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A Bittersweet Farewell: Keira & Tom’s Beautiful Wedding at The Holford Estate - Cheshire Wedding Photographer
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A Bittersweet Farewell: Keira & Tom’s Beautiful Wedding at The Holford Estate - Cheshire Wedding Photographer

This Saturday, I had the absolute joy—and a little heartbreak—of photographing Keira and Tom’s wedding at The Holford Estate. It wasn’t just any wedding. It was the last ever wedding to be held at this incredible Cheshire venue after nine magical years of love stories, laughter, and unforgettable celebrations.

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Samantha & Nicholas - An Elegant Autumnal Manchester Hall Wedding - Manchester Hall Wedding Photography
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Samantha & Nicholas - An Elegant Autumnal Manchester Hall Wedding - Manchester Hall Wedding Photography

It was such a joy to capture this day for two genuinely lovely people. If you’re planning your own Manchester Hall wedding and looking for natural, joy-filled Manchester wedding photography, I’d love to tell your story too. Because days like this — full of love, laughter, and dancing — deserve to be remembered beautifully.

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Hannah & James - Round 2! A Relaxed & Warm Wedding Celebration at HOME on First Street - Manchester Wedding Photographer
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Hannah & James - Round 2! A Relaxed & Warm Wedding Celebration at HOME on First Street - Manchester Wedding Photographer

As a Manchester wedding photographer specialising in HOME weddings, days like this remind me why I do what I do. To document not just the polished moments, but the stormy ones too — the ones that test connection and pull people in closer. To Hannah & James, thank you for trusting me again, for inviting me into both your intimate ceremony and your full-blown party. Your story — from Sale Town Hall to HOME — is one I’ll treasure in light and shadow forever.

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Shaunay & Lewis - An Intimate & Emotional Wedding at Chadkirk Chapel and Big Fun Celebration at The Bluebell Suites - Manchester Wedding Photographer
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Shaunay & Lewis - An Intimate & Emotional Wedding at Chadkirk Chapel and Big Fun Celebration at The Bluebell Suites - Manchester Wedding Photographer

After their vows, we wandered through the stunning grounds of Chadkirk Chapel and into the nearby fields for their wedding portraits. The timing couldn’t have been better—golden hour lit up the countryside and gave us the most dreamy, romantic light. Without the pressure of a big crowd waiting, we took our time capturing those quiet, joy-filled moments. It was everything a wedding photographer dreams of: natural, unhurried, and full of genuine emotion.

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Laura & Mark - A Whirlwind Manchester City Centre & Owen House Wedding Barn Celebration - Cheshire Wedding Photography
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Laura & Mark - A Whirlwind Manchester City Centre & Owen House Wedding Barn Celebration - Cheshire Wedding Photography

Laura & Mark are one of those couples who just fit. Spending the day with them, their families, and their friends was such a joy, and I feel really lucky to have been their Manchester wedding photographer. I cannot thank them enough, along with the top-notch staff at Owen House, for making the day so dreamy.

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Emily & Tom - An Intimate, Floral-Filled Manchester Hall Wedding - Manchester Hall Wedding Photography
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Emily & Tom - An Intimate, Floral-Filled Manchester Hall Wedding - Manchester Hall Wedding Photography

Emily & Tom chose a more intimate approach to their day, booking me for a half-day wedding photography package – proof that you don’t need all-day coverage to capture the magic. In just a few hours I was able to document so many heartfelt moments, from their ceremony in Manchester Hall’s iconic first-floor Library ceremony room through to family portraits, couple photos, and a joyous confetti exit as they made their way back up the aisle.

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