Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Wedding | Megan & Neville

Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel wedding photographer

Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Wedding Photography

I always love the relaxed atmosphere at the Old Vicarage, a lovely little boutique hotel, nestled in the village of Southwell in Nottinghamshire. Personally I reckon it is one of Nottinghamshire’s hidden gems and I am always pleased to return there. So when Megan and Neville contacted me about being their Nottingham wedding photographer, I was excited that they had chosen The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel as their venue, a mere hop skip and a jump from where I live.

Old Vicarage Wedding Venue

The super friendly and dedicated team at The Old Vicarage are on hand to ensure that weddings run smoothly with every last detail taken care of. They are passionate about tailoring each wedding and making each unique and special. This stunning venue is perfect for those who are looking for a more intimate ceremony with exclusive use of the grounds. The Old Vicarage is set in idyllic gardens. Outdoor ceremonies are held in the impressive purpose built bandstand which provides a beautiful backdrop.

Wedding Preparations

Megan and Neville chose to have their spring wedding inside the venue itself. The rooms are stunning and beautifully decorated with large windows ensuring plenty of natural light for capturing beautiful photographs. Megan got ready in the spacious bridal suite, again tastefully decorated. I got some lovely shots of Megan and her five bridesmaids as they prepared for the ceremony. They were all in good spirits and super chilled which always makes for great pictures.

Wedding Ceremony

The bride was walked down the aisle by her younger brother as Neville waited patiently for her to join him. After the ceremony I got some great confetti shots at the front of the house and then of course portraits of the happy couple on the famous Old Vicarage garden swing - another aspect that makes this venue so unique. After a fabulous meal prepared by the in house chefs, guests enjoyed the warm evening air outdoors before the party got into full swing with plenty of dancing and good vibes!

Your Old Vicarage Wedding

If you have booked your own wedding at The Old Vicarage in Southwell or any other of Nottinghamshires amazing venues and still need a wedding photographer please don’t hesitate to get in contact, I would love to hear from you.

Here are a few pictures of the day, enjoy!

welcome board at old vicarage boutique hotel

wedding guest shouting out of the window

rear view of the old vicarage boutique hotel

maid of honor walking to the wedding ceremony

bride walking down the aisle at the old vicarage boutique hotel

bride and groom laughing during the wedding ceremony

wedding ceremony at old vicarage boutique hotel in southwell

bride and groom walking back down the aisle

Old vicarage boutique hotel wedding photographers

interior of the orangery at the old vicarage boutique hotel

wedding table at the old vicarage boutique

bride and grrom at the old vicarage boutique hotel, southwell, Nottingham

friends laughing during wedding breakfast

bride laugging during wedding speeches at the old vicarage boutique hotel in Nottingham

happy wedding guest during wedding breakfast

wedding speeches at the old vicarage boutique hotel in Southwell, Nottingham

grooms mother crying during wedding speeches at the old vicarage in southwell, Nottingham

bride and groom laughing during their wedding speeches

wedding photohgrapher at old vicarage boutique hotel

old vicarage boutique hotel wedding photography

family group shot at old vicarage hotel, Southwell

bride and groom at old vicarage boutique hotel

bride and groom close together at the old vicarage boutique hotel, Southwell, Nottingham

bride spinning in her wedding dress at the old vicarage boutique hotel

old vicarage boutique hotel wedding photogarphy

groomsman on the stairs at the old vicarage boutique hotel

old vicarage boutique hotel wedding photos

bridal party walking together at the old vicarage boutique hotel

bride joking with friends at the old vicarage boutique hotel

groom drinkin tequilla shots at the old vicarage boutique hotel, Nottingham

bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

wedding guests dancing at the old vicarage boutique hotel

Nottinghamshire Tipi Wedding | Laura & Tom

Nottingham Wedding Photographer

Well, after being postponed a number of times due to Covid, we finally got there! Laura and Tom’s wedding on 22nd May was my first wedding of the season, and my first wedding for a very long time. After being out of the game for so long it was great to be back in the saddle. Quite apt really for a wedding on a farm!

Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony itself was held at St Peters and St Pauls Church in Shelford, Nottinghamshire, just across from Laura’s mum’s beautiful farm where Laura got ready with bridesmaids Joanne, Roma and Lauren. Tom arrived in style in his BMW M3 - impressive stuff! This is the car I have always said I would buy if i won the lottery, I suppose I’d stand a better chance if I actually bought a ticket. 😃 After the ceremony it was a short hop back over to the farm for photos where we were also joined by Rocco the dog who wanted a piece of the action.

Nottingham Tipi Wedding

A tipi in the field played host to a fun-filled reception. Even though guests were limited to 30, this didn’t dampen spirits. Everyone had such a great time, especially now they were able to celebrate after so long in lockdown. They certainly made the most of it. Congratulations Laura and Tom on your special and long-awaited day. I was glad to be a part of it and I hope your heads weren’t too sore the next day!! 😉

Here a few highlights from their special day.

bridal portrait of the bride in her nottingham family home

photo of groomsman with their cars in nottingham

wedding guests arrive at church in Shelford Nottingham

photo of the groomsman outside the front of the church

the bride and her bridesmaids outside the house

bride walking to church in shelford, Nottingham

bride and groom holding hands during the wedding ceremony

bride and groom signing the wedding register

bride and groom laughing during their confetti walk out of church

group photograph of everyone at a wedding in Shelford, Nottingham

bride and groom walking to the wedding reception in Shelford, Nottingham

groom helping himself to a pint from the bar

young boy fixes the strap on his grandma’s shoe

a picture of the bride and groom at their tipi wedding in Nottingham

bride and groom kissing in front of a green door

bride places her head on the grooms shoulder

bride and groom portrait at their Nottingham tipi wedding

wedding portrait of the bride and groom in the brides back garden

wedding guests listen to the wedding speeches

mother of the bride reads a speech to her daughter

groom gives his bride a fish for a present during the wedding speeches

bride and groom cut the wedding cake at the nottingham tipi wedding

wedding guests helping himself to a pint from the bar

young wedding guest holding onto his dads leg

A picture of the wedding tipi at the wedding in shelford, Nottingham

young boy playing football at the wedding

Colwick Hall Wedding Photographer | Melissa & Matt

Summer wedding in the gardens at Colwick Hall

Preparations For The Wedding

I began my day by making my way over to Melissa’s parents house in West Bridgford where bridal preparations were in full swing. It was clear that the house was a hive of happiness and excitement that morning which became very infectious.

The bride and bridesmaids were in the capable hands of Debora Lola who is a very talented hairstylist and Adwoa Busia who was in charge of make up. Flowers were provided by Elizabeth McKenna who formally starred in BBC’s Apprentice . I had a sneaking suspicion that my wife would have liked to have been there to meet her, this being one of her favourite TV programmes.

Wedding Ceremony In West Bridgford

It was soon time to make my way over to St Giles Church in West Bridgford where the ceremony was to take place. It was certainly a highly emotionally charged affair. Matt was clearly overcome with the anticipation of his bride’s arrival which I was glad to have captured perfectly. The picture certainly highlighted his obvious love for Melissa who looked absolutely beautiful as she walked down the aisle.

Melissa and Matt met back in 2013 but it was only when Melissa moved away to Exeter that they decided to become an item. The 4 hour train journey obviously proved no obstacle to their relationship and the love they had for each other was clear for all to see on their wedding day.

After leaving the church and finding a parking ticket on my windscreen (the least said about that, the better!), I travelled the short distance to Colwick Hall which is a fantastic palladian style Georgian country house and was once the ansetral home of Lord Byron.

Wedding Photography At Colwick Hall

I am very familiar with this beautiful wedding venue. The staff take care of every detail, and it is always a privilege to be asked to be a Colwick Hall wedding photographer.

The wedding meal and speeches were full of laughs and magical memories and again very emotional. This was interspersed with me taking a variety of photographs in the grounds of Colwick Hall with a very relaxed and happy wedding party.

The evening reception was thoroughly enjoyed by all and both the wedding party and guests really immersed themselves into the spirit of the day with lots of dancing. The atmosphere was full of fun and everyone was on their feet to celebrate with the happy couple.

It was a fantastic wedding to be part of and I am very lucky to be able to be a wedding photographer at Colwick Hall

I wish Melissa and Matt all the very best for their future lives together.

Here are a few of my favourites from the day, enjoy!

If you are getting married at the hall, or anywhere else in Nottingham then please do get in touch to discuss your wedding photography. Please head over to my contact page and get in touch to check availability.

Venue : Colwick Hall, Nottingham, UK