Best of 2020
So here we are, at the end of the craziest, most challenging year in modern memory. Most of us had a hard time adjusting to the ‘new normal’ of living during a pandemic, and along with so many others, our business was greatly impacted. Wedding dates changed and changed again, weddings were cancelled, postponed, or went micro, but we worked when restrictions allowed and we are so thankful to those couples who went ahead with their plans despite all the challenges and obstacles.
One thing that I did love about 2020 was learning to notice the joy in the little things. I baked, spent so much time working in the garden, and read lots and lots of books. (Everything from Dickens to the Witcher!) I edited all of our family pictures going back to 2006 - then designed an album for each year and yes, we also homeschooled - I really hope we will never have to do that again!
Despite all the heartbreak and worry that the year brought, we still feel ourselves very fortunate to have photographed twelve wonderful weddings in 2020 and we are so happy that we can still share with you this roundup of our best of 2020 wedding photography.
Healey Barn - Rachel and Dean
“We have seen the photos now and love them all! You have captured our special day perfectly and we have already received so many compliments on your work. We will treasure the memory of the day from your photographs forever. It was the day of our dreams. Thanks again for everything!” - Rachel & Dean
Our last wedding of 2019 was that of Rachel and Dean at Healey Barn in Northumberland. Healey Barn with its cosy interior and candle lit ceremonies could not have been more perfect for their winter wedding. Rachel enjoyed a relaxing morning with her girls at the Lord Crewe Arms while the lads got ready at Healey Hall, before joining their wedding guests for their ceremony at Healey Barn. It was a gorgeous day with a chilled vibe and was a real delight to attend.
South Causey Inn - Natasha and Robert
A South Causey Inn wedding. Natasha and Robert chose the South Causey Inn’s old barn for the location of their November wedding, and us to be their wedding photographers for the day. With its low lighting and cosy interior, it makes an especially lovely, and very stylish venue for a winter wedding. Natasha got ready in the Pamper Suite, located above the on site antique shop, while Robert chose to get ready in the American Trilogy room. A joyful ceremony was followed by an indoors drinks reception, after which their guests were entertained by some really wonderful speeches. While not small in numbers attending, it was a wonderfully intimate, family focused occasion and a joy to have been a part of.
Healey Barn - Aileen and Christopher
“I can not recommend Nigel and Chrissie enough! They are simply amazing. An amazing team who go above and beyond. Photographer wizards! Brilliant, amazing, creative and to quote Tina “simply the best!“ - Elizabeth, Mother of the groom.
Aileen and Christopher got married on a wet day in October. When I say rain; the downpour started when bride Aileen left Healey Hall and did not stop until after the first dance!
As you can see though, the weather didn't stop everyone enjoying this cosy, rural autumnal wedding at Healey Barn in Northumberland.
Alnwick Garden - Emma and Jonny
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this wedding with you for quite some time now. Emma and Jonny were genuinely two of the nicest people we have had the pleasure of photographing. Their wedding day at Alnwick Garden was relaxed and chilled, and both Emma and Jonny were calm personified. The Alnwick Garden of course was as beautiful as ever and gave us a stunning backdrop for their pictures.
Here is their day.
Woodhill Hall - Zoe and Andy
In September, we were back at one of our favourite wedding venues, Woodhill Hall in Northumberland for Zoe and Andy’s big day. Their wedding was stylish and creative, yet relaxed and filled with fun. Their guests and their children - who were just about the cutest flower girl and ring bearer I have ever seen, made sure that they had a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.
It was great fun working with this super stylish pair. Zoe and Andy had asked us for lots of couple pictures all around the venue, a little more editorial and posed in style than usual - and of course we were happy to oblige - they were a dream in front of the camera, and made our job so easy!
Here are a few pictures from their day. Oh, and make sure you keep scrolling right to the end of the post, the fireworks have to be seen to be believed!
