Rogerthorpe Manor Wedding Photography - Cheryl and Kevin

We're always happy to be Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers and we were delighted to be chosen to capture Cheryl and Kevin's special day at this beautiful wedding venue. 

We arrived at the couple's home where make-up and hair styling were in full swing and we received a warm welcome from Cheryl and her maid of honour, Dawn, who, along with best man, Neil, did so much to make sure that everything ran smoothly and that Cheryl and Kevin had a wonderful wedding day.  It's lovely to capture all those pretty girly details before we start our photo session with the groom and his attendants. There is always a pair of very important shoes to photograph but our bride had two pairs - one pair of comfortable, classic, satin wedding shoes and one pair of spectacular but very high purple shoes which she favoured but was doubtful of being able to wear all day.  What do you but photograph both pairs! 

We left to start the Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photography with the boys, keeping our fingers crossed for the weather to hold out.  With a 4pm ceremony just a couple of days before the clocks went back and a very tight timeline between the end of the ceremony and the start of the wedding breakfast, we knew we'd have to work fast.  Dry weather is right at the top of the list of things you want on any wedding day but it's even more welcome with late weddings at this time of year.   Everything fell into place, the weather hung on, just, Cheryl and her dad arrived early, the guests were quick to come when we needed them, Cheryl and Kevin were incredibly easy going and worked perfectly with us to fit in as much as possible, and Neil and Dawn were brilliant attendants, helping gather guests together for groups. 

After the civil ceremony in the Cawthorne Suite, conducted by the Pontefract registrars, who, without exception, are wonderful to work with, everyone made their way outside for the big group photo which we thought we might not get as it was very dark and gloomy and it looked like the heavens would open at any moment.  We did our best to ignore the threat of rain and whizzed through the group photos and confetti shots before spending some time with the new Mr and Mrs Morgan around the grounds for their photographs.  Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photography has a lot to offer, with immaculate gardens and some lovely areas to work, especially when there is just one wedding, as this means you can take advantage of the main lawned area and the rear garden too.

A late wedding breakfast meant that it was almost dark by the time everyone went inside but we breathed a massive sigh of relief that it had stayed dry and allowed us to photograph outside.  We captured a few after dark images once the speeches were finished, and we ended with Cheryl and Kevin's first dance together, before a hog roast buffet was served.

We are so grateful to this lovely couple for booking us to photograph their wedding and we have to mention their gorgeous little daughter, Isobel, who added bucket loads of cuteness to her mum and dad's celebrations.  If you'd like us to be your Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers, please call us on 01977 730159, and why not follow us on Facebook.  Thank you very much.

Ye Olde Bell Retford Wedding Photography - Sharon and Arron

We first heard about Sharon and Arron from a mutual friend who very kindly recommended us to be the couple's Ye Olde Bell, Retford wedding photographers.  

This was our first time providing the Ye Olde Bell wedding photography but as with all new venues, we did our homework a few weeks before the big day and visited the venue with the couple to check out the best locations for their photographs and discuss timings and ideas.

Sharon, Arron and their three children live in a beautiful house and this was where we started the day's photography, capturing images of our bride's spectacular princess style dress, as well as some very high heeled shoes and other pretty bits and pieces.  Sharon was having make-up applied downstairs and as there are two of us, Alex could concentrate on getting the detail shots and some informal photos of the children, whilst Janet kept an eye on Sharon and her make-up artist's progress.  

With a late afternoon wedding in autumn and the knowledge that daylight after the ceremony will be limited and that you will be working against the clock, you hope that at least the weather will be kind.  It was raining heavily for the whole morning and into the afternoon but it stopped just as we arrived at the venue to meet the boys.  We all breathed a huge sign of relief and looked forward to working outside and to taking advantage of the lovely backdrops at the venue and the rich, vibrant autumn colours.   

Ye Olde Bell has facilities for outdoor ceremonies and Sharon and Arron had been hopeful of tying the knot outside, but due to the poor weather forecast they abandoned the idea and got married in a beautiful room with crystal chandeliers and great lighting, so we weren't at all disappointed at the change of plan.  This was such a moving ceremony and we captured some emotional moments as the couple exchanged vows and rings, watched by their three beautiful and impeccably behaved children who are an absolute credit to their mum and dad.      

Everyone came out into the garden for drinks, congratulations, confetti and group photos and although the ceremony had started later than scheduled, we were very happy with the images we managed to capture for this fabulous family.  The rain held off (wonderful) and the low sun came out (not so wonderful) but we know which we'd rather have!

After a buffet wedding breakfast and a just one speech, Arron's, to his stunning bride, the room was cleared for the evening party.  A technical hitch with the DJ's equipment wasn't the disaster it could have been because some of the couple's friends stepped in to make sure that there was music to entertain the guests and for the new Mr and Mrs Kendall's first dance as husband and wife.

Our grateful thanks Sharon and Arron for choosing us to be your wedding photographers. We had a wonderful day with you and your family and you looked after us so well.  Thank you also to Terry for your recommendation and for being such a star in so many ways throughout the day!  If you like our images, please Like us on Facebook and please contact us if you are looking for a wedding photographer (or in our case, two!)

King's Croft Hotel Wedding Photography - Kay and Gary

I've known Kay for many years and it was lovely to receive a call from her telling us that she and Gary were getting married.  They had chosen a local wedding venue for their civil ceremony and reception, and one that is very familiar to us as King's Croft wedding photographers.  We were delighted that they booked us to capture their special day.

We started off at the couple's home just a few minutes away from ours in Castleford. Amongst other pretty accessories, Kay had a pair of gorgeous lace shoes and a beautiful bottle of perfume.  She was fastened into her dress by Heidi from the bridal gown shop and we had plenty of time to capture this and a few portraits before we set off to meet Gary and start the wedding photography at the King's Croft Hotel.  

Thankfully it stayed dry but it was very windy and we chose areas of shelter near the trees for the boys' photographs.  However, this was a bit risky and we had a good laugh with Gary and his best man, Neil, as we tried hard to avoid being hit by the numerous falling conkers!  Kay's daughter, Maddie, and best friend, Cheryl, arrived a few minutes ahead of Kay and her son, Ellis, who proudly gave his mum away, enabling us to capture some images of the girls before the ceremony got underway.

As always, the Pontefract registrars were brilliant, incredibly friendly and accommodating towards us, allowing us to capture some beautiful moments as Kay and Gary tied the knot, after which the newly married couple and their guests came outside to a Bucks Fizz and Becks drinks reception.  It was lovely to see quite a few familiar faces amongst the guests.

We left everyone for a short time so that the couple could have some photographs with the fabulous Rolls Royce they'd hired, expertly chauffeured by Robert Hepworth from Rolls Hire Vintage Limousines, who, as always, was very helpful to us in positioning the car exactly where we wanted it, before we returned to the main gardens for the group and couple photos.  

Due to time constraints and the fact that it's getting dark much earlier now, Kay and Gary decided to use the time available and the remaining daylight for more photographs outside rather than having photographs of the King's Suite set up for the wedding breakfast.  We came back to capture their speeches and afterwards, as the light faded, we set up near the lake for some twilight photos, finishing our coverage after the new Mr and Mrs Carr had impressed everyone with their first dance waltz.

Thank you Kay and Gary for choosing us to capture your lovely autumn wedding day, and thank you Neil, Gary's best man, for the invaluable and much appreciated help you gave us.

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