Since New Year, I’ve been trying to get this together to post on my gorgeous new blog but somehow designing albums and photographing newborns just seem to have taken priority.
However, I’m finally there and am pleased to be able to bring you a quick summary of the Weddings I photographed in 2011 (minus a few who are still yet to view their images!).
Anyone who follows me regularly will know that I don’t do hundreds of Weddings a year as I have two gorgeous little boys and a husband who I love to spend time with too, however 2011 turned into a busy year and I loved each and every wedding I photographed.
Sian & Tim’s Wedding – April 2011
A wonderfully happy wedding in Carlisle with a Marquee on the River Eden. Sian and Tim were exceptionally lucky with the weather as the lead up to their big day was horrendous – when I visited the marquee the day before the wind was howling and the rain was beating on the roof of the marquee and yet miraculously the next day, the sun shone nearly as much as they smiled!
Lesley & Ian’s Wedding – April 2011
This was the first time I had photographed a Wedding at the Devonshire Fell Hotel and what a lovely venue it is. Lesley & Ian had a small intimate wedding with close family and friends and after the ceremony Suzy and I took them to Bolton Abbey to do some shots in the amazing grounds. Lesley looked stunning in a Charlotte Balbier gown.
Nicky & Jo’s Wedding – May 2011
Another lovely but VERY wet wedding! Jo and Nicky both looked absolutely stunning and despite the weather being against them (they had planned to get married outside at The Inn on the Lake at Ullswater) they had an amazing day. Their marquee was amazing with black, white and pink decor and what can I say about the cake!!!
June & Dan’s Wedding – June 2011
This was a Wedding that I second shot for my great friend, Suzy, at the very impressive East Riddlesden Hall. Thankfully the weather was kind to us and June and Dan, who live in Canada, enjoyed the June wedding they had planned. They were married in the barn and then we photographed them in the impressive grounds of the Hall.
Rachael & Lee’s Wedding – June 2011
Another stunning bride – Rachael looked absolutely amazing and the blue she had chosen for the bridesmaids was beautiful. They were married at Bolton Abbey and then celebrated at The Devonshire Arms Hotel. I love the shot of them walking away from the Abbey with the white umbrella (yes, it was raining again!) and the car in the background.
Ramiza & David’s Handfasting Ceremony – July 2011
A vintage themed Celebration! And, a spectacular one at that! There was nothing that Emma, the Wedding Planner, hadn’t thought of and it was a dream for a vintage lover (yes, that’s myself!) to photograph. Suzy and I were like kids in a sweet shop. Ramiza looked absolutely stunning and they had a great time with the cocktail bar, photo booth etc.
Fiona & Matt’s Wedding – July 2011
Rudding Park is a spectacular venue for a Wedding Reception and the perfect choice for Fiona and Matt. They had a lovely ceremony in Harrogate and then returned to glorious sunshine to celebrate at the Rudding Park Hotel. As you’ll see from the photos, it lends itself to Wedding Photography. Another wonderfully happy wedding!
Claire & Gareth’s Wedding – August 2011
An amazing wedding to photograph! Claire and Gareth were married at Lowick Church and then celebrated with a reception in a truly impressive marquee at Lowick Hall. What a lovely couple!
Rosie & Dave’s Wedding – August 2011
This was the furthest I travelled this year to photograph a wedding as Rosie and Dave had chosen the lovely Steventon House Hotel, Didcot for their celebrations. It was a really special and unique day with music by the father of the bride instead of a speech. A song accompanied by the ukulele performed by the best man and lots of really lovely touches like the colourful table settings made by Rosie and her bridesmaid. Rosie’s dress was also handmade especially for her and she looked truly stunning!
Helen & Matthew’s Wedding – August 2011
August Bank Holiday Weekend was chosen by Helen and Matthew for their Wedding at Christchurch in Penrith followed by their Reception at the North Lakes Hotel. Between the ceremony and the reception we quickly stopped off at Penrith Castle for some photos of Helen and Matthew and I’m so glad we did as they are really lovely – I particularly like the shot of them walking back to their car!
Anna & Jon’s Wedding – September 2011
Anna and Jon definitely get my award for ‘Wettest Wedding of the Year’ but do you know what, they still had a truly amazing day – complete proof that it really doesn’t matter if it rains on your wedding day! It was also the first wedding of the year where they had a bagpiper and a drumming band. Anna and her friends had done an amazing job decorating the marquee and it looked absolutely stunning – as did Anna!
Kate & Nick’s Wedding – September 2011
The end of September saw me back at Bolton Abbey with Suzy for Kate and Nick’s Wedding followed by their Reception at The Cavendish Pavillion and what a gorgeous day it was. There was so much that I would have chosen at this wedding – a pink dress, beautiful flowers, lanterns on a bridge – although I am not sure I would have got Ken to agree to Nick’s bright pink socks!
Sarah & Dan’s Wedding – September 2011
Now, if there was a prize for enthusiasm, Sarah would definitely win it – I have never met such a giggly yet organised bride! Sarah and Dan live in New Zealand but had chosen to return to the Lakes to get married with family and friends and what a special day it was. Sarah’s Grandma was a bridesmaid, which was a really lovely touch. After they were married at St Thomas’ Church, we went to Hipping Hall Hotel for shots in their gorgeous gardens and then on to The Plough at Lupton for their Reception.
Simon & Elizabeth’s Wedding – September 2011
Simon and Elizabeth chose Merewood Country House Hotel for their Wedding Ceremony and Reception and I can honestly say it is always a pleasure to photograph there. After the ceremony, Simon and Elizabeth decided to brave the rain for some shots down by the lake and although Elizabeth was less convinced by the idea, we had a lot of fun and they were really pleased we’d made the effort.
Lucy & Lee’s Wedding – October 2011
It was back to the Devonshire Arms Hotel with Lucy and Lee to celebrate their Wedding. Lucy looked absolutely stunning, I loved her dress and the long veil and they were a dream to photograph. After a week of miserable weather they were so lucky to have an amazing warm October day and they certainly enjoyed it!
Amy & John’s Wedding – November 2011
My final wedding of the year was Amy and John’s and what a lovely wedding it was to end on. Their family and friends are so lovely and it was a complete joy to photograph. After their ceremony at St Martin’s Church in Bowness, we stopped at Brockhole, where Nicky had decorated the ‘Brockmobile’ (a golf buggy) to take us down to the jetties for some photos and what a great time we had. They celebrated their marriage with a reception at The Merewood Country House Hotel.
So finally, I have found this post quite hard to do as it’s not easy to only pick a few images from each wedding. I hope you have enjoyed my selection and I wish you all a Happy 2012. I’m certainly looking forward to a busy year of Weddings with lots more lovely brides and grooms.
Andrea x
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