My Favourite Weddings & Venues – Summer 2007

 

The Killer Dress of the year award has to go to Joanne.

Look at her pictures and I’m sure you’ll agree! Joanne and Richard were wed at Hollin Hall in early May.

This is a beautiful 19th century Victorian house in Cheshire which manages to mix the old and the new very successfully, with classic period interiors and a bright, airy conservatory where your civil ceremony will be held.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzie and Andy celebrated their wedding at the Bridge Hotel in
Presbury on a warm sunny early summer’s day.

This well run Cheshire venue is perfect on a sunny early summer’s day where the well planted gardens and versatile patios make taking informal people shots a breeze. Suzie and Andy were as relaxed and friendly as their guests, and the Toastmaster (always well worth having) ensured that everything ran smoothly with minimum fuss. 

 A memorably happy occasion. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bride and Groom with the Best Dressed Parents Award goes to Rachel and Julian who chose me as their wedding photographer in Lancashire.

Perhaps it was the sparkling weather but everyone seemed to make that extra effort. Rachel’s dress was perfectly complimented by her bridesmaids who wore aqua silk.

After the ceremony at the Monton Unitarian Church the reception was held at Egerton House near Bolton. The sunlight and the magnificent tiered gardens gave me with extra inspiration and provided many different backdrops for pictures of the Bride & Groom.

Next, two couples who were looking for a wedding photographer in Derbyshire who could work unobtrusively and deliver great shots, without taking over and bullying either them or their guests. Two weddings, two different approaches required. I was their solution.

 

 

 

 

Clare and Mark were getting married in a country church with an informal garden reception to follow. They wanted a very photojournalistic approach with the absolute minimum of posed pictures.

They chose the charming and quirky Chinley Independent Chapel for their nuptials. Afterwards young and old mixed happily together in the Bride’s father’s beautiful gardens to the cool sounds of saxophones playing sweetly in the warm afternoon sunlight. Both couples ordered lovely Graphi albums, with Clare and Mark being so happy with my photography their album contained a record 115 pictures! Lisa and Chris were being married by civil ceremony followed by a large reception at a grand hotel and wanted a more conventional mix of formal and informal pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa and Chris were being married by civil ceremony followed by a large reception at a grand hotel and wanted a more conventional mix of formal and informal pictures.

The classically elegant Palace Hotel in Buxton fulfilled Lisa and Chris’ dreams. This venue also has the added bonus of the Pavillion Gardens only a stone’s throw away, providing another versatile location for photography.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah and Matt were looking for a wedding photographer in Cheshire for their reception atSandhole Oak Barn and I was their man.

Sandholes has only opened recently and is beautifully located, with a versatile decked area overlooking its own lake set in open countryside. I believe the barn itself originated from Wales. It has been lovingly restored, has a great dance area and the glazed wall overlooking the water bathes the interior in lovely natural light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ness Botanic Gardens is an absolute gem and was the venue of choice for Philippa and Mark’s wedding ceremony.

The reception was held at the stylish Heswall Golf Club I was their wedding photographer in Wirral.

So that I can make the best use of every venue I always I meet up with the B&G on site before their Big Day, and it really helps when the Bride and Groom choose locations as photogenic as these.

If your budget allows for a full day plus evening, the extra coverage will give an even fuller spread of pictures which will guarantee a the most complete album.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachael and Neil needed a wedding photographer in North Wales and the Oriel Plas Glyn-y-weddw Arts Centre and Gallery in Llanbedrog was the unusual location.

The beach close by and the extra long booking allowed me to shoot more of my sort of Bride and Groom pictures that shorter bookings often preclude.

I think you will be very impressed with their pictures which win them my GraphiStudio album of the year award. Email me if you
would like a sample Bridesmaid’s book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you want a fairy tale wedding venue with interiors to match the grandeur of the exteriors then look no further than Peckforton Castle.

Tracie and Richard were looking for a wedding photographer in Cheshire and Tom Pollock was their photographer of choice.

Tracie loves horses and unknown to the Bride the Groom’s sister arranged a magical carriage ride for the lucky couple which brought tears to the Bride’s eyes! Peckforton is top contender for the My Favourite Venue Award.

My Favourite Weddings & Venues – Spring 2007

2007 was a fantastic year, but how could I start without mentioning the two last weddings of 2006

 

Ellen and John were the very last couple to be married at the Freemason’s Hall in Bridge Street, Manchester.Hotel in Lymm, Cheshire in late December.

This charming building with its high vaulted ceiling, expansive marble floors and soaring pillars has unfortunately been sold to property developers. I hope they preserve these beautiful interiors.

Ellen was one of the most stylish brides of the year and looked stunning in a classically elegant Ian Stewart dress taking my Less Can Be More Award for 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hayley and Mark were married at the elegant Statham Lodge

A gorgeous Bride and a handsome Groom, a great venue with beautifully landscaped gardens which encircle the property, and good weather to boot. Mark was the captain of the Lancashire county cricket team and the whole side turned out to celebrate.

Perfect!

 

 

 

 

 

 

People often ask how far I am willing to travel.

Wedding photographer in North Wales – no problem!

Ruthin Castle in Denbighshire is a memorable venue, and one of my favourites. The stately rooms have huge bay windows which flood the interiors with natural light. The gardens are extensive and have secluded walks which all contribute to great pictures.

Debbie and Ian had a wonderful day in sunny spring weather. I really enjoyed photographing their wedding and their pictures made a wonderful GF Smith Reportage album.

 

 

 

 
 

Emma and Michael were looking for a wedding photographer in Wirral for their marriage at the Hillbark Hotel.

This has to be a top contender for themost stylish wedding venue in the North West.

The location is wonderful, the period interiors are beautiful and the attention to detail, even down to the food presentation, is unbeatable. The Hillbark offer a large hoice of wedding cars, from the latest Roller (champagne pink!) to a more subdued vintage Rolls-Royce.

I hope the next booking I get there will be for a full day so I have more time to take the rest of the pictures I have in mind!

 

 

 

 

 

If you want a wedding photographer in Cumbria then see Helen and Darryl’s pictures.

Water always makes a great backdrop and there’s plenty of it around Cumbria!

Helen and Darryl were married in early spring at St. Mary’s Church (beautiful inside with lovely light) on Walney Island. The reception was held at the excellent Grange Hotel. Helen did much of the organizing herself and her attention to detail was faultless.

The bright blue skies and stunning views made for a Graphi album I was so pleased with that I ordered a copy for myself to show to clients.