DAN & JOANNE

Last Saturday I had a great time photographing the wedding of Dan and Joanne now Harrison! They chose the spectacular Armathwaite Hall for their wedding. Joanne's attention to detail was amazing, her flowers looked fab with cascading Lily of the Valley and gold wiring twisting throughout the bouquet. They had been created by the very talented Derek and his team at Bloomsberry in Carlisle.

Armathwaite Hall is full of fabulous features and so I decided to incorporate them into the wedding details that I photographed while Joanne was getting ready....



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Dan and his family are all musicians so I heard that they had a fabulous evening reception and danced the night away.

Have a fabulous time in South Africa and Mauritius!

Jim & Karen...Lovely wedding at the Punchbowl

James and Karen met me at the wedding of their close friend’s Dan and Joanne who I photographed back in May 2009. James a talented pianist and composer also has supplied me with some music for my website and so we have got to know each other in the last year.

I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding in the very pretty village of Crossthwaite, South Lakes.
The weather was glorious it was so warm and sunny. The area has a French feel as you drive through the narrow country lanes and then you stumble across The Punch Bowl, a Michelin star award winning restaurant that foodies flock to from miles around.

James and Karen chose this place because of its great location, chilled atmosphere and great food and with 40 of their close family and friends around them their day began to unfold…



The stunning MAGGIE SOTTERO gown that Karen had chosen hanging in the fabulous bathroom. Karen’s flowers were from florists in Ambleside. Karen had such a classy theme running through her wedding…



Karen looking fab!



James and his brother best man Mark



Exchanging vows



James and Karen in the lovely grounds of the Punchbowl....



Everyone



The stunning scenery around the Punch Bowl

I love to use the seasons in my photography… loved the apples on this tree!



I end this post with this image – showing the beautiful countryside that attracted them to get married in this corner of the UK.



James and Karen you were so easy to photograph I know you will be enjoying your honeymoon on the beautiful Greek island of Ithaka. Please click here to see a slideshow (with James music) showing more of their wonderful day!

Look forward to seeing you when you return!