Jesmond Dene House - Clare and James
Jesmond Dene House is definitely worth a look if you are looking for a wedding venue that has city amenities and easy transport links close by but all the wow factor of a country house. Situated minutes away from the centre of Newcastle, Jesmond Dene House has all the luxury of a top boutique hotel, surrounded by trees and open space, and just a short walk away, everything that Jesmond Dene has to offer.
With guests coming from far and wide, Clare and James decided that Jesmond Dene House was the perfect place for their wedding. James and the lads got ready at Jesmond Dene House while Clare and her bridesmaids got ready at her parent’s home. Clare’s bridesmaids looked beautiful in their navy dresses with contrasting white and blush bouquets, but not more so than Clare herself who wore a stunning v-neck wedding gown with a softly flowing skirt. I adored Clare’s dress, it was classic and elegant, and beautifully cut, and it couldn’t have been more perfect for her.
After their ceremony, which included a really funny reading by James’ dad about two lovely dinosaurs, they all headed outside for drinks, lawn games, and some great magic, performed by magician Martin Duffy, before taking their seats back in the Great hall to listen to some great speeches and share a meal together.
We know from experience that in the summer months, the light is always better after dinner for pictures of just the two of them. With the sun lower in the sky, the light is softer and takes a golden hue, so after dinner, the four of us took a walk down to the Dene for some pictures with the waterfall and bridge. I am so pleased that we waited, the pictures speak for themselves - the light was magical!
We met Clare and James way back in 2017 at her sister Lizzie’s wedding at Healey Barn. It was wonderful to spend more time with her family and catch up with Lizzie and Alessio. Clare and James are two of the most wonderful people you could hope to meet, and so clearly made for each other. Their wedding was wonderful in every way and it was a joy to photograph.
You can find Lizzie and Alessio’s wedding photos at Healey Barn here
If you're planning your own wedding at Jesmond Dene House, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Well wow, oh my goodness we are blown away by the shots from the wedding album, you two are so talented!! Thank you so so much for being part of our day and capturing all those special moments. These are the best memories we can look through and it is so nice to be able to relive the day, we couldn't be more grateful, thank you! Thank you so much again, we are so pleased with them!” - Clare and James.
Wynyard Hall - Gemma and Jonny
Wynyard Hall is always a treat to work at. We’ve worked here many times, but have never taken it for granted. Not only is the house itself incredibly stunning, but the grounds are to die for too. They have around 120 acres of land, a lake, carefully tended lawns and even a walled garden. We were back at Wynyard Hall for Gemma and Jonny’s beautiful traditional wedding. The Gemma and the girls got ready in one of the gorgeous cottages within the estate, while Jonny and the lads were in the Gardeners' cottage within the grounds of the walled garden. Their ceremony took place in the onsite 18th-century chapel, after which, they enjoyed drinks with their guests in the statue gallery, and then moved to the conservatory for their meal. It had been quite overcast for much of the day, with a short but heavy rain shower just before the ceremony, but after their meal, the sun came out, so what better excuse did we need to get outside for a little walk to explore the stunning grounds? It was a wonderful day with a really fantastic couple.
If you're planning your own wedding at Wynyard Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Thank you so much, you were both amazing and very much helped make our day as perfect as it could have been. We really enjoyed getting our photos taken by you both and we couldn't be happier with how things went. We will definitely be recommending you to others should we know of anyone looking for wedding photography. We couldn't be happier with the photos, they are all beautiful, you have captured our day perfectly. Although you were only there to take photos, we felt you were very much involved with the structure of the day and helped to keep us relaxed throughout. The two of you are such lovely people and we are so glad we chose you to be our wedding photographers.” - Gemma and Jonathan
Beamish Hall - David and Anthony
In June, we found ourselves back at Beamish Hall for David and Anthony’s wedding. We met David a few years back when he worked as a barman at Beamish Hall, but since then, he moved to America, met his soulmate Anthony, and made a new life for himself in San Diego, CA. When it came to deciding where to get married, I don’t think that there was any other choice for either of them. David felt the pull to come back to the UK and Beamish Hall, and Anthony dreamed of getting married in a traditional English Country House.
It was a day filled with fun and laughter, love and joy, with a wonderful group of people who had traveled from across the world - and we were delighted to have been a part of it.
If you're planning your own wedding at Beamish Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Omg, these pictures are out of this world!! You think you’ve seen the best of the best, till the next picture. You guys really captured the essence of the day. I couldn’t be anymore happier with these pictures. I’m speechless! Again thank you so so so much! You guys are amazing. What we were hoping to get, we got, but a million times better.” - David and Anthony.
Beamish Hall - Daiana and Simon
Out of all of our couples who had to postpone their weddings due to the Covid Pandemic, none had to wait longer for their big day to come around than Daiana and Simon. Daiana and Simon were due to be married in March 2020. Everything was planned and paid for, all loose ends were tied, and only days away from the big day, the first lockdown happened and put a halt on everything. As soon as weddings were allowed again, they got married at the Durham registry office (with only 6 attendees, including us) but also continued with their plans for a larger event to celebrate with their family and friends. We have been on quite a journey together, planning and replanning, two weddings, and all of the ups and downs of changing dates. It was amazing to finally see them have the day that they deserved and it was wonderful to be there to photograph these two lovely people on both of their special days.
You can see Daiana and Simon’s 2020 lockdown wedding here
If you're planning your own wedding at Beamish Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
"We knew instantly that Chrissie and Nigel were the photographers for us. They are incredibly warm and friendly and their ease around us - and us with them - shines through in the photographs they took of our big day. The quality of their photos is amazing. They have an incredible eye for detail and to say that they work well as a team is an understatement. Having two quality photographers, who worked seamlessly together during our big day was a real joy. Chrissie and Nigel were incredibly supportive and accommodating throughout the challenging covid period. They were brilliantly flexible, accommodating a number of changes to dates and venues as various dates came and went. All in all, we couldn't recommend 2Tone Photography highly enough for their customer service, quality of photographs, value for money and general all-around helpfulness. They were great to work with.
Daiana and Simon"
Bradbury Glade - Josie and Martin
Josie and Martin wanted their wedding day to be relaxed, less about the fuss and formality and more about the fun, and wanted a venue that matched their vision. They discovered Bradbury Glade, the new Tipi wedding venue close to Sedgefield, set within a private woodland glade, and quickly booked it for their wedding. Their wedding ceremony took place in the onsite, open-sided wedding barn, with cocktails, and lawn games afterward. The three large tipis were perfect for their guests to enjoy the amazing food supplied by the venue’s recommended caterers and after a walk around the woods for a few pictures, they were back in the tipis to dance the night away. It was a fantastic wedding with a great couple and was so much fun to be a part of.
If you're planning your own wedding at Bradbury Glade, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
Thief Hall - Laura and Sandra
Laura and Sandra’s wedding at Thief Hall in North Yorkshire was our first time visiting this venue. It’s situated between Northallerton and Thirsk. and is a blank canvas wedding venue that allows you to do whatever you please. It is a converted barn with incredible views of the surrounding countryside and offers on-site cottages for guests.
Laura and Sandra’s wedding was one that we had been looking forward to for a long time. We first met Laura way back in 2010 when we photographed her sister Rachel’s wedding at Langley Castle. Her parents are in the wedding industry as well, so over the course of time, we got to know the family well. Laura is one of those people who is so much fun to spend time with, I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without a smile on her face. She found her soulmate in Sandra, who is one of the most warm-hearted people I have ever met.
As Laura and Sandra are regular churchgoers, bringing religion into their day was important to them. Sadly, at the moment, the church does not perform same-sex weddings or official blessings - I hope that one day this may change, so they married the day before in a short private ceremony. Their Priest, Reverend John, who also married Rachel, joined us for the day - and on his birthday too, to perform a ceremony for them. It was wonderful and emotional to see, and I won’t pretend that I didn’t shed a few tears.
The day continued on with live music by Last Anthem, cocktails, dancing on the terrace, a special musical performance by Laura’s niece and nephew, and at the end of the day, the most stunning sunset.
Their day was perfection, and I am so happy we were able to be a small part of it.
If you're planning your own wedding at Thief Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
“Chrissie and Nigel. Wow, wow, wow. We got your email last night and we are all at my sister's. We topped up our glasses and had a slide show of them. We are absolutely overwhelmed by how amazing they are. We are so so pleased with them, thank you so much. Genuinely thank you so much, we LOVE them. You guys are amazing.” - Laura and Sandra.
