Wedding Photography at Stanley House:Matthew & Rebecca

Matthew & Rebecca’s wedding date was special, why? They married at 11am on the 11th of November 2011, infact Rebecca walked up the aisle at 11mins past so that’s 11.11 on 11.11.11. The other thing that made their day memorable was the dress, WOW.
Their reception was at the chic Stanley House in Mellor, this is a fantastic venue for me I just love the contemporary look & feel of this venue and it make for amazing images.

Thanks to Matt & Rebecca for their hospitality & letting me have fun.
wedding photography at Stanley House by Classic Photography

Wedding Photography at Carden Park: Wayne & Angela

A beautiful Autumnal morning greeted Jane & I as we arrived at Angela’s early… very early to be precise for her bridal prep and I met Wayne at St Marys Church in the centre of Leigh ready for their 11am wedding. St Marys really dominates Leigh town centre and is an impressive setting for a wedding. The reception was at Carden Park, a place we seem to be photographing quite a lot, surrounded by golf courses & gorgeous gardens (think somebody is telling me to take up golf) it made a great backdrop for Wayne & Angela’s photographs.

Wedding Photography at Ashfield House: Jonathan & Andrea

Excited and Emotional... the best two words to describe Jonathan & Andrea's big day. Its always special to finally photograph the wedding of somebody who has been involved with other wedding we have shot as was the case here, Jonathan was an usher & Andrea bridesmaid for her brothers wedding Jane & I shot earlier in the year (David & Denise's Wedding) and as we arrived at Andrea's in the morning it was like meeting old friends, in fact thats how the whole day felt. Jonathan & Andrea day had everything they wished for, Andrea's horse & carraige, beautiful Weather, great atmosphere......
... oh and great photographers :-)

Wedding Photography at Nunsmere Hall : Robin & Melissa

When your given a gorgeous couple like Robin & Melissa, a beautiful venue like Nunsmere Hall and a great atmosphere then you have all the elements for a great wedding... oh the elements, nearly forgot that the rain showed up to frustrate my plans for photos EVERYWHERE. The gardens at Nunsmere Hall are fab for photos and it was frustrating that we couldn't get outside but then again I wouldn't have got the beautiful images that I shot inside.Nevermind the champagne flowed & with everybody in great spirits made for a superb wedding.

Wedding Photography at Kilhey Court: Matt & Emma

So… there you are planning your ‘autumn wedding’ warm suits,wraps etc then comes along a heatwave!!!!, can only be the English weather. Matt & Emma are the most relaxed people I have met & take everything in their stride, but on this day all will agree a few nerves were on show as Matt waited for Emma at the picturesque St Marys Church in Ecclestone Village. The reception was at Kilhey Court with guests adding to a great atmosphere and great speeches. Then to top everything a spectacular firework display really got the evening party started. A great day meeting up with 'The Parkers' and making a few new friends on the way.

Thanks to Matt & Emma for a great day, great hospitality & a WOW firework display

Wedding Photography at Mitton Hall: Russell & Helen

Russell & Helens Wedding was an emotional day... a very emotion day, and found us back at Mitton Hall in the beautiful Lancashire countryside. Mitton Hall is rapidly becoming one of our most popular venues (luckily its one of our favourite). I think my lasting memory of Russell & Helens wedding will be their attention to detail, everything was planned to the last detail & the weather also played its part.All in all a beautiful couple,a beautiful venue and a beautiful day.

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Wedding Photography at Whittlebury Hall:Mark & Rhiannon

Regular visitors to my blog will know just how much I love photographing weddings, it’s the people, the locations, the emotions and all the weddings Jane & I have photographed have been clients… until now.
I first met Mark really when I started in photography…. Er a few years ago when he worked at Spicer Hallfield who then supplied our albums & our friendship grew through the lows of Spicers demise & the highs of Mark now being a bigwig at Hasselblad (anybody,ANYBODY who loves photography will know Hasselblad, they are the Rolls Royce of cameras) and very much involved in my other love fashion photography. Rhiannon is one of the warmest, friendliest people I have had the pleasure to meet & dare I say Mark is a lucky man.
Mark & Rhiannons wedding was so special & to be so close to a wonderful couple on the start of a new journey was special.
The wedding was at the picturesque St Nicholas Church in Lillingstone Dayrell in Buckinghamshire ( this church has the most fantastic/crazy vicar ever) & on to Whittlebury Hall near Silverstone (it’s the hotel that the F1 teams stay at…its very posh).Meeting up with our friends from Hasselblad & some amazing photographers made the day (and evening) fly by.

Thanks Mark & Rhiannon & their families for making us so welcome & letting us be a part of their special day you both looked amazing. D&Jx

Wedding Photography at The Netherwood Hotel:Michael & Selma

I Love photographing Weddings, I LOVE photographing the Lake District, put the two together & for me you have something special. Michael & Selma were not happy with one beautiful location of the Netherwood Hotel in Grange Over Sands they wanted two with the gorgeous St Annes Church in Haverthwaite along with its friendly vicar.Selma looked stunning in her Ian Stuart dress (Michael scrubbed up aswell as we say in Wigan) & could have spent hour photographing them, but as we had a tight schedule I couldn't get carried away.I have said many time my favourite part of a wedding is the speeches & when Selma brother gave his speech on behalf of their Father it was from the heart & extra special all toped of with an hilarious Bestmans speech that kept both Jane & myself laughing all the way home

Wedding Photography at the Netherwood Hotel by Classic Photography

Wedding Photography at Farrington Lodge: Craig & Katie

there where two big wishes for this day.... one that Wigan Rugby Club would win the challenge cup & long time season ticket holders the Critchley family would be there to see this & mine was a day full of sun & joy, well as Katie had chosen her wedding to take place on the day of the challenge cup & in the morning the rain was torrential it looked like we would both be disappointed, but as Craig arrived at the gorgeous St Wilfrids Church in Standish out came the sun & out it stayed for photos in the gardens at Farrington Lodge in Leyland. Both Jane & I had a great time, not only photographing Craig & Katie but also their family & friends it was a great wedding.

ooh!! & yes Katie watched the rugby & Wigan won!!!!! and in the interest of happy families Craigs beloved Preston North End won aswell, Happy days :-)
Wedding Photography at Farrington Lodge by Classic Photography

Wedding Photography at Bartle Hall : Gary & Louise

This wedding holds the record for the closest bridal preparation ever... literally round the corner from our studio. This was going to be a day that the weather was going to play a big part & thankfully it did as Gary & Louise ceremony at Bartle Hall brought back a few memories of our own in the fact that their 3 children played a massive part of the day. Thanks really have to go to Gary & Louise who never stopped smiling all day.... even when I mentioned his speech :-)

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