Caroline & Paul - Cedar Court - Huddersfield

I met up with Caroline & Paul at the venue for their wedding reception this weekend. Caroline & Paul had only booked me a couple of weeks ago, as even though they had been planning to get married soon, they set the date earlier as Paul will be going to Afghanistan later this year. Paul will be getting married in Military Uniform and will be joined by some of his regiment who will be on parade. It was a nice day when we met up at the Cedar Court, so we did a few shots in the courtyard and then moved to the front of the hotel. Paul & Caroline are clearly besotted with each other and this shows in their photographs.

A Typical "Summer" Wedding

Sandy & John - Durker Roods

Now to the last of the 3 wedding weekend. We caught up with Sandy & John at the Durker Rood's in Huddersfield. Weather again was pretty good, so have been very lucky indeed. Sandy looked stunning in her Amanda Wyatt gown and the boys looked great in Tuxedo's. This was an Scottish /Jordie/Italian wedding and you just know you were in for a treat with a lot of good fun. After the ceremony as Sandy & John walked back down the aisle, Sandy's mum was waving a flag (not sure what she meant by that). Durker Rood Hotel has some lovely grounds and after the wedding the children were treated to a bouncy castle. A hog roast was a treat for the guests, after the waiters brought round the canapés of Hula Hup, Carrot and Jelly Babies (Yum). Normally I would be elsewere whilst the food was being served, but I was party to a little secret - clue above. The waiters were great until they started pinching food from guests, swigging wine from the bottles and chewing gum. Then to cap it all the odd job man arrived to clean the windows, change the light bulbs and drilling with banging. These were of course "Comedy Waiters known as Spanner in the Works" and in the finale of Bohemian Rhapsody, where all the guests were asked to congregate around Sandy & John to join in and they did just that with gusto. Such Fun.

Michaela & Adrian - Bagden Hall

Now we are on to the second wedding of the weekend with lovely Michaela & Adrian at Bagden Hall. Bridal preparation was done at home, with all the bridesmaids, mum and dad. With one little bridesmaid was very excited and very emotional so it was a mixture of joy and tears. Though later on she did say that "she did not want the day to end". I arrived as the same time as the groom, after an incident at Bagden with an overturned vehicle on the drive up to the venue (luckily no one was hurt), so we were greeted by the ambulance and fire-engine. Anyway that did not hold up the proceedings, with Michaela actually arriving a little early. The Wedding it self was mixed with emotion and laughter. The guests were later treated to a magician, while enjoying the sunshine.

The Fairytale Wedding

Beverley & Steven - 315 at Lepton

This was my first wedding of the weekend, this time we were at the 315 Restaurant in Lepton, which has only just been opened and has only done about 3 weddings. It is a beautiful and tastefully decorated venue and has lovely countryside views. I had not met Steven prior to the wedding, so hopefully put him at his ease. They guys were quite happy to have their photographs taken and seemed quite relaxed. Beverley arrived in a stretched Limo, which had a little difficulty getting to the venue, she looked lovely and was given away by her son. Her twin sister Sharon was her bridesmaid. There was a very emotional moment with Steven's son who was in tears during the ceremony. Everybody seemed to have a good time as they sat in the bar. Later moving to the Ingram Suite for the wedding breakfast.

Gillian & Matthew - Oakwood Hall

When I arrived at Gillian's it was a very girly affair with all the bridesmaids sat in their rollers and having their hair and makc-up done. I met Matthew at the church when he arrived with his grooms-men in tow. The weather did turn for the worse and absolutely bucketed down for the arrival of Gillian. By the time we came out of the church the rain had abated for a while, so we managed to get some shots in the lovely grounds. At Oakwood - it was the same with a little drizzle (though we had brollies at the ready) but we managed to get all the shots we needed prior to the wedding breakfast. It was also lovely working with Ken and Carole from Phase 5 Productions, who were doing the video shoot. Gillian and Matthew were having such a great time, it was quite late when we got to do the first dance, I think they had forgotten all about it.

Jennifer & Alex - Owston Hall

Jennifer & Alex pulled out all the stops for their beautiful wedding in Owston nr Doncaster. They had got engaged at the Christmas 2009 and by the end of the following January the Venue, Horse & Carriage, Church, Videographer and myself was booked. Also "save the day" cards had been sent. The colours of the flowers and the bridesmaids dresses were perfect and very summery. The Church is walking distance from the Hall, which is in a lovely village tucked away in the countryside. Horse and Carriage and Vintage car was used to transport the couple and bridesmaids, which very fitting for the setting. The best man was a bit of a character and was a very cheeky chappy indeed. The first dance was out of this of this world, as Alex had arrange a track of 12 songs and a dance had been learnt and went down well with the guests.

Stephanie & Nick - Pre-Wedding Harewood House

Next month Stephanie & Nick are getting married next month at the lovely venue of Harewood House. We met up on Sunday to have a pre-wedding shoot and have a look at the venue. Also we got to look at the Penguins, which Nick seems to love. We had a great time which shows in the photographs.

Michaela & Adrian - Pre-Wedding at Bagden Hall

I had not met Michaela or Adrian before the pre-wedding shoot this week. We had only spoken on the phone. So they were a little apprehensive at first, but soon were at their ease. We had good fun and they really enjoyed themselves. Pre-Wedding shoots are fantastic for this and showing clients what good fun photography and having their photographs can be.

Gillian & Matthew - Pre-Wedding at Oakwood Hall

Met up with Gillian & Matthew at Oakwood Hall, which is the venue for the reception this weekend. Oakwood Hall is a lovely intimate place and is an ideal setting, with a beautiful Monkey Puzzle tree in the grounds. Matthew and Gillian are really looking forward to their special day and we enjoyed their pre-wedding shoot which was great fun.

Sharon & Caz - Cedar Court Hotel

Sharon & Caz are a very glamorous couple and looked stunning on Friday. Again a glorious day weather wise, we seem to have been quite lucky this year so far. Sharon wore a beautiful Amanda Wyatt designer gown which suited her stunning figure and Caz looked very dashing in is White Suit. The venue was dressed beautiful, with an archway of white roses. The wedding ceremany was very moving, with readings from their families. Later 2 doves were released, which when we left was happily roosting on the roof of the hotel.