Hodsock Priory Wedding Photographer | Emma & Sam

Hodsock Priory Wedding Photography - Emma & Sam’s Wedding

Hodsock Priory

Emma and Sam’s wedding took place at Hodsock Priory on the Nottinghamshire/South Yorkshire border. I love the surroundings at Hodsock, five acres of beautiful formal gardens leading onto rolling countryside as far as the eye can see. These gardens attract visitors all year round but they are particularly impressive in early spring when the whole place is a carpet of snowdrops. Well worth a visit.

Bridal Preparations

It was a very warm sunny day for Emma and Sam The first thing you spot as you approach Hodsocks historic country house is the grade 1 listed Tudor gatehouse - the last remaining one in Nottinghamshire. I joined Emma’s bridal preparations in the designated dressing room along with her 5 bridesmaids. After hair and makeup it was then up to the bridal suite for pictures of the final reveal to her bridesmaids and father. Emma chose a beautiful neutral colour scheme.

Wedding Ceremony Rooms

Hodsock offers a choice of rooms in which to wed - the popular oak panelled historic hall or the more contemporary Buchanan Hall offering a luxurious chandelier lit neutral backdrop. Smaller intimate ceremonies can be held in the traditional library or light and airy Ante room. Of course there’s always outdoors - under the Georgian gazebo in the central garden, the rose garden, the bluebell wood, or even under the historic gatehouse.

The Wedding Day

After Emma and Sam’s ceremony we made our way to the light and airy bar area, opening up on the Italian terrace. Onto the wedding breakfast and speeches with amazing ‘ naked ‘ cake. The sun starting to set provided us with the perfect lighting to grab a few pictures of the happy couple in the fabulous gardens. It was then time to party!!!

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Photographs From Emma & Sam’s Wedding day

Here are a few photographs from their wedding day at Hodsock Priory, enjoy!

Prestwold Hall Wedding Photographer | Beatriz & Chris

Prestwold Hall Wedding Photography - The wedding of Beatriz & Chris

I had the privilege of shooting Chris and Beatriz’s wedding at Prestwold Hall which is a truly stunning venue in the heart of Leicestershire Wolds near Loughborough. Sophisticated, stylish and full of grandeur and elegance, this grade 1 stately home and the immaculately kept gardens sit in 250 acres of rolling parkland. Just breathtaking.

Bridal Preparations at Prestwold Hall

Beatriz’s family had travelled all the way from Brazil and i’m sure they would have not been disappointed in what awaited them at Prestwold. I joined Beatriz’s family and bridal party in the designated dressing room upstairs in Prestwold Hall, which like the rest of the manor house, was full of stunning architecture. Joining us was the wonderfully talented Rachel Liney for hair and makeup. I’ve worked with Rachel on a few occasions now and find her so easy going, always putting her clients at ease. So with a few nibbles and drinks Beatriz and her bridesmaids were totally relaxed and in good spirits and excited for the day ahead.

Prestwold Hall Wedding Ceremonies

Prestwold caters for all and offers a choice of locations for the actual wedding ceremony. There is a traditional parish church (St Andrew’s) within the grounds, just a stone’s throw from the hall’s front door. Alternatively, couples could go for an outdoor ceremony under the beautiful Georgian gazebo in the gardens. Chris and Beatriz chose to say “I do” within Prestwold Hall itself. Entering through the Orangery with her father beside her, Beatriz joined Chris in the library for the ceremony. The library with its impressive fireplace and large windows leading into the gardens, is a really elegant space. It is later transformed with fairy lights and the like, in readiness for the evening reception and party!

Food and Drink

Chris and Beastriz’s guests enjoyed an exceptional meal prepared by Prestwold’s head chef Marcus Lockwood. The hall also houses an elegant bar, reminiscent of a 1920’s gentleman’s club. As the weather was kind and it was a warm summer’s day, drinks were taken in the fabulous gardens. This is where I also took the newly weds for some beautiful portraits. The immaculately manicured gardens provide a stunning backdrop - simply perfect!!!

Here a few images from the day, enjoy!

Risley Hall Wedding Photographer | Rebecca & John

Risley Hall Wedding Photography

It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day photographing Rebecca and John’s wedding reception at Risley Hall this summer after their marriage in Ireland a few days earlier. It was a lovely intimate day with family and close friends and it was fantastic to spend it with them as their Risley Hall wedding photographer. Family and friends had travelled from Ireland and as far afield as New Zealand to celebrate with the happy couple.

Preparations

I joined the girls at Rebecca’s parents’ house to photograph their bridal preparations which were very relaxed. I was made to feel very at ease and was able to capture some great moments. Family and friends continually stopped by at the house to see the bride in her stunning wedding dress and to wish her well.

Celebrations

The wedding reception was held at nearby Risley Hall which is situated in between Nottingham and Derby. Rebecca and John actually got married a few days beforehand in Ireland so just chose to have a couple of readings at Risley Hall in front of their family and friends before a traditional sit-down meal, complete with quirky doughnut-style wedding cake. Dancing soon followed, and a fabulous time was had by all.

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Here are a few of my favourites from the day.

Enjoy the images!