I met Hattie & Joe at Sledmere house for their engagement shoot and to say it was covered in Fog would be an understatement! We could not see further than our hands and the view was hidden with a thick layer of York Valley fog, so to arrive on the wedding day to clear blue skies and temperatures hitting 30 degrees was a big difference. These guys had pulled out all the stops; With pub themed table settings, flowing champagne and a 90's power hour disco they made sure everyone would be in for a good time. I can also honestly say that Hattie & Joe's friends and family were amongst the most welcoming I have ever had the privilege to be around, constantly offering me champagne or jagerbombs, whilst complimenting me on photographs they were yet to see! 

Hattie wore an incredible Charlie Brear Gown that she transformed for the evening with a jewelled belt and all her girls wore their own version of the same dress which worked perfectly. The gents had a sing a long to "Three Lions', as England had just got through into the Semi's and during the 90's power hour guests could only order WKD's or Smirnoff Ice from the bar! Smashed it guys!!

Hattie & Joe's Day will also feature on Brides Up North at the end of August!

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

Sledmere House Wedding North Yorkshire

When Ellinor & Michael explained that their wedding day was going to be absolutely full to the brim of traditions, songs and dancing I was very excited to say the least! Ellinor's Swedish family mingled with Michael's Scottish relatives underneath the beautiful blossom trees that were creating a wonderful natural confetti during the ceremony and we all waited as Ellinor and her father were walked down the aisle by a traditional Scottish Bagpiper! The ceremony was personal and dedicated and Ellinor told me how happy she was that the blossom had been falling throughout. Kirknewton House Stables has so many fabulous spots for portrait photos so it was lovely to wander around with the newlyweds and capture them sharing these moments together. The evening finished with a huge Ceilidh, and I must admit, I was so tempted to join in!! It was really special to be part of a day that brought two families together in such  unique and personal way!

You can view their fabulous day on Brides Up North 

http://bridesupnorth.com/2018/07/11/blossoming-romance-a-bespoke-gown-for-a-personal-wedding-at-kirknewton-house-stables-edinburgh-ellinor-michael/

I am sure a few of you reading this know exactly how much I love flowers and especially Peonies. Flowers are where A Little Picture all started from so I do love it when Brides mention that they are excited about the flowers on their wedding day! Philippa and Andy had chosen the beautiful venue of The Normans just on the outskirts of York and Phil had completely gone to town on the incredible flowers! Not only does this venue have an super cosy barn but it is filled to the brim with fairy lights too so this combination was a dream. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Philippa, Andy and their beautiful little ones for a few years now and it always such a great feeling when someone chooses me to photograph their wedding day through a recommendation from a friend. I had a wonderful day where I felt like part of the family and left with a warm glow, knowing that I had captured this little family celebrating a very important day!