Wedding Photographer Waterton Park Hotel | Alice & Chris's Wedding

Our second visit as Waterton Park wedding photographers in only a few days, this time for Alice and Chris who at our first meeting fell in love with our work and immediately decided that we were the ones to capture their celebrations. Make-up and hair styling were in full swing when we arrived for the morning's preparations in the venue's bridal suite and it was the first time we got to see Alice's spectacular and very unusual dress that we'd heard so much about. We kept a very nervous groom busy outside having photos with his best man and then went back to check in with Alice during her final preparations before the ceremony in the Walton Suite, where emotions got the better of Chris and Alice just laughed her head off. Pauline, the wedding coordinator, helped persuade everyone away from the cosy Lakeside room and outside for a big group photo, and we stayed out with the couple to make sure we got some lovely Waterton Park wedding photographs showing off this gorgeous venue, whilst sticking to the pathways, as it was very wet underfoot, but it would be wrong to complain about the weather we've had for our December weddings, as it's been unusually mild, which has made our brides much more willing to be outside for their photographs. We always laugh at grooms when they complain that they're cold, whilst wearing several layers of clothes and standing next to their bride who has bare shoulders and arms 😀 but Chris was happy just to be with Alice and let us get as many photos as possible. We worked in the library during the family group session and having somewhere available to photograph indoors this is one of the important things to consider when looking for a great wedding venue, as it's vital to have an attractive space in which to work if the weather isn't great. Once warmed up, the new Mr and Mrs Grant were ready for the last photographs outside, with their bridal party, followed by the snow machine, before we headed upstairs to capture the details in their Christmas themed wedding breakfast room. Our couples love our twilight shots but now that perfect time is coinciding with the meal being served. However, Alice and Chris were determined these pictures weren't to be missed and took a ten minute break to come outside to let us get some gorgeous photos. Our very best wishes for a future full of happiness, our grateful thanks for booking us and for the wonderful card and gifts you brought for us!

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Wedding Photographers for Waterton Park Hotel | Kathryn and Chris's Wedding

For the second time this season we were very fortunate to be booked to photograph three weddings in three days and the third one this time was Kathryn and Chris's, who very kindly booked us to be their Waterton Park Hotel wedding photographers at that time of year when late summer should have started to give way to autumn, but it was really warm, dry and sunny and better than many days we've had during the summer months.  Kathryn greeted us when we arrived at the venue to start her make-up photos and accessory shots and the atmosphere was relaxed and calm and very different to the usual noisy activity of the getting ready part of a wedding day, but it did get a bit more lively when two of her bridesmaids arrived and provided some giggles and banter which was lovely to be part of. The girls carried on with their preparations whilst we kept Chris and his attendants occupied over on the island with their photographs before the civil ceremony got underway and an emotional groom married his beautiful bride.  The couple and their guests couldn't have asked for better weather.  It meant everyone could stay outside and enjoy the lovely surroundings this venue offers.  Wedding photography at Waterton Park does mean you are spoilt for choice when it comes to locations to use but time was short and in any case we really wanted to get the group photos completed and then wait until the sun had gone down for some of Kathryn and Chris's romantic photographs together.  Because their ceremony and their wedding breakfast were early we still had daylight once the speeches were finished and after a few pictures in the bridal suite whilst we waited for the strong sunlight to fade, we headed out with Kathryn, Chris and the bridesmaids.  The couple wanted relaxed and classical images which are elegant and beautiful and will stand the test of time.  These, plus the documentary shots of getting ready, the ceremony, confetti, speeches and first dance,  and the pretty details we captured, will make a stunning Italian storybook album for them to treasure.  Congratulations guys! We really appreciate you booking us for your Waterton Park wedding photography and we look forward to sharing all your images with you soon.

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Waterton Park Hotel Wedding Photography | Lyndsey and Ashley

When we first met Lyndsey and Ashley they hadn't set a date for their wedding but we were really happy to hear from them later on with the news that they wanted us to be their Waterton Park Hotel wedding photographers.  We were over the moon that we were available on the date they chose and this lovely, generous couple really did make us very much a part of their celebrations.

A chilled out Lyndsey got ready at the venue and we took some photographs of the pretty bits and pieces that will make a lovely opening chapter of the couple's wedding album. Her only concern was whether Ashley had arrived.  Don't think that there was ever any doubt about that!  We kept Ashley and his brothers, Declan and Kyle, occupied posing for some photographs around the grounds on the island before we headed back to Lyndsey, who looked stunning in her princess dress.

As recommended wedding photographers for Waterton Park Hotel, we are always warmly welcomed by all the staff and the registrars and we enjoyed capturing some precious moments during the ceremony, from the front and from the back of the room, before Lyndsey and Ashley's wedding co-ordinator, Amy, congratulated the happy couple and presented them with champagne before everyone made their way across the bridge for groups photos and the drinks reception.

We are really lucky that such wonderful couples book us and Lyndsey and Ashley made it an absolute pleasure to photograph them.  It was windy and a bit on the chilly side but our bride said that she didn't care, as long as it wasn't raining.  Couldn't agree more Lyndsey! Euan, the couple's little boy, wasn't very impressed with the idea of being in the photographs but we knew how important it was to get some good shots of him.  Patience and waiting until later paid off and as is often the case, the best photos of kids come about when you get them playing and doing something that makes them laugh!

Although it hasn't yet felt much like summer, this time of year brings with it some big advantages, the main one being long daylight hours, and this meant some time after the wedding breakfast for relaxed and romantic photographs, taking in Waterton Park Hotel's beautiful backdrops.

A first dance in the Boathouse, a father and daughter dance, and some twilight shots from across the lake concluded Mr and Mrs Bowley's wedding photography at Walton Hall.  A perfect day with a fantastic couple, a fun bridal party, a spectacular wedding venue and a delicious wedding breakfast.  A huge thank you for allowing us to share your celebrations. Your album will be stunning!