Hodsock Priory Wedding Photographer | Emma & Sam

Hodsock Priory Wedding Photography - Emma & Sam’s Wedding

Hodsock Priory

Emma and Sam’s wedding took place at Hodsock Priory on the Nottinghamshire/South Yorkshire border. I love the surroundings at Hodsock, five acres of beautiful formal gardens leading onto rolling countryside as far as the eye can see. These gardens attract visitors all year round but they are particularly impressive in early spring when the whole place is a carpet of snowdrops. Well worth a visit.

Bridal Preparations

It was a very warm sunny day for Emma and Sam The first thing you spot as you approach Hodsocks historic country house is the grade 1 listed Tudor gatehouse - the last remaining one in Nottinghamshire. I joined Emma’s bridal preparations in the designated dressing room along with her 5 bridesmaids. After hair and makeup it was then up to the bridal suite for pictures of the final reveal to her bridesmaids and father. Emma chose a beautiful neutral colour scheme.

Wedding Ceremony Rooms

Hodsock offers a choice of rooms in which to wed - the popular oak panelled historic hall or the more contemporary Buchanan Hall offering a luxurious chandelier lit neutral backdrop. Smaller intimate ceremonies can be held in the traditional library or light and airy Ante room. Of course there’s always outdoors - under the Georgian gazebo in the central garden, the rose garden, the bluebell wood, or even under the historic gatehouse.

The Wedding Day

After Emma and Sam’s ceremony we made our way to the light and airy bar area, opening up on the Italian terrace. Onto the wedding breakfast and speeches with amazing ‘ naked ‘ cake. The sun starting to set provided us with the perfect lighting to grab a few pictures of the happy couple in the fabulous gardens. It was then time to party!!!

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Photographs From Emma & Sam’s Wedding day

Here are a few photographs from their wedding day at Hodsock Priory, enjoy!

Prestwold Hall Wedding Photographer | Beatriz & Chris

Prestwold Hall Wedding Photography - The wedding of Beatriz & Chris

I had the privilege of shooting Chris and Beatriz’s wedding at Prestwold Hall which is a truly stunning venue in the heart of Leicestershire Wolds near Loughborough. Sophisticated, stylish and full of grandeur and elegance, this grade 1 stately home and the immaculately kept gardens sit in 250 acres of rolling parkland. Just breathtaking.

Bridal Preparations at Prestwold Hall

Beatriz’s family had travelled all the way from Brazil and i’m sure they would have not been disappointed in what awaited them at Prestwold. I joined Beatriz’s family and bridal party in the designated dressing room upstairs in Prestwold Hall, which like the rest of the manor house, was full of stunning architecture. Joining us was the wonderfully talented Rachel Liney for hair and makeup. I’ve worked with Rachel on a few occasions now and find her so easy going, always putting her clients at ease. So with a few nibbles and drinks Beatriz and her bridesmaids were totally relaxed and in good spirits and excited for the day ahead.

Prestwold Hall Wedding Ceremonies

Prestwold caters for all and offers a choice of locations for the actual wedding ceremony. There is a traditional parish church (St Andrew’s) within the grounds, just a stone’s throw from the hall’s front door. Alternatively, couples could go for an outdoor ceremony under the beautiful Georgian gazebo in the gardens. Chris and Beatriz chose to say “I do” within Prestwold Hall itself. Entering through the Orangery with her father beside her, Beatriz joined Chris in the library for the ceremony. The library with its impressive fireplace and large windows leading into the gardens, is a really elegant space. It is later transformed with fairy lights and the like, in readiness for the evening reception and party!

Food and Drink

Chris and Beastriz’s guests enjoyed an exceptional meal prepared by Prestwold’s head chef Marcus Lockwood. The hall also houses an elegant bar, reminiscent of a 1920’s gentleman’s club. As the weather was kind and it was a warm summer’s day, drinks were taken in the fabulous gardens. This is where I also took the newly weds for some beautiful portraits. The immaculately manicured gardens provide a stunning backdrop - simply perfect!!!

Here a few images from the day, enjoy!

Walled Garden At Beeston Fields Wedding Photographer | Mairéad & George

The Walled Garden At Beeston Fields Wedding Photography - Mairéad and George’s Wedding

Mairéad and George’s big day brought back a few memories of my own wedding. It was held at St Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham where I myself got married just over a decade ago. It was a great day back then ( gotta say that - my wife might read this!) and was another great day to be back as a Nottingham wedding photographer.

Wedding Preparations

I started the day over in Hucknall, beginning with George’s groom prep at the couple’s home. It was then a short trip around the corner to Mairéad’s mum’s house where the bridal preparations were in full swing.

The Walled Garden

After the ceremony at St Barnabas it was onto the Walled Garden at Beeston Fields. Now the Walled Garden is a bit of a rags to riches story. The original Victorian walled garden is hidden behind a Beeston Fields country home built in 1837. As years passed it was left locked away, overgrown and overlooked. However in 2011 it was completely restored to its former glory. The beautiful gardens now play host to beautiful weddings with couples having the choice of a few different licenced areas for their ceremony. Firstly the loggia, a converted old greenhouse adorned with rambling roses and flowerbeds. Then a fabulous bandstand situated in the heart of the garden. Lastly, a traditional Georgian style marquee.

Wedding Reception

The marquee played host to Mairéad and George’s reception, overlooking the stunning gardens. It was a scorcher of a day and I got some lovely confetti walking shots of the couple before drinks and canapés were served. You’re certainly spoilt for choice with regards to food here. The Walled Garden’s in-house catering team can provide you with a traditional sit down meal ( which Mairéad and George chose), afternoon tea, a table carvery or British barbeque, all equally superb. Once the meal and the emotional speeches were over, I headed into the gardens with the newlyweds for some romantic pictures. It was then time for the evening party to get under way. Alongside the dancing, guests enjoyed having caricature portraits done of themselves by the fantastic Beefy which went down a storm.

Your Walled Garden Wedding

If you have booked The Walled Garden as your own wedding venue and still need to book a photographer please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your plans in more detail.

Photographs from Mairéad and George’s Wedding At The Walled Garden

Here are a few highlights from their day. Enjoy…