I’m so pleased to be a recommended Allerton Castle Wedding photographer as it is one of my favourite North Yorkshire wedding venues. It was great to be back at this unique gothic castle for Holly and Rebecca’s fabulous big day. This castle is a grade 1 listed, 18th century stately home set in rolling North Yorkshire countryside. It has extensive grounds with woodland, a lake and its own Victorian folly known a the temple of Victory. The folly is a great place to take wedding couples for views of the castle and miles of countryside surrounding it, which is something we did on Holly and Rebeccas’s day despite the rain!
I arrived to meet the couple getting ready in two separate bridal suites on the first floor of the castle. They were both in fantastic spirits and despite the not so fabulous weather, they were excited for the day ahead. Whilst they both got ready I hopped between the two rooms with my camera capturing them and their bridesmaids busying about, opening bottles of Prosecco and generally having a lovely and relaxed time. They also both opened lovely hand written letters which they had received from each other, which caused many smiles and not a few happy tears. When the girls were ready they both arranged first looks with their Dad’s and bridesmaids, who were all suitable surprised and impressed with how lovely the brides looked. They both had beautiful white dresses with lace detail from Ava Rose Hamilton and they looked absolutely stunning.
Soon it was time for the ceremony and this involved a very long bridal party train descending the magnificent staircase of Allerton Castle followed by both brides. Holly went down first with her Dad and waited to meet Rebecca as she also walked with her Dad up the aisle to join her. They both looked so happy and quite emotional to see each other. The ceremony went without a hitch with some lovely readings and a few tears in the audience. The brides then walked down the aisle and back up the grand staircase to much applause.
After much in the way of congratulations and a few canapés and drinks we took the opportunity of a break in the rain to get into the landcover for the five minute drive up to the folly. The couple had really wanted to go to this location for some photography as it affords such brilliant views of Allerton Castle and the surrounding countryside. I enjoyed taking some lovely shots of them walking around the area in front of the views and hanging out on the folly balcony. I also took some extra images of them walking down the Allerton Castle driveway and inside the building on the grand staircase, this is always a shot that cannot be missed!
Next it was time for the wedding breakfast and speeches and Holly and Rebecca walked into the ballroom to much celebration. The speeches were all fabulous being both funny and very emotional, you could tell there was a lot of love in the room of this wedding couple. After dinner, I took the opportunity to take a few evening images of Holly and Rebecca on the castle interior balcony. This is always a spectacular spot for wedding photography showing so much of the striking architecture and beautiful lighting in this venue. Finally it was time for the couple’s first dance and they did a fantastic job of whisking each other around the dance floor before many of the guests joined them to rock the night away. Before I left for the evening we organised a sparkler tunnel outside the front door of the castle and the guests thoroughly enjoyed giving Holly and Rebecca a sparkler send off!
This was a fabulous wedding day with a lovely couple at an absolutely stunning venue. If you are planning a wedding at Allerton Castle check out some of my favourite images from Holly and Rebecca’s day below. For more information about my photography style please see the Approach page and the Portfolios page or feel free to get in touch below. I’d love to talk to you about your plans for your upcoming wedding day and see if I could be the photographer for you.
Other Suppliers at this wedding
Dresses: Ava Rose Hamilton
Flowers: Emma Isabella Floral Design
Music: Event Music Co
Caricature: Chris Knapman
Cake: The Bun Bunny
Makeup: Fuschia Salon, Halifax (Laura and Bekki)
Hair: Wardman Alexander Hairdressing (Hannah and Courtney)
Videographer: Thomas Midgley
Allerton castle wedding photography
If you are you looking for a North Yorkshire wedding photographer , for Allerton Castle or any other venue, I’d love to hear more about your day. I photograph all sorts of weddings from the most lavish events to intimate home weddings and would be very happy to offer you a no-obligation chat by phone or Zoom to talk about your requirements. I also arrange appointments to meet in person at my studio in Pudsey if you would like to look at sample albums. Please get in touch below if you’d like to be sent further information or arrange to have a chat about your day.
You can also email kirstyds@gmail.com or call 07564 953262.
