Parkgate Wedding Photography

Parkgate Wedding Photography

Parkgate Wedding St Thomas and Neston Cricket Club

just married bride and groom outside St Thomas Church after their Parkgate wedding

Wow, we packed so much into this delightful Parkgate wedding for Sami and Sam.
Typical of many of our couples they didn’t want a big fuss or like being centre of attention.
A simple ceremony and reception with close friends and family was the order of the day
They opted for our ever-so-popular micro packages of 3 hours.

With a short church service and close by wedding reception with short speeches first, we covered the following in 3 hours with 2 photographers:
Arrivals
Ceremony
Family Groups –
Bride and Groom Portraits
Arrival and candids at Venue
Speeches (short)

here are a few highlights of this fast-paced 3 hours to enjoy

Fisherman’s Church St Thomas Parkgate Wedding Ceremony

A blustery squally day as guests arrived for this delightful Parkgate wedding.
Fortunately, the garden to the rear of the church afforded some protection from the windy weather
The girls were glad as hair was flying everywhere!
The ceremony took place at St Thomas in the centre of Parkgate at Mostyn Square. It’s known locally as the Fisherman’s Church.
The Grade 11 listed building had been closed for a few years but was eventually reopened by the Bishop of Chester on 4th July 2010.

Groom, guests, and the bridal party soon arrived for the ceremony.  The bridesmaids were resplendent in their red dresses and wrist corsages
St Thomas has a quaint interior and the upper balcony is great to get overhead views during the ceremony.
The lady vicar was most accommodating during the short service – one hymn and one reading before the wedding ceremony.

Soon out to the garden area to take congratulations and a few well-organised family groups and portraits before heading to the reception just down the road.

bride stepping out of wedding car at St Thomas the fishermen's church Parkgate

Vicar at Parkgate weddign leading in bridal party for weddign ceremony

proud dad walkign daughter to her waiting groom St Thomas Church Parkgate wedding

weddign ceremony inside St Thomas' Parkgate, close up view from balcony

Neston Cricket Club Parkgate Reception

A short drive in the wedding car to the nearby reception at Neston Cricket Clubhouse.
The venue is light and spacious  – suitable for several layouts ceremonies and receptions.
There is a balcony overlooking eh cricket ground but was too windy for long hair!

Time to mingle and enjoy drinks before the speeches began.
Perfect timing for all and oh how cute is their lego cake topper!

welcome drinks for bride and groom outside Neston Cricket Club with the wedding car

bride and groom welcomed into reception at Neston Cricket Clubhouse

Best Man speech at Parkage weddign reception Neston Cricket Club

Lego cake topper at Parkgate wedding reception

Mere Court Hotel Wedding Photography

Mere Court Hotel Wedding Photography

Hot Knutsford Mere Court Hotel Wedding

Our first time for a Mere Court Hotel wedding and what a hot date it was too! Must have been the hottest day of the year!
Caroline and Tim married at Appleton Thorn Cross Church and then on to celebrate at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
Caroline wore a beautiful tea-length dress, perfect to keep cool in on such a hot day.  The guys were impeccable in their 3 piece suits.
Fortunately cooler conditions for them in the quaint church.

Church Ceremony Appleton Thorn

The minister and warden there were really friendly – even offering us drinks on arrival.
As photographers, we could go anywhere as long as Vicar didn’t tread on us!
A beautiful service ensued and then out to sunshine!
Finding the shade at the country church after the ceremony for the few family groups was also welcome for all.

Mere Court Hotel Wedding Reception

Soon through the family groups, so guests did not have to stand around too long.
Then it was off to the nearby  Knutsford  for Mere Court Hote wedding reception for refreshing drinks in the garden before the wedding breakfast itself.
The weather was perfect for guests to enjoy drinks in the grounds on arrival and garden games after the wedding breakfast.

The reception room was beautifully air-conditioned – a relief to go into after the heat of the outdoors.
Meaningful speeches were given by the Mother of the bride, the Groom, The Bride, and the Best man

Later portraits and garden games were the order of the day. This allowed Tim and Caroline to enjoy cool drinks and chat to relax with guests.
We really enjoyed our time here and hope to be back at this venue again for another Mere Court Hotel wedding.
There are beautiful grounds and a fountain on the little lake or mere.  So many options for enjoying the grounds here.

Enjoy a few of our fav images from the day – thank you Caroline and Tim for such a relaxing day with you.  We wish you much happiness.

exterior of Mere Court hotel Knutsford

Always good to see our couples enjoying a relaxing time with guests

reception room Mere Court Hotel wedding

weddign breakfast set up Mere Court Hotel wedding

Bride speech during wedding reception Mere Court Hotel

 

newly married stroll around gardens of Mere Court Hotel Knutsford

guests enjoying garden games Mere Court Hotel wedding

Bide and Groom portrait outside Mere Court Hotel

Supplier Shout out

Church – St Cross Church Appleton Thorn
Venue – Mere Court Hotel
Flowers – Wendy’s Flowers Rainford,
Room Decoration – Perfect Weddings
Photography – Pixsmiths Creative Photography

Summery Little Fox Wedding

Summery Little Fox Wedding

Joyous Flower-Filled Summer Little Fox Wedding

We couldn’t wait to capture this Little Fox wedding our third one this year and yet another unique relaxed wedding at Little Fox
The Little Fox works with couples to make their day seamless, even down to special dietary requirements.

Vicki and Mike planned their perfect day here  – so much joy was evident throughout the day.
Vicki had a permanent smile on her face and everyone had such a great time.

Surrounded by wonderful suppliers to support the day (see the end of the blog post)
Perfect flawless make-up, a stunning bridal dress, and such an abundance of colorful fresh flowers – loved the touch of daisies in them.

Other personal touches to this day with the fabulous Mr and Mrs letters filled with a collage of images o Vicki and Mike.
A painstaking task to piece together but a real labour of love and a wonderful keepsake to this wonderful day at The Little Fox.
The cheesecake decorated with fresh fruit looked so scrumptious.

We will let the images below tell a little of Vicki and Mike’s fabulous relaxed day here for their summer wedding at The Little Fox

bridal preps for Little fox wedding

Little Fox wedding, bride ready to enter venue with Bridesmaids

Groom seeing bride on entering Little Fox wedding

joyful confetti shot outside Little Fox wedding venue

bride and groom portrait at Little Fox gardens

Little Fox wedding portrait outside

bride and groom walking in grounds after wedding Little Fox

ccake table insiration for Little fox wedding

First Dance Little Fox wedding

dancing fun little fox weddding

Little Fox Wedding Supplier

We are delighted and honoured to be a preferred supplier at Little Fox and we always love shooting here.
The team at Little Fox are amazing and will provide the wedding you want personlised to you.
They are as unique as you are
To discuss your photography for your Little Fox wedding contact us to check availability.

Florist- Kate Keenan from Blooms Floristry

Dress- Wed2Be

Hair- Kathryn McCloskey

Make up- Cathryn Kerwin-Rawlinson @madeupbycathryn 

Venue- The Little Fox

DJ- ASG entertainments

Summer Thornton Hall Wedding

Summer Thornton Hall Wedding

Smiles Galore Summer Wedding Thornton Hall Hotel

Such a fun summer Thornton Hall wedding with Becky and Mark.  Becky’s smile was so infectious it was a brilliant day to share.
Too many stories and details from the day to go into detail so will just list a few highlights! and amazing suppliers at the end.

  • The garter given to Becky passed down the family, so a lovely touch for her
  • the tik-tok fun  moments as the girls got ready
  • the flower girls helping Becky adjust her dress
  • Dad’s reaction when he saw his gorgeous daughter – and that of mum and nieces
  • the fun chaos when all the page boys entered the prep room

Cristal Suite Ceremony  Summer Wedding Thornton Hall

  • such an audible gasp of joy when first the boys entered, looking smart in their navy summer shorts and then the bride
  • Mark wiping his eyes as Becky walked up to him and beaming
  • a favorite he toy being passed behind the couples back during the vows
  • the fist bump of joy  from Becky of being married at last – captured from both of us

 

joy at getting married summer Thornton hall wedding in Cristal Suite

weddign joy Thornton Hall Hotel wedding Cristal suite

Thornton Hall Reception Crustal Suite

  • stunning decor of the Cristal Suite – blue for Mark as an Everton fan – looked immaculate and elegant
  • fun groom speech, a laugh every few seconds  – was hilarious – glad it was on video too
  • emotional speech from the sister of the bride
  • the guests who really interested in the moments
  • and still time for some romantic portraits after the meal before it was time for us to leave.

 

cake cut Thornton hall Hotel

weddign speeches reaction Cristal Suite Thornton Hall Hotel

Thank you Mark and Becky  for asking us to share your day – we so enjoyed the fun with you, such a relaxed day
Much continued joy and happiness to you both.  Keep laughing together be cappyeverafter!
Enjoy the highlights!

Dress: Cherish the Bride
Flowers: Amelia Jane Flowers
Hair: Amy Louise Hughes
MUA: @abbipenkethmakeup_beauty.
Photography: Pixsmiths Creative Photography
Video: Neil Harris Videography

September Wedding Peel Hey

September Wedding Peel Hey

Long-Awaited Peel Hey Wedding

At last we are back for a wedding at our local venue Peel Hey, it’s been a while!
Also a  long-awaited day for Laura and Sean, daughter Jessie, furbaby Lola, and  of course their families
This September Peel Hey wedding was the perfect day to celebrate.- the sun was shining and everyone in good spirits.

Preps Time at Peel Hey

With  seven amazing bridesmaids supporting Laura we were happy to take the dress and details  to the beautiful blue Balcony room at peel Hey
Lovely clean cool lines to get shots of Lura’s gorgeous bridal gown (with pockets!) and Jesssie’s oh so cute mini white one .
Knowing Jessie Laurra had planned a nave blue one for the evening!

Emma Lampking was working her magic on makeup duties in the getting ready room where most of the girls mangaed to find a space in on the bed or chairs.
Its was a good idea to get all o f the girls in their robes in the ceremony room before the goys and Lola in tow arrived for pre ceremony drinks.

Mum and chirf bridesmaid were left to help Laura do her final bridal preparations and whilst girls waited downstairs for the grand reveal.
They were not disappointed -cue gasps and tears
Time for a few mins alone with dad before he walked his daughter into the ceremony.

Balcony room Peel Hey wedding dress detail

Wedding Ceremony Peel Hey

Let’s go girls!  at last time had come to get wed, what fabulous support from all the girls, looking stunning in their navy bridesmaids dresses and pink bouquets.
Jessie and Lola played their part – all the girls looking out for Jessie on the way down the short aisle.
Sean turned and looked as they all entered and finally his bride entered too.
All accompanied by the beautiful music  from the  quartet Athena Strings
Two readings from Sophie and Vicki, vows and kisses and soon it was out to the sunshine to celebrate.

Peel Hey Marquee Reception & Party

Groups and portraits over time to relax before the wedding breakfast.
The marquee looked splendid and Lola had her own seat and favour doggie treat jar.
Some emotional moments in the speeches and then time for more candid shots as guests had time to mingle in the sunshine before the evening dancing began

dancing in the marquee Peel Hey evening reception

 

A  fabulous day all round
Laura and Sean, so glad you had an amazing day, at last, hope you enjoy these highlights from the many!

Summer Ashfield House Wedding

Summer Ashfield House Wedding

Summer Wedding Ashfield House Wigan

This fabulous Ashfield House wedding was our first visit to this venue in Wigan and wow what a fab wedding venue it is.
Our thanks to Chris and Rachel for the privilege of capturing their summer wedding day. Such a relaxed fun-loving couple, we loved every minute

The staff are so helpful and the venue had a uniquely quirky and elegant character with its ornaments and fixtures – especially loved all the mirrors for interesting shots!
The food is also amazing and so prettily displayed – our thanks to our hosts for looking after us.

Groom and Bridal Preps

We met with the guys on the way to Ashfield house to capture some getting-ready shots and then met the girls being pampered in the Lounge  at the venue
Ha, we thought the lounge would be on the ground floor but it was upstairs!

All was very calm and relaxed, soon it was time to let dad in to admire how gorgeous Rachel looked.
Hugs all around for family and then time for dad to escort his daughter into the ceremony and to a waiting Chris at the end of the aisle.

Ashfield House, Wigan wedding venue exterior view

Bride having make up done in Lounge at Ashfield House Wigan

groom and groomsmen summer wedding Ashfield House

a happy bride waiting to go to ceremony Ashfield House

Wedding Ceremony Ashfield House

The ceremony room at Ashfield House is large and light – lots of natural light coming from the skylight and windows.  Perfect for pictures.
Chris’s best man kept an eye on him as Rachel entered to see his reaction – smiles and tears all around didn’t disappoint.
A short sweet service with plenty of giggles and laughter and it was out to cheers and confetti.

Plenty of time for canapes and mingling, groups and portraits in the August sunshine.
It was perfect weather for the day, not too hot but warm enough to enjoy the gardens and outdoor space at Ashfield Hosue.
Nothing was too rushed, guests had time to relax and enjoy a drink or two before the wedding reception

groom shedding a tear as his bride approaches at Ashfield House wedding ceremony

ring exchange during vows summer Ashfield House wedding ceremony

brfide giggles durign wedding ceremony Ashfeld House

Ashfield House Wedding Reception

The wedding reception room is a different room from the ceremony room so no turnaround issues – so much space at this venue.
Even the entrance hallway is wide and spacious with sofas and two other rooms where guests can sit and relax.

The speeches were done the meal was totally delicious.
Guest mingled out to the late afternoon sunshine until the evening celebrations started
partying and dancing the night away.

What a fabulous day and evening you had Chris and Rachel, thank you for letting us share your day in such a relaxed way.
Bit of a marathon (ha get that!)  to get to your day with all the date changes but it all worked out beautifully
Wish you much happiness in the future.

Think there were a lot of gin drinkers at this wedding party so these favours were so appropriate

 

weddign speech reaction Ashfield House wedding reception

bride dancing with brother during evening party summer Ashfield House wedding