There is something about a military wedding that adds an element of class and tradition to the proceedings of the day. I’m not a uniform person myself ;-) but seeing the guard of honour dressed in all their splendour you couldn’t help but be impressed. Stephen is with the Royal Dragoon Guards and dressed in green and navy blue looked very smart. I’m sure when serving our country he is incredibly courageous and confident, but hopefully he won’t mind me saying that on his wedding day his nerves were showing especially as his guard of honour took great enjoyment teasing him about Helen’s late arrival. There was no need to worry however as it was simply a delay due to traffic and when Helen arrived she was greeted by a huge crowd that had gathered to see the men in their uniforms and the arrival of the bride. It brought Knutsford high street to a standstill!
This was the second time in as many months that we had the privilege of photographing a wedding at The Belle Epoque in Knutsford. It’s a stunning venue with a very romantic feel and amazing food and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue with a difference.
Below are some of my favourites from the day.
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Wedding Details
Wedding Date: October 17th 2009
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: The Belle Epoque
Following an amazing pre-wedding shoot I was much looking forward to Kate and Andrew’s wedding at Nostell Priory which is located near Wakefield in West Yorkshire.
Before the wedding Kate had briefed me about her dress and the bespoke gown that she had made for the day which I couldn’t wait to see. Expectations were set high and I wasn’t disappointed. Kate looked fabulous and the long gown was not only practical for a winter wedding but also looked amazing for the photos.
The day was a blast. The ceremony room at Nostell Priory is stunning and the reception room for the wedding breakfast is huge!
During the speeches Kate surprised Andrew with a beautiful piano rendition of “Your Song” and then later that night both Kate and Andrew entertained their guests with a well rehearsed dance routine.
Below are some of my favourites from the day.
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Wedding Details
Wedding Date: October 16th 2009
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Nostell Priory
Back in October I had the pleasure of photographing Georgina and Daniel’s wedding at Aston Hall in Sheffield.
Mike and I begun the day with the girls at Georgina’s parents house which was ideally located close to the church. The atmosphere in the house was fantastic with everyone relaxed and it was lovely to meet Harriet, one of Georgina’s bridesmaids, who I teased about the fact that my daughter is named Harriet and she was therefore a role model for the name! I’m glad to say up until the point I left she behaved impeccably, who knows what happened afterwards :-)
We were blessed with sunshine during the reception at Aston Hall, which made it perfect for drinking the Corona’s that were supplied to guests by the bucket load. The celebrations continued through to the wedding breakfast where the guests enjoyed a live session from musician Mark Gilroy who reminded me a little of Jamie Cullum in both looks and talent.
Below are some of my favourites from the day.
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Wedding Details
Wedding Date: October 10th 2009
Church Ceremony: St. James’ Church, Norton
Wedding Reception: Aston Hall
Live music: Mark Gilroy
Second Shooting: Mike Hetherington
First things first… I salute Becky and Warwick for heroically making it to their wedding. At one point it looked as if the wedding could have been off due to a 24 hour bug that knocked the entire bridal party for six! There were a couple of pauses during the ceremony for refreshments but by the time we arrived at the marquee in their parents garden in Bunbury, Cheshire, both Becky and Warwick were beginning to really enjoy their day.
One thing I will always remember is that while the guests enjoyed a fabulous 3 course meal and a Mojito bar, the top table tucked in to toast and Lucozade. This clearly gave both Becky and Warwick enough energy for their rehearsed first dance though.
I totally admire Becky and Warwick for refusing to let stomach aches, dehydration and lack of sleep spoil their day – this is testament to their strong character and loving relationship.
Below are some of my favourites from the day.
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Wedding Details
Wedding Date: September 12th 2009
Church Ceremony: Bunbury
Wedding Reception: Marquee at Bride’s parent’s
You may recall Sarah and Paul from the pre-wedding shoot we posted last July at the Victoria Baths in Manchester. We had such a great time on the shoot and I was very much looking forward to their wedding as they are both such warm and friendly people with infectious personalities. The wedding took place at The Belle Epoque in Knutsford, Cheshire, which was the perfect setting for the vintage twenties theme that Sarah & Paul had given their big day. With opulent marble pillars, art nouveau fire places and Mediterranean roof garden, the Belle Epoche is a gem of a venue.
The entire day had a relaxed, friendly and informal feel. From the moment Julie and I arrived at Sarah’s parents house we were welcomed as family and food was being pushed in our direction – never a bad thing!
For Sarah and Paul’s photos we headed to The Belle Epoque via a couple of locations which ended with a stroll down Knutsford high street and a funky shot in front of Brides Of Cheshire.
Below are some of my favourites from the day.
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Wedding Details
Wedding Date: September 11th 2009
Church Ceremony: St Mary’s, Rostherne
Wedding Reception: The Belle Epoque
by Stewart Randall
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