Rogerthorpe Manor Wedding Photographer | Hayley and Nathaniel's Wedding

A mega busy week and one where we were so lucky to have decent weather for the majority of the time, saw us with the wonderful Hayley and Nathaniel for wedding number three in three days, and another trip to take wedding photographs at St Wilfrid's Church, Brayton, where we've had the pleasure of being Selby wedding photographers on several occasions.  After capturing the relaxed bridal preparations at the couple's home it was on to the church to wait for Nathaniel, who arrived in a beautiful vintage car, at the exact time we'd arranged, giving us plenty of time to capture groom portraits and lots of other photos before Hayley arrived with her proud dad. The resident vicar, Pete, a hilarious Scotsman and definitely one of the residents of our favourite vicars' list, wasn't present that day but the vicar who married the couple was lovely and allowed us to get on with the job of capturing Hayley and Nathaniel's wedding vows as they tied the knot in this spectacular church.  Everyone headed out into the sunshine to shower them with confetti and then make the journey to the reception. We're regular Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers and always feel very much at home at this venue.  We knew though that we were on a tight timeline, as there were two weddings being hosted that day, not surprising on a Saturday in August, but Hayley, Nathaniel and their guests were absolute stars who arrived at Rogerthorpe Manor as quickly as possible and stayed close by so that we can could complete the group photos fast, leaving us a few precious minutes for couple photos in the beautiful, picturesque main garden.  Fifteen minutes before the guests began to sit for the wedding breakfast was our cue to scoot inside and photograph the room, this time the Lawrence Suite, and some of the details couples put some much time and effort into choosing.  After the speeches we made use of the other areas around the grounds for Hayley and Nathaniel's photographs. This time is a complete contrast to the faster pace we inevitably have to work at earlier in the day and it's always a time we really enjoy, as we get to slow things down and the couple can relax and spend time together.  We love being able to chat with them more and get some romantic images for them.  Thank you so much Mr and Mrs Reeson for booking us.  Your wedding had so many of the things that make for a fabulous day - a couple whose joy at becoming husband and wife you could see in their faces, lots of laughter, an accommodating vicar, great weather, beautiful locations, friendly guests, and some gorgeous twilight photos, the perfect final chapter of a spectacular wedding album. Congratulations and our very best wishes for a long and happy life together!

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Waterton Park Hotel Wedding Photographer | Abbie and Russ's Wedding

Our busiest week of the year saw us photographing Abbie and Russ's big day, our second of three weddings in three days.  We had an early start with Abbie and the girls and the hair and make-up machine was in full swing when we arrived, and although we've seen many dresses in a huge variety of styles, Abbie's takes the record for the longest train yet!  It was truly spectacular and she looked gorgeous!  I think even Abbie was surprised at how far it stretched when we set it out for photographs. The bridal team numbered eight lovely, friendly bridesmaids, including Charlotte, whose sister's wedding we photographed a few years ago. The girls were all fantastic fun to be around and it was obvious how important it was to them that Abbie and Russ had the best day. We went off to start the Wragby church wedding photography at the picturesque church in the grounds of Nostell Priory, where we waited for Russ and his guys to arrive on a vintage bus.  John, the vicar, was his usual welcoming self and encouraged us to do our best job for the couple and he would do his.  Perfect!  A massive volley of confetti at the church gate was followed by the couple and their guests' departure on the bus to go to Waterton Park Hotel.  The sky was full of dramatic clouds which look fantastic on photographs and they really added to Abbie and Russ's Waterton Park Hotel wedding photography by the lake as we waited for the guests to make their way over the bridge.  We enjoyed some giggles with the girls before heading inside to capture those beautiful and important details in the Walton Suite, something we always do before the room gets trashed, and we had a few minutes to grab some couple portraits and show off Abbie's amazing dress before we handed over to the wedding coordinator to announce Mr and Mrs Kaye into the room for dinner.  The weather decided to challenge us as it has done so many times this year and it started drizzling just as we were about to go outside to make the most of the early evening light, but Abbie and Russ decided to go for it anyway.  Love a couple who take everything in their stride and don't let the weather spoil their day. We joined a goose on the boardwalk and unlike in the spring nesting season when they're pretty tetchy, this guy just stood there looking out at the lake, adding another lovely element to these images. As recommended Waterton Park Hotel wedding photographers we always enjoy working at this unique, stunning venue. Thank you very much Abbie and Russ for choosing us. Huge congratulations guys!

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