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Sandy and Jeffs Wedding

I recently had the pleasure of shooting my first wedding in a long while for Sandy and Jeff. With just their best friends as guests and witnesses . It was a very intimate ceremony at Penrith registry office followed by Coffee and cakes at Costa.

The groom having his button hole fixed to his jacket

A portrait of the groom looking though a window

The groom standing in the window by the Christmas tree

A black and white portrait of the bride in the mirror

A portrait of the bride looking out of the window with the Christmas tree

The bride and groom having a cuddle taken through the window

The bride and grooms best friends outside the house

The bride and groom walking to the register office

A close up photo of the grooms army uniform

The bride and groom during the wedding ceremony

The groom putting the wedding ring on the brides finger

Black and white photo of the bride and grooms first kiss

The bride and groom walking through the gardens

A bride and groom portrait in the gardens

The bride and groom standing on the steps of a building in the square

A black and white photo of the bride and groom standing in front of the church clock tower

Pete Prescott-Develing 2/15/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 2/15/19

Bridal Preparations

Bridal Preparations..

It can be totally manic or really chilled and relaxed. Yup, I am of course referring to morning bridal preparations.

Everyone is here, makeup artists and hair dressers, are all set to make everyone look amazing. The few hours before the ceremony are some of my favourite times of the day and can produce some really nice photo’s. I do my best to stay out of the way in order to capture the mix of emotions that can occur. Right up the the moment when dad sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time.

A bride having her lipstick applied by the makeup artist during morning bridal preparations

A bride applying her mascara during morning bridal preparations

Bride having her makeup applied with a reflection in a tv screen

A bride being helped into her wedding dress during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair styled during morning bridal preparations

A little bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

Black and white wide angle photo of bridal preparations with the lake district mountains in the background

A black and white photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A bride and bridesmaid having a good laugh at a photo album that was presented to the bride as a gift on her wedding day

Crazy scene during the final few minutes of bridal preparations

A dark and moody photograph of a bride having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bridesmaid having her hair done during morning bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair and makeup done during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of a bride getting into her dress during morning bridal preparations

The obligatory bride and bridesmaids selfie during morning bridal preparations

Crazy black and white photography of the bridesmaids taking a selfie during bridal preparations with a tv screen in the background

A photograph of a bride taken in the dressing mirror during bridal preparations

A black and white photograph of two young bridesmaids in their dresses playing about before leaving for the church

A bride being helped by her mum to fasten up the bridal gown before heading out to the ceremony

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/6/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/6/19

Lydia and Marks Wedding

Lydia and Marks Wedding Blog

Going back to the crazy hot summer we had last year for today’s awesome wedding. Lydia and Mark held their ceremony at the beautiful St Andrews Church Penrith. We then all went down to the shores of Windermere to Low Wood Bay Hotel for the wedding breakfast and reception.

Families and guest were also treated to a surprise lake cruise on Windermere, it is safe to say that the Prosecco was flowing and everyone had a fabulous time.

Thank you for making us feel so welcome..

Pete :-) x

The bride having her makeup applied during durning bridal preparations

The bride having makeup and hair done during morning preparations

Black and white photo of a bridesmaid enjoying a nice cup of tea during morning preparations

The bride during morning bridal preparations

The bride admiring her wedding gift from the bridesmaids

A bridesmaids reflection in a mirror during morning bridal preparations

The bride being framed by arms during morning bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the bride during preparations

A bridesmaid having her hair done during morning preparations

The Brides bouquet just after it was delivered by the florist.

A bridesmaid looking at the bride during bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having a good laugh during morning preparations

A bridesmaid decides it it time to crack open the Prosecco

A wacky angle photo of a bridesmaid laughing

A black and white wide angle photo of the whole group during bridal preparations

Another black and white photo of the the bride and bridesmaids during preparations

Joe Malone perfume for the bride and bridesmaids

A black and white photo of the back of the brides dress with the veil flowing behind her

A black and white whole room photo during bridal preparations

A black and white photo of the groom and his best man welcoming family and guests into the church before the ceremony

The groom solo portrait standing in the church doorway

The Rolls Royce arriving at the church with the bride and her father

The silver lady on the front of the Rolls Royce as it arrives at the church

The groom and best man standing in the church doorway welcoming guests

The brides mother chatting to the vicar prior to the wedding ceremony

The bride sitting in the back seat of the Rolls Royce outside of the church

The bridesmaids make final adjustments to the brides dress before going into church

The bride her father and bridesmaids walking down the path in to church

The bride and father walking down the aisle in church

One of the bridesmaids singing in church

The bride and groom making vows before the vicar and congregation

A black and white photo of the bride and groom kneeling before the alter

A candid photo taken through a gap in people during the register signing

The bride and groom walking through the confetti shower

The bride enjoying a glass of bubbly as they arrive at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride getting out of the car at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing with the car outside of Low Wood Bay Hotel

A bridesmaid helping the bride with her wedding dress during the couples portrait shoot

Two bridesmaids hiding in the bushes laughing during the couples portrait photo shoot

To male wedding guests caught taking a selfie together

A platter full of canapés at Low Wood Bay Hotel

The bride and groom standing in a field during the couples portrait photo shoot

A photo of the bride and groom taken through the brides veil

The bride and grooms portrait taken just outside the gate leading into a field

The bride and groom sitting on a commemorative stone by the jetty just after the lake cruise

A sunset portrait of the bride and groom taken down by the boat jetty on Windermere

Overhead view of the bride and groom taken down by the lakeside

A black and white silhouette photo of the bride and groom standing on the jetty on the shoreline

A bridesmaid pulling a funny face during the lake cruise

One of the wedding guests goofing around during the lake cruise

Photo of a guest topping up the glasses with Prosecco during the lake cruise

Three large empty bottles of Prosecco during the lake cruise

The brides friends decide it is time to pick her up for a photo

A nice portrait of the bride taken during the lake cruise

The bride and bridesmaids goofing around during the family group shots

The wedding breakfast room all set up ready to receive wedding guests

A black and white photo of the bride taken though a gap during the line up

A photo of the amazing wedding cake on its stand in the wedding breakfast room

On of the female guests enjoying listening to the brides father speech

A male wedding guest having a laugh at something the groom said in his speech

The grooms father hides his face in shame as one of his exploits are revealed during the stag weekend is revealed to the guests

The bride laughing during the grooms speech

the bride and groom laughing during the best mans speech

A guest holds up a champagne glass at the end of the speeches

The bride and groom cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom giggling whilst cutting the wedding cake

The bride and groom during the first dance with all of the guests standing watching

A black and white photo of the bride and groom during the first dance

Party time madness guests letting their hair down

The bride and groom having a kiss on the dance floor whilst everything else is madness around them

The bride making some serious shapes on the dancefloor

One of the wedding guests really enjoying herself on the dancefloor

Two guests decide to have a hug on the dancefloor

Pete Prescott-Develing 12/20/18 Pete Prescott-Develing 12/20/18

Sarah and Sams Wedding

Sarah and Sams Wedding Blog

Some photo’s from Sarah and Sams fab wedding at Skitby House. Had a great time working with Gavin who was shooting video for the day.

Many thanks to everyone for making us feel so welcome.. :-) x

Pete Prescott-Develing

A little bridesmaid looking at the bride in her wedding dress

The bride during morning bridal preparations having her makeup applied

Image if the brides father adjusting his tie in the mirror

A black and white image of the bride reflected in a quirky wall mirror

The bride helping a little bridesmaid into her dress

Black and white photo of the little bridesmaid waiting for the bride to get into her dress

The brides father checking his look in a mirror

Photo of the bride admiring her hair in a mirror during morning bridal preparations

A Black and White image of the brides reflection in a mirror

Photo of the bride in the quirky wall mirror

Black and White photo of the bride through the partly open door

Black and white photo of the bride and her father walking towards the registrars

Lovely daisies outside the wedding venue

An outdoor view of the wedding venue at Skitby

Bride and groom during the manic confetti shower

A young boy having a giggle outside the wedding venue

A candid photo of the bride chatting to one of her friends

Outdoor photo of the wedding venue at Skitby

The mother of the groom laughing during the speeches

Photo of the bride and groom from inside the car

The bride and groom during couples portraits

The bride and groom walking down the road during couples portrait session

The bride and groom through a gap in the hedge during couples portrait session

A black and white photo of the bride and groom reflected in a mirror

The bride and groom during couples portrait session

Photo of the bride and groom taken through a wrought iron gate swirl

A black and white photo of the bride and groom standing in front of a wall during couples portraits

Black and white photo of the bride swirling her wedding dress around

The bride laughing as the groom runs and jumps in front of her

The bride and groom kissing in the gardens at Skitby wedding venue

A portrait of the bride standing against a farm wall

A photo of the bride and groom during the first dance taken though fairy lights

The bride and groom during the first dance wide photo to include all of the wedding guests

Pete Prescott-Develing 11/20/18 Pete Prescott-Develing 11/20/18

Vicky and Matthews Wedding Day

Vicky and Matthews Wedding Blog

Wow… It had to be one of the hottest days of the year for Vicky and Matt’s big day.. Blencowe Hall near Penrith never looked nicer in the sunshine..

The wedding was really relaxed and intimate, they even had their dog wearing a fancy flower necklace.

The ceremony was held in the large sitting room, and felt really homely, so much so it felt like they where getting married in someones house.

After the ceremony everyone was treated to an alfresco barbecue.

A nice display of wild flowers outside of Blencowe Hall

An outside view of Blencowe Hall and gardens

A wide angle black and white photo of the bride and bridesmaids getting ready

A bridemaid during morning preparations sitting on the four poster bed

Black and white photo of a bridesmaid during bridal preparations

A bridesmaid having her makeup applied during morning bridal preparations

Black and white photo of the bride sitting having hair and makeup done

The caterers setting up for the afternoon barbecue

The bride Vicky having makeup and hair done during bridal preparations

The bride Vicky standing out on the balcony overlooking the gardens at Blencowe Hall

The bride and grooms dog relaxing before having makeup and hair

The bride and bridesmaids group shot before getting into the dresses

Cant say the dog is too happy about having to wear a bunch of flowers around it's neck

Black and white photo of the bride looking out across the Cumbrian countryside

The bride standing on the balcony looking back into the bedroom

The groom Matthew relaxing before the ceremony

The groom and best men having a laugh before the ceremony

One of the male guests enjoying a game of snooker before the wedding ceremony

The grooms son sitting enjoying the days events

The bride and groom standing together during the wedding ceremony

The bride being walked down the aisle by her mum

Black and white image from the back of the room while the bride and groom exchange their wedding vows

The bride having trouble getting the grooms wedding ring to fit

Black and white image of the bride and grooms first kiss as a married couple

The bride relaxing outside during the drinks reception

Black and white image of two of the wedding guests taking photos during the drinks reception

A group of wedding guests during the drinks reception

The bride and her bridesmaid having a mess around during the group shots

The bride and groom standing in a window having a cuddle

The bride and groom standing in the garden during a portrait session

The bride and groom standing in the meadow with Blencowe Hall in the background

The bride and groom kissing in the meadow taken through an open window

The bride and groom sharing a quiet moment in the garden

The bride enjoying the speeches pleased that she does not have to undertake the exercise

Pete Prescott-Develing 10/24/18 Pete Prescott-Develing 10/24/18

Laura and Jono's Wedding

Laura and Jono’s Wedding Blog

Laura and Jono’s wedding had a nautical theme owing to the fact that the Groom is in the merchant navy some of his colleagues were on hand to provide a guard of honour with swords as the happy couple came out of church. They were basically locked in until they had a kiss..

Following the ceremony the day continued at the amazing Askham Hall for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. It is always so nice to have everyone outside to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful gardens.

Black and white shot from the bottom of the hallway looking into the kitchen during bridal preparations

The bride reflection in a mirror during hair and makeup

Black and white image of the bride during preparations

A little bridesmaid with curlers in her hair during bridal preparations

The bride having makeup applied during preparations

Bride and father during the wedding dress reveal

Front badge shot of the Aston Martin car being used to transport the bride and her father to church

Black and white photo of two young bridesmaids playing during bridal preparations

Portrait of the bride in her wedding dress before leaving home for the church

The bride sitting in the back of the Aston Martin as she arrives at the church

The bride adjusting her veil before going into church

The bride and her father walking up the path to church

The groom removes the brides veil in church before the ceremony begins

Long wide photo of the bride and groom from the very back of the church during the wedding ceremony

Bride and groom exit the church to a naval guard of honour

You shall not pass until you kiss exiting the church during the guard of honour

A photo of the bride through a wrought iron gate at the church after the ceremony

The bride and groom walking through the confetti line up

Guard of honour with the bride and groom and Aston Martin

The bride and groom kissing through the front window of the Aston Martin

Just married decoration on top of the wedding cake

photo of part of the seating plan at the reception venue

The bride and groom portrait on the stairs at Askham Hall

The bride and groom taking a relaxing walk through the amazing gardens at Askham Hall

Bride and groom relaxing in the gardens at Askham Hall

Black and white photo of the bride and groom kissing low key image

The bride and groom chatting in the gardens at Askham Hall

Photo of the bride and groom taken from the top of the stairs looking down as the bride and groom prepare to enter the wedding breakfast

The tow young bridesmaids help the bride arrange her dress before the first dance

A young lad tries on a naval hat for size during the evening reception

The bride and groom having the first dance with beautiful side light coming in through the side window at Askham Hall

Pete Prescott-Develing 10/18/18 Pete Prescott-Develing 10/18/18

Paula and James' Wedding

Paula and James’ Wedding Blog

Paula and James decided to hold their wedding ceremony at the amazing Lanercost Priory near Brampton Cumbria. Even the pouring rain did not dampen their spirits as they had the biggest smiles all day. Following the ceremony everyone headed off to the amazing Kirklinton Hall for the reception and evening celebrations. Thankfully the rain held off just in time to go out and explore the hall and surrounds. They even arranged to have bonfires set up outside during the evening.