A winter wedding at the Parlour at Blagdon - Kerrie and Nick
Kerrie and Nick’s winter wedding at the Parlour at Blagdon was an intimate, heartwarming celebration that perfectly suited the rustic charm of this cozy venue, just a short drive from Newcastle. Kerrie got ready in the picturesque cottage with her bridesmaids, looking every bit the vision of elegance in her A-line gown. The emotion was palpable when her dad saw her for the first time, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Nick was equally moved as he watched Kerrie walk down the aisle to join him for their ceremony in the charming Old Smithy.
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed drinks in the courtyard, where a magician entertained them with his impressive tricks, adding a fun and unique touch to the drinks reception. The celebration then moved to the Willow Room for heartfelt speeches and a delicious meal, followed by an evening full of dancing and live music. Despite the intermittent rain and chilly winter weather, the atmosphere all day was warm and inviting. Kerrie and Nick were such a joy to work with—genuine, kind, and full of warmth, making their wedding day a true pleasure to capture.
If you're planning your wedding at the Parlour at Blagdon, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Matfen Hall - Emma and Richard
Married at Matfen Hall last summer, Emma and Richard went all out to wow their guests with spectacular visual effects. Their elegant and minimalist day took on a different tone as we progressed into the evening. A dance floor filled with dry ice created a dreamlike setting for their first dance as husband and wife, and a crowd-stopping firework display ended the day with a bang. We were even treated to a red arrows fly past!
Here's a few words from Emma...
How did you meet? How did he propose? What is your story?
'We met at work (Cooper BMW Durham). 'Richard took me back to our first holiday location in Gran Canaria and proposed on a boat in the middle of the sea before we went parasailing.'
What was the inspiration behind your wedding?
'The inspiration for our wedding was minimalistic accessories with a modern look. We wanted the wow factor so we booked dry ice for our first dance and fireworks to end the night.'
What was the most memorable or your favourite part of your wedding day?
'I loved each and every bit of our wedding... I wish we could do it all again but if I had to pick my most memorable part that would have to be our first dance. Walking down that staircase with my husband onto a floor filled with dry ice! I will never forget that feeling and how happy I was at that moment in time with all of our family and friends around us.'
Why was photography important to you and why did you choose 2tone Photography?
'We chose 2tone photography because we liked the idea of having 2 photographers on the morning of the wedding. It was very important for us to have photographs of both myself and my now husband on the morning of the wedding. When we met up with Nigel and Chrissie we instantly knew that they were the photographers for us. We felt so welcome and you could see the quality of their work how passionate and enthusiastic there job was to them! We absolutely love the photographs that you took of our day; the album and photo frames are spectacular!'
Do you have any advice for brides and grooms who are currently in the planning process?
'Get a good wedding planning book and create a spreadsheet with amounts and dates things need to be paid. Just have fun! It might feel like there is loads to sort but try not to get stressed and enjoy every bit of it as your wedding date will come around so quick!'
Venue - Matfen Hall
Venue styling - The Finishing Touch Company
The wedding dress - YAP Bridal
The men's suits - Moss Bros
Wedding cake - The little elephant company
Flowers - The finishing touch company
Hair and Make up - Hair - Lisa Cameron Make Up - Gabby Walker
Entertainment - Luke Howell - magician
Fireworks - Spectrum - fireworks and dry ice
