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Alex & Stewart - A Laidback, Love-filled Wedding at The Deaf Institute - Deaf Institute Weddings
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Alex & Stewart - A Laidback, Love-filled Wedding at The Deaf Institute - Deaf Institute Weddings

But of course, it wouldn’t be an Alex & Stewart wedding without a wild twist. As golden hour began to fade, we all made our way to the legendary Deaf Institute, one of my absolute favourite Manchester city-centre wedding venues. From elegant to electric – the party vibe was next-level. A banging DJ, a cheeky ice luge (rude in the best way), and an endless supply of fancy dress accessories kept everyone on their feet. I left just after 10, and let’s just say… things were only just getting started.

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Fran & Alan - A Relaxed DIY Autumn Wedding at Grub in Red Bank - Manchester Wedding Photographer
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Fran & Alan - A Relaxed DIY Autumn Wedding at Grub in Red Bank - Manchester Wedding Photographer

Capturing Fran and Alan's wedding at Grub on a gloriously sunny October Saturday was an absolute delight. The intimate ceremony unfolded under the twinkling lights of the cinema room, creating a magical ambiance for the couple and their 70 closest family and friends. As a photographer, there's nothing quite like witnessing such raw emotion and love in an intimate setting. I love how Grub truly thinks about the setting and how the space can be used by each individual wedding, no two celebrations I capture there are the same!

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Holly & James - A Joyous & Sentimental Manchester Wedding at HOME - Manchester Wedding Photography
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Holly & James - A Joyous & Sentimental Manchester Wedding at HOME - Manchester Wedding Photography

Photographing Holly & James' wedding was an unforgettable experience, not just a testament to their love but also a vivid celebration of Manchester at its finest. Their special day serendipitously aligned with Pride weekend, bringing an extra layer of joy and inclusiveness to the festivities. From the emotional ceremony at HOME MCR to the vibrant evening entertainment, every moment was filled with love, laughter, and the spirited energy of Manchester.

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The Beauty We Make in this World - 2023 in Review - Manchester Wedding Photographer
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The Beauty We Make in this World - 2023 in Review - Manchester Wedding Photographer

To the unbelievable humans who welcomed me this year with so much kindness and trust, who opened their homes and hearts to me and followed my insane compositional logic: you are the WHY . You inspire me and remind me every single time that I am where I meant to be - I’m doing the work and creating the art (because wedding photography IS art!) that I travelled to this faraway place to do. And I genuinely, truly, fall madly in love with each and every one of you.

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David & James - A Beautifully Emotional Pride-Month Wedding at Home - Manchester Wedding Photographer
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David & James - A Beautifully Emotional Pride-Month Wedding at Home - Manchester Wedding Photographer

David and James’ gloriously triumphant whirlwind of a wedding day was a 15-years-in-the-making fairytale, a celebration of PRIDE because when they first got together, marriage was not a legal option for them. This wedding was a breathtaking example of making their wedding day about who they are as a couple and how they want to share their story with the people they love the most in this world. And what a day it was…

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Paula & James - An Intimate and Stylish City-Centre Wedding at Manchester Art Gallery & Hotel Gotham - Manchester Wedding Photography
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Paula & James - An Intimate and Stylish City-Centre Wedding at Manchester Art Gallery & Hotel Gotham - Manchester Wedding Photography

Paula and James’ Intimate Manchester Art Gallery wedding ceremony and Hotel Gotham cocktail-hour Reception was the perfect way to celebrate their love. The happy couple tied the knot in a beautiful and romantic ceremony at the Manchester Art Gallery, followed by a multi-course wine-paired tasting menu in Honey restaurant before heading upstairs to their lively cocktail-hour wedding reception at the luxurious Hotel Gotham.

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