Olivia & Gavin's Bartle Hall Wedding in Preston, Lancashire

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Bartle Hall wedding photographer in lancashire

I was so so excited when Olivia and Gavin booked me for their beautiful wedding at Bartle Hall in Lancashire. I'd shot there back in 2014 & loved it, so couldn't wait to get back again. The whole day was super chilled out just like Olivia & Gav wanted & with the British heat wave still in full force, everyone was in great spirits relaxing in the sunshine all day. 

When I met up with Olivia to chat about the pair's plans, she told me they wanted two things; tons of flowers to decorate the venue and a beautiful golden hour for their photographs.. both of which were definitely achieved! The room looked amazing decorated with floral displays and candles and after the newly wed's and their guests had enjoyed their wedding breakfast amongst the flowers, we headed outside into the golden light for some evening photographs! 

I hope you're having an amazing honeymoon guys, thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your beautiful day :)

 

Chelsey & Mike's Beautiful Welsh Elopement at Hafod Farm, North Wales

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A Hafod Farm Elopement in North Wales

I was only with Chelsey & Mike a short but sweet three hours & wow, what a three hours they were! The pair flew over from the States to elope in the beautiful Welsh countryside in front of their closest friends & family. They chose to tie the knot at Hafod Farm in Snowdonia National Park, under a beautiful handmade Chuppah & were lucky enough to witness the rare British sunshine!

Before the ceremony started, Chelsey & Mike had arranged to meet in private, for a "first look." Mike's face lit up as he saw Chelsey for the first time on their wedding day, who looked absolutely incredible in an elegant fitted dress, super long veil & handmade bouquet.

Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your day guys, I hope you're having an amazing Honeymoon :)

 

Rachel & Mark's Epic Tipi Wedding by The Sea at Bach Wen Farm in North Wales

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A Bach Wen Farm Wedding in Caernarfon, North Wales

This was one of those weddings that I was praying was going to be even a fraction as amazing as Rachel & Mark had described it to be & fortunately it most definitely wasn't. It was a thousand times better!

After waking up to perfect blue skies & sunshine, I was bored of waiting in my hotel room, so set off early to Bach Wen Farm to explore the site. Everything about this North Wales wedding venue is picture perfect... on one side you've got glorious Welsh hills & on the other, the beautiful Caernarfon Bay coast line. Sandwiched in the middle was the coolest Tipi set up ever, completed with seaside style stripy deck chairs, giant festival flags & a bright orange VW Camper.

After the pair had officially tied the knot at St Beuno's Church it was back over to Bach Wen Farm, where Rachel & Mark led the way down to the beach with their family & friends following in procession. Much to the delight of their guests, as they arrived at the coastline a surprise brass band started playing Beyonce at full blast whilst they sipped champagne in front of the sea. 

When speaking to Rachel about the day's timeline, she asked me to stay a little later than usual in case of a sunset over Caernarfon Bay. The photographer in me couldn't resist and I'm so so glad she did as there was THE MOST EPIC sunset ever. It was the most perfect end to the most perfect day!

Rachel & Mark, I hope you're having an amazing time in the Welsh sunshine... can't wait to show you the rest!

 

Sophie & Liam's Roof Garden Wedding at BELLE EPOQUE, Knutsford

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Wedding Photographs from BELLE EPOQUE in Knutsford, Cheshire

Sophie & Liam tied the knot at the quirky Cheshire wedding venue, Belle Epoque in Knutsford. The weather was absolutely glorious all day, so the Mediterranean Roof Garden was set up ready for an outdoor ceremony in the sun.

The garden looked perfect, decorated with paper lanterns, flowers & candles, as did Sophie with her gorgeous boho bouquet made by Liam's Grandmother & a huge smile across her face!

Knutsford high street has some of the coolest, quirkiest, little shop fronts & is lined with brightly coloured bunting. It was great fun wandering down and using some of our favourite spots for photographs & I think the locals quite liked it too, judging by the amount of "Congratulations!" the pair got!

Sophie & Liam, thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your day & I hope you're having an amazzzing time in Ibiza <3

 

Hannah & Phil's St Paul's Bay Wedding in Rhodes, Greece

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St Paul's Bay, Rhodes Wedding Photographer

When Han emailed me saying that her and Phil wanted me to photograph their wedding, I felt so honoured as I've know the pair since high school where they first met. And then they told me they were tying the knot in Greece and wanted me to fly out with them - one word... YAS!

Han & Phil chose to get married at the stunning St Paul's Bay in Rhodes, on a little wooden jetty over the water. After a champagne toast on the boat whilst cruising round the island we headed to Tambakio Restaurant to carry on the celebrations in style. Tambakio is a stunning venue right on the beach overlooking the water, with olive tree's decorating rustic wooden tables & sand under foot - you couldn't get a more perfect destination wedding venue.

After some uhhh-mazing food there was a surprise appearance from the Greek dancers, who took pleasure in teaching Phil & the groomsmen some rather questionable dance moves. That could only be followed by Phil's 'Classic Dance' half hour, where we danced on the beach to Pretty Green Eyes and other cheesy *ahem* amazing dance classics!

Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your beautiful, beautiful wedding guys. Hope you love your preview.. can't wait to show you the rest! <3

 

Polly & Zac's Rainbow Wedding at Tyn Dwr Hall, North Wales

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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

 

Jo & Damien's quirky Manchester Wedding at Hope Mill Theatre

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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

 

Chloe & Sean's Epic Engagement Shoot in the Lake District

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Chloe & Sean

16.03.17

Blea Tarn Pre-Wedding Shoot, Lake District Wedding Photographer

Chloe & Sean won my Engagement Shoot competition a couple of weeks ago & as they got engaged in the lakes, it seemed perfectly fitting to head back there for their shoot. It was a pretty terrifying drive up some very steep hills & dirt paths to Blea Tarn but thankfully, we all made it there in one piece!

Chloe & Sean were an absolute dream to photograph & that combined with the epic setting of the lake & topped off with Mille the beautiful cockapoo puppy, it was the perfect shoot!

If you're thinking of having a pre-wedding shoot, why not use the opportunity to go somewhere amazing and magical like this place? :)

 

Kate & Tim's Pre-Wedding Shoot at Aber Falls, North Wales

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Kate & Tim

09.01.18

Pre-Wedding Shoot, North Wales Wedding Photographer

Pre-wedding shoots are always a great idea, but pre-wedding shoots somewhere like this place are the BEST idea!

I'll happily jump in my car for an hour or two to be able to shoot somewhere amazing, so don't be shy with your location ideas. You might not be able to head down to the beach or climb a mountain in your wedding gear, but we can go absolutely anywhere for your pre-shoot...

so don't hold back :)

Kate & Tim, you guys were so so good, bring on August for the real thing <3