Wedding Photographer Rogerthorpe Manor | Lynsey and Gary

We know that Lynsey and Gary are anxiously awaiting a preview of their wedding images so here goes!  As regular Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers, when we work at this gorgeous venue it's always a pleasure.  We are also extremely lucky to be recommended by the owners and staff who we have a great relationship with.  They pull out all the stops to make sure the bride, groom and their guests have a brilliant day and they also give us a lot of help when we photograph there.  Sadly, the weather forecast for Lynsey and Gary's big day was pretty grim and this is always just as disappointing for us as it is for our couples.  We really care about them and just like the Rogerthorpe Manor staff, we will leave no stone unturned to do a really good job, even in difficult conditions.  

We arrived at the venue prepared for having to work mostly indoors and only venture out with Lynsey and Gary tucked under umbrellas, as the rain was so heavy.  Although the English climate is unpredictable, it's rare to have a wedding day when the rain doesn't let up, but we were convinced that this was going to be one of those days.  Janet, one of the senior staff, must have had the same thoughts but rather than just leave it to us to sort out, she'd already arranged for the Rose Room to be cleared of furniture, saving us precious time and giving us somewhere to photograph Gary and his attendants before the ceremony and the smaller family groups afterwards.  We have to thank Janet for being so helpful and although things turned out well in the end, the Rose Room came in very useful.  

Lynsey was unhappy when we met up with her in the bridal suite.  She had been worrying about the weather all week.  As professional West Yorkshire wedding photographers, we have to work with whatever the weather throws at us and after some reassurance that we would still get good photographs and that we had a room to photograph the groups in, our lovely bride's spirits were lifted a bit.

The civil ceremony in the Lawrence Suite was beautiful and emotional and it was clear how overjoyed the couple were that they had finally tied the knot, becoming Mr and Mrs Ridgway, and ending the ceremony with a spectacular lingering kiss!  Much nicer to photograph than the blink and you'll miss it peck!  A quick check outside confirmed it was still raining so we decided to start with photos in the Rose Room and see whether the weather would give us a break!  We had a gut feeling it wouldn't but as we were working, one of the guests announced that the rain had stopped, enabling us to get outside and photograph the larger groups in the garden.  However, the grass was absolutely soaking wet and we wondered whether we dare risk asking everyone to go on the lawn for the big group photo and combined confetti and bubbles shots.  We ran it by Lynsey and as these photographs were something she really wanted, she agreed to go for it.  We really can't tell you guys how happy we were to get these images for you and thank you for being such good sports!  We didn't hear a single complaint about heels sinking into the grass!    

The rest of the day couldn't have been better.  The rain stayed away, the grass dried up, the bridal party were up for a laugh and Lynsey and Gary were brilliant to work with.  The couple have four beautiful daughters between them and Nirvana had written a very touching tribute to her mum and Gary, which was read out during the speeches, after which we had the chance to make the most of the grounds for some fun photos before we headed off with Lynsey and Gary for their romantic photo session.

We're so delighted that the rain stopped for you and we look forward to designing a beautiful storybook of your favourite images.  If you were a guest at Lynsey and Gary's wedding, you are welcome to leave a comment, if you are getting married and thinking about professional Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photography, we would very much welcome your enquiry and if you would be kind enough to Like us on Facebook, we would be delighted.

We hope you enjoy the images which are copyright Alex & Janet Durasow.  This means they are protected by law and must not be copied, downloaded or have our details removed.  Thank you.

Rogerthorpe Manor Wedding Photographers | Alexandra and John's Wedding Photography

As Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers, this was our first of three weddings in three days, and Alexandra and John's big day.  We woke in the early hours of the morning to the sound of torrential rain.  However, we must have been in luck on that Thursday because by the time we arrived at the venue for Alex's preparations, it had just about stopped.  

Alex had chosen a spectacular dress with lots of lovely sparkles on the bodice and some gorgeous Laboutins.  A girl can't have too much bling!

We went downstairs and the rain had stopped altogether, enabling us to photograph John and his best men outside. We then left John discussing the formalities with the registrar and went back to Alex who was by now in her amazing dress and taking care of her finishing touches before she descended the stairs with her proud mum, Eileen, who gave her away.

As always, the Pontefract registrars were really obliging and allowed us free reign the photograph the ceremony without any restrictions.  We wish that all registrars were the same!  After the civil ceremony, Alex and John and their guests celebrated with a Bucks Fizz drinks reception on the lawn and by now, the sun was shining enabling all their photographs to be taken outside, right up until we went inside to photograph the Lawrence Suite dressed for the wedding breakfast.  We always like to capture an image of the room before anyone goes in, along with all the details which take so much planning but which would otherwise be quickly forgotten.

As we waited for the guests to start being seated, we were told that Alex and John had invited us to join everyone for the wedding breakfast which was completely unexpected.  We are so grateful to them for thinking about us and the meal was absolutely delicious so if anyone is reading this and thinking about having their wedding at Rogerthorpe Manor, the food is amazing!

The couple got married at 11 am which meant that there was lots of time after the wedding breakfast and speeches for them to relax, mingle with their guests and have some photographs taken before their evening celebrations started.  Alex told us that she loves posing and really wanted some arty photographs and when we hear this, we are absolutely delighted!  Our bride was a joy to work with so we started with some shots for her in the "blue bar" and then asked John, now relaxed and in shirt sleeves, to join her.  We went outside and by now, the harsh sunlight and shadows in the area where we wanted to work had softened and the light was perfect for our archway photographs, including one featuring some very important shoes.  

Our last job was to capture the new Mr and Mrs Baines on the dance floor before we left them to party.  A great couple, a fabulous venue, weather that behaved itself and guests who were great fun.  What more could a wedding photographer ask for?  It was a privilege to share your celebrations and many congratulations to you both!