Our final wedding in June took place at The Marriott Hotel in Gateshead. We arrived at Kay's parents' house on the morning of the wedding to photograph the bridal preparations - and even the furnishings in the lounge matched the colour scheme of ivory and purple! Kay had 7 bridesmaids, and still everything was calm as they all got ready for the day. As there were so many people to get to the ceremony, 6 bridesmaids and Kay's mum left in the first car, which then came back to collect Kay, her dad and daughter Anya.
We arrived at the hotel and photographed the ceremony in the European Suite, which was to be our base for all the celebrations throughout the day. Chris and his best man Liam looked great in their suits, and Chris looked so proud when Kay walked up the aisle towards him.
We then headed out to the small garden area for the group photographs & shots of Kay & Chris. The Marriott is close to the Metrocentre, yet the garden had been cleverly designed so that there were no distractions in the background of the photos which was great for us. The beautiful honeysuckle archway was perfect for some shots of Kay & Chris on their own.
The wedding breakfast room looked great, again all decked out in the ivory and purple colour scheme. The speeches were lovely, Kay & Chris met while both serving in the navy so everyone enjoyed hearing the story of how they got together.
It was then time for everyone to grab a drink and relax for a while, before the evening reception. Kay had mentioned to us that during their first dance there would be more confetti, so we were both poised waiting for the moment when Kay's mum Claire popped the balloon suspended from the ceiling.
Here are some of our favourite shots from the day:
Kay looked absolutely gorgeous, time for an important glass of bubbly while her mum & bridesmaid laced her dress up.
Kay with her daughter Anya.
Kay applying the final touches while proud dad Neil looks on.
So much confetti was thrown even the box was launched towards Kay & Chris.....
...and luckily it missed!
The fabulous honeysuckle archway in the gardens.
All the excitement had worn Anya out!
The room was transformed for the evening reception, even the lights matched the colour scheme!
The confetti balloon during their first dance.
Time for everyone to let their hair down, and for us to say goodnight!
Labels: marriott gateshead wedding, marriott metrocentre wedding
