Nigel and I arranged this shoot to allow us to try out some new ideas for our bridal portraits. The shoot took place in Beamish Hall. The collaboration involved hair and make up by Julie Anne Pattinson based in Sunderland and Gowns from Exquisite Bridal in Stanley.
www.beamish-hall.co.uk – Beamish Hall
www.ja-makeup.co.uk/Julie-Ann.html – Julie Anne Pattinson
www.exquisitebridal.co.uk – Exquisite Bridal
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A few shots from Donna’s fashion photoshoot in Sunderland for you to browse.
Natalie and Daniel chose the Elvet Methodist Church in the city center of Durham for their wedding, along with the magnificent Durham Castle to provide the perfect fairy tale wedding banquet.
Those all important small details
Donna, Natalie’s maid of honor helps Natalie to dress. Natalie looked like a true princess in her blush pink wedding gown.
Natalie and Daniel’s 22 month old Daughter Misha plays with her mummy’s make up. Her little friend is 3 year old Grace.
A lovely moment when Misha looks out of the window of the hotel towards the Castle wearing only her frilly knickers and ballet pumps.
The lads walk down to the church through the city centre…
…and wait for the bride to arrive.
Family and friends wish the new Mr and Mrs Johnson congratulations as they walk back down the aisle.
A pedicab was waiting outside to whisk them off to the castle.
A quick shot of the entire wedding party before taking time for a few portraits.
The beautiful 16th century Tunstall Chapel.
A moment on the black staircase, a great chance to show off Natalie’s dress. The light coming in from the castle windows was beautiful, illuminating the folds and intricate detail of her gown. 
The ancient Norman chapel is nearly 1000 years old and is one of the oldest parts of the castle. With scarcely any light at all we used a very powerful video light to provide the light that we needed to produce this shot.
The great hall looked fantastic, a real grand banquet. A big thank you to Natalie and Daniel for inviting us to sit with your guests for the meal. It was a real treat for us.
A romantic moment during their first dance.
Natalie and Daniel loved having their photograph taken so much that we took a few minutes after their first dance for some more shots, this time next to the cathedral.
Natalie’s brother Danny is a professional fire eater and dancer, he put on an incredible performance, it totally blew us away (no pun intended!) Well done Danny, you were amazing.
Natalie had said to us late in the evening that he had always wanted the fairytale wedding, and she couldn’t have been happier that that’s exactly what they had. Congratulations guy’s and thank you for the wonderful day.
Helen and David chose to marry in the beautiful St Mary’s in Sunderland, followed by a reception at Lumley Castle, Chester le street.
Helen got ready at her sisters home…
…while David got ready at theirs.
Before heading of the the church, the lads head outside for a few fun groups.
Helen leaves with her Father and arrives for the wedding.
The church really had the wow factor from the moment that you stepped inside. Helen looked absolutely stunning as she walked with her father down the aisle.
A romantic moment before heading off to Lumley castle for their reception.
Daniel, their pageboy looks great in David’s hat.
Informal groups in front of the castle’s great oak door…
…and a fun shot for the suited lads.
I loved the way the light fell on the plates and cutlery, defining the pattern which helped to create a very elegant room setting for the meal.
The Garter Suite set for a wedding breakfast, the tall feature windows, high ceiling and
decorated walls couldn’t have failed to impress.
The beautiful bride.
They booked a casino to entertain their guests after their meals. It went down very well indeed.
A few minutes for some pictures.
With the party in full swing, David plays the air guitar to the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Congratulations Helen and David
