Thomas and Leanne.. Fantastic Marquee Wedding!

Last Saturday the pretty town of Dalston was the backdrop for Thomas and Leanne's wedding. As the rain fell we arrived at Thomas' parent's home to find Thomas and his two best men getting ready. Then it was over to see Leanne and the dress, flowers and other details which were beautiful. She chose pinks and silvers as her colour scheme and her white sparkling gown from Russell's looked amazing!



Arriving in style thanks to Silver Lady Wedding Cars Leanne wowed all the onlookers with her style and that perfect smile! Thomas and the guys looked the part as they arrived at church after a quick pint from the nearby Bluebell pub!



After the ceremony we returned to Thomas' parent's home in Dalston they have a beautiful garden complete with a stream and bridge which made a beautiful back drop for their romantic photographs together....





Then it was on to the marquee and the food looked amazing thanks to Ann ParryCatering services who did a wonderful job. The tables were named after places in Dalston and elegant gold fish bowls complete with grasses and peonies were the center piece provided by Flowerworld in Penrith great job guys! Well everyone had a great day we couldn't get the group shot of everyone outside as the grass was a bit wet but after some organising 120 people fitted quite well onto the dance floor!



A great wedding and thanks to Thomas and Leanne for letting us document your special day. Have a great honeymoon in CUBA!! See their Slideshow CLICK HERE!

2010 ONLY A FEW SATURDAY DATES REMAINING!!

Having been a wedding photographer now for fourteen years it is good to know that I feel established in the Carlisle area as someone who is known as a pretty good wedding photographer.

I took a booking today for 2011 and the bride told me that she was recommended to me by her work colleague who was married 6 years ago. This certainly makes me happy that I am remembered after that length of time and I am so pleased that I get my work through recommendations. So thanks to all my clients past and present who keep on spreading the word it is great and I am so happy to receive the thank you cards that I do.

I am very fortunate in that I never have to advertise but I just wanted all my future clients to know that I am now just about fully booked for 2010. I am amazed at the number of weddings that are continuing throughout the course of the year October this year is a busy month for me and it looks like next October will be too. Summer in Britain is certainly unpredictable and it would appear that weddings are not as seasonal as they once were! This is great for me as I am photographing weddings every month of the year. 2011 dates are now been taken and brides are well aware that to get the best venues, and other suppliers you need to get your skates on and book in advance.

Having taken two bookings this week for 2011 I would suggest that you get a move on and don't miss the date you want if you me to document your big day for 2011!

Simon & Joanne

On Thursday Armathwaite Hall was the spectacular backdrop for Joanne and Simon's wedding. They met with a small group of around 20 of their closest family and friends and traveled to the Lakes from the West Midlands to be married.

I started photographing the bridal preparations....



These children were great!





Joanne is naturally beautiful...





In the grounds of Armathwaite Hall




I had a great time meeting you and your lovely family. Simon and Joanne are spending their honeymoon at the One and Only in Dubai it is an amazing place I went their with my family last year and we had an amazing holiday! Have a great time and I will speak to you when you return!
To view their slideshow please click here.

JOHNNIE & PHILIPPA 15 August 2009

The night before I photograph a wedding I always watch the weather forecast it is just good to know what to expect! A good wedding photographer is always prepared for every possible weather situation, contingency plans are put in place and I pack brollies loads of umbrellas! Last Saturday's forecast was not good, in fact it was terrible. All morning it rained and rained and things weren't looking great on the weather front. However at 4.30pm I was so pleased that the sun came out for Johnnie and Philippa at their wedding in Farlam. Johnnie who is a chef at the Guilded Lily in Carlisle and Philippa a primary school teacher couldn't have been happier with the way their special day unfolded....

I started photographing the bride at her parent's home in Carlisle..



Once again I got a very beautiful bride which makes me very happy!



I just love the expressions on this photograph of Philippa and her father it is so natural. Love it!



The happy couple....



After the wedding at Farlam Church we stopped off at Rickerby Park for some photographs. Silver Lady Cars took us there, another great wedding supplier who I always recommend!



Walking into the sunset together, happily ever after!


I have heard about the fabulous time you are having on the Amalfi coast in Sorrento and the island of Capri, I hope you enjoy watching your slideshow!
CLICK HERE TO PLAY IT!

STEPHEN & VICTORIA - A perfect summer wedding

Well I am certainly having a run of some amazing weddings at the moment.

Last weekend Dalston Hall was the stunning backdrop for Steve and Vicky's wedding and what a wedding it was! Stephen who is originally from Cumbria returned to marry Victoria with a party of around 80 of their close family and friends. With the sun shining they married outside in the gardens of Dalston Hall under the stunning gazebo. The morning of the wedding was a relaxed and laid back time for Steve and his friends who had a round of golf while the girls were out at the hair salon. After a shower and change the guys were looking great I love this shot that Jesse took of them getting ready and Steve was ready to get wed!



Mean while I was capturing the girls getting ready......



The stunning gazebo at Dalston Hall..



The happy couple..



Wow.... Vicky you look stunning! Vicky's bouquet was by the fabulous lifestyle florist Vandella of Carlisle who also wow me with their floral creations!



What a group, what a setting!!



I love this photograph as it reminds me of what fun the bridal party were... just to set the scene Dalston Hall play music out onto the grounds and it was LOUD and all the bridal party were dancing on the wall including myself I can't help myself sometimes I just have to dance !! Needless to say some of this series of shots were a little out of focus but I managed to keep the camera still and hey this one came out in focus!!



After the family photographs were taken the reception was then well under way and what a reception it was!!



I hear that you are having a wonderful time on the Amalfi coast, Capri, I hope you enjoy watching your slideshow. Thank you for letting us capture and share your special day!

JAMES & HANNAH-Perfect country wedding

Once again the Lake District was the perfect backdrop for James and Hannah's special day when they were married on 1 August in Tirrel.

Hannah who is a teacher and James who is a geologist returned from Manchester to marry in the Lakes. Many of their friends and family including old school friends from Penrith arrived at Barton Church to see them be wed.

I started photographing the wedding at Hannah's parent home a beautiful cottage in Tirrel with period features and beautiful light! Hannah looked amazing in her spanish style dress by Pronovias. Hannah's flowers were by Flowerworld, in Penrith.
Hannah YOU ARE stunning!!



James and his bestmen and ushers were great fun and were suited and booted thanks to Adrian at Edwards in Penrith, (whose wedding I am looking forward to photographing in September!)
Guys you looked great!



After the ceremony we went to a special place that James and Hannah like for some romantic photographs, away from all the guests Jesse and I were able to capture these moments...







The marquee looked stunning and the catering was fab thanks to Juniper Events. Everyone enjoyed the sweet table that had been decorated and given a personal theme.. Hannah must be a great baker too!



I thoroughly enjoyed photographing two of the nicest people.. have a wonderful honeymoon in Cuba!
Watch their slideshow by clicking here!

SUSAN & KEVIN ...WOW!

Every once in a while I get a wedding that makes me go wow! It is a combination of things that does this for me attention to detail, locations, personalities of the couple and the weather!
I felt WOW last Saturday when primary school teacher Susan married her man Kevin in the most pretty place Lochmaben. I love Lochmaben and I have always wanted to shoot a wedding so I was thrilled when Susan and Kevin decided that they wanted me to photograph their wedding in this amazing little Scottish town!
We started at the house which was buzzing with excitement. Susan's friends kept arriving in the most amazing hats and outfits, Susan's mum was dishing out smoked salmon delights and thanks to Susan's dad for moving furniture and making us tea!!
There are lots of beautiful photographs I show a selection of some of my favourites.....

Susan getting her make up on,



Susan and her father arriving at Lochmaben Church...Their car from Silver Lady who were as always brilliant to work with!



I have been waiting for ages for a sunny day to create this vintage feel which is very en vogue at the moment you both look great in this photo!!



The bridal party at the park in Lochmaben...



Susan and her flowergirl..



After the park we went to a garden party which was held at a family friends house in Lochmaben everyone sipped champagne ate strawberries and enjoyed the sunshine..



Then it was back to the Cairndale Hotel for the evening reception.
Have a wonderful time in Mexico! CLICK HERE TO SEE A SLIDESHOW.