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Helen & Stephen Wedding Photos – The Belle Epoque, Knutsford, Cheshire

Stewart Randall — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:33:31 +0000

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

Kate & Andrew Wedding Photos – Nostell Priory, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Stewart Randall — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:44:18 +0000

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

Georgina & Daniel Wedding Photos – Aston Hall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Stewart Randall — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:52:45 +0000

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

Becky & Warwick Wedding Photos – Bunbury, Cheshire

Stewart Randall — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:15:41 +0000

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

Sarah & Paul Wedding Photos – The Belle Epoque, Knutsford, Cheshire

Stewart Randall — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:23:29 +0000

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

Steph & Rob Wedding Photos – Duncombe Park & Feversham Arms, North Yorkshire

Stewart Randall — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:12:44 +0000

We love our job and we love all the weddings we have the privilege to photograph, but Steph and Rob’s wedding at Duncombe Park and Feversham Arms was one of our favourites of the year.

Steph and Rob are one of the most warm, caring and creative couples you could ever meet. Not only did they do all the flowers themselves, the wedding was jam packed full of fantastic detail and gifts for everyone. Steph even remembered it was Julie’s birthday and presented her with a cake on the day (thanks again Steph, it was lovely!).

Duncombe Park was a fabulous location for the ceremony and whilst the guests tucked into ice-cream cornets we managed to make the most of the house and grounds for some fun portrait shots.

Back at the Feversham Arms for the reception Steph and Rob were greeted by the extremely talented Vernon Sisters. If you’ve not hear of them, they are definitely worth checking out.

We managed to sneak away into Helmsley for a few more photos after the wedding breakfast which was great as there was the most fantastic clear sky. When we returned Steph and Rob decided to get in on the human pyramid that was being assembled in the bar. Definitely a wedding first for us, and utmost respect for managing to pull it off!

Below are some of my favourites from the day. Friends and family can view all the images on our gallery which is at www.randallweddings.co.uk/store. Please ask Steph or Rob for the password or get in contact with us at the studio.

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Wedding Details

Wedding Date: September 5th 2009
Wedding Ceremony: Duncombe Park
Wedding Reception: Feversham Arms
Flowers: Fairynuff Flowers
Music: The Vernon Sisters

Jo & Ben’s Wedding Photos – Mosborough Hall, Sheffield

Stewart Randall — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:45:33 +0000

After dashing about the country it was nice to photograph a local wedding in Sheffield at Mosborough Hall. Jo & Ben’s day was great fun and full of surprises, the largest of which was a Hummer organised by Jo for Ben. Way to go Jo!

Below are some of my favourites from the day. Friends and family can view all the images on our gallery which is at www.randallweddings.co.uk/store. Please ask Jo or Ben for the password or get in contact with us at the studio.

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Wedding Details

Wedding Date: August 22nd 2009
Wedding Reception: Mosborough Hall

Valentina & Mike Wedding Photos – Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Guildford

Stewart Randall — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:44:00 +0000

As I write this blog post I can see the snow settling outside so it’s nice to look back to summer and the lovely weather we had at Valentina and Mike’s wedding at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Guildford (yes, I am way behind on my blog updates!).

Valentina and Mike have a beautiful daughter who was a flower girl on the day. She did an excellent job and luckily for me wasn’t at all camera shy.

Below are some of my favourites from the day. Friends and family can view all the images on our gallery which is at www.randallweddings.co.uk/store. Please ask Valentina or Mike for the password or get in contact with us at the studio.

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Wedding Details

Wedding Date: August 28th 2009
Wedding Reception: Ramada Jarvis Hotel

Donna & Andy Wedding Photos – Margam Park, Port Talbot

Stewart Randall — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:47:19 +0000

Donna and Andy got married in the Orangery at Margam Park in Port Talbot which is a spectacular location. The dramatic scenery around the park was perfect for the bride and groom portraits, I just love the shot of Donna walking up the steps holding her dress.

We’ve seen some great first dances this year but Donna and Andy’s has to be up there with the best. Donna has a background in dance so their choice of the Evolution of Dance was just perfect.

Below are some of my favourites from the day. Friends and family can view all the images on our gallery which is at www.randallweddings.co.uk/store. Please ask Donna or Andy for the password or get in contact with us at the studio.

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Wedding Details

Wedding Date: August 15th 2009
Wedding Reception: Margam Park

Clare & John Wedding Photos – Lensbury Hotel, Teddington

Stewart Randall — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:43:04 +0000

Clare and I go way back to our university days and have remained firm friends ever since so when she asked me if i’d be her wedding photographer I leapt at the chance. It was a fantastic day and great to catch up with some old friends. The evening reception at the Lensbury Hotel was particularly entertaining as the dancing was just legendary!

Below are some of my favourites from the day. Friends and family can view all the images on our gallery which is at www.randallweddings.co.uk/store. Please ask Clare or John for the password or get in contact with us at the studio.

Please feel free to leave a comment.

Wedding Details

Wedding Date: August 14th 2009
Wedding Reception: Lensbury