Seb and Natalie’s Peak District Wedding
I don’t even know where to begin with this wedding. It was perfect, and I mean perfect in every way!
Meeting up with Seb and Nat previously to photograph their engagement shoot (check the blog here), I knew their wedding was going to be special. With bridal prep and the reception at a beautiful cottage owned by Peak Venues and the ceremony and drinks taking place at a firm favourite of mine, Haarlem Mill- there was two beautiful countryside locations adding an amazing dynamic and feel to their wedding.
While Manifold Barn is technically a holiday cottage, it was a great bridal prep and reception location. Surrounded by rolling farmland and cows, it had a stunning interior and layout that created an intimate setting, perfect for a very very hot UK summer’s day. Tara/Knott did the styling and boy did they do a great job. Seeing them in action was very inspiring, and the finished product way second to none.
While the styling was underway, Zest Catering got busy in the kitchen, making the wedding breakfast and also began preparing the reception meal for later. The wedding party, in the next room, got busy with hair, make up, and mimosas of course!
Hair and make up was done by Tansy Hair and Beauty who are a lovely and very talented team. Here’s some antics from the morning…
This was also the opportunity, for me to see Nat’s dress for the first time. It oozed class, and when trying on the dress at Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal, Nat knew it was “the one”. Fun fact about Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal by the way, they have just been named a national finalist by Muddy Stilettos for best bridal store! I’m not surprised, they are brilliant so check them out!
With the bride and her entourage putting the final touches on their look- I jumped in my truck and headed over to Haarlem Mill, to catch up with Seb and his best men in the “bridal suite”. The banter was flying the moment I stepped in the door- it was a lot of fun.
Nat and her bridesmaids arrived, as well as one heck of an adorable (and sassy) flower girl. I had to throw these in here before the ceremony, because the lighting was perfect.
As the guests arrived, it was almost ceremony time. The industrial styling of Haarlem Mill with its wood, brick and large windows provides a look and feel perfect for any ceremony.
I was smiling the whole time watching these two make their vows. As newly weds, we all headed into the separate bar area of Haarlem Mill, for a drinks reception. My Pepsi with ice went down a treat.
The guest were then shuttled off to the reception barn, while Seb and Nat took some time to themselves and we headed for couples shots. They may not have thought it at the time, but Seb and Nat were naturals in this photoshoot. From Haarlem Mill to the fields of the barn venue, we were spoilt for choice. I am obsessed with these shots.
Not too sure if it was the heat, or the amount of running around I did this day, but according to my Garmin watch, I burned 4500 calories this wedding. Even I am impressed with that.
The reception itself was a blast. The vibe was perfect, and everyone was having a seriously good time. The speeches made me laugh out loud and as I sat outside on a picnic bench taking a moment to myself, eating some of the best food I have ever had as a photographer at a wedding (well done Zest Catering), I remember thinking to myself, how perfect of a day this was.
Congrats you two x
Before I go! I also photographed Seb and Nat’s wedding party a month later. Here are some gems from that day; oh and there was pie for dinner (does it get any better?). For the party, the suppliers are as follows:
Venue: Haarlem Mill
Giant “Love” letters: The Sweet Station
Baked goods: Best Bakes
Band: Facsimile
