Waterton Park Wedding Photographer | Laura and Paul's Wedding

We were very happy to be chosen by Laura and Paul as their Waterton Park wedding photographers, a favourite venue of ours, and one of several local venues where we are recommended.  Laura got ready at home and we received a warm welcome from everyone when we arrived to photograph the bridal preparations and the details, including a gorgeous Justin Alexander wedding gown.  A trusting Laura gave Paul free reign to choose his own outfit, which she had no idea about, and on meeting him to start with the wedding photography at Walton Hall we were pretty impressed with his choice of a dark blue suit with an orange buttonhole, orange socks and an orange and blue tie to tie :) everything together.  Just as we finished the photos with the lads, Laura and the girls arrived in style on a vintage bus.  We always appreciate a bride's early arrival but Laura was so early that the driver had to tuck the bus out of sight (not easy) so that none of the guests caught a glimpse of her before the ceremony started.  It was one of those days when we were prepared for shower dodging, but days like these feature those fantastic, dramatic stormy skies which add so much to the couple and bridal portraits.  After confetti throwing we snatched a few minutes alone with the couple by the lakeside as the guests headed over the bridge and onto the island for celebration drinks and group pictures. We just managed to get the big group shot and family photos in the bag when the heavens opened, forcing a race under the cover of the main entrance to Walton Hall for the bridal party photos.  The Walton Suite looked lovely dressed for the wedding breakfast and the couple had opted for a small top cake and cupcakes, which looked amazing and tasted delicious (we got to try one at Laura's insistence before we left in the evening).  The cakes were expertly designed and made by Karen, The Vintage Cake Fairy, who we can't recommend highly enough.  We had a torrential downpour during dinner, which came as no surprise, but we were thankful it had stopped by the time everyone came downstairs, as some fun shots were on Laura and Paul's wish list and it was also a good time to capture some natural, relaxed photos of the two of them with their daughter, Pippa. The long daylight hours are so welcome and we loved spending time with Mr and Mrs Ruse creating some beautiful images taking in the backdrops that this amazing venue has to offer.  Laura wasn't too confident about being photographed but admitted that she had loved the experience, which is exactly what we work hard to achieve.  Congratulations to you both.  We wish you many years of happiness together.

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Waterton Park Hotel Wedding Photographers for Abbey and Adam

With two weddings already in our diary for that weekend, Abbey and Adam secured our services for their Waterton Park Hotel wedding photography and made it a hat trick of three weddings in three days for us, the second of four such weekends this year.  The couple had been let down by the photographer they had originally booked and we were over the moon to be available to step in for them, and what a pleasure it was to photograph such a gorgeous wedding and such a beautiful couple.  Abbey got ready with her girls in the hotel, whilst Adam got suited and booted well away from the girls, on the island side. Two photographers makes such a difference to the coverage of a wedding and once Abbey's stunning dress and accessories had been photographed, Janet stayed with her to capture make-up shots and her reactions as she was presented with Adam's gift of a pair of Louboutin shoes, whilst Alex hot-footed it over the bridge to check in with the groom, who'd definitely scored some major brownie points with such a fabulous wedding present to his bride.  We both joined the boys for their photographs outside and they all looked very dapper in their tweed suits and bow ties.  Abbey was getting into her dress when we arrived back at the hotel for those final photos before the ceremony when the nerves are really starting to kick in.  As usual the Wakefield registrars were brilliant and did everything they could to allow us to capture the civil ceremony and get the best photos for the couple. Abbey and Adam couldn't have wished for better weather and once rings had been exchanged and confetti had been thrown, it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves on the island and soaking up this spectacular location before the wedding breakfast.  With a stunning couple, lovely guests, perfect weather, long daylight hours and a gorgeous location, what more could a Walton Hall wedding photographer wish for? Thank you so much Mr and Mrs Murgatroyd for trusting us and for allowing us the pleasure of sharing your gorgeous wedding day.  We had such a good time and we can't wait to see your images come together in what will be an amazing storybook album.

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Wedding Photography at Waterton Park Hotel | Amy & Kris

Our last wedding of 2015 was Amy and Kris's, and as recommended Waterton Park Hotel wedding photographers we were really looking forward to being there to share this lovely couple's celebrations.  Brides often ask us what we will do in the event of bad weather and it's fair to say that days when it rains without any let up are thankfully quite rare.  The honest answer is that we will get wet and you will get a little bit wet, but if you work with us and keep smiling, you will get beautiful photographs.  As professional and recommended wedding photographers for Waterton Park, we know that there are areas to work under cover and also the wedding co-ordinators are very much hands on when it comes to the smooth running of the day, including clearing a room for us to use to photograph the groups, without being asked and with no fuss.  Thank you Pauline and Amy!  Other factors help make great photographs despite rubbish weather; our collection of umbrellas which come with us to every single wedding, and the most important thing of all, a fabulous couple who are determined not to let the weather spoil their celebrations or compromise their photographs.  Amy and Kris couldn't have done more to help us and although we looked like a couple of drowned rats by the end of the day, we got some stunning pictures for them!  Amy looked gorgeous in her vintage style lace dress with bespoke veil and hairpiece and the heavy beading around the edge of her veil made it stay in place once arranged.  After we had lost the light altogether it was lovely to work on the staircase and in the reception area, capturing some more Walton Hall wedding photographs before the new Mr and Mrs Buckley joined their guests for the first dance and evening party.  Thank you so much, not only for booking us to share your beautiful winter wedding but for being such stars and for showing everyone that it's not the weather that matters, it's marrying your soul mate.

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