Kelly & Chris were married in July & for once we had gorgeous sunny summer weather. It's always a shame for a couple when they've booked a summer wedding and get a British washout of a day!
We started the day at Kelly's mum & dad's house for the bridal preparation. Kelly had 8 bridesmaids so there was a lot going on when we arrived but everything was going smoothly and luckily Carol & Walter have a large house so there was plenty of space for everyone. Kelly & Chris's daughters were both bridesmaids and they all looked pretty in pink! Kelly looked fantastic in a show-stopping dress, and Carol had even made sure that all the flowers in her immaculate garden matched the colour scheme!
We then headed to St. Michael's Church in Easington Lane for the ceremony. Unfortunately the vicar would only allow us to photograph the ceremony from the rear of the church, but we got some great shots despite this.
Kelly & Chris had chosen Shotton Hall Banqueting Suites for their wedding reception, which had a number of function rooms that they could use throughout the day. We used both the grounds and the inside of the hall for the formal photographs, the formal staircase was a great backdrop for some of the images.
The DJ company Kelly & Chris had hired brought a lot of mood lighting with them, so we got a great first dance shot before we left for the day.
Kelly making the final touches before we left for the ceremony.
Kelly's bridemaids waiting nervously in the church doorway before they made their grand entrance!
Kelly & Chris making their wedding vows - the church looked stunning.
The happy couple with their wedding car outside Shotton Hall.
Daughters Olivia & Cydney with mum & dad.
We love this shot of Kelly - she looked absolutely stunning.
By the grand staircase in Shotton Hall's main entrance.
One of their guests was also a talented magician which kept the guests entertained between courses.
Chris made an emotional speech, with mum Denise shedding a tear or two.
Chris's best man Chris did a great job - the obligatory groom with head in hands shot....!
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