Wedding Photography at Bagden Hall for Amy and Chris

It was wonderful to be chosen by Amy and Chris as their Bagden Hall wedding photographers and for the second Saturday in a row we were joined by Andrew and Gail Charlton of A & G Productions who expertly captured the day on video.  We've really enjoyed getting to know Amy and Chris during the run up to their wedding.  Amy kept in touch with us throughout the planning and we even got to meet Ozzy, the couple's black labrador, when we met up for our final meeting to discuss plans for the day.  He also made a brief appearance late afternoon on the big day, to have his photographs taken with his mum and dad.  After covering bridal preparations we headed off to the church to meet Chris and his attendants and we'd just managed to get as far as the groom's portraits when the wet stuff made an unwelcome appearance.  Chris didn't let it bother him too much but it certainly bothered Amy when the rain got heavier and it absolutely belted it down just as she arrived!  It continued to rain throughout the service and as the newly weds exited the church, but the sun came out as they reached the gate to a volley of confetti, it stayed out as we started the Bagden Hall wedding photography and then it chucked it down again just as we started the family groups, forcing us to work inside.  Thankfully, things looked up later in the day and we breathed a massive sigh of relief!  Amy and Chris are such a lovely couple and we really wanted to do the best for them and make the most of the locations that Bagden Hall has to offer, without needing to get the brollies out!  After the wedding breakfast and speeches we got some gorgeous images of the two of them and of our beautiful bride in her stunning dress and featuring a spectacular bouquet from Serendipity. The flowers were a big part of Mr and Mrs Colley's wedding and Sally, the florist, really had gone to town on them, including a stunning display over the fireplace, which we featured in some of Amy and Chris's wedding photos. It was a pleasure to be part of this wedding, in the company of such a great couple, and surrounded by such friendly guests. Amy and Chris have chosen a large Italian storybook album and it's going to be absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for allowing us to share your wedding day and congratulations on your marriage guys. 

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Wedding Photography Bagden Hall | Melanie and Richard

Summer seemed to take a long time to arrive this year but it finally burst in on Melanie and Richard's wedding day.  As experienced Bagden Hall wedding photographers we know that this venue has beautiful grounds offering great locations for photographs but during the early afternoon the light was very harsh, meaning that certain photographs we had planned would wait until after the wedding breakfast when the light had softened.  Melanie got ready at her parents' home and we were warmly welcomed by her mum and sister, as Melanie had her hair and make-up done.  After we'd taken photographs of this, Melanie's gorgeous dress and accessories and a few lovely shots as Melanie's dad saw his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time, we left the girls to their final preparations and set off to meet Richard and his best man to begin the wedding photography at Bagden Hall. Before the wedding Melanie wouldn't let anyone into the secret of what kind of car she and her dad were going to arrive in.  She had chosen an elegant Rolls Royce from Rolls Hire Vintage Limousines.  The couple married in an intimate civil ceremony in the restaurant with their closest family and friends around them.  Afterwards Melanie and Richard left everyone and enjoyed a ride in the Rolls Royce and when they arrived back we worked through their group photographs.  By the time we'd finished the groups the restaurant had been transformed and once we'd photographed this, the cake and the table details, the receiving line started.  As creative Wakefield wedding photographers we're always on the look out for opportunities for stunning wedding photographs which make our work stand out, and as soon as we'd arrived at Bagden Hall we'd spotted the meadow near the lake.  It always looks different depending on the time of year and now it was full of bright yellow buttercups. There had been no time to make the most of it earlier in the day and in any case, the early evening brought with it beautiful soft light, a bit of time and the opportunity to get something really special.  The guests were treated to a selection of delicious ice creams, as Melanie and Richard had hired Graham and Lisa of A Taste if Italy to come along in the evening and set up their cart in the grounds.    Apparently, the banana flavour was the couple's favourite and the strawberry was delicious too!  Mr and Mrs Tanfield danced their first dance together and we ended their coverage with a some photographs of the two of them at the entrance to Bagden Hall.  Thank you so much for booking us to capture your special day.

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Bagden Hall Wedding Photographer | Sarah and Kevin

Our third wedding of four in four days saw us as Bagden Hall wedding photographers for Sarah and Kevin.  After a scorching Friday and Saturday, the weather cooled just a little, making it more comfortable for everyone.  Although this was a civil ceremony at Bagden Hall, Sarah chose to get ready at home and then make the car journey to the venue with her dad, so we started at the couple's home in Barnsley before heading off to Bagden Hall.

We met a very smart Kevin to start the Bagden Hall wedding photography and capture some groom portraits and photographs of the boys together before Sarah arrived.  Kevin's parents had brought along a very special guest, their golden retriever, Teddy, who apparently worships Sarah!  

Everyone welcomed the slightly cooler weather and after the ceremony all the guests gathered on the grass for a big group shot followed by an explosion of confetti over the new Mr and Mrs Hirst.  Group photos were completed quickly and because Sarah and Kevin had factored in plenty of time,  everyone could enjoy a very relaxed drinks reception and the couple could also enjoy their photo session with us without being rushed.

The wedding breakfast room looked beautiful with tall, candle and flower filled Martini glasses as table centres.    Everyone enjoyed dinner and speeches and Tom, the wedding co-ordinator, was his usual helpful self throughout the day, not only looking after the couple and their guests, but us and videographers Ken and Carol Wilson from Phase 5 Productions, who worked alongside us.  

It's great when we get to work with couples who are enthusiastic about their wedding photographs and who are happy to invest time and effort into helping us get a wide variety of images in different locations for them.  Sarah and Kevin joined us after the wedding breakfast so that we could walk down to the folly, which earlier in the day had been bathed in unflattering and very harsh light.  As professional West Yorkshire wedding photographers, we know it's often a good idea to wait for better lighting conditions before taking photographs in certain locations around a venue, and because we always offer a full day's coverage, there is usually an opportunity to pick and choose where to photograph and when, according to the light.  We'd noticed as the sun started to set that the light was beautiful on an area of long golden grasses backed by trees, and this gave us an idea for some romantic couple portraits.

Sarah and Kevin had really gone to town when it came to keeping their guests entertained throughout the day and evening, booking casino tables and a ice cream trike, but the finale to their wedding day came at 10pm when they treated everyone to a spectacular firework display and we got some fantastic images as the couple stood on the lawn to watch them.

Thank you for being so relaxed and lovely to work with.  We had a brilliant day, we loved working with you, the ice cream was delicious and the fireworks were amazing!

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