Richard and Alyson's Wedding- Old Swan Hotel Harrogate

And the great weather continued!!! Richard and Alyson had an amazing wedding day at The Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate. They are a perfect couple who met some years ago then many years later their paths crossed again and here we are at their beautiful wedding.

Alyson's dress was created by the fantastic Curvy Bridal and was a secret to everyone before the big day. Their wedding was like a garden party with all their friends and family enjoying the weather on the hotel lawns. Later into the evening they had a photo booth and the fun shots really started to take shape!

Here are a few photos from the day.

Nicola and Alan's Wedding- Brinkburn Priory

Northumbria Wedding Photography- Brinkburn Priory

Brinkburn Abbey is one of Northumberland's finest wedding venues. It is a stunning backdrop for some amazing wedding photography and was the choice of venue for Nicola and Alan. The abbey is nestled in its own grounds alongside the river and has a large renovated house which has lovingly been restored and is the venue for Nicola and Alan's civil ceremony. 

They were joined by friends and family from all over the UK who wanted to be part of the happy couples big day. Nicola had said to me that colour was an important part of her day and the guests wore some lovely summery colourful outfits and hats, and summer was there for them. After the rather cool start to the wedding season this day was positively tropical, blue skies warm temperatures made for a fantastic day.

Nicola was originally from Whitley Bay and getting some photos of her in her wedding dress on the beach was an important aspect of the day for her. With the military timing that I could only expect from Nicola she was in her dress on time and it was a quick hop off to the beach to get the shot. Nicola wore a stunning Jenny Packham dress which flowed beautifully in the sea breeze.
I joined some of the guests at the local Anglers Arms who were enjoying a glass of champagne in the sun. When I joined the boys at the abbey they were  looking very dapper in their suits, I think for Alan the nerves were just starting to get the better of him!

After an emotional ceremony in the abbey and some amazing songs by the choir the garden party started. Emma and her team at Brinkburn Priory kept the champagne flutes full all afternoon and everyone had an amazing time chatting and enjoying the day. The wedding breakfast and evening reception rolled into one inside the Papakata tent that was on the lawn. The whole day was fantastic and I am so pleased to be part of their day. Here are some photos from their wedding day at Brinkburn Priory.

Emma and Dan- Engagement Shoot

Emma and Dan are due to be married at the stunning Doxford Hall in Northumbria. We took some time out to meet, make all the final plans and use the opportunity for an engagement shoot. Both Emma and Dan are quite shy in front of a camera so it was a great opportunity for a dry run and to see how I work behind the camera. I was shooting from a long lens to get some distance between us and they soon relaxed to make some great shots.

Emma and Dan’s wedding day at Doxford Hall is all about a colourful, fun day. It is easy to see why when you meet them, I look forward to spending the day with them.

One of the photos from this shoot will be framed for all the family and friends to sign the mount as part of my Engagement Shoot package.