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31st August 2008 Wedding Fayre - Hodsock Priory near Blyth
Hodsock Priory wedding fayre

A busy day on Sunday at the Hodsock Priory Wedding Fayre, thank you to all the brides and grooms who stopped by for a chat.

The fayre was also a good opportunity to test the reactions to the new albums with a new Graphistudio, Premier and reportage album on display -more details soon.

Hodsock Priory - www.hodsockpriory.com

30th August 2008 Wedding, Thornton Bradford to Craiglands Ilkley - Wayne and Lucy

Wayne and Lucy married Saturday at St Jame's Church in Thornton Bradford. Wayne was best man last year at the wedding of Waine and Hayley at All Saints Pontefract See November 2007's blog). Role reversal this year saw Waine (with an I) as best man for Wayne (with a Y) - almost poetic!

Following the ceremony we made use of a local ruin for a number of photos of Wayne and lucy before making the journey over to The Craigland's Hotel in Ilkley for the wedding reception. The evening was rounded off with a barbecue and firework display.

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Craiglands Hotel Ilkley West Yorkshire

Craiglands Hotel Ilkley West Yorkshire wedding venue

St Jame's Church Bradford - west yorkshire wedding

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Lucy the bride close to the church at Thornton in Bradford
Craiglands Hotel Ilkley West Yorkshire
Craiglands Hotel wedding Ilkley West Yorkshire

Craiglands hotel in ilkley

Romantic wedding photography : Chris Chambers : Photographer Castleford

inside The Craiglands hotel

Tags: West Yorkshire : Craiglands Ilkley : Bradford : Church Wedding : Wedding photographer : Wayne and Lucy
25th August 2008, Portraits Pollington - The Harrisons

A family portrait session down at the farm on Monday afternoon with the Harrison Family. For more portrait information click here.

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Diane Added (Mum): Fantastic! Really like the black and white and mixed colours.

Portrait photography - outdoor locations - Family and lifestyle portraits

West Yorkshire portrait photography

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23rd August 2008, Wedding - Burntwood Court Hotel - Andrew and Amy

Amy and Andrew chose Goldthorpe Parish church for their wedding ceremony on Saturday with their reception at Burntwood Court Hotel.

The modern looking exterior of the church belies it's more traditional feel inside and a co-operative vicar allowed photos during the ceremony from up front in the choir stalls. Following the ceremony and photos nearby the wedding celebrations continued at Burntwood Court.

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Little Danny added: Fantastic photos!

Rachel Added: Brilliant, a fantastic day which I'm sure Amy and Andrew will be be able to re-live through the wonderful photos.

Goldthorpe Parish church - an artisitic angle!

Andrew the groom. Wedding photography Chris Chambers

Wedding rings on the bride's bouqet

Goldthorpe Parish Church. Wedding photography

Wedding photography at Burntwood Court

West Yorkshire wedding photographer Chris Chambers www.chrischambersphotography.co.uk

Tags: Burntwood Court wedding photographer : Goldthorpe near Barnsley : West Yorkshire wedding photography
22nd August 2008 Wedding - South Kirkby Church to Burntwood Court - Jamie and Sarah

Jamie, Sarah and their son Harry met up with me back in April for a pre-wedding shoot at Newmillerdam, this now seems like an absolute age ago and so it was good to catch up again as they  married on Friday at South Kirkby church before moving onto Burntwood Court for their wedding reception and wedding breakfast.

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South Kirkby Church near South Elmsall - wedding ceremony

Wedding photographer South Elmsall and South Kirkby

Inside the church. Wedding photography Chris Chambers

Burntwood Court wedding photography

Wedding photographer Chris Chambers, West Yorkshire
Sarah the bride at Burntwood Court.
Tags: Burntwood Court : Brierley : South Kirkby wedding : The Cube : South Yorkshire wedding photographer
21st August 2008, Wedding - Waterton Park, Wakefield - Chris and Sarah

Chris and Sarah married on Thursday at Waterton Park near Wakefield. Following their civil ceremony we quickly took care of the formal photos allowing the couple chance to spend some time with their guests before the wedding breakfast. The threatening skies over the island for once helped expedite the group photos, everyone keen to complete them before the rain started - which thankfully stayed off until everyone was sat down in the Waterton Suite for the wedding breakfast. 

Following speeches and time to relax we headed off for another location where Chris and Sarah could have some quiet time alone, well except for me asking them to walk this way and stand here etc!

The evening reception and BBQ took place down in Squires bar where guests were also signing the couples signing board using photos I'd taken at their pre-wedding shoot earlier in the year.

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Waterton Park wedding August 2008 - Chris and Sarah. Civil ceremony and wedding reception at Waterton Park
Wakefield wedding. Photography Chris Chambers
Wedding photographer wakefield West Yorkshire
Sarah the bride in her room at Walton Hall, Waterton Park
Chris and Sarah have a bright and bubbly young daughter Charlotte, who made an excellent flower girl on the day (see photo below).
Flower Girl Charlotte

Photos outside at Waterton Park

Wedding at Waterton Park near Wakefield. Photography Chris Chambers

Wedding photography around Wakefield

Chris and Sarah share a kiss in a cornfield near Waterton Park

Waterton Park and Walton Hall.

Using photos from the pre-wedding shoot Chris and Sarah had a four photo signing frame at their reception.
Chris and Sarah's signing board.
Tags: Waterton Park : Walton Hall : Wakefield : Wedding Photography : Pre wedding shoot : Civil Ceremony
 
16th August 2008, Wedding - Carlton Towers near Snaith - Mark and Vicky

Mark and Vicky chose the local church of St Thomas' in Featherstone for their wedding ceremony on Saturday before continuing the celebrations a short hop down the M62 at Carlton Towers just outside Snaith.

The weather held exactly long enough for the guests to enjoy garden game and drinks on the lawn during and after photos. The first spots of rain appearing as the last guests were making their way inside for the wedding breakfast - talk about lucky!

The photos were finished off in the evening just after ten with photos on the steps of Carlton Towers.

Vicky Added: We had an absolutely brilliant day - the weather held off for us and didn't rain until later on! We loved every minute of it and Chris really captured the day well. Thank you!

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Vicky arrives at St Thomas' chruch in Featherstone with her father. Wedding 16th August 2008. Photography Chris Chambers

Inside St Thomas Chruch in Featherstone. Wedding photography Chris Chambers

Carlton Towers photograph - the perfect wedding venue in East Yorkshire

Bride, groom and guests on the steps in front of Carlton Towers

Wedding photography Carlton Towers

Wedding photographer East Yorkshire

On the steps at Carlton Towers

Wedding photography at Carlton Towers

Outside late at night. Photography Chris Chambers
Wedding photography Chris Chambers
Tags: Carlton Towers : Snaith : East Yorkshire Wedding Photographer : Featherstone : Mark and Vicky : Goole :
14th August 2008 Wedding, Hazlewood Castle, York - James and Michelle

James and Michelle married on Thursday at Hazlewood Castle near York. Following their wedding ceremony the couple were blessed in the Chapel of St Leonard's. With a mixed forecast for the weather, photos were taken both inside and out, before ending the night on the steps of the Great Hall.

James wore the traditional tartan of his family whilst Michelle chose a two piece dress with a fantastic scrunched hem supplied by Hoops a Daisy in Sandal. (Ok maybe not the most apt description of the dress, but I don't wear dresses...well not very often!)

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The groom in the Victoria Room at Hazlewood Castle prior to the wedding ceremony

During their blesing in the Chapel of St Leonard's at Hazlewood Castle near york

The bride and groom leave the chapel

Confetti on the steps of the Great hall at Hazlewood Castle

The bride and groom inside at Hazlewood Castle. Mispelt Hazelwood

West and North yorkshire wedding photography Chris Chambers

Hazlewood Castle wedding photographer : Chris Chambers Photography

James and Michelle on the bed in their room at Hazlewood Castle

Isabella in the Great Hall

The bride and groom after dark on the steps of the Great Hall at Hazlewood Castle

Tags: Hazlewood Castle York : Hazelwood Castle : Wedding ceremony : Blessing : Wedding Castle in Yorkshire 
 
10th August 2008 Pre-wedding shoot - Mark and Vicky

Mark and Vicky are marrying next week, celebrating their wedding at Carlton towers near Snaith.

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Pre wedding photo shoot for a wedding at Carlton Towers near Snaith East Yorkshire

East Yorkshire wedding photography : Carlton Towers near Snaith

Tags: Pre wedding shoot : Carlton Towers : Snaith : Wedding : Mark and Vicky : Carlton Towers wedding photography

9th August 2008 Wedding, St Francis of Assisi church, Leeds to Wentbridge House near Pontefract - Maurice and Catherine

Maurice and Catherine married at St Francis of Assisi Church near Beeston in Leeds before celebrating at Wentbridge House . The red brick church offered some good photo opportunities inside and a relaxed priest helped further, with the weather outside not too good (Unless you like a deluge of rain) we shot a number of images inside the church before making the trip to Wentbridge House.

Thankfully on arrival at Wentbridge, the weather wasn't as bad and we managed to make use of the lawns for photos of the bride and groom. Following the first dance I was able to take the bride and groom outdoors for some after dark images around the hotel.

Catherine and Maurice Added: We had a fantastic day on Saturday and this was captured perfectly by the photos you took. So many people commented about how artistic and beautiful the shots are and our guests especially enjoyed seeing photos from the morning on screen during the evening reception. Chris did not intrude upon the day but was able to direct photos and get the best from all of the wedding party for each photograph. Many thanks for your professionalism!! Catherine & Maurice xxx

Carol Added: As Catherine's eldest sister I would just like to let you know how much she appreciated your participation on her wedding day in making it such a memorable event. I have since looked at the photos (many times) and enjoy re - living the day.

Sarah Added: Although I didn't attend the wedding a friend who did has shown me the photos online, they are amazing! Just had to say how well the day was covered, I'm sure Catherine and Maurice will be very pleased with their photos.

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The bride arrives at St Francis of Assisi church Leeds.

Wedding photographer St Francis of Assis church Leeds. Chris Chambers

West Yorkshire wedding photography

Inside the church of St Francis of Assisi Beeston Leeds

The bride and groom on the lawn at Wentbridge House

Bride and groom behind the veil.

Wentbridge House wedding photographer Chris Chambers

Bride and bridesmaids

Bride and groom at Wentbridge House

Tags: St Francis Church Beeston Leeds : Wentbridge House : Pontefract : Wedding Photography : West Yorkshire venue
8th August 2008 Wedding, Huddersfield Cedar Court - Chris and Lea

Having had their pre-wedding shoot back in Easter (Doesn't that seem a long time ago now) it was good to meet up with Chris and Lea again on Friday.

888 - 8th of August 08, thankfully Chris and Lea decided not to marry 8AM! Instead choosing a more respectable lunchtime ceremony for their wedding at Cedar Court in Huddersfield.

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Huddersfield wedding

Huddersfield wedding photography

West Yorkshire wedding

Huddersfield wedding

Tags: Wedding photographer Huddersfield : West Yorkshire : Pre-wedding shoot
 
3rd August Wedding, Walton Hall at Waterton Park, Wakefield - Jessica and Jonathon

Jessica and Jonathon were married at Waterton Park near Wakefield on Sunday. The weather again remained good (Three days running!) and so after the civil ceremony we were able to use the scenic backdrops of the island for family photos. Following the wedding breakfast we headed off to a location which I'd scouted out a few days before. Here we were able to make use of a cornfield and surrounding buildings before quickly returning to Waterton for the evening reception. The evening was rounded off after dark with photos around the island.

Jessica Added: Sorry its taken so long, but I just wanted to say thank-you so much for the wedding pictures they are beautiful we are so pleased with them.  It might take us a while to pick them for the album because we like them all!!  So many people have so many lovely things about the pictures and your professionalism on the day.

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Jessica at Waterton park

The groom and grooms men arrived by Limo.

Jonathon and the groomsmen making their way towards the bar

On the island at Waterton Park, Walton Hall

Chris Chambers wedding photographer West Yorkshire

Bride and groom out in the cornfield

Jessica strikes a pose

Late night under the lights outside Waterton Park

Tags: Waterton Park : Walton Hall : Wakefield wedding venue : pre-wedding Shoot : Civil wedding ceremony

2nd August Wedding, Burntwood Court Hotel - Antony and Della

The house will be busy warned Della, with eight bridesmaids we were expecting pandemonium, however as we arrived at Della's parents house there was an almost serene feeling to the place! Only a few weeks since their pre-wedding shoot meant Della was incredibly relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, allowing some superb preparation photos.

Following their civil ceremony and wedding breakfast at Burntwood Court we headed off for a few more photos of Antony and Della, a previously recce'd field and track providing the perfect opportunity for some more photos.

Antony and Della (Bride and Groom Added): Hi Chris, we are on are honeymoon but couldn't wait two weeks to see the photos as everyone keeps texting to say how great they are. We are really pleased with how they have turned out, there isn't one photo we don't like and don't know how we will choose the ones for our album. They are amazing, thanks, you did a great job. Della and Antony

John Added: Photo order arrived today, another job well done! (I photographed John's wedding back in 2006)

Sarah Added: Amazing photos, I've just been looking through the whole gallery, however will they chose the ones for the album, all are sooooooooo good!

Della's flowers were supplied by Passion Flowers Upton

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Bridal Preparation and make up
Della the bride. Burntwood Court Hotel near Barnsley
Wedding photography Chris Chambers
Burntwood Court Hotel near Barnsley
Bride and Bridesmaids prior to the wedding
During the civil ceremony at Burntwood Court
Burntwood Court Hotel near Barnsley
The bridal party

The bride and groom

The flowers

Della at Burntwood Court Hotel near Barnsley

It's a wall! Bride and groom outside the hotel

Antony and Della in a cornfield
The bride and groom enjoy a moment together away from the wedding
First dance photo
Tags: Burntwood Court hotel : Civil wedding ceremony : Barnsley : Pre-wedding shoot : Antony and Della
 
1st August 2008 Wedding Paul and Kelly, Rothwell Holy Trinity to Wentrbidge House

Paul and Kelly married at Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell before moving onto Wentbridge House for their wedding breakfast and reception.

A decidedly pink colour theme to the wedding included pink details on the dress, pink car, pink balloons, pink cake, pink socks, pink....... Kelly simply beamed the whole day long, obviously loving every second, well everything was pink, surprisingly her favourite colour!

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Rothwell Holy Trinity Church West Yorkshire

The Groom near the church. Rothwell Holy Trinity

Bridesmaids, wedding photography Chris Chambers

Kelly and her father walk up the path towards the Church ready for the wedding. Photography Chris Chambers

During the wedding inside Rothwell Holy Trinity Church.

Following the wedding ceremony guests formed a Guard of Honour for Kelly and Paul using cricket bats - both the bride and groom are big cricket fans.
A cricket bat guard of honor outside the church.

Wedding photography West Yorkshire

The bride and groom at Wentbridge House

Tags: Rothwell Holy Trinity church : Wentrbidge House : Rothwell wedding : Pink wedding car
 
     
 

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