Shoot with model Steph and photographer friends in Leeds yesterday. We had a gorgeous sunny, snowy day.

Claire and James beautiful July wedding at Ripley Castle,  featured in Wedding Ideas magazine this month.

Just a few of Lyndsay and Paul’s engagement pictures shot on a fabulously crisp day a few days before christmas. The location is The Boathouse at Castle Howard near York overlooking the lake. It was lovely getting to know Lyndsay and Paul a little better as I am shooting their wedding at Castle Howard in May. Hot chocolate and a mince pie warmed us up after the shoot. Yum!

Fabulous autumn colour on York Knavesmire with Aleesha and Graham who came over to York for their shoot. A friendly greyhound pottered over to see us!

Venue: Allerton Castle near Harrogate

Flowers: Fiona Hogg

Catering: Dine

Congratulations to Ian and Peter whose fabulous winter wedding I shot on Saturday. The venue was Allerton Castle between York and Harrogate. Fiona Hogg the florist created the most beautiful floral sculptures using white orchid and hydrangea. Stunning.

We had a crisp, sunny day with lots of tears and laughter. It was cold outside but cosy and warm inside the hall with the fire burning and pillar candles and lanterns lit.

More pictures to come on Wednesday on the couples password protected gallery.

Valerie and John had a fabulous candle lit wedding on Bonfire Night at The Cedar Court Grand Hotel in York. I loved the romantic ceremony after dark, with candles and storm lanterns everywhere. We shot a few pictures outside the hotel on York’s bar walls with The Minster in the background. The Cedar Court looked beautiful dressed with wintery floral arrangements by Ward’s of York. I loved the hall with its tall ceiling and arched alcoves.

Venue: Cedar Court Grand, York

Valerie’s Dress: Andrea Bambridge, York

Flowers: Ward’s of York

Shoes: LK Bennett

A wedding photo shoot at York Maze with Nikki from I Do Designer Weddings and Christine from Horticouture – we dreamed up the idea of this shoot and then you two made it into the most beautiful reality. We knew we wanted it a little bit country, we knew wanted it a little bit rock and roll and I love it!! I loved Nikki’s styling – the mini chalkboards, the ‘lost in love’ bunting, the lemon drinks, the country table – everything!! When I saw Christine’s flowers I think I actually squealed!! I loved the garlands around the chairs and the ‘fleurs’ buckets. Huge thanks to all who contributed. The fabulous team at Andrea Bambridge from Goodramgate in York actually designed and made this Grace Kelly inspired gown just for our shoot. Beckie Stirk, created the most wonderful look with her stunning make up. I am going to be wearing red lipstick for the whole of autumn now!!  Gavin from The Vinery Hair Salon – a true professional. Sarah at Choose Cake brought along her fab cake pops. They taste as good as they look : ) York Maze is just the most amazing venue to have for your wedding. Thank you for having us.  Isabelle and Gibbo our models, thanks for being so great – even with me working so fast against the falling light. You Rock!!!

Styling, Design & Planning: Nikki, I Do Designer Weddings (more about the shoot from Nikki’s design perspective here)

Flowers: Christine, Horticouture

Wedding Gown, Birdcage Veil & Accessories: Andrea Bambridge, York

Make Up: Beckie Stirk

Hair: Gavin at The Vinery Hair Salon, Huddersfield

Cake Pops: Sarah at Choose Cake

Venue: The fabulous York Maze, Maize Maze

Published in Wedding Flowers Magazine, along with fellow York wedding suppliers, Fiona Hogg Floral Design and PapaKata the teepee company. Fiona created a beautiful floral arch in church and country style wedding bouquets. If you are looking for inspiration on how to dress your gorgeous PapaKata teepee, Sophie’s wedding should give you lots of ideas.

Venue: Yorbridge House Hotel, Bainbridge

Flowers: Alison Emerson

Dress: Alan Hannah at Brides of York

Birdcages: Plush Bridal

Rob’s Suit: Mullen & Mullen, York