Woodhill Hall - Katie and Adam

It was an absolute joy photographing this very special wedding at Woodhill Hall in Otterburn last summer. Katie and Adam are two of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. From the moment that we met, it was clear to see how much love they have for one another. I knew from the outset that I dearly wanted to shoot their wedding, and we were both delighted when they decided to book us.

A few months later we learned their amazing news that they were to become parents. Carefully, they together planned a very relaxed and informal wedding with outdoor ceremony, and the day went ahead without a hitch. Katie, the radiant bride and expectant mum looked incredible. Her tiny 20 week baby bump just showing. The look of love, joy and pride did not lift from Adam’s face the entire day. With all of their family and friends together in the same room, Adam, during the wedding speeches, announced the news that they were to have a daughter. The room erupted, and celebrations of not only their new marital status but also of their shared news lasted well into the night.

I am so happy to share these images with you, photographs of two beautiful people, about to begin the biggest adventure of their lives. Now, some months later, that adventure has already begun, they welcomed their little girl safely into the world at the beginning of December.

“2tone Photography were incredible. From Nigel meeting us in the morning and helping me and my groomsman through the difficult tasks of getting ready, to Christina's beautiful manner with us and our guests, we couldn't of wished for more, Thankyou so much from me and Katie .“

Best of 2018

So once again, we are at that time of year, the start of 2019, looking forward to what are sure to be some pretty amazing weddings, but what a year 2018 turned out to be!

365 days gone in the blink of an eye, left us with some fantastic memories of travel and exploration in the Canadian Rockies, precious family time with our little ones, Charlie and Emilia who are our constant inspiration, not to mention of course the amazing weddings that we have attended and photographed.   Everyday, we are so thankful to be able to work together, doing something that we both love for a living, and after nearly 14 years, we still have to pinch ourselves that this is our reality.   

We want to say a massive thank you to the 60 couples who in 2018 put their trust and faith in us to capture their wedding days.  Working with every single one of you has been a joy.  To your friends and family who welcomed us with open arms and to all of the suppliers who helped those weddings flow so smoothly.  We hope that the images that we have created will help your memories last a lifetime.

We also want to extend a hand and thank those people from some pretty amazing wedding venues across the North East region who have continued to support us.  Wynyard Hall, Healey Barn, Lartington Hall, Beamish Hall, Matfen Hall, Seaham Hall, Durham Castle, the Parlour at Blagdon, and Eshott Hall along with new friends at the Yorkshire Wedding Barn, Ormsby Hall, the Hilton Hotel and the Spanish City in Whitley Bay.  

I have one more thank you to give - and a pretty important one it is.  To our amazing children, Charlie and Emilia, who very graciously and gladly welcome our wedding couples into our home with smiles and a happy disposition, who never complain about giving up their Mum and Dad over weekends, and to their grandparents who are a godsend, without their help and constant support, I’m not sure where we would be right now.

So now we are into 2019.  There is a lot to look forward to - a new series of Game of Thrones, hopefully a new Outlander novel (Chrissie’s done waiting) more family travel, and a diary filled with what are sure to be some incredible weddings.  To our 2019 couples, thank you to you all, we look forward in anticipation to the working with you on one of the biggest days of your lives!

So here we go, a selection of some of our favourite images from the past year - our 2018 roundup!

So you want to see more?… Click here to find our ‘Best of 2017’ and ‘Best of 2016’

Healey Barn - Tanya and Mike

Stunning Tanya married Mike at Healey Barn near Riding Mill in the summer of last year. Dispite the grey weather, the day was glorious.

I started my day at the picturesque Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland to photograph Tanya, her Mum, her bridesmaids and her and Mike’s three children as they got ready before travelling the short journey to Healey Barn to meet Nigel and the lads as the guests were arriving.

Dispite how incredible Tanya looked as she walked down the aisle towards Mike, she was very nearly outshone by her adorable children. Everyone turned to look and many eyes shed a happy tear or two as big brother very carefully pushed his little sister in a toy cart down the aisle acompanied by their brother who proudly displayed a sign saying ‘Here comes Mummy’ - it was one of the most adorable moments I have ever seen at a wedding.

Tanya and Mike are an amazing couple, full of life and energy, it is clear to see why they are together. We were delighted to be asked to photograph their gorgeous wedding day.

Chinese wedding at Matfen Hall - Fiona and Rico

We are no strangers to photographing Chinese weddings in Newcastle. Over the years we have had the joy of attending and photographing countless Chinese weddings for local couples, and we have had the pleasure in creating long lasting friendships within the Newcastle Chinese community. We know and understand the traditional Chinese wedding customs, the fast paced fun of the day and we know that they are never the same twice.

Fiona and Rico’s big day was one such wedding. It was a feast for the eyes, Chinese wedding customs were combined with English wedding traditions resulting a multifaceted wedding day of fun and silliness, emotion and sincerity, elegance and romance.

The day started at Fiona’s family home. Inside, the ladies were busy getting ready, while outside, the street filled with family and friends, waiting for the boys to arrive. Moments after stepping out of the car, Rico was presented with a series of tasks set by the bridesmaids before being allowed entry into the house to collect his bride. The boys really got stuck into the challenges and luckily, they suitably impressed the girls. Once allowed inside, they all took part in the traditional tea ceremony before heading over to Rico’s parents home to perform the same ceremony with his family.

Later in the day, everyone poured over to Matfen Hall in Northumberland for their elegant and very English wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast.

Here are a few images from their day.

St Nicholas Cathedral and Kirkley Hall - Naomi and Alexander

Listening to the local news on television while getting ready for this amazing wedding, two familiar voices stopped me in my tracks. Looking up, I saw Naomi and Alex, blissfully happy, sharing their thoughts about getting married the next day - the same day and at the exact same time as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Their day proved to be no less memorable, and just as stunning.

They chose a real contrast in venues for their wedding - which we loved! It was a city meets country affair filled with love, celebration and fun. Their traditional religous wedding ceremony took place in the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle, attended by all of their family and friends, (I have never seen the Cathedral looking so full.) moving onto Kirkley Hall, and a huge marquee set up for them within the grounds of the hall.

Their day reflected the very best of a relaxed yet traditional english wedding bringing two wonderful families together.

The Fig House at Middleton Lodge - Barbara and David

Not only did we have the pleasure of photographing the first event held in Middleton Lodge’s brand new venue, the Fig House, but also the extreme honour of photographing Barbara and David’s vow renewal.

11 years ago, we met Gayle and Edd, a charming young couple, newly engaged and planning their wedding at Headlam Hall. In the lead up to their wedding in 2010, we met a number of times. By the time the day came around, we were firm friends. The day was simply amazing, the sun shone, and happiness radiated, the love shared between them and their families evident for everyone to see. That was the day that we met Barbara and David, Gayle’s wonderful parents.

Married for 43 happy years, Barbara had never once removed her wedding ring, until a necessary operation on her left hand changed that. Something that had held so much meaning and sentimentality for so long, she and David both came to the decision that the right thing to do was to put it back on her finger while renewing their vows in front of their children and grandchildren.

We are truly so grateful that you got in touch to ask us to be a small part of your intimate family celebration. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for inviting us into your lives again.