Winter wedding photography at Rushton Hall - Carol and James are married!

Today saw the Christmas Eve winter wedding of Carol and James. They were married at Rushton Hall, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. After the wedding ceremony everybody gamely went out into the snow covered courtyard for photos and, after thawing out over drinks, Carol and James were coaxed outside for a few more photos of the two of them.

Then, oh so civilised, afternoon tea in The Library, where tables were named after the reindeer, and their wedding cake was tiers of snow covered Christmas puddings.

Here's a little taster (of their images, not the wedding cake!):



























Many congratulations, Carol and James! Have a fabulous Christmas, New Year, and (in much warmer climes) honeymoon.

Wedding photography Hothorpe Hall - Lucy and Richard are married!

I was delighted to be able to step in and help out Lucy and Richard, who were married today at Hothorpe Hall. Their original photographer hadn't been able to get over from Ireland and, as Hothorpe Hall is just down the road for me, I was able to step in at the last minute.

Normally I've met the bride and groom several times before their wedding, sometimes I've met their parents and the bridal party too, and really got to know them. I met Lucy and Richard for the first time this morning and they were a joy to work with!

After their wedding ceremony everybody came outside for a group picture in the sub zero temperatures. Lucy and Richard were troopers and stayed outside for a little wander round the grounds where we got some lovely images against the snow clad Hothorpe Hills.

I left them just as they went into their wedding breakfast, but here's a little taster of their fabulous day (special thanks to Toastmaster Alan Cockayne for taking the group shot while I was upstairs taking an image of the whole wedding party):

Many congratulations Lucy and Richard! It was lovely to be there to record your day and I hope you enjoy the images.

Wedding photography Oakham Castle and Barnsdale Lodge - Gaby and Michael are married!

Guests travelled through the snow from as far away as Bideford and Southampton for Gaby and Michael's wedding on Saturday. They were married at Oakham Castle with their reception following at Barnsdale Lodge and, thankfully, the weather had eased to ensure that everybody arrived safely.

Here's a little preview of their day:























And a little taster of the impromtu 'photo booth':



Congratulations Gaby and Michael!