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Mel & Jay | Wedding Photographer Best Western Garstang Meet the gorgeous Mel and Jay! There's something so incredibly special about being asked to photograph a wedding for a friend, and it's a rare treat for me! Mel and Jay wanted their wedding to reflect them- a few wonderful highlights hinting at their personalities were the pie and chips as the wedding meal, the pizza van and the wedding reception itself at the Best Western in Garstang. It was beautifully decorated with lots of twinkling lights giving it a perfect rustic and classic feel. They had 150 guests for the wedding breakfast...


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Laura & Chris | Wedding Photographer Formby Hall Liverpool Meet the stunning Laura and Chris! I had the privilege of joining them both for their very special Winter wedding at Formby Hall in Liverpool. They had originally planned to get married earlier in the year but their plans changed when Laura became pregnant with a gorgeous baby girl. The day was very relaxed and we were surrounded by their wonderful family and friends including their three beautiful children who clearly love their Mum and Dad very much. Despite it being a Winter wedding we were very fortunate to have some pretty...


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Bartle Hall Wedding Photographer Preston The beautiful Bartle Hall in Preston, Lancashire is a wonderful award winning wedding venue perfect for any North West wedding day.  Surrounded by the Lancashire countryside, Bartle Hall has its own grounds that guests are able to enjoy and explore. The landscaped gardens and woodland provide a lovely backdrop for the bride and groom photos on the day. Even with a bit of gentle rain the shelter of the trees provides an area for outdoor photographs and a natural feel for any wedding. A four poster bed,  free standing bath, many mirrors and windows are just...


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Ashfield House Photographer | Wigan Photographers The gorgeous wedding venue Ashfield House is located in Standish, Wigan. It's a venue with a very personal and friendly feel, priding themselves on being a family run business who offer an intimate location for your wedding day. I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding there when their lavender was in full bloom- it made a stunning backdrop for some bride and groom portraits and the smell was divine! The flowers were covered in butterflies and bumble bees, giving it such a lovely natural feel to the gardens. The venue itself is neutral inside...


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Megan & Craig | Wedding Photographer Anvil Hall Scotland Meet the gorgeous Megan and Craig! They were married recently at the lovely little venue, Anvil Hall in Gretna Green. The day was very dark and wet (as to be expected for a November afternoon in Scotland) but it added to the atmosphere of the hall which was lit in candle light. We were able to make the most of the venue and the weather certainly didn't ruin their special day or their photographs. After the ceremony, Megan and Craig had their reception at the well known Smiths Hotel. They all enjoyed some drinks before moving into...


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Lakeside Hotel Photography | Family Photographer Cumbria Meet Fiona and family! They recently got together to celebrate at the stunning Lakeside Hotel in Newby Bridge, Cumbria. Set along the side of Lake Windermere, it's a stunning location to have afternoon tea. You can enjoy a log fire and sit in the conservatory overlooking the lake. There are a number of piers that make the location special for photos, with views of the pretty hills. The day was thankfully a dry one, and the light was soft and flattering as it was diffused by the clouds. However it was a little cold so we kept the outdoor...


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Jennifer & David | Galloway Forest Park Wedding Vow Renewal Scotland Being a wedding photographer often takes you on adventures. Jennifer and David's vow renewal is definitely one of my favourite of all! They decided to renew their wedding vows in Galloway Forest, choosing the stunning location of Otter Pool. Is there anything more romantic than incredible scenery in Scotland, in the middle of nowhere?! It was such a peaceful and beautiful ceremony in the golden Autumn sunshine, listening to the river bubbling over rocks in the background. Jennifer and David included their three gorgeous...


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Leslie & James | Smiths Hotel Wedding Photographer Gretna Meet the gorgeous Leslie and James! They were recently married in the world famous destination of Gretna Green, Scotland. On the morning of their wedding, bride Leslie and groom James got ready at Smiths Hotel with a few members of their closest family and friends. They walked over the road to the famous Blacksmiths Shop for their wedding ceremony- a location packed with so much history. After the ceremony we were able to sneak off to the fields behind Gretna's little tourist centre for some photos against the beautiful backdrop. Thankfully...


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Natalia & Sean | Romantic Elopement Wedding Culcreuch Castle Scotland Meet the gorgeous Natalia and Sean! They eloped to Culcreuch Castle in Scotland for an intimate ceremony in the beautiful venue. Packed full of Scottish history, Culcreuch spent the first four centuries of its life as home of the Clan Galbraith dating as far back as 1296. Natalia and Sean chose to get married on their own, keeping it perfectly simple. Choosing such a stunning location just added to the romance. After getting ready in the spacious room, the bride and groom had a candlelit ceremony. Despite it being a very...


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Rebecca & Chris | Dumfries Wedding Photographer Gretna Green Meet Rebecca and Chris! I popped up to Greta Green for a flying visit to capture some photos of their very special wedding. They travelled from Ireland to get married in Gretna with their parents, choosing to celebrate with their closest family in a place packed with so much history. They had their ceremony at the Gretna Green Registry Office and we popped over to the centre afterwards for some photos in the fields. It was such a pretty day, the weather couldn't have been nicer for them! Rebecca and Chris, it was lovely to meet...


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