Allerton Castle | Allerton Castle Wedding Photographers | Holly and Adam's Wedding

To say we were happy when Holly and Adam decided that we were the Allerton Castle wedding photographers for them was an understatement.  They booked us before we had even met, on the strength of the photographs they'd seen on our website and after a bit of a chat with Holly via Facebook.  We always prefer an in person meeting with our couples to make sure we are a good fit but we had such a great feeling about Holly from her messages and when we did finally get to meet her and Adam we knew we'd struck gold with such a lovely, easy to get along with couple, and a beautiful wedding to capture at a stunning venue. They had put a lot of thought into the details, with a South African theme, which is where they went on honeymoon, spectacular floral decorations, glass lanterns containing candles on the staircase, and a female barn owl ring bearer named Ollie. We were over the moon to have good weather, but daylight starts to become noticeably shorter once you get into September and we were hoping that the timings for the wedding breakfast and speeches would work out and give us just enough light left afterwards for a few extra Allerton Castle wedding photographs before it got too dark. We shared our thoughts about this with Natalie from Dine, who was a star!  She looked after everyone on the day, and she pulled out all the stops to help us get Holly and Adam outside for some photographs during those last few minutes of daylight, before it was time to return the new Mr and Mrs Kunz to their guests and their evening party.  It was great to work again with Ryan Mulhern of Mulhern Media, who captured the day on video, a really nice guy who incorporates some very creative ideas into his wedding films.  Holly and Adam wanted some twilight photos which will be the last images in their album, the closing chapter of their wonderful day.  With careful planning we timed it to perfection.  Our sincere congratulations guys and many thanks for choosing us.  Your wedding was amazing!

To talk to us about your wedding photographs at Allerton Castle, please give us a call on 01977 730159.  All images are copyright Alex & Janet Durasow 2016.  We'd be happy for you to share our work but please do not crop our logo.  Thank you.
   

Wedding Photography at Carlton Towers | Natalie and Robert's Wedding

We were so happy to be chosen by Natalie and Rob to be their Carlton Towers wedding photographers on the first of three weddings in three days.  They struck lucky with what turned out to be the best day, weather wise, offering as near perfect light as a professional wedding photographer could wish for and none of the wet stuff!  Natalie wanted her hair done by her regular hair stylist, Scott Banks in Wakefield, so his salon was her first port of call.  When she arrived at the venue we started capturing make-up being applied, a gorgeous dress and all the other carefully chosen accessories.  We left the girls to their preparations and spent some time outside with Rob and the lads before hot footing it back to Natalie's room for dress fastening and final preparations before the civil ceremony downstairs in that spectacular room with its ornate decoration, mirrored panels and crystal chandeliers. Natalie chose us because not only did we get on really well, but because she trusted us to capture beautiful and classical Carlton Towers wedding photographs which would stand the test of time and not look gimmicky and dated in years to come.  We love this stunning venue, it really suits our style and with great weather, lovely guests and such a fantastic couple to work with, we were truly made up.  Congratulations on your marriage and a huge thank you Mr and Mrs Ellam for giving us the privilege and pleasure of sharing your gorgeous wedding.    

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To discuss booking us for your Carlton Towers wedding photography please give us a call on 01977 730159.  

Knottingley Wedding Photography for Emma and Richard

Emma and Richard were put in touch with us by another photographer who very kindly recommended us as he was booked for a wedding on their date.  We were really happy when they booked us for their wedding photography at St Botolph's Church, Knottingley, and as the couple live only a short walk from the church, that's exactly what Emma had planned, a walk to the church with her dad and her huge entourage of ten bridesmaids and three flower girls!  We started at the house as the girls got ready and Emma was very chilled out and relaxed.  She was ready well before we had to leave to meet the boys and this meant the chance of some lovely bridal portraits in the garden.  Rich was obviously keen to score some serious points with his new bride and a pair of gold Jimmy Choos did the trick!  We stopped off at the Steam Packet pub where we knew Rich and the boys would be starting their celebrations with a pint or two ahead of the ceremony, before we set off to the church for a few groom portraits and a chat with the vicar.  A very loud rendition of "Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married" heralded Emma, her dad and the bridesmaids' arrival at the church.  This enthusiasm carried throughout the ceremony with the best hymn singing we've ever heard and even the vicar looked suitably impressed!  After a volley of confetti we left to start the wedding photography at Holmfield Plant Centre, Ferrybridge where a Papakata Tipi had been set up for the reception.  This was a relaxed and informal wedding full of fun and laughter and loads to entertain the guests, delicious food provided by Farmer Copley, photo booth props, a pork pie cake, a live band, an ice cream van, cigars, flat caps, a cartwheeling flower girl, a crazy bridal party and perfect weather.  Thank you Emma and Rich, the new Mr and Mrs Briggs, for allowing us to share your big day.

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