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Tom & Maria - An intimate, emotional Hillbark Hotel Wedding - Wirral Wedding Photography
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Tom & Maria - An intimate, emotional Hillbark Hotel Wedding - Wirral Wedding Photography

Perhaps not the big jolly day initially envisioned, yesterday’s very intimate Hillbark Hotel ceremony and backyard ‘covid-kosher’ mini-celebration was no less joyous…if anything the joy and love were palpable, wrapping our lovers in a snug cloak of happiness as they said their vows before a pared-back guest list of only dearest friends and relatives (less than thirty, I promise).

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Akash & Paneesha - A Warm & Wonderful Traditional Hindu Wedding at Tatton Park - Indian Wedding Photography
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Akash & Paneesha - A Warm & Wonderful Traditional Hindu Wedding at Tatton Park - Indian Wedding Photography

Akash & Paneesha chose to get married at the epic, sprawling Tatton Park - we began with a civil ceremony in the morning in the mansion foyer before hiding out from the weather and capturing portraits in the lush green orangerie. Original plans to have their mandap for their Indian ceremony outside were scuppered by the rain but an easy shift by the flawless Tatton Park events staff brought us into Tenant’s Hall…

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Deborah & Nick - An Elegant, Evening Etsy-Sourced Wedding at Chetham's School of Music and LEAF on Portland Street - Manchester Wedding Photography -
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Deborah & Nick - An Elegant, Evening Etsy-Sourced Wedding at Chetham's School of Music and LEAF on Portland Street - Manchester Wedding Photography -

Deborah & Nick got in touch just a few months ago to book in for their February wedding. From start to finish they have been SO laid back and relaxed about their plans but also firm in the idea that it’s THEIR day and they were eschewing some traditions for an early evening celebration that was elegant, timeless and focused on THEM rather than conventional expectations.

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Love & Madness - A Royal Gothic Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Peckforton Castle - Peckforton Castle Wedding Photography
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Love & Madness - A Royal Gothic Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Peckforton Castle - Peckforton Castle Wedding Photography

There was a palpable hum of excitement that made the air crackle when we drove up the winding lane to the MAJESTIC Peckforton Castle this morning. The wind was wild and howling between the trees, setting the scene for today’s ‘Camelot/Game of Thrones (but make it wedding)’ shoot with a team of GENIUS women assembled by the incredibly talented Lauren Poole for Matrimony magazine.

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Jo & Scott - An Eclectic and Joyous Manchester wedding at Whitworth Hall & Leaf on Portland Street- Manchester Wedding Photography
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Jo & Scott - An Eclectic and Joyous Manchester wedding at Whitworth Hall & Leaf on Portland Street- Manchester Wedding Photography

I was first introduced to the WONDERFUL and hilarious Jo & Scott via mutual friends (and fellow wedding photographers!) Zoe & Tom of About Today Photography. Needless to say, I landed the gig and thus tagged along yesterday afternoon to capture what was a beautiful, joyous, friend and family-filled celebration at the Waterhouse-designed Council Chambers (part of the University of Manchester) and onward to a big fat soiree at the quirky/cool Leaf on Portland Street.

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