Bestwood Lodge Micro Wedding | Heather & Ash

Bestwood Lodge Winter Wedding

Micro Wedding

December 2020 saw me photograph my first “covid wedding” and it proved to be quite a different experience. The wedding was at Bestwood Lodge Hotel in Nottingham. Heather and Ash were married in a very intimate ceremony with just Heather’s parents and two friends as witnesses.

Bestwood Lodge

Heather got ready in Bestwood lodge’s bridal suite in the very capable hands of make up artist Hannah Finn and hair stylist Helen Sutcliffe. Although it was s small event, it was definitely a happy one. Ash had a beaming smile all day and his cheery jokey nature kept spirits high. This definitely shines through in the pictures.

After the ceremony it was time for a confetti walk and formal photos, then back inside for the cutting of the cake. This was followed by the playing of video messages for the bride and groom from family and friends who couldn’t be there in person to celebrate.

After the guests went home I was able to capture some more intimate portraits of Heather and Ash around the grounds of Bestwood Lodge Hotel.

Heather & Ash Wedding Photos At Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Bride having her hair styled at Bestwood Lodge

Heather laughing in the bridal suite at Bestwood Lodge

Bride having makeup applied at Bestwood Lodge

Brides mother fastening up the brides wedding dress

bride having her veil pinned on in the bridal suite at Bestwood Lodge

Covid wedding ceremony at Bestwood Lodge

father walks his daughter down the aisle at Bestwood Lodge

bride and groom laughing during their wedding ceremony

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bride and groom walking together at Bestwood Lodge

close up photograph of the brides flowers

posed photograph of the bride and groom at Bestwood Lodge

bride and groom walk along sharing a joke

Bride and groom portrait at Bestwood Lodg

Bride and groom on the stairs at Bestwood lodge

A picture of the bride and groom taken from the balcony at Bestwood Lodge

Risley Hall Wedding Photographer | Rebecca & John

Risley Hall Wedding Photography

It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day photographing Rebecca and John’s wedding reception at Risley Hall this summer after their marriage in Ireland a few days earlier. It was a lovely intimate day with family and close friends and it was fantastic to spend it with them as their Risley Hall wedding photographer. Family and friends had travelled from Ireland and as far afield as New Zealand to celebrate with the happy couple.

Preparations

I joined the girls at Rebecca’s parents’ house to photograph their bridal preparations which were very relaxed. I was made to feel very at ease and was able to capture some great moments. Family and friends continually stopped by at the house to see the bride in her stunning wedding dress and to wish her well.

Celebrations

The wedding reception was held at nearby Risley Hall which is situated in between Nottingham and Derby. Rebecca and John actually got married a few days beforehand in Ireland so just chose to have a couple of readings at Risley Hall in front of their family and friends before a traditional sit-down meal, complete with quirky doughnut-style wedding cake. Dancing soon followed, and a fabulous time was had by all.

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Here are a few of my favourites from the day.

Enjoy the images!

Maid of honour crying as she receives a gift

bride getting her wedding makeup applied

Girls chatting during bridal preparations

Bride walking downstairs to see her family

Wedding guests taking photographs of the bride

Bride drinking champagne with her family

A photograph of the bride with her mother and father

Flower girl getting ready for the wedding

A photograph of the bride and her bridesmaids

guests arriving at the wedding at Risley Hall

Wedding guests arriving for the ceremony at Risley Hall

Flower girls waiting for the bride to arrive at Risley Hall

Father and the bride walking down the aisle at Risley Hall

The bride and her father waslking down the aisle at Risley Hall

Groomsman at the wedding ceremony at Risley Hall

Bride and grrom listen to a speech at their wedding ceremony

Bride talking with her wedding guests at Risley Hall

Mother and father of the bride having fun at the wedding

Bride and groom talking with their friends at the wedding

Wedding guests joking with the brides father

bride and groom have confetti thrown over them at Risley Hall

Bride and groom loving the confetti being thrown over them at Risley Hall

Group shot of at the guests at Risley Hall

Bride and groom taking a private walk at their wedding at Risley Hall

bride and groom on the bench at Risley Hall

Bride and groom on their wedding day at Risley Hall

Bride and grrom enjoying a quiet moment together

wedding guests stand for the arrival of the bride and groom

Brides mother laughing at the grooms speech

Grooms mother and father enjoying the speeches

The bestman entertaining the guests as he does his speech

summer flowers in the gardens at Risley Hall

Wedding guests dancing at the evening reception

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Summer wedding in the gardens at Colwick Hall

Preparations For The Wedding

I began my day by making my way over to Melissa’s parents house in West Bridgford where bridal preparations were in full swing. It was clear that the house was a hive of happiness and excitement that morning which became very infectious.

The bride and bridesmaids were in the capable hands of Debora Lola who is a very talented hairstylist and Adwoa Busia who was in charge of make up. Flowers were provided by Elizabeth McKenna who formally starred in BBC’s Apprentice . I had a sneaking suspicion that my wife would have liked to have been there to meet her, this being one of her favourite TV programmes.

Wedding Ceremony In West Bridgford

It was soon time to make my way over to St Giles Church in West Bridgford where the ceremony was to take place. It was certainly a highly emotionally charged affair. Matt was clearly overcome with the anticipation of his bride’s arrival which I was glad to have captured perfectly. The picture certainly highlighted his obvious love for Melissa who looked absolutely beautiful as she walked down the aisle.

Melissa and Matt met back in 2013 but it was only when Melissa moved away to Exeter that they decided to become an item. The 4 hour train journey obviously proved no obstacle to their relationship and the love they had for each other was clear for all to see on their wedding day.

After leaving the church and finding a parking ticket on my windscreen (the least said about that, the better!), I travelled the short distance to Colwick Hall which is a fantastic palladian style Georgian country house and was once the ansetral home of Lord Byron.

Wedding Photography At Colwick Hall

I am very familiar with this beautiful wedding venue. The staff take care of every detail, and it is always a privilege to be asked to be a Colwick Hall wedding photographer.

The wedding meal and speeches were full of laughs and magical memories and again very emotional. This was interspersed with me taking a variety of photographs in the grounds of Colwick Hall with a very relaxed and happy wedding party.

The evening reception was thoroughly enjoyed by all and both the wedding party and guests really immersed themselves into the spirit of the day with lots of dancing. The atmosphere was full of fun and everyone was on their feet to celebrate with the happy couple.

It was a fantastic wedding to be part of and I am very lucky to be able to be a wedding photographer at Colwick Hall

I wish Melissa and Matt all the very best for their future lives together.

Here are a few of my favourites from the day, enjoy!

If you are getting married at the hall, or anywhere else in Nottingham then please do get in touch to discuss your wedding photography. Please head over to my contact page and get in touch to check availability.

Venue : Colwick Hall, Nottingham, UK