there.
We were going on holiday to Center Parcs and he was locking the house up. I’d moved his bag into the back of the car and when he got in he started panicking about where his bag was. This was odd; he’s never normally like that. I had no idea why but then brushed it off and we headed off. When we got there we checked in as normal, and went for a walk. I didn’t have a clue he was about to propose but we stopped at one point in the forest and went down on one knee. Instead of crying or anything all I could do was laugh. Turns out he was panicking about his bag because it had the ring in it! I feel so awful now for laughing, sorry Max!"
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?
"We just wanted to have a day filled with fun and joy and laughter - a day the two families could really come together. Pinterest was also a big help!"
What was the most memorable or your favorite part of your wedding day?
"The most memorable part has to be the registrar calling Max by the wrong name in the middle of the ceremony! It was hilarious then and still is now! As for the favourite, the first dance was pretty special for us. One of our favourite songs played acoustically by my cousin. It was a beautiful rendition."
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography?
"Photography was so important because it’s the way of capturing those little moments you may miss, forever, and telling your own story through images. We chose Nigel and Chrissie because, from meeting them once, we knew they could do just that for us."
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?
"Make sure your plans are for you, no one else. Everyone else will be happy for you both no matter what you plan. Take it easy in the immediate run-up to and on the day itself. Take a few minutes to just be together after you’re married. You’ll thank yourselves for it afterwards!"
What is your favourite part of being married now?
"Our favourite part of being married is just being together! Being able to share memories and planning our future together is so much fun."
Venue: Doxford Barns
The wedding dress: Ronald Joyce - Robyn - purchased at Something Special, Low Fell
The men's suits: Slaters Menswear
Wedding cake: Sarah’s mum
Flowers: Sarah’s mum
Hair and Make up: Hair: Danielle Hurst, make up: Sarah’s sister
Entertainment: DJ: AMV Live
Seaham Hall - Steven & Derek
Steven and Derek chose to tie the knot at the lavish and elegant Seaham Hall in County Durham. Surrounded by family and friends, their day was relaxed and joyful. An event which combined style and red carpet glamour with celebration and love.
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?
"As we work for the same company, we met on a flight from Shanghai China to London, Derek proposed on our hotel balcony at The Atlantis Dubai, both in our bathrobes with a bottle of champagne."
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?
"Classic, with a modern twist. Especially with our suits, we wanted more of a red carpet look than wedding attire."
What was the most memorable or your favourite part of your wedding day?
"We both loved spending the morning in the hotel spa with our closest friends and having best friends and family in the room whilst getting ready, the favourite part was when everybody was dancing the night away."
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography ?:
"We looked across a lot of work by different companies but fell in love with the work you guys produced and also we loved how you work together as a couple."
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?
"Make memories of the whole process as once the day is over it’s nice to look back on how it all came together."
Venue: Seaham Hall
The men's suits: Dixon Anderson Tailoring
Wedding cake: Ivory Cake Company
Flowers: Fleur Couture
Hair and Make up: Amanda Bell Makeup Artist
Entertainment: WDC Entertainment
Langley Castle - Charlotte and Paul
It's been a long while since we were last at Langley Castle in Northumberland. The medieval fortified towerhouse with it's crenulations and ancient achitecture dates back to the 1300's and speaks of a distant northern lifestlye of days gone by. The people who once lived there almost blending into mythology in our minds.
Charlotte and Paul fell in love with the ancient building, it's history and the stunning countryside that Langley Castle sits within. It was the perfect location for their traditional wedding last summer. Married in the picture perfect village church of St John's in Snods Edge, they went on to enjoy a wedding breakfast and evening reception at the castle with all of their family and friends.
I asked this beautiful pair to tell us about their day in their own words...
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?: Oddly our families knew of each other long before Paul and I met. We met, working at the same store but didn't become a couple until almost 18 months after I upped and left for university in Manchester. Transpennine Express has a lot to thank us for, buying many train tickets to and from Manchester until I eventually came back home to the North East.
We eventually moved into our first home together which we've filled with love, laughter and many happy memories over the years. A long awaited (on my part) engagement came as a surprise after 7 years together, back in Manchester where it all began. Perfect and private, Paul proposed on one knee with a dazzling ring and a joke of whether I thought he'd ever get around to it!
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?: Our wedding was about celebrating a new chapter. Reflecting who we are as a couple but also how we have become the individuals that we are because of our families and what they mean to us.
What was the most memorable or your favorite part of your wedding day?: Speaking for myself, arriving at the church, a bag of nerves but then turning to walk down the aisle and suddenly feeling nothing but excitement to get married.
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography ?: The photographs of our wedding capture all of the 'moments' of the day, to look back on in years to come. Being transported back to our most memorable day. We chose 2tone Photography based on a family recommendation. The fact that we would have two fantastic photographers and two angles of everything for the whole day was a real draw for us! They have the style that we were looking for, modern and fresh but with the potential for a mix of traditional shots to keep the family happy and more adventurous ones too.
What is your favorite part of being married now?: As the best man said, marriage changes nothing inwardly about how we feel, but changes everything outwardly. The fact we're married and share a name means people see us in a different light and that unity gives us a stronger sense of togetherness. Our own new family unit starting out!
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?: Know what you want your day to be and look like, and then do your homework. Find the suppliers who can offer what you are looking for and will share your passion to achieve your dream day. Having that will take a weight off your mind to focus on all the other parts of the day.
Venue: St John's Church, Snods Edge and Langley Castle, Hexham
Venue styling: Simply Bows & Chairs
The wedding dress: La Sposa (designer) from Eve & Ellis (boutique)
The men's suits: Ted Baker at Moss Bros
Wedding cake: Sara's Kitchen
Flowers: The Enchanted Florist
Hair and Make up: Hunter & Dublin (Hair), Kate Alexandra Howlett MUA
Wedding video: Michael & Alice from Bennett Media
Entertainment: Dan James McClew and Groove Central Station from AMV
Wedding stationery: Silverbirch Designs
Transport: ATW Wedding Cars in Washington.