Quirky Oddfellows Chester Wedding: Mel & David

Quirky Oddfellows Chester Wedding: Mel & David

Quirky Chester Oddfellows Wedding Photography

Micro Wedding Photography at Oddfellows Chester Wedding Venue

secret garden Chester wedding oddfellows

We so enjoyed Mel and David’s quirky Oddfellows Chester wedding photography, despite its many modifications during this crazy year.
Originally a May wedding they pushed back to September 28th.  Until the last few they thought they could have 30 guests
but new rules …yes starting from their new wedding date. ………meant just 15 guests…and stress!

It was touch and go with confusion re suppliers being included or not whether we could photograph this wedding.
Thankfully cleared just in time – we checked with the venue and they were fully up to speed that suppliers did not count in the 15.
So happy Mel and David went ahead with their day.  It was a relaxed afternoon, a beautiful ceremony at Oddfellows Chester.

Oddfellows is a boutique hotel in the city centre of Chester.  It has really quirky decor and a cute secret garden area and terrace upstairs.
so many areas for alternative images. Go check it out with an afternoon tea here, you won’t be disappointed.

Melanie arrived in an absolutely gorgeous cream lace bodice dress with a flowing pink mid-calf skirt.
The outfit was exquisitely teamed with a birdcage fascinator and turquoise and pink irregular choice shoes – quirky shoes for a quirky venue!
Mel you looked absolutely stunning …and you surprised us how quick you could walk in your heels!

The  ceremony was followed by congratulations, some quick portraits  in the secret garden  and then it was a stroll down to the river
A 30-minute boat cruise the Dee on the Chester Boat Mark Twain made for an alternative post-ceremony activity.

The prosecco was flowing and informal groups taken during the cruise.  So much fun.
Back to Oddfellows for a small reception and cake.  The cake was of course topped with Mel and Dave minions – very fitting and cute.

groom waiting Oddfellows Chester wedding

wedding Oddfellows Chester - bride entrance

covid oddfellows chester wedding ceremony, bride entrance

 

Oddfellows Chester wedding photographer

secret garden Oddfellows Chester weddign photography

Chestr Oddfellows Wedding Photography

River Dee Chester scene

chester weddign river Dee boat cruise

Mark Twainr crusie boat River Dee

masked bride and groom outside Oddfellows Chester

Oddfellows Chester wedding reception, cake cut

Thank you Mel and David for preserving with your day, we loved seeing and capturing the joy and giggles from the day.
Nothing was going to stand in your way and stop you from marrying and it was obvious your guests had a great time with you.
It was a privilege to capture the fun and we wish you much-continued happiness xx

To anyone considering a micro wedding – don’t think of it as restricted but a time when you can really engage with those nearest and dearest with you.
More purpose and meaningful  – think outside the box and make it work for your day.

Other Chester Venues you may wish to consider are

Chester Zoo wedding photography

Queen Hotel Weddings

Intimate Liverpool Wedding: St Georges Hall

Intimate Liverpool Wedding: St Georges Hall

Intimate St Georges Hall Wedding Photographer
Ashleigh & Andy Married

Some of our couples opt for Intimate Liverpool wedding.
Those who don’t want a big fuss or don’t like being the centre of attention.
We are happy to cover such intimate Liverpool wedding photography and offer bespoke special deals.

We met for an informal chat and right away felt at ease with each other.
Ashleigh and Andy told us what they wanted for their day and our guidance through the process and showing them images of their venue.
It really assured them of how their day would unfold.  Such an invaluable process to have a discussion with your photographers, even for short wedding coverage

Local Bride Preps

As a local couple to us, we arranged an hour’s coverage of bridal preps before heading to Liverpool for the city centre wedding.
Ashleigh and her two bridesmaids were well looked after by Carol Ellis Thompson doing hair.
It was such a calming and relaxed atmosphere, so enjoyable.
Ashleigh and Andy have a beautiful home and the clean contemporary backgrounds were ideal for showing off the details

Intimate Liverpool Wedding Photography – Ceremony St Georges Hall

Flags were flying high at St Georges Hall and red carpet out as Ashleigh swept up the external steps to enter.
The wedding was on a Monday afternoon and the only one that afternoon, so peaceful!
Saturday weddings here can be chaotic with so many function rooms available and numerous weddings taking place.

The Rose Room is available for very small weddings  – the couple and witnesses ideally.
The Sefton Room is most suited to small weddings and has beautiful window light.
The concert room is a grand setting for large weddings at St Georges Hall
The Grand Jury Room can seat up to 50 guests comfortably this is where Ashleigh & Andy opted for their ceremony.

Just a dozen or so guests and Ashleigh was walked in by Andy’s dad – what a lovely touch.
A beautiful emotional ceremony ensued.
When it came to the I do’s, Andy replied with ” I do, I really, really do!”  Cue lump in throat moment as clicking the camera shutter!
So many beautiful moments between them, so adorable, so obviously in love.
Registers signed and with beaming smiles, they swept down the stairs and out to confetti shots.

just married St Georges Hall Liverpool wedding

confetti exit St George's Hall Liverpol wedding

Portraits St Georges Hall Liverpool

Few family groups over and then time for some portraits with Ashleigh and Andy amongst the amazing colonnades architecture of this grand Liverpool building.
Such a relaxed time but it soon flew by and it was off to the taxi rank across the road to get them to their hotel reception.
Of course, took the chance to get some more candid shots in the city centre as they crossed over.

happy bride and groom exiting their intimate Liverpool wedding, St Georges Hall

Liverpool wedding St Georges Hall

intimate Liverpool wedding photography

intimate Liverpool wedding

Thank you, Ashleigh and Andy, for the privilege of meeting you and capturing your day as you wished for. You were a real delight and know we will keep in touch
Wishing you much more love and happiness in the years to come.  Dave & Sandy xx

 

Not sure which room at St Georges Hall will suit your number of guests – check out this blog post on Choosing the right  Ceremony room at St Georges Hall

Intimate  Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding Coverage: Debbie & Jonathan

Intimate Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding Coverage: Debbie & Jonathan

Intimate Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding Dee Estuary

Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding

We always love having an intimate Sheldrakes Restaurant wedding to shoot.  Its a fab wedding venue right on the Dee estuary and local to us.
We often cover ceremonies, family pics, and portraits here for an affordable wedding photography solution
Not everybody wants full-day coverage and we are glad we can be flexible being such a local Wirral venue.

Jonathan and Debbie booked us for such a package – and it’s surprising how much can be covered at this time.
A relaxed day with guests enjoying a drink on the terrace before the ceremony
A joyful Sheldrakes Restaurant wedding – a lovely touch was Jonathan waiting at the top of the aisle for Debbie.
Her proud dad handing her over and then let the two of them walk together the rest of the way down the aisle to get married.

It was a bit of an overcast day but we got through the family groups and portraits in the nick of time.
Literally just as the raindrops started to fall!
Happily, by then it was time for the wedding breakfast to begin so all was well and everyone kept dry.

Jonathan and Debbie thank you for being such a great couple and asking us to cover your intimate wedding
It was a joy to see you enjoy each other’s company so much and all the giggles you shared.
We wish you much happiness.

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wedding reception detail Sheldrakes wedding

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Are you looking for a similar sheldrakes wedding coverage?    Ask about our special wedding packages for Sheldrakes wedding

 

 

Intimate Birkenhead Town Hall Ceremony

Intimate Birkenhead Town Hall Ceremony

Natasha & Sam’s Intimate Birkenhead Town Hall  Ceremony

 

Sometimes all that is required is a simple intimate Birkenhead Town Hall ceremony.  Its just about getting married with those dearest around you and having a meal afterwards.
Then of course jet of to the Maldives for a fabulous honeymoon.  So happy for you guys you had the day you wanted your way and it stayed dry and bright if a bit cold!

Birkenhead Town Hall is set in the  beautiful Georgian  Hamilton Square.  No two sides alike and the large space being left for the imposing Town Hall
Not many realise but the ceremony upstairs is large and with beautiful stained glass windows.
The lower first floor is home to the local war museum and history of the area – worth a visit sometime

Its was a cool day but we made the most of the April blossom in the square.  Natasha looked simply elegant in her ASOS long sleeved low back fitted wedding dress.
So many photo opportunities within the confines of Hamilton Square – the green lawn in front, the blossom, the colonnades on the upper Town Hall an street scenes around.
Natasha and Sam your abundant joy and chemistry was really special to witness and thank you for allowing us to capture these salient memories of your day

Here are some of their highlights to enjoy x

Intimate Chester Registry Ceremony

Intimate Chester Registry Ceremony

Intimate family focused Chester Registry Ceremony

Just recently Pixsmiths had the pleasure of covering a small intimate ceremony at Chester Registry rooms
Our couple didn’t want a fuss, don’t like being centre of attention so this was how they wanted their day.
They arranged a bespoke short package with us tailored to their needs
A simple ceremony with mums and grandparents and one cute  daughter flower girl.

Kate arrived really early – so took the opportunity for  a few pics beforehand
Its a little odd but the registrars see the couple together to check their details.
When we realised this a quick “first look” was arranged.  for Kate and Michael.
So enjoyed seeing their reaction and hugs.
The ceremony was short and sweet with hugs all around after.
Then time for a few quick groups  before the newly weds headed off to Thornton Hall

Later a much larger party was arranged at Thornton Hall Hotel in the beautiful renovated Crystal suite.
Here the scene was buzzing throughout the bar and reception room.
We covered some essential family groups and a few couple portraits.
We left them to enjoy their dancing and photobooth provided by ProBooth and the fireworks planned for later.

So happy Kate and Michael had the day they wanted and glad we could capture the essential moments for them.
enjoy a few highlights

cute kisses for the bride!

Chester registry wedding

Chester registry wedding

Thornton Hall Hotel wedding reception portrait

 

Interested in short coverage for the essential parts of the day?
Often worth asking us for special deals, if midweek/late booking when available.

Liverpool Town Hall Wedding Photographer

Liverpool Town Hall Wedding Photographer

Intimate Liverpool Town Hall Wedding: Jennie & Simon

Just last week  Pixsmiths had the pleasure of kicking off our 2018 wedding season with a delightful intimate Liverpool Town Hall wedding for Jennie and Simon
A cold brisk but dry day for the gathering of family at Liverpool’s Town Hall.  A splendid grade I listed building, one of the finest  Town Halls from the 18th century.
Situated in the heart of Liverpool’s cultural centre Its civic rooms are a complete example of late Georgian decoration with its portraits and chandeliers.
Well worth a tour – check out website for details.

Jennie and Simon booked us just a few weeks before their wedding – one of our special midweek packages we are available for.
So happy, even though a short  wedding package they appreciated having professional  quality images to mark their special day.
Dave happily captured the couples arrival.  Jennie with her mum who was  understandably emotional at her daughters’s wedding.
Jennie looking so elegant in her lace knee length dress with beautiful back button detail.
The bridal bouquet was a beautiful mix of purple flowers, white roses and thistles with green leaves interspersed.

City Chic Intimate Liverpool Town Hal Wedding

Jennie was pleasantly surprised to see the screen announcement in the foyer for their wedding
Soon it was time for the ceremony, such an elegant room befitting our couple.  Vows were made in front of their immediate family to much joy.
No bridesmaids of groomsmen just a simple beautiful couple and their family.
Ceremony captured and it was time for a few family groups and then couple emerged joyously for some couple shots before heading to 30 James St for their private meal.
The Chinese lanterns from the recent Chinese New Year celebrations added wonderful splash of red to the square along with the telephone boxes.

30 James St Reception

Only a short walk to 30 James St, but cold enough when you have a lace dress on, so not surprisingly Jennie was wrapped up in her coat.
Their room balcony made for some extra shots over the Liverpool skyline as Jennie and Simon  enjoyed the late February sunshine before they were left to enjoy their meal.
A table set up for their party was ideal for this city chic intimate wedding reception.

Many congratulations Jennie and Simon we wish you much happiness enjoy your blog highlights
love Sandy & Dave x

Liverpool Town Hall wedding Photographer

30 James St Liverpool wedding balcony shot

We look forward to being back at 30 James St in just a few weeks time for another wedding.

 

Do you need a photographer or two for just a short period to cover the essentials elements in a professional natural beautiful way?
It could be Liverpool Town Hall or another civil ceremony elsewhere,
just fill in the contact form below with your details and we will be in touch with a personalised quote for you.

 

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