Wynyard Hall - Joanne and Lee
Joanne and Lee were married just a few weeks before christmas at the parish church of St Mary and St Cuthbert in Chester le Street, heading over afterwards to the stunning Wynyard Hall. Here is a glimpse of their day...
Woodhill Hall - Samantha and Andrew
A few images from Samantha and Andrews relaxed wedding day at Woodhill Hall in Otterburn last November. Enjoy!
Wynyard Hall - Kim and Doug
Autumn. I have always loved it, but more so since becoming a wedding photographer. The low sun gives us sublime light, and the trees and foliage burst into an array of wonderful colours. An autumn wedding at a venue like Wynyard Hall, working with a great couple and a fantastic team of suppliers. what more could we ask for?
Kim and Doug were a dream to work with. Kim was effortlessly elegant and Doug was quite the gentleman. Their stylishly classic wedding naturally flowed throughout the day from Doug preparing in Kim's family home right through to their fab evening reception where even Doug's Grandad showed off his moves on the dance floor. Personal touches such as Kim's sister singing during the ceremony and her brother using his skills as a graphic designer for the table details added something extra special to the day. This wedding was made special for us too, having worked with two of Kim's siblings in the past, it was a real joy to join the family again for this, the third family wedding.
Matfen Hall - Kerry and Jake
Festoon lighting, hurricane lanterns a candle lit ceremony made for a wonderfully cosy atmosphere for Kerry and Jake's wedding at Matfen Hall last October. They were married in the hall's stunning gothic great hall with it's huge sweeping staircase and huge feature fireplace. The weather was kind to us and so the newlyweds were able to take advantage of the extensive grounds and woodlands for some pictures alone together before joining their guests for their wedding breakfast in the terrace rooms. There were some great moments through out the day, lots of laughter and lots of fun, and it was a joy to capture it all for this fab couple.
The Yorkshire Wedding Barn - Sarah and Bill
They say, it's good luck to rain on your wedding day... So often this is said to as a little consolation to the bride and groom who dreamed of an outdoor wedding ceremony that wasn't to be, however for Sarah and Bill who were married in the Yorkshire wedding barn in October, perhaps the old saying rang a truth as the day could not have gone better.
The sky's opened and it poured down just as the bride was about to walk down the aisle. The rain pummelled on the canopy with a constant roar and the water poured off of the canvas in sheets. Sarah looked stunning and elated as she walked from the barn, a ceiling of brolly's surrounding her to her outdoor ceremony. Her infectious happiness spread throughout the entire place and did not stop for the rest of day.
The wedding ceremony went ahead in not exactly the way the had both envisioned before hand but with the help of some good spirited groomsmen and their brollies and a great team at the barn it could not have gone more smoothly. The bride and groom, both lovers of the outdoors embraced the weather and and made it a part of their perfect day.
It was a fantastic day with a really wonderful couple full of life and energy married in a stunning countryside setting. I was so happy that our first visit to the Yorkshire wedding barn was for Sarah and Bill's unforgettable wedding day.
A Chinese wedding at Jesmond Dene House - Nico and Cherry
To anyone who knows us, it doesn't come as a great surprise when I say how much we love shooting Chinese weddings. The colours, the traditions, the fun, the abundance of energy and most of all the warm hearted wonderful people. Nico and Cherry's wedding at Jesmond Dene House certainly didn't disappoint.
The day started at the crack of dawn with both the bride and groom at the Village Hotel in Newcastle as they prepared for the traditional tea ceremony. Before they could leave the hotel to join their families, Nico took part in the traditional door games. A hilarious mix of challenges designed to see how far the groom is willing to go for his bride. Nico and his groomsmen of course took upon the games with gusto and spirit, and the results were priceless!
As time drew on, together they travelled across to the grooms home for the tea ceremony. It is always such an honour to bear witness to this ancient tradition with such profound meaning. The tea ceremony simply put is the traditional Chinese marriage ceremony. The bride and groom kneel in front of their respective parents, serve them tea and thank them for their upbringing. It is a devout way to express their gratitude for raising them.
Cherry was every bit the perfect bride, graceful and elegant as she walked down the aisle to meet her groom at Jesmond Dene House. They gave their vows in front of all of their family and friends in the great hall and enjoyed a drinks reception with their guests in the grounds of the beautiful stately home.
For their great wedding banquet, Palace gardens in Newcastle's China town was the perfect location. The bride and groom were warmly but very loudly welcomed into the room to the sounds of drums and symbols, cheering and applause. Guests lined up in front of the bride and groom acting out another tradition, the dragon boat, leading them to the stage to give the first speech. The huge feast was attended by friends and family from far and wide all coming together to celebrate the newlywed's union. Around 12 courses of delicious Chinese delicacies were provided for the guests with entertainment from the guests themselves on a karaoke machine and speeches from the family throughout the course of the meal. The tea ceremony commenced once again for a number of their relatives who could not attend the house that morning, and then came the toasts. Moving through the room, Nico and Cherry visited every table to toast the guests and thank them, in return the guests toasted the bride and groom.
A quick trip back to the grooms home for another tea ceremony was followed by their evening reception and the bride and groom's first dance as husband and wife in Great Hall at Jesmond Dene House.
What a day! It was exhilarating, fast paced and an incredible experience we will never forget. Thank you to you both for welcoming us into your lives and allowing us to document your first day as husband and wife.
