Stunning Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding: Sarah-Jane & Mark
St Bridget’s and Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding
Local Wirral Wedding Photographer specialists, Pixsmiths were delighted to cove this local wedding for Sarah-Jae and Mark.
As much as we love traveling we also enjoy local Wirral weddings.
The ceremony took place at our nearest church – St Bridget’s in West Kirby.
It’s literally less than a 5-minute walk for us, so really handy.
The reception celebrations took place later at Sheldrakes Restaurant – another popular venue for us.
Wirral Wedding Photography Preps
Sarah-Jane to have some bridal preps covered so we could capture the time spent getting ready with her bridesmaids and beloved son Theo.
Indeed Sarah-Jane had specified it was as much a day For Theo as well as for her and Mark. He loved the camera too!
Lots of joy and merriment to capture with all the girls as they helped Sarah-JAne get ready.
Meanwhile, after a quick pint to steady the nerves, the guys headed to St Bridget’s in readiness for the ceremony.
being a sunny day it was sun shades on!
All ready to leave for the church. Aa the girls looking stunning.
Sarah-Jane had an amazing backless fishtail dress – sparkly back strap was added for detail
and the bridesmaids in blush pink dresses sparkly bodice and chiffon skirts.
Wedding Ceremony St Bridget’s West Kirby
Sarah-Jane arriving with her proud dad and of course Theo.
Bridesmaids were waiting to greet her and make final preparations
Proud dad leading his daughter into church to get wed. Love it when brides have the veil over when walking in.
St Bridget’s is a beautiful church and even though restricted to shooting from the back, a long lens can capture beautiful images.
Soon it was time to exit to hugs and kisses and delight from chief bridesmaid
After a confetti tunnel, it was time for some couple portraits in the nearby Ashton Park before heading to Sheldrakes
Wirral Wedding Photography: Sheldrakes Reception
A glorious sunny afternoon at Sheldrakes for the celebration. The reception was in the downstairs restaurant for the large party.
Guests enjoyed the outdoor terrace for their drinks and canapes.
The day of the wedding was harvest moon and that became the inspiration to name them after different types of moons.
Make for perfect group photo from the upstairs terrace too.
Sarah-Jane had the inspired idea to throw her bouquet from here too and with two photographers we could capture all the action.
Also grabbed some beautiful portraits of Sarah-Jane on the way back down
The speeches – and there were a few!- were mostly enjoyed outside. Guests had to go inside for a viewing of the Bestman’s speech. Hands down one of the best ever seen.
He left the room to hunt for his speech ..and then the tv film ran…absolutely brilliant and funny. Months of work and calling in favours and it all paid off, everyone was enthralled.
Time then for a late wedding breakfast and some sunset pics before the evening celebrations started.
Evening Reception Sheldrakes Restaurant
Guests enjoyed the long sunny day to the max and enjoyed the fabulous sunset which the Dee Estuary is renowned for.
Cake cutting and dancing ensued. Guests were still enjoying the outside space too and the hookah pipes seem to be popular.
The first time we had seen these at a wedding too.
We have photographed many weddings at Sheldrakes – it’s one of our favourite local venues.
Are you planning a wedding here, we loved to chat about your plans.
We love being there and look forward to being back in 2020
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.
Many congratulations to Deb and Alex married just a few days ago – an intimate Sheldrakes Wedding.
The venue was elegantly dressed by Sid & Olive Vintage Weddings & Events
A simple ceremony and a meal for close friends and family were just what our boho bride wanted.
Deb , not the one to be centre of attraction opted to have a small ceremony and a beautiful meal with close friends and family.
It was all very laid back. Deb and Alex were mingling with their guests for drinks an hour before the ceremony.
We had customised a small package for them – one of our essentials up to 3-hour packages
pre-ceremony, the ceremony itself of course followed by a few family groups and portraits whilst the room was being turned around for their meal.
Debbie looked gorgeous in her beautiful lace dress and adorned by a beaded headband and unique flowers from Leaf Flowers Heswall – loved the feathers in them
The ceremony was simple and beautiful. Debbie was walked in by her father. Two nephews handed rings to the bride and groom.
Two witnesses were selected from their guests, much to their surprise!
Soon it was time to exit – such a happy bride, flowers aloft in the air, and impromptu confetti
The weather didn’t really play nice but they braved the elements for a few shots before their meal.
One big table for all their guests elegantly set out. We got a few shots and left them to enjoy their meal
Hope you enjoy your highlights and wish you much joy and happiness xx
Sunny Shades, Sunsets and Ice Cream at a Family Wedding
Pixsmiths, Sheldrakes wedding photographer, was delighted to cover this gorgeous family wedding.
Romance blossomed on the local train platform for commuters Jen and Simon
They have been together some 14 years now and have a beautiful family
So now time to celebrate their love and commitment …not only with an eternity ring but a wonderful wedding!
The whole day had such a relaxed happy feel to the day, Sandy was in sparkly ring heaven with the gorgeous details.
knowing Jen’s engagement ring was designed with a grandmother’s diamond was even more special.
Bridal preps just flowed with chat and natural pics of Jennie with her daughter Ruby being pampered by a good friend and makeup artist Zoey
Ruby’s room just suited her to a T and made for some cute special detail shots for her too
Zoey is the partner for Simon’s best man – the taller one. The shorter one is our couple’s son who later showed some great moves on the dance floor
Meanwhile, the guys were getting ready at a nearby family home – it was great to be able to get both bride and groom preps captured.
Church Ceremony St Peter’s
The church – St Peter’s in Lower Heswall was packed for the ceremony. There were moist eyes as first the genteel minister led Ruby in followed by Jen and her proud Dad
Jen walking towards her groom looks down to see her son standing by his side, her daughter looking on, on the other side and the groom’s sister wiping a tear from her eye
A treasured, precious moment. Charlie and Ruby almost stole the show with their reading, the obvious family closeness was a real joy to see during the ceremony
Sheldrakes Wedding Reception
Afterwards whilst the bus did its first trip to nearby Sheldrakes we captured some family groups and a big group on the terrace at Sheldrakes as guests enjoyed the sunshine and canapes.
The flowers supplied by Lyndaflora were stunning – the tables around the lower restaurant area were elegantly bedecked with tall vases with white and green flowers, simply stunning.
Soon time for the meal and speeches – interrupted by the sound of the approaching Showtime Ice-cream van.
Cue – kids streaming out and running down to get their ices – popular with adults too later on a hot day.
Oh, I think some were keeping an eye on an important European final football game too, but will gloss over that :-/
Evening Party Sheldrakes Wedding Photography
The day soon followed into the evening, with cake cutting and dancing, look out for those special moves from Charlie doing the Floss dance.
Everyone had a fantastic day, loved all the moments captured and seeing the joy on people’s faces.
I said at the beginning of the day we were due a good sunset and Sheldrakes didn’t disappoint.
The colors and the boatyard provided some most memorable images
Jennie and Simon we wish you many many more years of happiness. Thank you for the privilege of capturing your day.
Please enjoy just a few highlights from the many love Sandy & Dave xx
The two best men!
Just lovely how the inside of Sheldrakes flowed out to the outside terrace on such a sunny day, really made the most of the space
Are you looking for a Sheldrakes Wedding Photographer or two? We love capturing weddings at Sheldrakes and it’s one of our most local venues too
if you would like information for your wedding day here please ask for our wedding brochure
This is what Jen and Simon had to say when they received their images
“Wow wow wow!!!!!!! We LOVE them!!!! Goodness me there are soooo many!!! Our whole night been spent reliving our perfect day. Cannot thank you both enough- genuinely, honestly. You’re amazing.”
We are delighted to be a preferred relaxed Sheldrakes Wedding Photographer.
We simply love coming to this contemporary venue with its wonderful views over the Dee Estuary
and appreciate the wonderful staff who recommend us
We have covered full day weddings here, receptions and evening celebrations after a destination wedding
See our Sheldrakes wedding archives.
Toni and Andrew asked us to cover prior to the ceremony afterwards for a few hours to get the all important group and candid shots
We had a delightful few hours with them, covering up to speeches as they were before their buffet Dave covered those as Sandy did a ring shot
Teamwork with Pixsmiths!
The ceremony was one of the shortest available, the vows are made as they exchange rings
So it was soon time to grab a few groups and portraits before the speeches.
We loved all the details!
Toni’s dress was cleverly adapted from two dresses by the amazing team at Bridal Elegance
The bridesmaids’ dresses were a gorgeous turquoise colour, not a colour often seen but loved it
Toni’s mum did all the flowers and arrangements, the registrar table looked amazing with the flower decor
Lots of jars and vintage touches. In particular the “guest book” consisted of “Message in a bottle” Genius idea!
A Travel suitcase for the cards and a beautiful cake with new surname topper gracing the reception table
Many congratulations guys, we loved being with you and capturing some memories of your fabulous day
Wishing you much love and happiness Sandy & Dave xx
Liverpool, Wedding and Sheldrakes Upper Duck Reception
We were delighted to cover a few hours of Rose and Alex’s wedding day, split across Liverpool and Wirral.
A wedding not too many months in the planning, with an engagement in the New Year.
..but wonderful plans, a lot of thought had gone into the intimate service at St Mary’s in Woolton Liverpool. …the church where Cilla Black recently had a memorial service.
Beautiful music and readings from Song of Solomon – such romantic prose there and the two singers were wonderful, blending of operatic voices,.
Who knew Pharell’s Happy could sound like that! Rose and Alex danced out of St Mary’s to this “Happy” tune.
Wonderful light bright church with a great balcony to shoot from too.
Oh and did I mention Rose’s dress, wow what a stunner, specially made for her by her dress designer friend
Then what a treat for the guests, the open-top Chester vintage bus, one of only 3 in the country of this type, was hired to take the guests over to Sheldrakes on the Wirral.
A few group shots and quick portraits before they sat down for their meal. in the Upper Duck. The food selection at sheldrakes restaurant was a major plus point in their venue selection.
Alex is an eye doctor …and a novel idea to use place cards akin to an eye test chart, love the details!
Beautiful wedding stationery from Devlin Designs too. The invites with Sheldrakes depicted complimenting the order of service with St MAry’s and the vintage bus on the back – lovely attention to detail.
Many congrats Rose and Alex wishing you much happiness and thank you for asking us to be a part of your day in capturing some special memories.
Are you having a Sheldrakes Wedding? We love weddings and receptions here and are on their list of preferred suppliers.
We’d love to hear from you if you are planning your day here so please drop us a message and let’s chat over a cuppa.