Wedding Photography Oulton Hall | Kerrie and Martin

It's fantastic to be recommended Oulton Hall wedding photographers as we get to spend time at this beautiful wedding venue working for some lovely couples.  We first met Kerrie and Martin at a wedding fair there and we really hit it off.  The couple's enthusiasm made us warm to them straight away and to say that we were excited about their special day is an understatement.  Kerrie got ready with her bridesmaids and her mum, Linda, in the Bolton Abbey Suite and we received a warm welcome when we arrived to photograph the preparations and Kerrie's accessories, not to mention a beautiful Sottero and Midgley wedding gown.  Martin's dad, John, had booked a vintage bus from Yorkshire Heritage Bus Company to transport the guests between venues and after a few photographs of the boys with it we headed off to start the wedding photography at Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell and capture Kerrie's arrival with her uncle Ken, followed by a lovely ceremony conducted by an equally lovely lady vicar called Sarah.  With the majority of the family group photographs taken care of at the church, we returned to Oulton Hall Hotel and a Champagne reception for around 140 guests, many of whom had travelled great distances to be there.  Matt Stacey Sax entertained everyone throughout the drinks reception and during the wedding breakfast.  The Oulton Suite looked incredible with the chairs at each table dressed in a different berry colour, echoing the colours of the bridesmaids' dresses and the beautiful flowers by Sally of Serendipity.  After we'd documented the speeches it was great to slow things down from the fast paced photography of earlier in the day and enjoy some time alone with Kerrie and Martin, taking some portraits of our stunning bride and some romantic couple shots on the gallery and staircase before the first dance and party time. Thank you Mr and Mrs Nankoo for choosing us for your Oulton Hall wedding photography.  We are delighted that you booked us and we loved capturing the memories of your special day for you to treasure. Here are a few of our favourites and what a spectacular wedding album you are going to have!  Enjoy!

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!

Wedding Photography Holdsworth House | Donna and Chris

Donna and Chris booked us as their Holdsworth House wedding photographers, our third wedding in three days and our wettest!  Still, the weather is the one thing you can't do anything about and despite the rain, the couple enjoyed a fabulous day.

We love doing the wedding photography at Holdsworth House as the staff are great and very accommodating.  There is a sense that they really care about the couple, their wedding day and their photographs, not to mention that there are several beautiful spots for these within a very short distance of each other.

Donna got ready at the venue and in keeping with the traditional style for the wedding, she had chosen a stunning vintage style lace gown, complimented by a bouquet in ivory and yellow, which brought a touch of sunshine to this cloudy and damp day.  Our yellow umbrella complimented the colour scheme perfectly and later on we got some gorgeous images of the couple with their cars, outside Holdsworth House, in the rain. 

This was our very first time as St Saviour's Church, Ravensthorpe wedding photographers and it was the church's first wedding for well over a year, which created a lot of interest from the locals, many of whom came to watch the ceremony.  After Chris's photographs with his attendants and close family we kept a watch for Donna's arrival with her dad.  Events conspired against the couple to make the ceremony start late but the wonderful vicar kept everyone's spirits high, gave us permission to take our time rather than rushing Donna and her dad into church, allowed us to capture the whole ceremony, and gave up his church to us for as long as we needed to get the family group photographs done before everyone ventured outside again.  We were incredibly grateful for his good humour, help and support and it was really nice to see him at Holdsworth House later on, enjoying the evening reception.

Although we had very much hoped for a break, there was no let up in the weather when we arrived at Holdsworth House and we thought we were almost out of time for pre-wedding breakfast photographs, but Chris's brother, Jonathan, being the brilliant best man he was, had rung ahead to let the venue staff know that things were running late and this is when you really notice how the staff handle things.  They had absolutely no problem with pushing the wedding breakfast back so that we could have some time with Donna and Chris before everyone was invited to sit for dinner.  Holdsworth House does have some pretty spots which also offer a little shelter from the rain and we got some lovely images of the couple. It was impossible to avoid Donna's dress getting a bit wet but our bride was a star and she never complained once!

The room looked spectacular dressed in its summery yellow, the guests enjoyed the wedding breakfast and we came back to capture the speeches.  By now we were on the last of the daylight, plus it was still raining, but the new Mr and Mrs Pearson decided that they would come outside again for a few more photographs before party time.  Thank you so much for booking us and for not allowing the rain to spoil your big day.  

What a beautiful venue Holdsworth House is.  It really is a hidden gem!  If you are getting married there please call us on 01977 730159.