I love where I live – my home town of Louth is nestled on the edge of the Lincolnshire wolds; a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.  So getting the opportunity to be a wedding photographer at a lincolnshire farm on the top of the wolds – well it doesn’t get much better!  

The tranquil green hills of Lincolnshire played host to a truly special celebration — Natalie and Sophie’s same-sex wedding set against the scenic backdrop of a charming farmhouse. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments, perfectly exemplifying the beauty of love in all its forms.

The day started, as it nearly always does: with the preparations – this part of the day gives me time to get to know the couple (and the bridal party!) better.

The couple, whose love story inspired everyone present, had officiated the wedding previously at the registry office in Louth, but also exchanged vows surrounded by friends and family who traveled from near and far. The ceremony was intimate yet joyous, a testament to their commitment and the support of their loved ones.

Following the vows, guests enjoyed a rustic reception featuring local Lincolnshire produce, lively music, and heartfelt speeches. The farm’s natural charm and scenic views made for stunning photos that captured the essence of the day.

This wedding not only showcased the love clearly felt by the happy couple but also highlighted the inclusive and progressive spirit of modern times.  It was a reminder that love knows no boundaries, and every union is deserving of celebration.

Congratulations to the happy couple! Their wedding on this beautiful Lincolnshire farm was a perfect example of love, authenticity, and community.  I wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

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The Brackenborough Hotel is one of my local stomping grounds and I always feel happy when I get asked to photograph a wedding there because I know the place so well, it’s like second nature to me because I have shot there so many times.

The Kenwick Park Estate, located in Louth, Lincolnshire, is a distinguished wedding venue set within 320 acres of picturesque parkland in the Lincolnshire Wolds. This Georgian-style country house combines historical charm with modern amenities, providing an idyllic setting for both ceremonies and receptions – it’s large ground provide a perfect backdrop for beautiful wedding photography.

Brackenborough Hotel Wedding Ceremony

This wedding venue really is unique, and boasts a lovely gazebo in the middle of the garden – a perfect location to say ” I do”.  The guests were all arranged in seating next to the gazebo and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the bride and groom.  The ceremony was gorgeous as was the weather!

Brackenborough Hotel Wedding Photographer 

The love and laughter continued into the afternoon, as the guests drank, ate canapes and the kids played on the grass, I walked round capturing all these natural moments, and whilst the bride and groom had a moment, I took the opportunity to take some  portraits of the happy couple.

It was then time for the speeches which of course provided plenty of laughs!

I had a superb day as a Brackenborough Hotel wedding photographer. Many thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

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I always get excited when I know I’ve got a Hemswell Court wedding coming up, as it is a very special venue set in the heart of Lincolnshire, boasting elegant architecture, enchanting gardens, and exceptional service. Its stately interiors and meticulously landscaped grounds offer a picturesque setting, making it a favoured choice for couples seeking a memorable backdrop for their wedding photography and I look forward to being a Hemswell court wedding photographer again very soon.  You can read more about this beautiful Lincolnshire wedding venue here

Hemswell Court Wedding Photographer

The day started with the bridal preparations in one of the immaculate and high quality rooms at Hemswell Court, plenty of fun, laughter and relaxed vibes – exactly what was needed!  This couple were so relaxed and it was an easy day from start to finish – and I could tell that from Michael and his huge groomsmen entourage!  The ceremony was full of love and laughter and you can certainly tell these two are made for each other and the love and laughter continued right throughout the day.

The weather was HOT – many people taking shelter, because, if I recall correctly, the was the hottest day of the year.  It always makes my job as a wedding photographer easier if the sun is shining, because it raises the spirits!

I had a superb day as Caroline and Michael’s Hemswell Court wedding photographer –  Many thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

Here are my personal favourite highlights from their big day…

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As a Louth wedding photographer, I was happy to be telling the visual story of Rebecca and Jason’s wedding day at the picturesque Brackenborough Hotel.  Nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, this charming venue provided the perfect backdrop for a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments and is a wedding venue I am very familiar with.

The Bridal Preparations

The day began with the quiet hum of anticipation in the air as Rebecca prepared to step into her wedding gown. The soft natural light streaming through the windows of the hotel suite highlighted every detail of the intricate lace and delicate embroidery of her dress. I make sure I’m around involved in the action for the bridal prep photos, capturing, candid shots of all the laughter, nerves, and tender moments shared between the bride and her bridesmaids, creating a beautiful narrative of the hours leading up to the ceremony.

Because the hotel rooms are just a stone’s throw from the wedding ceremony venue, I was able to nip across and capture a few shots of Jason and his groomsmen easing his nerves with a couple of beers!

The Ceremony

The Brackenborough Hotel’s purpose built ceremony room is the ideal location for a local wedding ceremony and the prefect place to capture the emotional glances, joyous tears, and heartfelt exchanges between Rebecca and Jason which promised a lifetime of love and companionship.

Following the ceremony, I took the opportunity (as I do with every wedding,) to give the bride and groom some time to mingle with the guests that they probably haven’t even had the chance to say hello to yet!  Rain wasn’t playing ball today so I decided to take the group shots indoors (never ideal but as an experienced wedding photography you have to work with what you’ve got).

After the group shots, the bride and groom had a lovely surprise for the guests- a gender reveal! And as you can see, IT’S A BOY!

Bride and Groom Portraits

Once the excitement had died down a bit, I took the bride and groom away for some time explore the hotel’s stunning surroundings for portraits of the newlyweds. From the romantic pathways to the charming bridges, each shot capturing the love shared between Rebecca and Jason against the backdrop of the idyllic Lincolnshire landscape.

This was a shorter day coverage from me so once the bride and groom was called into the reception room for the wedding breakfast, my day was complete but that does not mean it wasn’t still special.

Thank you Rebecca & Jason for letting me be your brackenborough hotel wedding photographer and all the best for the future!

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Hall Farm Hotel wedding venue has always been a regular haunt of mine and it is always a pleasure when asked to be a couple’s Hall Farm hotel wedding photographer.

Hall Farm Hotel is nestled in the rolling hills of the Lincolshire Wolds well hidden and out of the way of everyday hustle and bustle. I comprises of a separate ceremony and reception room, a hotel and even a private lake and field! The owners are very friendly and professional – exactly what you need for a Lincolnshire wedding venue. You can read more about Hall Farm Hotel Here

Bridal Preparations At Hall Farm Hotel

The day started with the bridal preparations and as soon as I arrived I knew this wedding was going to be a cracker! Emma wore her heart on her sleeve and what you saw was what you got! Laughing and joking and making fun of people, clearly unphased by the events to come!

Hall Farm Hotel Wedding Ceremony

Having its own dedicated ceremony room means that you don’t have to travel far to capture the wedding photos!

As you can see, the “I do’s” were full of love and laughter. You can tell these two are made for each other.

Wedding Party at Hall Farm Hotel

There was a little “down time” to allow for the room to be rearranged for the evening wedding meal and speeches.

Once the formalities were out of the way, it was time to party! And party they day did.

As always, I had a cracking day as a healing manor wedding photographer. Many thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

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I felt very lucky to be invited as a Walled Garden Baumber Wedding Photographer, as this was the very first time I’d ever photographed there. I hope I get to be asked to be a Baumber Walled Garden wedding photographer again.

Walled Garden Baumber is located right in the middle of in the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds – an area of outstanding natural beauty. Walled Garden Baumber is an innovative and exciting 4 acre walled garden, full of hidden surprises and vastly different from the traditional kitchen garden that it once was. It is owned by designer and photographer, Sonia and David Elton.  You can read more about this beautiful Lincolnshire wedding venue here

Walled Garden Baumber Wedding Ceremony

The day started, not with the bridal preparations (as was the preference of the couple), but with me arriving at the walled garden ready to capture the guests arriving.

This wedding venue really is unique, and boasts a lovely gazebo in the middle of the garden – a perfect location to say ” I do”.  The guests were all arranged in seating around the gazebo and we eagerly awaiting the arrival of the bride and groom.

As you can see from the wedding photos, this was a very unconventional and certainly non-traditional wedding.  The bride wore a floral dress  and the groom looked dapper in a relaxed suit.  The outfits suited the couple perfectly.

The ceremony was full of love and laughter and you can certainly tell these two are made for each other.

The ‘informalities’ continued into the afternoon, as the guests drank, ate canapes and played garden games, I took the opportunity to take some  portraits of the happy couple.

Bride and Groom Portraits at Walled Garden Baumber

As a well established wedding photographer in Lincolnshire, I like to walk all my couples around their beautiful wedding venue, ensuring I capture stunning wedding portraits of the happy couple. Walled Garden Baumber had SO many lovely areas to do so!

It was then time for the speeches which of course provided plenty of laughs!

I had a superb day as a Baumber Walled garden wedding photographer. Many thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

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I am delighted to share this Setcops Farm wedding with you all. As a well established Lincolnshire Wedding Photographer, it’s always refreshing to get the opportunity to photograph at a new wedding venue and Setcops Farm did not disappoint! It was an absolute privilege to be asked to be a wedding photographer at Setcops Farm and I was rather spoiled by the photo opportunities and locations.

Setcops farm is an exclusive countryside wedding venue set in the heart of rural Lincolnshire, Weddings at Setcops Farm are a totally unique experience. You can check out Setcops Farm for yourself in more detail HERE.

Bridal Preparations

The day started, as usual, with me arriving at the home of the bride’s parents to capture the bridal preparations. I always enjoy the relaxed photography that this part of the day allows.

The Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony was held at the local church and was, as always, a ceremony full of emotions, and confetti!

Wedding Reception and Party at Setcops Farm

The wedding reception kicked off properly once al the guests, and the happy couple (of course!), arrived at Setcops Farm. the farm allowed for plenty of space and a lovely corrugated barn wall for an interesting back drop for the group shots.

You could tell that Alice and Sam had put a lot of thought into entertaining their guests at the wedding, with a guitarist/singer playing well known tunes, party games, firepits and even a goodie bag with a marshmallow roasting kit included! All this of course, added extra opportunities as a wedding photographer.

The evening do started with a facepainter and a selfie van arriving!

They partied hard into the night and danced around the firepits.

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph the happy couple – thank you for having me along to photograph your wedding story.

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I was incredibly grateful and humbled to be shooting this wedding,which was in the middle of the covid pandemic of 2020. This was my one and only wedding of the year, because all my others had been cancelled or postponed and it was for a very special reason that this wedding hadn’t been cancelled, the bride’s father had been diagnosed with cancer and they of course, wanted him at the wedding, before it was too late. Postponing was not an option.

The Venue

Nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire, near Horncastle, Scrivelsby Walled Garden provided an idyllic setting for Parice and Sean’s celebration of love. The historic charm of the walled garden, with its vibrant flowers and lush greenery, created a fairy-tale atmosphere that set the stage for a truly enchanting wedding. Just outside the grounds or the walled garden is a beautiful church – used especially for weddings, and this is where they chose to have their intimate and emotional ceremony.

Every aspect of Parice and Sean’s wedding was meticulously planned, from the delicate floral arrangements to the personalised touches that reflected the couple’s unique style.

Bridal Preparations

The day started, as it always does, with me attending the bridal preparations making sure I capture all the details and the buzz of excitement, because remember, the groom does not actually get to see any of this part of the day, so it is also a good record for him to look back on.

Because Sean and “the boys”, were getting ready round the corner, I had the chance to quickly catch up with them before we all headed off to the church.

The Ceremony

Because it was mid-covid, it was a very very small and intimate wedding – it didn’t make it any less special though,and dozens of people waited outside the church for them to throw confetti over them.

The bride and groom portraits

Once the vows had been exchanged and the confetti thrown, I took the happy newly weds into the grounds of Scrivelsby walled garden for the all important bride and groom wedding portraits.

The Reception

From then, it was the short car journey back to Louth, for the rest of the celebrations – The Ranch Restaurant. it was an ideal location, because the bride and groom know the owners well, they could arrange the room with covid restrictions is place appropriately.

The speeches were great, the dancing was brilliant and the DJ was awesome.

What a wonderful day – thank you for letting me be your Scrivelsby Walled garden wedding photographer.

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I was happy to be back at one of my regular local wedding venues – Laceby Manor Hotel to photograph Chloe & Ashley’s wedding – a wedding venue I’ve photographed at quite a few times and was happy to be given the opportunity again, it’s a fantastic place that I love working at.

I started the day at the bride’s parents house to set the mood for Chloe’s wedding day. The bridal preparations are always great fun and I get to photograph fantastic moments as the bridal party laugh and gossip. Weddings at Laceby Manor are always great for the bridal prep photos because on the grounds of the hotel, they have their own exclusive lodges, which are used by the bride and groom and their guests.

Fast forward to the ceremony and we were all delighted that the weather gods were looking down on us which meant that Chloe and Ashley could have their wedding outside in the purpose built gazebo. Ashley could not hide his joy when he saw Chloe walking down the aisle in her magnificent dress.

I enjoy drifting among the guests during these moments to take the best shots and witness the stories unfold as the hours go by and I made sure to make the most of the venue’s purpose designed grounds during the bride and groom portraits.

Once the ceremony was complete and the bride and groom managed to greet all their guests, it was time for the group shots and bride and groom couple wedding portraits

The guests enjoyed a delicious wedding breakfast and the speakers prepared to deliver their speeches, which were, as always a great part of the wedding and a joy to photograph as a wedding photographer.

Once the DJ began the evening entertainment the dance floor was full, it was the perfect end to a perfect day. Chloe and Ashley’s wedding was one of the loveliest weddings I had photographed recently and I wish them all the best.

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