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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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Katie & Jon - A Vibrant & Truly Wild Chester Zoo Wedding - Chester Zoo Wedding Photographer
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Katie & Jon - A Vibrant & Truly Wild Chester Zoo Wedding - Chester Zoo Wedding Photographer

Where do I even begin with Katie & Jon’s magical Chester Zoo wedding? These two incredible humans booked me at the start of the year, and from our very first chat, I just knew this was going to be something special. We have so much in common, it honestly felt like photographing dear friends — and today felt more like fate than work.

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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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