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Pete Prescott-Develing 11/10/23 Pete Prescott-Develing 11/10/23

Amy and Steves Wedding

A snap shot of images from Amy and Stevens wedding at The Crown Hotel In Wetheral. Carlisle. Cumbria.

Young bridesmaid during morning preparations

The bride having her makup and hair prepared

Black and white image of morning bridal preparations

The flower girl having her hair done during morning preparations

The flower girl standing by a window during morning bridal preparations

The bride and her father first look reveal

The bride being walked down the aisle by her father

The bride and groom exchanging wedding rings

The bride and groom walking back down the aisle with bubbles

The bride having a hug with one of the wedding guests

Bridesmaid relaxing during the drinks reception

The bride and groom goofing around during a portrait shoot

The bride and groom portraits standing in a door way

The bride and groom walking during the couples shoot

The bride and groom chatting during couples shoot

Bride and groom kissing under an umbrella in the rain

The bride and groom standing outside the hotel main entrance

The bride and groom walking down a row of guests confetti shot

The decoration on top of the wedding cake

Illuminated sign of the couples first names

A guest having a laugh during the speeches

The flower girl peeping out from under a blanket

The bride on the dance floor wearing silly glasses

The flower girl on the dance floor during the evening reception

Pete Prescott-Develing 11/8/23 Pete Prescott-Develing 11/8/23

Ellie and Kyle Wedding

Just a few images from Ellie and Kyles fabulous wedding at the North Lakes Hotel and Spa in Penrith…

Bride shot during morning bridal preperations

Bridesmaid checking her makeup in a mirror

Groomsmen having a laugh before the ceremony

Brides portrait image in the window for nice lighting

Bride and her father walking down the isle

Groom gets emotional as he sees the bride for the first time

The bride and groom exchanging wedding vows

The bride putting the grooms wedding ring on his finger

Bride and groom first kiss during the ceremony

Little baby guest enjoying the drinks reception

The bride and groom standing in front of the castle ruins

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/27/21 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/27/21

Sam, Russ and Kids

I had a brilliant time a couple of weeks go with this bunch of nut cases for a socially distanced family shoot. We had a shoot about the same time last year it was amazing to see how the kids have grown. I look forward to the same later this year.

Family portrait standing on the bridge in the park

Black and white portrait of the youngest girl

Little girl throwing dry leaves over her head

Youngest girl portrait standing by the fence

Girl portrait hiding in the fallen twigs

Whole family portrait sitting on a fallen log in the woods

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/18/21 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/18/21

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 2/3/20 Pete Prescott-Develing 2/3/20

Lisa and Jasons Wedding

What a crazy day with this mad crowd of nutters, nothing but laughs all day, even the rotten weather could not deter everyone form having an amazing time. Lisa and Jason come up to the lakes of long weekends with the kids so know the area really well. Who could not fall in love with the Lake District even if it’s tipping it down with rain.

They held the entire day at the Inn on the lake hotel on the shores of Ullswater and even treated everyone to a fab lake cruise on one of the steamers..

Thanks you all so much for the privilege of being part of your fabulous wedding..

The bride having her makeup done reflected in a tv screen

A photo of the card the bride sent to the groom on the morning of the wedding

A wide shot of the morning bridal preps room

A bridesmaid putting on her eye makeup reflected in the makeup mirror

A side glance at the camera from a bridesmaid

An external view of the pagoda from the bridal preps bedroom

The three flower girls sitting on the floor admiring the wedding dress

The bride in her wedding dress reflected in a long mirror

The youngest flower girl having her shoes put on by her mum the bride

A view of the pagoda in the pouring rain prior to the wedding ceremony

The bridal party walking down the path to the ceremony

The bride and her father walking down the path towards the pagoda

The bride and groom exchanging vows during the wedding ceremony

The flower girl giving a short speech during the wedding ceremony

The bride and groom walking down the path following the wedding ceremony

One of the guests during the drinks reception

The bride chatting to her guests and friends after the wedding ceremony

A black and white photo of the bride and groom walking back down towards the jetty

The bride and groom standing on the jetty

The bride and groom standing at the end of the jetty overlooking Ullswater

The bride and groom standing by the reflection pool

The youngest flower girl doing a twirl in her dress

Guests having a great time during a selfie

The groom twirling a flower girl around on the hotel patio

The bride and grooms slate place settings

A photo looking down the length of the top table

One of the flower girls peeping over the top of a chair

Two of the flower girls getting soaked on the steamer

One of the flower girls standing on the deck of the lake steamer

A wide angle shot of the Inn on the lake hotel from the lake steamer

Pete Prescott-Develing 3/27/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 3/27/19

Nikita and Dannys Wedding

Going back to the balmy days of summer for today’s wedding. This time we headed south - all the way down to Hertfordshire. The bride decided on the amazing Sopwell House for the morning wedding preparations, it almost felt like we where in the Mediterranean due to the beautiful weather.

From here we all headed to Shenley Cricket Club for the ceremony, reception and evening festivities. The gardens and surrounding woodland provided an excellent backdrop for photos. Plus some quirky shots in front of the cricket scoreboard.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your fabulous wedding day

Pete :-) x

A bride having her makeup applied during morning preparations

A black and white image of the bride sitting on a high chair having her makeup and hair done

Two bridesmaids having a good laugh outside in the garden

A black and white image of the bride having her eye makeup applied

One of the bridesmaids during morning preparations

A black and white wide angle image of the bride during morning preparations

A moody downward image of the bride during preparations

A bride bring helped into her wedding dress

A black and white image of the bride surrounded by her bridesmaids and mother during bridal gown adjustments

The welcome sign for Shenley Cricket Club

A pair of felmale wedding guests during the drinks reception

The bride sitting in the back of the car with her father reflected in a door panel

One of the male guests outside putting on his tie

Brides mother and friends taking a mad selfie

The bride and groom during the wedding vows

A black and white image of the bride and groom just as the groom says I do

A bride and groom portrait with the nearby forest as a backdrop.jpg

A black and white image of the bride and groom walking away from the camera.jpg

A black and white confetti avelanche.jpg

The bride and groom walking away from the camera on to the cricket pitch

The bride and bridesmaids having a laugh during groups shots

The groom kissing the bride on the forehead under the veil

The bride and groom standing by a five bar gate

The bride and grooms names in corks used as place settings on the top table

An image of one of the wedding guests during speeches

One of the wedding guests having a good laugh during the speeches

The bride and groom playing Mr and Mrs game

The bride and groom taking a selfie with all of their closest friends

The bride and some of her friends taking a selfie.jpg

Pete Prescott-Develing 3/10/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 3/10/19

Catherine and Michaels Wedding

It was….. Sunflowers and a boiling hot day for Catherine and Michaels awesome wedding day. It seems only five minutes ago when we headed down the M6 to Cheshire.

We first met the happy couple two years ago at Michaels sisters wedding and we all got on famously and it was really nice to meet the families again.

Following a church ceremony we all headed out to the amazing Motram Hall for the reception and evening party, great venue for lots of photo opportunities, but the shot of the day (for me anyway) was the avalanche of confetti that was thrown as they left the church…..

Pete :-)

The bride sitting having her makeup and hair done shot through an open window

A moody photo of one of the bridesmaids during preparations

A black and white photo of the bride and bridesmaids during hair and makeup

The brides reflection in the hall mirror

Wide angle photo of the wedding dress at the top of the stairs

The brides father relaxing before getting ready and into his suit

The bride laughing at something the bridesmaid is showing her again shot from outside looking back into the house through an open window

A detail photo of one of the bridesmaids hair

The bride being helped into her wedding dress

A bridesmaid enjoying a drink during preparations

The father of the bride adjusting his tie

Final touches of lipstick for a bridesmaid

The groom standing welcoming family and guests at the church

One of the bridesmaids showing everyone her amazing bouquet

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

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

The bride waiting to go into the church having a laugh

The bride pulling a funny face as she gets out of the car

The groom best man and ushers sitting in the front rows of the church waiting for the bride and her father to arrive

The bride being walked down the aisle by her father to a waiting groom

The bride and groom have a laugh during the exchange of wedding rings

A black and white photo of the bride and groom chatting during the wedding ceremony

The choir in the church friends of the bride and groom

A photo taken from the very back of the church during the wedding ceremony

A black and white photo of the bride and groom sitting during the ceremony

The bride and groom in an avalanche of confetti

The bride and groom arriving at Motram Hall in the car

The bride and groom standing by the car at the entrance to the hotel

A male guest pulling a funny face during the drinks reception

A candid photo of one of the guests having a good laugh during the drinks reception

One of the youngest guests does not quite know what to make of my camera

Two guests goofing around during the drinks reception

One of the young guests decides Jenga is boring

The groom decided it was time to pick the bride up

A black and white photo of the bride relaxing during the drinks reception

One of the young bridesmaids pulling a pose

Tow young wedding guests doing the devils horns rock and roll sign through a window

Romantic photo of the happy couple standing at the side of the lake at Motram Hall Hotel

Early evening sun makes this black and white portrait look a bit different

The groom cant help himself and bursts out laughing during the couple portrait shoot

The bride and groom standing in the woods

Another photo of the bride and groom standing by the lake in the early evening sunlight

A bride and groom gingerbread man mark the seating plan for the top table

I cant believe he sad that the groom covers his face during the best mans speech

The bride and groom messing around and having a good laugh on the dance floor

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 1/29/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/29/19

Sam & Russ Family Shoot

Sam Russ Family Shoot.

This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting up with Sam, Russ and the kids for a family photo shoot. We wandered down to Kingmore Park Nature Reserve (they are so lucky to have this right on the doorstep) The kids where awesome, laughing and smiling all the way through. You rock…

Thanks for letting me be part of your lovely family even though it was just for an hour.

Pete :-) x

Nice family group photograph in the woods

Another family group photograph standing on a bridge in the woods

There son standing in the woods as a portrait

Little Rosie posing for me on the bridge

Sam and Russ Portrait standing on the bridge in the woods

Close up photo of Sam and Russ's son in the woods

A family group photo sitting on an upturned log in the woods

A portrait photograph of Russ in the woods

Two kids peeping around a tree in the woods

A black and white photograph of two kids peeping around a tree in the woods

Two children looking up into the camera lens in the woods

Little Rosie posing on the bridge in the woods

Young lad posing on the bridge in the woods

A black and white portrait of young lad in the woods

Pete Prescott-Develing 1/10/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/10/19

Pre-shoot / Engagement Shoots

A wedding pre-shoot is included in the two most popular packages that I offer. It is a great way for us to get together and have a good natter about the plans for your wedding day and discuss timings and specific shots you would like to be captured. I find that it also helps you feel more at ease and less nervous having to be in front of the camera on your big day. I will not pose or set up any of the shots, and just leave you to relax and have some fun (you will hardly notice that I am there).

You will of course receive all of the photographs from the shoot, to share with family and friends or to send out on save the date cards or invitations. I will ask you to select one of the images for me to print, mount and display in a large frame which I will bring along on your wedding day for your families and guests to leave messages. You can then take this home at the end of the day as a keep sake.

I have included a small selection of photographs from recent pre shoots to give you a idea of what I do..

Pete :-) x

Pre shoot a couple in the woods having a giggle

Pre shoot a couple sitting on a log in the woods

Pre shoot a couple having a hug in the woods

Pre shoot A couple walking through the woods

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple in the woods hugging

Pre shoot A couple looking at each other in the woods

Pre shoot A couple looking straight at the camera at Ashton Memorial Park Lancaster

Pre shoot A couple looking out at the view at Ashton Memorial Lancaster

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple standing on the steps at Ashton Memorial Park Lancaster

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple at surprise view overlooking Derwent water in the Lake district

Pre shoot A black and white photo of a couple relaxing in the trees overlooking Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting chatting overlooking Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A wide angle distant photo of a couple standing in the trees overlooking Derwent Water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting at the waters edge Derwent Water in the Lake district

Pre shoot - The brides engagement ring on a moss covered rock at Derwent Water in The Lake District

Pre shoot - A very distant and wide angle photo of a couple standing at the waters edge Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple sitting on the pier at Ashness Bridge on the shores of Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple standing in the woods dark and moody photo

Pre shoot - A black and white photo of a couple sitting on a bench in a park in Manchester

Pre shoot - A couple standing on a shoreline near Lanercost Abbey Cumbria

Pre shoot - portrait of a couple sitting on the stones by a river near Lanercost Priory Cumbria

Pre shoot - A couple sitting on a fallen log on the shores of Derwent water in the Lake District

Pre shoot - A couple standing in between two trees with the lake in the background

Pre shoot - A couple standing in the woods near Derwent water in the Lake District

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 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 1/4/19 Pete Prescott-Develing 1/4/19

Laura and Jonnys Wedding

Laura and Jonnys Wedding Blog

Todays outing was down to the wonderful Abbey House Hotel in Barrow. For Laura and Jonnys wedding, it is always such a pleasure to work at this venue, all the staff are so friendly and helpful and the hotel grounds provide a spectacular backdrop for some great photography.

Part of the gardens where converted into a laser clay pigeon shooting range and all of the guests had a fantastic time. I declined the opportunity as I just knew I would not manage to hit a single one :-).

The happy couple decided to surprise the guests with two singing waiters. This went down really well and even prompted a dancing session in the middle of the wedding breakfast room.

Thank you to you all for making us feel so at home..

Pete :-) x

The brides bouquet with a jewel decoration

An outdoor photograph of the main tower at Abbey House Hotel

A black and white photograph of the bride during her makeup

The bride having her makeup applied during morning preparations

A sneaky photography of one of the bridesmaids during morning preparations

A black and white image of one of the bridesmaids during morning preparations

The bride during preparations having her eye makeup done

A black and white photo of one of the bridesmaids laughing during preparations

Black and white photo of the bridesmaids taking a selfie with the TV in the background

Candid photo of the brides mum during bridal preparations

One of the best men being assisted to put his button hole on by the toastmaster

A wide angle photo of the bride during morning preparations

The bride being fastened into her wedding dress

The bride having a final eye makeup touch up before going downstairs to the wedding ceremony

Black and white photo of the bride and her father having a hug when he sees her for the first time

The groom welcoming wedding guests into the hotel

Black and white photo of one of the bridesmaid just chilling out during morning preparations

All of the boys standing outside around a fabulous vintage e-type jaguar car

The sign on the boot of the classic e-type jaguar car outside abbey house hotel

A black and white photo of the bride and her dad when they reach the end of the aisle

The moment just before the first kiss during the wedding ceremony

The bride groom and their sone walking back down the aisle we are married now

The bride and groom during the confetti shower

Candid photo of one of the wedding guests

A black and white photo of one of the wedding guests during the drinks reception

A male guest during the drinks reception

Black and white photo of one of the younger wedding guests

Another candid photo of one of the wedding guests during the drinks reception

The groom trying his hand at laser clay pigeon shooting

The bride and the groom both having a try at laser clay pigeon shooting

Time for the girls to try and beat the lads at laser clay pigeon shooting

Now the lads have a crack at beating the girls high score at laser clay pigeon shooting

The bride and her bridesmaids having a really good laugh during family group shots

The bride and groom in the woods during the couples portrait session

The bride and groom outside Abbey House Hotel standing by the classic e-type jaguar

The bride and groom take a walk through the woods at Abbey House Hotel during the couple portrait shoot

A black and white photograph featuring the e-type jaguar

The happy couple outside the Abbey House Hotel in the dark

Laura and Jonny on the stairs inside in the dark with external lighting

Black and white image of the happy couple taken on the stairs inside the hotel in the dark

One of the guest wedding favours on the wedding breakfast table

A wide angle image of the wedding reception room all set up for the wedding breakfast

Another of the wedding favours on the tables

Photo of one of the singing waiters during their set

Some of the guests dancing and singing along with the singing waiters

Black and white images of one of singing waiters with his head covered in table napkins

Black and white photo of the bride looking up at the groom during his speech

The bride and groom during their first dance featuring the large light up love letters

The bride and groom during the first dance with their little boy

Pete Prescott-Develing 11/23/18 Pete Prescott-Develing 11/23/18

Paula and James Wedding

Paula and James Wedding Blog

We had an amazing day with these two nut cases. Paula and James tied the knot at the amazing Lanercost Priory and then on to the fantastically quirky Kirklinton Hall for the reception and evening festivities. Even the weather did not dampen their spirits as it is quite normal here in Cumbria it decided to chuck it down with rain. Thankfully it was short lived and cleared up in time for some awesome photo’s around the building and surrounding gardens.

For the evening reception they provided a BBQ and a series of fire pits outside in the grounds.

The brides sister during bridal preparations

The bride Paula enjoying an early glass of bubbly

The bride deciding what to eat from the buffet

The staple diet for all brides on the morning of her wedding a bottle of Prosecco

A sign in the kitchen professing the virtues of Prosecco

A close up photo of the brides bouquet featuring lots of sunflowers

The bride standing in her parent hallway with a mirror on the opposite wall for reflection

The wedding dress hanging on the landing

The bride getting into her wedding dress taken from the top stair looking back into the bedroom

The bride admiring her look in the mirror wearing her wedding dress

The bride looking out of the living room window waiting for the cars to arrive

A black and white photo from the rear of Lanercost Priory

The groom portrait standing in the doorway waiting to welcome wedding guests

The best man handing out order of service sheets

A little bridesmaid looking for the bride as she arrives in the car

The vicar portrait welcoming guests and awaiting the arrival of the bride

The bride braving the rotten weather arriving with her father

A photo of one of the guests taken through on of the screens in church

One of the male guests standing giving a bible reading

The bride and groom enjoying singing one of their chosen hymns

The bride and groom first kiss as a married couple

A wide angle black and white image taken from the very back of the church looking back towards the alter during preyers

The bride and groom walking down the aisle together

The bride and groom being showered with confetti

A black and white image of one of the male guests

A little bridesmaid peeking around a table

A decorated stepladder with lots of flowers and candles

candid photo of some guests having a chat outside

One of the male guests is presented with a cycle helmet during the speeches private joke

The bride and groom goofing around during couples portraits

The bride and groom black and white portrait with the building in the background

A candid photo of one of the female guests during the speeches

The flowers on top of the wedding cake taken from a different angle

The groom tickling the bride during the portrait shoot

The bride and groom sitting on a bench in the gardens

The bride and groom standing in an open doorway

The bride and groom taking a relaxing break for couples portraits

Black and white image of the bride and groom making light of the fact that they are having portrait photos

The bride and groom during their first dance

A wide angle image of the bride and groom standing in an open doorway

The bride and groom sitting chatting by one of the outdoor fire pits

Evening entertainment provided by a solo guitarist and singer

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

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Amy and Toms Wedding Day

Amy and Toms Wedding Day Blog

It was great to be back at Crabwall Manor Hotel and Spa as it has been a while since our last visit, and always great to be back.

Today we were here for Amy and Toms wedding. The day started at the Village hotel in Bromborough for bridal preps, I will really liked the striped wallpaper in the room, before moving on to Crabwall for the ceremony and reception. Tom had the biggest smile on his face when he opened his wedding gift from Amy, an awesome Tag Heuer watch.

Quite a stark photo of the bride standing a a corner during morning bridal preparations

The brides bouquet just as it had arrived from the florists

Dark and moody photo of the brides mum during morning preparations

A black and white photo of one of the bridesmaids having her lipstick applied during bridal preparations

The bride being buttoned into her amazing wedding dress

Photo of the groom showing off his fabulous wedding gift from the bride a tag watch

The maid of honour standing outside holding the brides bouquet awaiting her arrival at Crabwall Manor Hotel

A rather abstract photo taken from outside looking in through the glass doors of the wedding venue

A dark and moody photo of the groom inside the wedding venue holding the flowers

Another moody photo of one of the wedding guests during the drinks reception

A black and white photo of the bride during the drinks reception

The bride and groom having a sneaky hug before going into the wedding breakfast

The bride laughing at one of the grooms joke during the speeches

A photo from the bride and grooms formal portrait session this time in the dark

The happy couple cutting the wedding cake before the first dance and evening celebrations start

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Jamie-Lee and Adams Wedding Day

Jamie-Lee and Adams Wedding Blog

Going back to the fabulous summer we had this year and it was another scorcher of a day for Jamie-Lee and Adams wedding, this time we were at the Inn on the Lake Glenridding. We consider it a privilege to be able to work here, the lake and mountains provide such an amazing backdrop.

We had a fantastic day with Jamie-Lee and Adam, and the children certainly kept us on our toes and provided some entertaining photo opportunities. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.. :-) x

A bridal portrait during morning preparations

The bride having her hair curled during bridal preparations

Black and white image of the bride having her eye makeup applied

Framed photograph in a doorway wearing her wedding dress

The bride standing in the bay window showing the back of her wedding dress

The bride with her father and bridesmaid walking down to the edge of the lake to get married

The bride and groom taken from the back during the exchange of wedding vows

The bride and groom during the wedding ceremony with her veil caught in the wind

The bride and groom holding hands during the wedding ceremony

The bride and grooms first kiss as a married couple

Bride and groom during the confetti throw

The bride and groom walking back down the path after the wedding ceremony

A couple of the guests children decided to go for a walk

Time for a running race with the children

Children pulling funny faces to the camera

Cheecky monkey pulling tongues at the camera

The bride and grooms portraits this time standing on the jetty

Close up image of the bride and groom in black and white

The bride and groom walking down the jetty

Black and white image of the bride and groom standing on the jetty taken through the trees at the waters edge

The bride and groom kissing under the brides veil

Black and white image of the bride and groom standing near the reflection pool

Rather random image taken during the speeches

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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

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Catherine and Michael's Wedding

Catherine and Michaels Wedding Blog

Here is a little preview from Catherine and Michaels wedding.

Another scorcher of a summers day.. We headed down the M6 to Cheshire again for today’s wedding. Following a ceremony at church we all made our way to the amazing Mottram Hall for the reception.

Catherines choice of flowers was awesome. Everybody was decked out in beautiful sunflowers.

Image of the bride though and open window from outside

A bridesmaid having her lipstick applied during morning preparations

Black and white image of the bride having her makeup applied during morning preparations

The brides father getting ready during morning preparations

The brides mum assisting the bride with the button up dress

obscured view of a bridesmaid during bridal preparations

The bride walking down the stairs towards her waiting father

A rather nervous looking groom awaiting the arrival of the bride

Sunflowers everywhere the bridesmaids bouquet

Black and white images of the bride sitting in the back of the wedding car shot through a glass window

It's those sunflowers again this time the brides wonderful bouquet

The bride acting silly before going in to church for her wedding ceremony

The bride and her father walking down the aisle

Bride and groom exchanging wedding rings

Black and white wide angle shot from the back of the church during the wedding ceremony

unconventional confetti shot this time close up black and white

The bride and groom sitting in the back of the car having a cheeky glass of champers

Oh no I have been spotted by one of the guests this is the reaction I got

It is now time to pick the bride up and bounce her around a bit

candid shot of the bride relaxing during the drinks reception at Mottram Hall

The bride during the speeches looking at her new husband

Black and white portrait of the bride and groom with the lake and hall in the background the swans even came over to say hi

A bride and groom portrait this time taken in the woods surrounding Mottram Hall

The bride and grooms first dance together

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Laura and Jonny's Pre shoot

Laura and Jonny’s Pre-Shoot Blog

A couple of weeks ago I met up in Borrowdale for Laura and Johnny’s wedding pre shoot. We decided it was nice enough to spend some time by the lake before venturing up into the hills. Apart from a bunch of school kids the place was deserted, kind of unusual for the location..

We had a great time, so I decided to share a few shots from the shoot. Really looking forward to their wedding a the end of this month..

Pete :-)

Couple looking out over the lake from the top of surprise view

Laura and Johnny kissing with Derwent water in the background

Laura and Johnny having a laugh at the top of the fell

Wide image in black and white of Laura and Johnny looking over the lake with the Borrowdale valley in the background

Black and white image of the couple almost kissing with Derentwater in the background

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Rebecca and Simons Wedding

Rebecca and Simons Wedding Blog

The amazingly quirky Kirklinton Hall was the setting for Rebecca and Simons wedding day. The Cumbrian weather even behaved itself and stayed dry and sunny all day. Their guests were treated to lovely BBQ in the afternoon with popcorn and ice cream on tap for afters. Sadly not many people (including the groom) managed to stay onboard the rodeo bull ride for very long.