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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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Shania & Dan - An Elegant & Fun Manchester Art Gallery Wedding - Manchester Wedding Photography
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Shania & Dan - An Elegant & Fun Manchester Art Gallery Wedding - Manchester Wedding Photography

Shania and Dan kept things intentionally intimate, with just 45 of their closest family and friends joining them for the ceremony and wedding meal. It created such a relaxed, warm atmosphere – one of those days where you can feel the love in the room. The speeches were heartfelt and funny, with just the right amount of emotion and storytelling, and the whole day had that lovely laid-back flow you get with smaller weddings.

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Steph & Gaz - A Joyful Salford Wedding Celebration at The Black Friar Pub - Manchester Wedding Photography
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Steph & Gaz - A Joyful Salford Wedding Celebration at The Black Friar Pub - Manchester Wedding Photography

As a Salford and Manchester city centre wedding photographer, I see a lot of fantastic venues, but The Black Friar was something special. Nestled just outside Manchester city centre, it brought a brilliant mix of historic charm and laid-back pub vibes—the perfect spot for an evening that was all about food, friendship, and fun.

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