Laura & Jonathan’s wedding at Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall

Laura and Jonathan chose Matfen Hall as the venue for their stunning late September wedding, with gorgeous weather, a beautiful bride, handsome groom and a real party atmosphere.  This was definitely one of the most fun weddings I’ve shot this year (possibly ever), and I had a great time from the moment I arrived until I left late in the evening.

The ceremony room at Matfen Hall is incredibly beautiful, huge with a stain glass window, a roaring open fire and a stunning staircase, so it’s no surprise that this great couple’s ceremony was incredibly lovely.  It’s very clear these guys are completely devoted to each other and are an absolutely perfect match – it was great to see them tie the knot in front of all their loved ones.  After the ceremony we headed outside for a confetti shot and then the three of us went for a walk around the grounds and in to the woods for some bride and groom portraits.  They are such great people to work with as any suggestions I had they were happy to go along with and it meant we got some great shots.

The speeches were moving and extremely funny, and really embraced the celebratory nature of the day… and later in the evening we had some pretty groovy shapes being pulled on the dance floor, after a romantic and lovely first dance of course.  Before I left I had a little wander around Matfen Hall and found the ‘Cloisters’, a courtyard with archways, exactly the spot I was hoping to carry out some late night shooting using flash and the darkness to create something magical.  Laura and Jonathan as always were happy to entertain my ideas and it really paid off… I have a great passion for shooting in the night and it’s awesome that they bought in to the idea.  Special thanks to guest Ben (8 years old) who helped me out with the night shots… he was a very helpful and competent assistant!

Laura and Johnny, two fantastically fun people, fantastic to work with, friendly, relaxed and welcoming at all times… you guys officially rock!

If like Laura and Jonny you are having a Matfen Hall wedding and are looking for a photographer with a relaxed and contemporary style please get in touch!  Click here to contact Andy Hudson Photography

Family and friends of the newly weds there are even more photos available to view in an on-line gallery, get in touch for access – info@andyhudsonphotography.co.uk/new

                                                Bride getting ready for Matfen Hall wedding        North East wedding photographer captures bride on stairs                                                                                                    Laura and Jonathan's Matfen Hall wedding

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