Tynemouth and Jesmond Dene House - Jayne and Ian

Jayne and Ian's wedding earlier this year took place in St Oswin's church in Tynemouth followed by a reception in Jesmond Dene House.  Having photographed the weddings of both of Jayne's cousins, Helen last year and Laura in 2014, it was wonderful to see the family again and a joy to be a part of another family wedding.  Jayne made the perfect bride, simply stunning, and Ian, smart as a dart chose a black tie for the occasion.  

Here is a peak of their traditionally elegant wedding day. 

Three day Chinese wedding in Newcastle - Sabrina and Alvin

Chinese weddings are always such a feast for the eyes.  A vibrant mix of tradition, emotion, laughter and colour, fast paced and energetic.  Earlier in the year we were invited to capture Sabrina and Alvin's three day wedding in Newcastle.  

The wedding began at the groom's family home with the traditional Chinese games.  A hilarious mix of tasks designed by the bridesmaids to see how far the groom is willing to go to win the hand of his bride.  Once he had proved himself, he was invited inside to greet Sabrina and to commence with the tea ceremony.  Having spent the morning with both the bride and the groom, day two was the main event, a beautiful wedding ceremony at the True Jesus church in Newcastle and a wonderful feast at Palace Gardens joined by all of their family and friends.  Toasts to the bride and groom, a spot of karaoke and lots more laughter.  Bealim House made the perfect venue after the meal for the younger guests to party the night away.  Day three, we were back to Palace Gardens for the second feast of the wedding, ending the day back at the family home for the second tea ceremony.

I have so many favourite photographs from their wedding that I could share with you.  Here are just a few...

Healey Barn - Kirsty and Adam

Over two years ago Kirsty and Adam were searching for a venue for their wedding.  They wanted something a little different from the norm, stylish but relaxed, somewhere in the countryside and somewhere close to where they grew up.  During their search, they were told about Healey Barn, a brand new wedding venue - at the time still in it's planning stages.  The took a leap of faith and became one of the first couples to book.  

It felt like forever before the day finally arrived, a little grey and overcast but the day certainly didn't disappoint.  The beautiful ceremony at St Andrews church in Corbridge was followed by their relaxed wedding reception at Healey Barn, a few photographs in the nearby fields and woods, and some fantastic evening entertainment from the local boy band - the Boyz.  

It was a wonderful day with a truly fantastic couple and having previously photographed Adam's brother's wedding at Matfen Hall it was a joy to work with the family once again.

Here is their story...  

Eshott Hall - Emma and Tom

Eshott Hall  is just about one of my favourite venues.  I adore the classic architecture, the traditional but fresh interior design, the surrounding landscaped gardens and woodland leading out towards the beautiful Northumberland countryside which extends as far as the eye can see.  It made the perfect venue for Emma and Tom on their wedding day earlier this year.  

We first met Emma when she was a bridesmaid for her sister Sally and husband Andrew a few years back.  It was wonderful to be invited again to capture another day in photographs for this kindhearted and wonderful family.  Emma and Tom decided to tie the knot in Eshott Hall's intimate reading room just a short walk from the hall before heading back for their outdoor drinks reception.  It was a wonderfully relaxed wedding day and a joy to be a part of.  Here are the pictures. 

The venue: Eshott Hall   The dress: The wedding dress Company  The make up: Sarah Stonehouse from F.A.C.E   The band: Switch  

Headlam Hall - Lisa and Simon

Earlier in the the, Nigel and I were invited to photograph a lovely at Headlam Hall situated between Barnard Castle and Darlington.  Lisa and Simon's families were a joy to spend time with, relaxed and fun and treated us like a part of the family.  Everything about the day was perfect, from the wedding ceremony at St Philip and St James in Witton Le Wear, to the music at the end of the day.  Here is their story.

Horton Grange - Danielle and Daniel

We first met Danielle when we photographed her sister's wedding at Linden Hall in 2014 after she in turn was recommended to us from another friend.  We felt like we already knew them so well when it was their turn to be married earlier this year.  They were married in the stunning St Aidan's RC church in their home town of Ashington and chose the intimate setting of Horton Grange, situated close to Ponteland for their wedding reception.  

Everything was simply beautiful, Danielle's stunningly vibrant bouquet, the delicately arranged table details and the array of fairylights strung up into the trees outside the venue really were something to remember.  Here are a few of our favourite images from their wedding day.