The Parlour at Blagdon - Nicole and Will
“We had a look through the photos this afternoon and oh my god we love them so much. We cannot thank you enough!! Nicole & Will”
If you are looking for a venue with an informal vibe and boho feel, The Parlour at Blagdon is definitely worth a look. The style of a venue can really affect the atmosphere of the day, and every wedding that we have photographed here has been fabulously fun, relaxed, and a joy to photograph. During the national lockdowns, the team at the Parlour renovated the charming cottage that sits directly next to the venue and landscaped its gardens, so now they have the perfect spot for a bride to get ready for her wedding, and the happy couple to escape to at the end of the day.
In September, Irish bride, Nicole, and local lad Will travelled up from their home in London to be married at the Parlour at Blagdon. Our fun-loving, laid-back bride and groom celebrated their day with their nearest and dearest - who I have to say, were some of the liveliest wedding guests we’ve ever come across. The day was so much fun, from the guests cheering and whooping as they said their “I do’s”, to some seriously hilarious wedding speeches regaling funny stories of how they got together. It was a fabulous day with these two, and we are so thrilled that we were able to be a small part of it!
Matfen Hall - Kirsty and Carl
We have worked at Matfen Hall in Northumberland many times in the past, but Kirsty and Carl’s wedding was one of our first since their big refurbishment. There were so many changes made that it felt like working in a brand new venue. The approach has been significantly improved with planting, a turning circle with fountain, and stunning statues of stags flanking the entrance, they have re-landscaped the front terrace and refurbished the interiors. The great hall has kept its original grand staircase, but walls have been knocked out to enlarge the space, and the ceiling has been given a new mural. The dining room is now decorated in scrumptious tones of duck egg blue and gold, the bar has been redesigned, and even the bridal suite has taken on a new, more luxurious look.
Kirsty and Carl’s big day was another beaut that I had to share with you. Kirsty got ready for their ceremony in the bridal suite and was able to take a peek out of the window to see Carl’s surprise grand entrance by helicopter. After their ceremony in the great hall, and a drinks reception in the bar, we took a turn around the venue for a few photographs of the newlyweds. Their wedding breakfast was followed by their first dance back in the Great Hall, ending the night with sparklers and a bit of dancing in the Vault bar.
Durham School and Durham Castle - Harriet and Alex
“Wow, you guys, we don’t know how to begin to thank you for yesterday. We had the best day ever and you played such an important role in that. Thank you so much for all your hard work, you are absolutely amazing!!”
“Wow!!!!! They are absolutely amazing, we are blown away!!! Can’t believe it’s us haha! Thank you so so so much. We love them SO much and are so over the moon!!!”
Another WOW is justified here I think, Harriet and Alex’s wedding was just amazing! They were married in a place very dear to our own hearts, Durham School Chapel, the same chapel that Nigel and I were married in ourselves, and then went on to our favourite wedding venue, Durham Castle. The whole day was filled with beautiful moments - from gazing out at the majestic Durham Cathedral, to dancing on Prebends bridge - and our beautiful bride spinning in the dress she loved so much, looked like a scene straight out of a movie. I couldn’t imagine a dress more perfect for Harriet. Their wedding was a dream to photograph, and we loved every moment.
It was great to work once again alongside our friends from One Digital Image who were capturing their memories on video.
Wynyard Hall - Holly and Chris
Holly and Chris went all out for their wedding at Wynyard Hall with no detail spared. It was a feast for the eyes, with stunning florals, jaw-dropping wedding breakfast tables, and a wedding cake that was a piece of art. Holly looked beautiful in her fit and flare, off the shoulder wedding dress, long veil and vintage hair comb, and Chris looked smart as a dart in his tailored navy suit and champagne tie. The day started out fairly overcast but the sun came out as they left the chapel, and they and their guests enjoyed their drinks reception outside on the hall’s extensive terrace overlooking the lake. After some fabulous speeches and their lavish wedding breakfast, the conservatory was quickly transformed for their evening reception, perfect for dancing the night away!
Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle - Ruth and Scott
In August, we saw ourselves in the heart of Durham, to photograph Ruth and Scott’s wedding day at Durham Cathedral. Originally from the North East, Ruth and her Canadian groom Scott moved to Luxemburg some time ago but came back to the UK to marry in the iconic building that was so close to her heart. Their ceremony was stunning, their family and friends seated in the choir, with the general public watching from the nave as they gave their vows. After the ceremony, with huge smiles on their faces, Ruth and Scott hurried the short distance from the Cathedral to Durham Castle - rain was pouring down but it did not dampen their spirits in the slightest. They were met by their guests with confetti in hand for a fabulous arrival at the castle. Their grand wedding breakfast in the great hall was followed by a stroll around the castle and cathedral grounds for a few pictures, then a fantastic Cèilidh.
South Causey Inn - Kate and Stephen
“Thank you both so much for our photographs. They are absolutely perfect and really capture every moment of the day. We couldn't be any happier! Our album is amazing. We can't stop looking through it. We have it as a decoration to show everyone that comes in our house.”
I knew from the moment that we first met Kate and her family at a wedding fair that we would be a great fit for one another. We clicked straight away and on the big day, we had so much fun together. Kate and Stephen were married at the end of July at the South Causey Inn in County Durham. Kate looked a vision in her romantic a-line wedding gown, I adored the combination of the reds and pinks in the bridesmaid’s dresses and florals, and the lads looked fab in their navy tweed suits. While the weather wasn’t playing ball, we managed to dodge (most of) the raindrops and captured some lovely pictures of the happy couple outdoors. It was a gorgeous wedding with a wonderful couple and their awesome family and friends.
