Like most wedding mornings I like to arrive at the venue around 3 hours prior to the ceremony so I can check in with your wedding co ordinator and get some shots of the venue and its surrounding areas. I will would then visiting the grooms who generally start there morning celebrations at the joiners arms where I generally find them with there groomsmen frantically ironing there shirts and having a tipple of whisky to settle their nerves. I always love to visit both wedding parties to document both sides preparations so you can both see what each other got up to on the morning of the most amazing day of your lives. I then generally head over to visit the bride over in the cottages behind the main hall where the full bridal party should be well into air and makeup preparations. Its an absolute joy to know i get to be part of these mornings and capture memories you will never want to forget or tire from looking at. My documentary style is all about natural emotions and telling a photographic story as the day unfolds.

The ceremony I like to be with the groom and the guests as soon as possible so I can capture the moments running up to the brides entrance and capture that build up of excitement and emotions as she walks down the isle.

The drinks reception is all about lawn games and guests catching up with each another over cocktails and canapes. The formal family shots we start once everyone has had a drink and a chance to congratulate the newlyweds and generally take around 15 minutes. Around 10-15 minutes before your master of ceremonies announce your guests are to be seated for the speeches and wedding breakfast we begin the couple portraits around the grounds and lawns.

The speeches is one of my favourite times to photograph as i get to hear some hilarious stories but best of all capturing the look on everyones faces as we hear stories the happy New couple never wanted people to hear.

Once the wedding breakfast has been cleared away and your guests pop off to freshen up for the evening reception I generally hop in the car with the bride and groom and we shoot down to the beach to get those dreamy beach shots.

The first dance is the start of the evening celebrations and when I get to see some very interesting dance moves from drunken guests. The evening photos are shots of guests at their most relaxed and the ones that will make everyone chuckle.

Throughout the years I have attended some of the most beautiful weddings at Newton Hall from intimate close family gatherings to huge celebrations from family and friends gathering from all across the globe. In a location only 1 hour from Newcastle and Edinburgh its the most sought after venue for those hosting celebrations with guests travelling from far and wide and with plenty of accommodation on sight and surrounding areas.

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The Garden Room is fantastic suite for those looking for a intimate wedding of under 60 guests.

The Allensford suit offers a modern country feel and can hold weddings up to 150-180 guests. The room is split into two levels and the lower level supplies your own personal bar and bar tender so guests never have to go far to top their glass.

The Grand Hall is one of the largest wedding suits I have photographed across the North East holding 200-250 wedding guests.The suit holds its own balcony for reception drinks and housing two private bars its a great venue for keeping all the party together. The Stairs to the balcony make a grand entrance for those having a civil ceremony or simply for being announced as a newlyweds.

This is a great venue for those who have friends and family across the North East as it offerers 48 bedrooms so your guests can party with you till the early hours of the morning and then eat breakfast with you the following day.

This venue is a big hit for bride and grooms as it offers something special what ever the time of year. The Images below are from a January, April, July and December wedding.

What ever the time of year I have found with all Weddings I have photographed at the Derwent Manor is the dance floor is always full and the dancing is always in Full flow.

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Liz and Stu chose beautiful Crathorne Hall to host their festive winter wedding. With christmas sparkle and stunningly decorated trees in every room, it was like a magical fairy tale.

After both moving to the other side of the world, fate played its part and brought them together at a mutual friend’s BBQ. From the first look Stu was hooked! Planning a wedding on the other side of the world must have been difficult at times but oh my it was totally worth it! The atmosphere from all the guests was electric! The excitement of the wedding day plus the pure joy everyone felt at having them home, made this a wedding never to forget.

This was a wedding full of personality and love with the best first dance I have ever seen!

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