“Oh Jessica ❤️
You are so talented!! You have captured us all amazingly well, I feel like you’ve captured the best of everyone’s personalities perfectly. The photos are vibrant and full of life, exactly what we wanted!
A million thank yous 😍”
Iscoyd Park Wedding Photography // North Wales Wedding Photographer
“You were great all day, so positive, helpful (namely carrying my dress around most of the day) and just lovely to have around :) I’m also glad we all made it all out alive with those cows haha!
Thank you so much again and we cannot wait to see everything else :)”
Hannah & Chris chose to have their beautiful, beautiful day at Iscoyd Park, one of my very favourite wedding venues!
The pair tied the knot when guest lists were limited to your 30 nearest & dearest & dancing was allowed but only outside on the lawn, which is something I think we should always do when the weather permits!
Cheshire Woodland Wedding // Cheshire Wedding Photography
This Spring I was approached by Claire from Bouquet & Bells to see if I wanted to take part in an awesome editorial shoot for the Spring/Summer 2022 edition of Bouquet & Bells Magazine. The shoot showcased so many amazing suppliers & the colourful, woodland theme ticked all the boxes for me, fitting in with my style of photography perfectly - so naturally I accepted instantly!
The shoot day itself was so much fun. It was great to work with such a talented & creative team, with every element well thought out to compliment the shoot. It was the perfect way to get the creative juices flowing again after the horror show of 2020!
Whimsical Wonderland Weddings // Bouquet & Bells, The Magazine
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Photographer: @jessicaoshaughnessyphoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Flowers: @thesecretflorist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cake: @_redrosecakes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hair: @samanthagannon_hair⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Makeup: @magic_mirror_bridal_makeup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Gowns: @myfunnyvalentinebridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Menswear: @groomformal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Stationery: @knockknockpennystudio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Graze table: @cheekychillievents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Vintage crockery: @sweetpea_and_ivy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Confetti: @yourconfetti⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Models: @a_couple_of_models ⠀
When Covid hit, Rhian & Callum were determined to still tie the knot in 2020. They had months of uncertainty leading up to the day but I’m so glad they stayed positive & carried on making plans despite all the hurdles they faced!
Even when the week of the wedding came everything was still up in the air, we were all half expecting Boris to make another announcement & shut down weddings all together. BUT HE DIDN’T!! The pair got to say their I do’s surrounded by their nearest & dearest in the most beautiful church, at the very top of a hill surrounded by fields.
Once the ceremony was over the newly wed’s headed home where Rhian had the best surprise waiting for Callum. A WHOLE BASKET OF PUPPIES. I’m surprised I managed to control myself & carry on shooting but thankfully I did!
Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your day guys. Really hope you & pup are enjoying married life 2020 style :)
Keyvan & Sam got ready together in The Boathouse in Pooley Bridge - a beautiful little building with its own jetty & balcony overlooking the lake. It couldn’t have been a more stunning location & the perfect way to start off their wedding day. After the pair were suited and booted we headed out on the jetty for some pre-ceremony portraits and to make the most of the idyllic Lake District setting.
We then set off into the village where the tipis had been set up, tucked away in a little field right next to the river. Keyvan & Sam said their I do’s under a tipi surrounded by their friends and family. They chose to do the speeches through the ceremony which worked perfectly and meant more time later on for eating, drinking & dancing!
The pair planned their wedding day by prioritising what was important to them and ditching the traditions that weren’t. They had a DIY help-yourself bar & the best dim sum street food for their wedding breakfast (seriously, the best.) They didn’t want to do a first dance but the DJ kicked off at 5pm and the dancefloor was jam packed all evening! It was the perfect day & it was exactly what they wanted.
Sam & Keyvan, thanks so much for asking me to be your photographer! I hope you’re having an amazing honeymoon & enjoy looking through these photos whilst you’re away <3
Kate & Tim's wedding had ALL my favourite things. A beautiful bride in a beautiful beaded boho frock, a 'help yourself scone station' which should be made compulsory at all weddings, an emotional father of the bride (sorry Fred!) & an outdoor ceremony with an abundance of happy tears & belly laughs.
& that's not even mentioning the Land Rover wedding car, boho tipi reception & abundance of confetti... I could go on (& on!)
Kate & Tim, thank-you so so much for asking me to be a part of your AMAZING day. You should be so proud of yourselves for planning such a bloody good shindig!
And a huuuuuge thank-you to my amazing 2nd shooter, Leah for all your help on the day <3
I first met Polly in high school when we were just eleven, so naturally I was over the moon when she asked me to photograph her & Zac's wedding day! It's always an honour witnessing the happiest day of someone's life, but when you've know them for this long.. it's definitely got an extra special something.
After all the amazing weather we've had, it was sod's law that we were due a huge thunder storm on the day of the wedding. It rained pretty much the whole drive there despite me having my fingers crossed all morning. As Pol was getting ready with the girls in Tyn Dwr Hall, patches of blue skies creeped in & an hour later it was blue skies & sunshine all round.. Such luck!
The weather stayed great all day & we couldn't have asked for more - until we went out for some more photographs after the speeches & wedding breakfast was over. It started absolutely chucking it down, so we grabbed some umbrellas and headed back inside.. only to find a huge rainbow on the other side of the venue. It was the cherry on top of an already perfect day!
Pol & Zac, thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your day. I hope you love your photo's & can't wait to show you the rest!
& last but not least, a huge thanks to my 2nd Shooter, Helen <3
After Jo & Damo's pre-wedding shoot in Delamere Forest (see here!) I just knew their wedding was going to be a dream & they definitely didn't disappoint!
It was the perfect example of a Manchester City Centre wedding at it's finest! A swanky Air B&B apartment for bridal prep, a luxury Midland Hotel ceremony & topped of nicely with a reception at the quirky, urban venue, Hope Mill Theatre. The entire wedding party even had the Manchester Bee incorporated into their wedding gear - the bridesmaids wore Lily Rose, Manchester Bee necklaces & the groomsmen, Manchester Bee tie pins. See? Perfect!
Jo & Damo, I hope you're having an amazing time in Mexico! Thanks again for asking me to a part of your amazing day <3
When Laura & Alan called a few months ago, I was so happy I still had their date free. I wouldn't usually be tempted to travel so far for a shorter day however I couldn't resist after looking up The Lost Orangery online and seeing how incredible it was. And the icing on the cake... there were only 14 guests attending, it sounded absolutely perfect & definitely didn't disappoint.
I was only with Laura & Alan for four hours but it was certainly short but sweet! The weather took a turn for the better after an awful forecast and the sun even came out in time for their ceremony under the thatch-roofed boat house. After their intimate service was over & the pair were declared Husband & Wife, we set off round the grounds to make use of the picturesque setting.
It's hard to remember you're still in Britain when walking round The Lost Orangery. It has all the charm & character of a Italian Palazzo or a French Chateau and really is a photographers paradise. After wandering the grounds for a while shooting Laura & Alan's portraits, we headed back down to the lake to suss out if the little boat was sturdy enough for a bride & groom!
Laura & Alan, you're definitely up there as one of my bravest couples after getting into that little boat, I hope it was worth the nerves! Hope you have an amazing party up north with your friends and family <3
Relaxed & Creative Wedding Photographer based in Manchester. Covering weddings in Manchester, Cheshire, North West, UK & Destination Weddings worldwide.
Jessica O'Shaughnessy // Colourful & Creative Cheshire Wedding Photography for untraditional couples who laugh hard & squeeze tight.
