Congratulations to Liv & Ryan for tying the knot (finally!). Liv & Ryan were in the year below me at high school, and I remember when they first started dating all those years ago. It was so lovely to be a part of their day and photograph their wedding after all these years.

Liv & Ryan got married at one of my favourite venues, Gibson Mill, which is tucked away surrounded by beautiful woodland in Hebden Bridge. They wanted a super chilled day and decided to do away with any wedding traditions which didn’t suit them. Liv & Ryan wanted a relaxed day with their closest family and friends and I think they absolutely smashed it.

Thanks for having me there!

How did you two meet?: In high school, a long time ago. We were 15 when we started going out with each other.

Describe the proposal!: In Central Park, New York! I kind of expected it at some point, but Ryan did it on the first day of the trip. I had no idea he’d bought a ring. We’d planned a picnic and he just asked!

What is special about your venue?: It’s rustic and has a proper country feel. We wanted something different and something we could put our own spin on which the mill is perfect for. It’s in the middle of the woods so we can’t wait to get some pictures out in nature!

Any details of note about your big day?: Most of the décor will be DIY, we’re going the day before to set up as much as we can. We’re having bottles with fairy lights, tea lights and flowers lining the aisle and at the end of the aisle we’re having a large hoop covered in flowers.

Venue: Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags

Bride’s Outfit: Kate’s Bridal Room, Clitheroe – https://katesbridalroom.co.uk/

Groom’s Outfit: Slater Menswear, Manchester

Makeup : Danielle Field Make Up & Beauty – https://www.flbridalmakeup.com/

Cake: Browns Cakes, Rochdale – https://brownscakes.com/

Flowers: Pink Ginger – https://pinkginger.net/

Catering: Hebden Craft – http://www.hebdencraftcatering.co.uk/

Band/DJ: Clint Boon & Mike Carruthers

I was back at The Woodman Inn recently for Deb & Rich’s beautiful wedding in the Yorkshire countryside.

The Woodman has its own purpose built bar and marquee for weddings now which I absolutely love. Attention to Detail venue dressing did a brilliant job of decorating the marquee and Deb’s flowers by Stems Design were stunning!

One of the things I love most about The Woodman is if you nip up the road, there are plenty of fields with beautiful views of the Yorkshire countryside for photos. Me and Debs & Rich went up the hill in the cutest VW Beetle for a few photos after their ceremony.

Big thank you to the staff at The Woodman who made sure I was fed well all day! Much appreciated. And thank you to Debs & Rich for having me as a part of their day.

Some lovely words from Deb & Rich:

“Maddie was our fantastic photographer for our beautiful day on 29.05.22.
She was amazing with us all the way through our postponement of our wedding to organising our new date with us.
Maddie was so calm and relaxed on the day, arriving with plenty of time to take lots of group shots of the bridesmaids and even prepped with a clear umbrella that we thankfully didn’t have to use!!
Our personal bride and groom photoshoot was one of our favourite parts of the day as we had time to just talk together and catch in with one another whilst Maddie captured our natural conversation.
We’re really looking forward to viewing all our photos and we know she will have captured all the special moments from our day beautifully! We can’t thank her enough for all her hard work.”

How did you two meet?: We both met an University Halls in Bodington Hall in Leeds. Rich wandered into my flat during freshers week, we got talking about gossip girl and the rest was history! It was love at first sight.

Describe the proposal!: We travelled to Northumberland where we visited Bamburgh castle on a very windy day in February! We were staying in Beadnell where Rich proposed in the room, we drank champagne and had dinner in the hotel with the dog with us too!

What is special about your venue?: Surrounded by nature, relaxed and chilled country atmosphere- and also dog friendly so we can visit again in the future!

Any details of note about your big day?:

Venue: The Woodman Inn @woodmanthunderbridge

Person #1 outfit details: Dotty Bridal/Madi Lane @dottybridal

Person #2 outfit details: Yorkshire Menswear/Cavani @yorkshiremenswear

Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Outfits: Asos/Yorkshire Menswear/Cavani

Hair : Poppy Bernard @poppys_hair_design

Makeup : Lauren Poole @makeupbylaurenpoole

Cake: Cakes by Leisa @cakes_by_leisa

Flowers: Stems Design @stemsdesign

Catering: @woodmaninnthunderbridge

Huge congratulations to Caitlin & Ben on their wedding at Gibson Mill last week! These two are the loveliest couple who made sure I was well looked after all day and even gifted me some D&D dice as a little wedding favour – thank you so much!

It was lovely to be back at Gibson Mill in Hardcastle Crags again. I’ll never get tired of photographing this venue with all it’s beautiful woodland surroundings – there really is something new to discover every time! Big thank you to The Outside Kitchen who made sure I was well fed and band The Distance who were lovely to meet and to chat to on the day!

Thanks for having me there!

How did you two meet?: At sixth form college in A level chemistry class

Describe the proposal!: Weekend in York in December for our 10 year anniversary. Incredible meal at Roots followed by a walk down by the river where Ben proposed just the two of us, surrounded by all the Christmas lights twinkling off the river.

What is special about your venue?: It feels like a magical little haven. We’d never been until we’d booked to view it but as soon as we saw it all covered in snow we knew it was perfect.

Any details of note about your big day?: Will hopefully look like a ‘secret garden’ theme. I have made the signs and pressed the flowers that will hopefully be used on the table signs if it works out. Mother in law to be has made bunting, table runners and grown the table decoration flowers. Maid of honour will have made the cake.

Venue: Gibson Mill

Bride’s Outfit: Monsoon dress/Abigail of Gardenia Veil

Groom’s Outfit: Slaters

Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Outfits: Monsoon/Slaters

Hair : Nicola Whitfield

Makeup : Nicola Whitfield

Cake: Maid of honour is making it

Flowers: Henthorn farm flowers (and some will be home grown)

Catering: The Outside Kitchen

Band/DJ: The Distance

Transport: All Luv’Dub (and Alpha Minibuses)

Anything else : Typical Type lighting

Gemma & Amanda eloped at Shibden Hall in Halifax, home of Anne Lister (whom I’m sure would be chuffed for these two!)

After their ceremony, witnessed by me and April Kook Events – Wedding Planning & Coordination , we headed down to the lake where Gemma & Amanda went out on a little rowing boat and then the two had a picnic in the park.

The most perfect afternoon.

I really admire couples who don’t feel like they have to stick to traditions for their wedding. It’s your day to spend however you like! Gemma & Amanda knew that they wanted to elope and with the help of April from Kook Events (who was fantastic!) had a wedding that suited them perfectly.

Flowers by the lovely Tweedle Floral Design

Lisa Addley – Makeup artist

All Luv’Dub VW camper wedding hire

Congratulations to Rosie & Fraser on their very cool DIY wedding at Todmorden Town Hall.
”We wanted our wedding to be as informal and relaxed as possible. No sit down meal, no assigned seats – just everyone enjoying each other with some great music and pizza.”
I absolutely loved photographing this day! Rosie & Fraser had the most wonderful, chilled day at Todmorden Town Hall. The two were legally married the day before (wearing matching Mr & Mrs t-shirts) and had a party at the hall the day after with all their family and friends.
Rosie told me the vibe of the day was ’70s DIY party’ which I’m obsessed with. Of course, the pups Eddie & Bobby were there and stole the show.
I loved how relaxed this day was and how Rosie & Fraser ditched any wedding traditions that weren’t their style.

Kind words from Rosie & Fraser: I can’t put into words how wonderful our wedding photographs are. You are amazing. Thank you so so much!

Venue: Todmorden Town Hall
Rosie’s Dress: Alena Leena Bridal
Fraser’s Suit: Twisted Tailor
Cake: Claire’s Cake Boutique Manchester
Catering: The Singing Pineapple Catering Company
Stationery: Peach Wolfe Paper Co.

Todmorden Town Hall Wedding

If you are planning a Todmorden Town Hall wedding, get in touch. I would love to hear from you!