[Wedding] A Perfect Match: A beautiful Church Wedding and a trip to Kenwood Hall

On Saturday 2nd August, I got to spend the day at the beautiful Wedding of Nicky & Andy.

I arrived at Nicky's dad's house to capture the details and Nicky getting ready to go to the church.

Nicky wore a stunning lace dress with a bouquet of red Roses, whilst wearing her grandma's engagement ring (pictured) as her something old. She also wore a bracelet borrowed from her sister.

When Nicky & her dad arrived at Church the heavens had opened, and they had to stay inside the car until the rain had calmed down a little bit. After all we couldn't get Nicky wet, no matter how close she was to the church steps. However, no amount of rain could dampen her smile, as she was full of excitement to go and meet her groom.

Nicky was given away by her dad, and her two sisters were bridesmaids.

And the reaction of Andy when he saw his bride was absolutely priceless! 

The Ceremony took place at St Johns Church, Ranmoor. An absolutely beautifully breathtaking church, which is very picturesque, and seems like a small Cathedral.

The sun was shining as the newly-weds headed out of the church, before we started with a bit more drizzle again. Much to the theme of the day, very light showers throughout the day - completely different to the heavy rain all day that was forecast.

When we arrived at Kenwood Hall for the reception, I let the Bride & Groom do some mingling with their guests before we started on group shots - and of course, the shots of them as a couple.

These two never stopped grinning all day! I am sure they will still be the same for at least the next six months, if not longer!

After the photographs everyone headed inside to the restaurant for the Wedding Breakfast. Each table had books and paper roses, and were named after books, on a penguin books theme. Even down to the banners and the table plan, which I will share some photographs later.

I love the top two photographs of Nicky, it is when she found out where they were going on honeymoon after Andy had managed to keep it a complete surprise for about 6 months! 

Congratulations Andy & Nicky - a Perfect Match!
Thank you for allowing me to share your special day.

[Wedding] A Hot Sunny Wentworth Castle Wedding, 26th July 2014

I had the pleasure of Photographing Mr and Mrs Richardson's Wedding last weekend at Silkstone Church and then to Wentworth Castle

I started with Kelly when she was getting ready at Holiday Inn Barnsley, just a quick car journey away from Silkstone Church. The flowers she had were gorgeous pinks - to go with her theme, Pink and Navy Blue.

She was getting ready with her bridesmaids and her gorgeous little boy James, who I photographed when he was a little baby! Kelly had her make-up done next door to the hotel at Bannatyne's in a room that was ice cold - which was amazing considering the hotel room was very hot as we would all agree!

Now this bride, didn't do things by halves, and by any other means. She arrived on a Tractor. cried almost all the way down the aisle, and then they had the A-Team van to take them to the reception! 

Kelly & Adam, love having fun - and their entire day was full of it, from silly poses, to Kelly rolling down the hill in her Wedding dress - to table quizzes to win Champagne, and Jagerbombs....

However, no matter what, there was no denying the love they have as a family, and that Adam and Kelly have for each other.

With their Navy and Pink theme, they also had a "sport" theme. The favours were sports bottles with their names and Wedding dates on, and of course a Golden Postbox! Tables were named from Netball, to Golf - and Adam and Kelly aren't a couple - they are a TEAM.

There were many laughs, tears and Jagerbombs during the speeches, before Kelly had a surprise for Adam - she had made a video, of herself wearing, waving or holding an I love AB banner & Tshirt, and of course, she got him a matching one! 

When it had started to cool down, everyone headed outside the marquee, sat on the grass drinking and chilling, the band set up outside the marquee, and the first dance started with a "mash up" and a fabulous dance routine choreographed by themselves.

But here I leave you with one of the couple relaxing and enjoying a quite moment between themselves.

Thank you Mr & Mrs Richardson, for letting me share your special day.

[Wedding] A Rainy Day for a football divided Wedding, Holiday Inn Barnsley

Zoe & Tive got married this weekend, with thunderstorms, rain and a broken foot to boot! Luckily Tive had broken his foot before the Wedding, and not a trip to A&E on the actual day.

Tive is a Barnsley Fan, whereas Zoe is a Sheffield Wednesday Fan - so it is always a good laugh with them, especially where football is concerned.

I started with Zoe, at her parents home where Hair and Makeup took place, and Zoe also got ready before going to Church for the Wedding Ceremony.

When I arrived at the Church, Tive, his Best Men (there were two) and the ushers were waiting for the Bride to arrive.

The ceremony was lovely, it was a beautiful ceremony, with two hymns, and plenty of laughter, and tears.

Luckily, after the ceremony, the rain had stopped so we were able to get some certain shots outside within the church grounds before the rain started again. Who would have thought it would rain so much in July!?

When we all arrived to Holiday Inn Barnsley (formally Brooklands Hotel) it was still raining, however we managed to get a shot with the gorgeous bridal car.

The cake, which had been made by one of Zoe's Bridesmaids, also featured the couple's dog Scooby! I had the pleasure of meeting Scooby at the couple's Pre-Shoot.

Before dinner, we had no choice as the rain poured down to take some couple shots inside, with the plan that as soon as it was dry after dinner we would run back outside to get some more! On days like these, we just have to play it by ear.

Speeches after Dinner had people in tears, and laughter in equal measure, and were delivered by Zoe's Dad, Tive and the two Best Men!

As soon as the speeches were over we managed to run outside for some more photographs whilst it was dry, we finally got to go into the Secret Garden, as well as my little Secret Spot at Holiday Inn Barnsley.

We managed to get Zoe & her Bridesmaids, and Tive and his "football lads" with the sunglasses before the heavens opened again. Infact, as the sunglasses were on it was just slightly starting to rain again. We had just got inside before the thunder started rumbling - and the rain started coming down again.

No matter what the weather did, everyone had a lovely and wonderful day.
And Zoe & Tive became Mr & Mrs - and that is what matters!

And this was Wedding 125 for Blue Lights Photography! 

[Wedding] Where Two Families Become One, Tankersley Manor, Barnsley

Another Weekend in July, and another beautiful Wedding. This time finds me heading over to Tankersley Manor for the Wedding of Mr and Mrs Conry.
I started the Wedding with the guests arriving at Tankersley, people getting ready for the arrival of the bride.

The bridesmaids looked lovely in their mint-coloured dresses – whilst the groomsmen are wearing silver cravats.

Claire looked stunning in a floor length lace dress, with cathedral length veil – and a button bouquet. She was walked down the aisle and given away by her Dad, as both families looked on. 

The Barn area at Tankersley Manor is by far my favourite Ceremony venue at Tankersley Manor. I love the rustic feel of it.

Mr and Mrs Conry, posed for group photographs and some couple photographs with the car, before they headed out for a little drive in one of the cars that had driven Claire to the venue – before returning to continue their photographs and celebrations of the day.

After some more photographs of the new Mr and Mrs Conry, we headed inside for Speeches, hearing lots of funny stories.

After Speeches it was back outside for some photos of the couple with their Daughter, a visit from Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and then the evening reception with a LIVE BAND!

What a FAB Day! Thank you for allowing me to be part of it!