Wedding Photography at the King's Croft | Samantha and Daniel's Wedding

It's not that often that we get to be King's Croft wedding photographers even though this venue is local to us, but after quite a long time between visits it was wonderful to return there to share Sammie and Danny's wonderful wedding day.  Unusually, we started off with the lads as they got ready and once they were suited and booted we got some cool groom party shots with a VW Camper Van before we headed off to start photographing Sammie's preps at the King's Croft.  The civil ceremony was held in the pavilion and the couple laughed their heads off throughout most of it, making for some fantastic moments to capture.  Wedding photographers have a preoccupation with the weather and the same can be said of most brides, so it was great that it behaved itself and allowed us to stay outside until the call through for dinner in the Queen's Suite.  Afterwards the bridal party were game for some fun photographs and after these we had some time alone with the new Mr and Mrs Bradley.  We love weddings anyway, with every part of the day offering something to enjoy capturing, but our favourite time is when everyone else is preoccupied, the couple can relax and have some quiet time together after the formalities, and we get to photograph them interacting with each other, often in softer and more beautiful light.  At Sammie and Danny's wedding we had the added bonus of some gorgeous twilight photos, which will make the closing chapter in their wedding album. Congratulations and a sincere thank you for inviting us to share your celebrations!

If you're searching for someone for your wedding photography at the King's Croft please call us on 01977 730159.  We'd be delighted to hear from you!  

 

King's Croft Hotel Wedding Photographers | Victoria and Joanna

We had a fabulous day as King's Croft wedding photographers for Victoria and Joanna and we had really been looking forward to their celebrations.  This was the second time we've been asked to photograph a wedding for the Carr family, having photographed Vicky's sister, Samantha's wedding to Chris.  We were also invited to photograph their baby daughter.  There were some other familiar faces amongst the guests too and it was lovely to be surrounded a warm and friendly bunch of people.  Joanna had opted out of bridal prep photographs but Vicky really wanted them so we started our coverage at her parents' home, just as we had done for her sister.  Vicky was keen to have some photographs ready and in her dress before we left to catch up with Joanna at the venue and start the King's Croft wedding photography.  Both brides looked gorgeous!  They had chosen dresses which were completely different to each other but their bouquets were identical.  They each had their own bridesmaids; Vicky's dressed in pale pink and Joanna's in silver grey.  The only blot on this fabulous day was the weather, which conspired to prevent the couple tying the knot in the Pavilion with their guests gathered outside.  Doesn't seen too much to ask for in late June but this is the British weather for you!  The venue staff held on as long as they dared before taking the decision to move the ceremony into the King's Suite, but afterwards things improved enough to allow us to photograph the groups and confetti throwing outside. The restaurant was beautifully dressed for the wedding breakfast and there were some pretty details to photograph before everyone enjoyed a delicious meal, and both dads and Lucy made their speeches.  Lucy did steal the show with hers, it has to be said!  During dinner the dismal weather of earlier in the day gave way to sunshine and the grass dried enough for us to venture into the gardens with Victoria and Joanna and their bridesmaids for some couple photographs and fun shots.  Mrs and Mrs Carr-Will's wedding oozed happiness and a touch of craziness too.  Just how a wedding should be and it was obvious what a brilliant time everyone had.  A huge thank you to Margaret and Brian and Vicky and Joanna for allowing us to share it and thanks to your guests for keeping us entertained, giving us some great photo opportunities and for making us laugh!  It was an absolute pleasure to share this special day!

King's Croft Wedding Photography | Hayley and Lee

At our first meeting with Hayley and Lee we really hit it off.  They are a lovely couple and we'd been looking forward to being their Castleford wedding photographers for ages. On the wedding day Hayley mentioned that first meeting when they came to see us at the studio to chat about us being their King's Croft wedding photographers.  She said that she had felt really emotional over images of people who she didn't even know, and she said she knew then that she just had to have us.  A massive compliment indeed! 

Hayley got ready at home in Castleford, just a couple of minutes away, and it was a hive of activity as she, her mum, and bridesmaids, prepared for the day.  She was a little nervous about being photographed and we can't imagine why because she is so photogenic, but once we'd captured a few images as she had her lipstick applied, she relaxed a lot.  Her mum, Tracy, helped her into her stunning dress and it was lovely that Hayley was ready a few minutes before we had to leave for the church.  If we can capture some really beautiful moments, including a proud dad's reaction as he sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time, that makes us very happy. 

We left the girls to their finishing touches and arrived to start the wedding photography at St Joseph's RC church in Castleford where we met a very smart Lee and his entourage for their photographs before our bride's arrival.  Working on the grassed area beside the church we got some great images of the boys.  The bridesmaids arrived a few minutes ahead of Hayley and her dad, exactly how we like it, and this allowed time for pictures of them before the ceremony too, although a certain pair of flower girls were a bit shy! 

As usual, Father Durkin had no problems with there being a two photographer team to capture different perspectives of the marriage ceremony and we are very grateful to him for allowing us to do this.  The interior of the church makes for some impressive images from the back and also being able to shoot from the front meant some nice close up shots as the couple exchanged their vows.

With more scope for outdoor photographs at the venue and with the weather on our side, the newly married couple decided to leave for the reception venue straight after the ceremony and wait until everyone had arrived at the King's Croft Hotel before being showered with confetti.  After a few shots with the car, they joined everyone on the main lawn for drinks and group photos.  As is sometimes the case, the timings were a little tight but we knew that everyone would have finished the wedding breakfast early enough for there still to be plenty of daylight so this wasn't too much of a worry, and we agreed that we would get together as soon as the wedding breakfast was finished for some fun with the bridal party, followed by Hayley and Lee's couple photo session.

We had a really great time with everyone, the light had softened from the harsh sunshine we had earlier on, and the new Mr and Mrs Mulrooney were an absolute pleasure to spend time with.  We captured a variety of images in different styles for their storybook, making the most of the lovely late summer evening, and when twilight came, there were a few more photos that just had to be taken before everyone partied the night away.

A massive thank you for being so fantastic to work with and for being happy to try out all the suggestions we had for your photographs.  We hope you love this small selection of some of our favourite images from your big day.

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