New Year wedding at the Belle Epoque

Well, not quite.  Claire and Rob were actually married on December 29th, but it's close to New Year isn't it?

They had a civil ceremony and reception at the Belle Epoque restaurant in Knutsford, and a great time was had by all!

Here are just a few shots from the event.

Though they don't show it, it was COLD! outside.

Wedding fairs 2010

Just a quick mention of some forthcoming wedding fairs I shall be at.  First of all, Manchester's Midland Hotel on Sunday 24th January; then it's the Tatton Park wedding fair on the weekend of 30th/31st January.  This is the biggest and most prestigious wedding fair in the region, so hopefully I'll see lots of you there.  

Snow on the Arley Hall Estate

Like millions of others, the snow has made my journey to work much longer and more interesting! I'm very lucky to have my studio in the grounds of the Arley Hall Estate:it's a beautiful place to work (and a great wedding venue too). All my clients love the vibe at the studio, whatever the time of year, but at the moment it's even lovelier than usual, especially with the wood-burning stove alight and a roaring blaze going. I'm keeping an eye on the weather forecast though, as I'm not sure how much deeper the snow might get before the studio will have to close for a few days.
These photos were taken yesterday afternoon.

First wedding of 2010

My first wedding of 2010 is on January 15th at Thornton Manor. I'm really looking forward to it as, quite simply, it's a stunning venue. To start the year off, here are a few images from a great wedding I shot there back in May last year.

Lara, the bride, looked radiant all day. This is a shot taken before the ceremony. The flowers were by Living Colour of Stockton Heath.

Here she is with her new husband, Martin, in a formal portrait taken in the entrance hall.

The famous Lime Walk wasn't really in leaf - a delight for summer weddings - but still makes a great frame for a portrait.

As I look out of the window at -7 temperatures, I can't imagine taking shots out in the Lime Walk in a few days' time ...... but you never know! Watch this space .....