The Wedding of Kelly & James - Matfen Hall - Northumberland

Kelly & James were married at Matfen Hall last Friday. I don't think I have met a bride quite so excited about her wedding, Kelly has been counting down the sleeps for months now. I was so pleased the weather guys got it wrong & it was glorious even though Kelly did say she didn't mind a little bit rain.

The bridesmaids wore olive green dresses which really complimented the ushers in their brown suits & accompanied by flower girl Lauren & Daniel their son who was page boy.

I worked alongside a videographer they booked 'Hillman Productions' who I found really professional & a very nice guy.

During the break in the evening reception I managed to get some time alone with Kelly & James & have the chance to be a bit more creative using flashguns, after I was almost done I just happened to turn around & notice the sky as the sun was sinking behind the horizon, the church & trees were silhouetted against the sky & so we quickly ran over to the spot I wanted & with a bit of backlight got my shot to end a perfect day.

Here are just some of the images taken from the wedding of Kelly & James.

Lucy & Michael's Pre wedding shoot

Lucy & Michael will be married at a gorgeous little church not far from Middleton Lodge where they plan to celebrate their wedding in October later this year.

I arrived half an hour early at the venue & decided to have a look around. This place is full of character & there are certainly plenty of places for great photo opportunities. I particularly liked the stable block & the track leading to the farm, there seemed to be gates hidden amongst overgrown shrubs leading to more interesting places.

Back at the the lodge itself there are beautiful gardens surrounding this magnificent country house.

Lucy & Michael arrived with their gorgeous little boy Hendrix (yes, rather cool name, perfect for a rather cool little boy)! We headed back off to the stable blocks & along the farm track (I don't know if we needed permission to venture over that side of the grounds but we did anyway).

I look forward to their wedding later in the year. Here are just some of my favourites from their pre wedding shoot.