Hull Wedding Photographer at Rudstone Walk with Kerry & Dave

Congratulations to Kerry and Dave who were married on Friday at Rudstone Walk, East Yorkshire. This blog has taken me a little longer than it would do normally, which is surprising in one sense, since this was an intimate gathering of close family and friends. The reason it took me so long, is because there are so many lovely photographs to choose from. We started the day bright and early at Kerry’s mum and dads home. Debbie and Wim made us feel very welcome and the house was beautifully decorated in shades of cream and taupe, providing the perfect backdrop for photography. When we arrived, Kerry was having her hair done, but was soon being helped into her gorgeous Maggie Sottero dress, by her bridemaids Sammy and Iona. A quick car journey to Rudstone Walk, and we found the groom agreeing the final cues for the music, with Sandra and her team. It was very windy outside, but Dave, Sam and Ben laughed and joked with each other whilst we took their photographs. The early arrival of the bride with her father, gave us the perfect opportunity to grab some quick shots before she went inside for the ceremony. Guests enjoyed drinks outside in the Spring sunshine whilst we all sheltered in the courtyard area and completed the family and group photography. We had a really wonderful day and Kerry and Dave were just fantastic to work with. As always, there is never enough time to do everything you would like to do as a photographer, but Kerry, Dave, Sam, Ben, Iona and Sammy were kind enough to give us a bit more time once the meal was over. I am so pleased they did, because it gave David and I, time to create something a little bit different for this gorgeous couple. There are lots more lovely photographs to come and I am very much looking forward to sharing the rest of the collection with Kerry and Dave. Thank you guys – you were totally amazing!

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Laura and Paul’s Wedding Photography – Elsham Hall, Lincolnshire

I am delighted to share with you the wedding photography for Laura and Paul who were married on Sunday at the fabulous Elsham Hall. Laura looked absolutely stunning in her dress from Ivory Bridal in Barton and was escorted to Elsham by ‘Arrive in Style” one of our favourite wedding car companies! Bridesmaids Melanie, Victoria, Chloe and Raisah looked lovely in their pastel coloured dresses and the theme was carried through beautifully inside the barn by BV Decor. As always, Elsham Hall provides endless lovely locations for wedding photography and we were, once again spoilt for choice. The difference for us today was that Laura and Paul gave us their complete trust and also time, which meant that we were able to create some really lovely photographs for them. Big thanks to the bestman Patrick and the ushers for doing a sterling job of rounding everyone up for the group photographs, and also to the bridal party who were kind enough to join us at the lake after dinner, to work a bit more magic. All brides are beautiful to us, but Laura will always have a special place in our hearts because of her calm and elegant demeanour. Paul was every inch the dashing groom and again, such a joy to be with. Laura and Paul are a truly lovely couple, easy to be around, fun to work with and a total delight to photograph! Thank you for choosing us – it was a total joy!

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Amber & Aaron’s Wedding Photography – St James Church Sutton, near Hull & the Walled Garden, Burton Constable Hall

I am delighted to share with you the preview wedding photography for Amber and Aaron who were married yesterday at St James Church, Sutton near Hull. The day started with the usual British summertime rain but we were met with the sunniest of welcomes at the brides parents home. Thanks to Tracy and Cleve for making us so welcome and to the brides sister Jade who was a great help finding all the lovely detail for us to photograph first thing. The ladies took a very relaxed approach to getting ready and it was lovely to be amongst them whilst they chatted happily about the day ahead. We headed off to meet Aaron, and as always, we felt a little guilty dragging the groom and his friends out of the pub and away from their beers for some photographs before the ceremony. They were all in good humour and we were able to do their photographs in super quick time, which was just a well as the heavens opened and the dreaded rain came down in bucketfuls! Undeterred the bride and the bridesmaids arrived and made a quick dash for cover in the church and the service was soon under way. There was a gasp of surprise from the congregation when a beautiful owl flew the rings in and the vicar delivered a lovely service including a very personalised tale of how the happy couple met. Following the procession down the aisle the happy couple were brave enough to venture outside despite the rain, and within a few seconds it stopped and we quickly took advantage to do the group photographs. The wedding breakfast was held in a marque within the walled gardens at Burton Constable Hall and guests enjoyed drinks and canapes before sitting down for their formal meal. The speeches were a delight; warm, from the heart and genuine. It was lovely to witness the sincere love and appreciation that Amber and Aaron and their family and friends clearly have for each other. Lots of laughter rang out through the marque and there were one or two tears of happiness too! The day was rounded off beautifully with the arrival of Roes Farm Dairy Ice Cream Cart (this week I enjoyed the rhubarb and vanilla!) and once again the ladies excelled themselves providing some delicious treats for the kids and adults alike. Amber and Aaron are a really lovely couple. We had a fabulous day doing their wedding photography. Their friends and family were warm, friendly and a joy to be amongst. Sometimes, at a wedding we almost forget we are not part of the family. Today was one of those days. Thank you to everyone for making us so welcome! We had a wonderful time taking the wedding photographs and cannot wait to share the rest of them with Amber and Aaron soon!

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Charlotte & Gareth’s Wedding Photography – Elsham Hall, Lincolnshire

Saturday saw us photographing the wedding of Charlotte and Gareth in Lincolnshire. We arrived in glorious sunshine and were met by the warmest of welcomes from the brides parents, Bill and Christina, and found the bride and her bridesmaids all looking stunning and having the finishing touches done to hair and make up. Whilst they chatted excitedly together, we headed upstairs to photograph Charlotte’s beautiful dress which was from Deborah Moore in Hessle, and her fabulous Louboutins! There were a lot of giggles and a few tears whilst getting the bride into the dress and then we headed out into the garden for a few quick shots before heading for the church to meet Gareth and his groomsmen. Guests were already arriving and buttonholes were duly pinned to lapels and everyone waited with baited breath for the arrival of the bride. I was lucky enough meet a lovely lady at the gate, whose name unfortunately I didn’t get, but is a lifelong friend of the family, and we had such a nice chat that I almost forgot I was there to work and not enjoy myself! I was quickly back on my toes with the arrival of the bride and the service was soon underway. The vicar delivered a lovely service and a witty sermon, having warned everyone that this was the bit they should nod off too if they didn’t like sermons! We took a few group photographs in the church yard before heading to Elsham Hall for the wedding breakfast.The barn looked totally stunning in ivory and pink and was finished off beautifully with a ‘batman’ cake by Sugar Rose Designs. Whilst enjoying drinks and canapes in the courtyard, guests were entertained by a magician and the children, (and lots of the grown ups) took the opportunity to ride the galloping horses on the carousel. It was all aboard the carousel for the big group shot before guests headed inside for the wedding breakfast. Bill gave one of the nicest speeches we have heard from the bride’s dad and was heckled and chided in equal measure by Christina and it was clear for all to see just why they have been together so long; they make a lovely couple themselves! Bill finished with some good advice for the happy couple which was never to go to bed on an argument, but to “Stay up all night and have a good fight like he and Christina always do!” The best man Kai then gave away pretty much all of the stag night secrets much to the amusement of everyone present, with perhaps the exception of the groom! Our thanks to Bill and Christina for making us feel so very welcome throughout the day and to the many family and friends who came and had a chat with us. My final words should of course, be about the happy couple. Charlotte and Gareth looked totally stunning and are a lovely couple and we wish them much happiness in their future life together.

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