Jemma and Darren were married in a civil ceremony held at Mottram Hall in Cheshire. Jemma had stayed at the hotel overnight so we hooked up with her in her splendidly appointed suite to start our day of wedding photography.
After the ceremony we were able to get outside for the group photos and then a quick stroll in the grounds for some bride and groom photos before dinner. This was our first visit to Mottram Hall and I have to admit to being impressed. It is a splendid venue to get married and has great opportunities for wedding photography.
We loved the custom designer wellies. Ideal footwear for a stroll across the wet grass girls!
Looking good ladies . . .
Yeah – Ok, the guys look pretty good too.
Jemma gave us a card to pass on to Darren ahead of the ceremony. We still don’t know what it said, but it brought a smile to his face.
We do like a grand staircase. Can’t look at a staircase without thinking about the possibilities for wedding photography!
Jemma and Darren wrote their own vows to read to each other. A great touch.
The wedding certificate traditionally belongs to the bride..
Job done. We always get good smiles at this point.
Music provided by Anthing Accoustic who were brilliant and come highly recommended. These guys played and sung their hearts out and worked SO hard. In the (unlikely) event I were to get married again, I would want them for my reception.
After the drinks reception, outside for photos.
Off with the shoes, on with the wellies.
In 15 minutes it is possible to get a nice set of bride and groom wedding photographs in a variety of settings. Perfect for a wedding album.
The following photograph does not really require any explanation, except to say it set the tone for the remainder of the day. A lot of fun and jesting!
This is the purpose built function room at Mottram Hall. You’ll notice there is a bit of a Paris thing going on.
Great speech from Darren.
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