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title: "Bowcliffe Hall Wedding – Tom & Dan"
date: 2022-02-07
author: "Kirsty Mattsson"
featured_image: "https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-66-1.jpg"
categories:
  - name: "Leeds Weddings"
    url: "/category/leeds-weddings.md"
tags:
  - name: "Bowcliffe Hall"
    url: "/tag/bowcliffe-hall.md"
---

# Bowcliffe Hall Wedding – Tom & Dan

It was fabulous to be back at one of my favourite Leeds wedding venues for a super fun day with Tom and Dan. [Bowcliffe Hall](https://bowcliffehall.co.uk) is a very unique venue, with its deep-rooted aviation theme, and it provided the perfect setting for their day. Their ceremony took place under sunny skies in the garden and their reception took place in the very unusual Blackburn Wing—a striking structure designed to resemble an aeroplane wing, suspended among the trees. The combination of historic elegance and modern design made for an unforgettable backdrop to a wedding that was as full of energy as it was emotion.

The day began with a heartfelt exchange of gifts during the preparation stage, with Tom giving Dan a beautiful heirloom pocket watch. It was a touching moment, and Dan was clearly moved by such a meaningful gift. As the ceremony approached, both grooms walked in with their mums, who were beaming with pride. Emotions ran high, especially during the vows, when both Tom and Dan were clearly very moved by the proceedings . It was a lovely deeply personal ceremony that set the tone for the rest of the celebration.

From start to finish, this was a wedding bursting with joy. A small group of singers added a brilliant atmosphere to the ceremony. Every guest received a wedding favour like no other—each was gifted a different antique teacup, beautifully planted with a succulent or cactus, a truly personal and memorable touch. When it came time for speeches, Tom stood on a chair in the courtyard to address the crowd, delivering words that were very heartfelt and got much applause from family and friends.

Later on Dan and Tom attempted a dramatic smoke bomb photo, but it turned out to be a bit of a hilarious struggle as the pull tags had other plans—snapping one after another while guests offered not so helpful advice! Just as we were about to give up, one finally worked, and we got the shot. As the night went on, the couple hit the dance floor for their first dance and were briskly followed by guests who could not wait to start the party.

If you are looking fro a [Bowcliffe Hall wedding photographer](https://kmattssonphotography.com/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-photographer/) check out some of my favourite images from Tom and Dan’s day below. For more information about my photography style please see the [Approach](https://kmattssonphotography.com/my-approach/) page and the [Portfolios](https://kmattssonphotography.com/portfolio/) 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.

- > Kirsty was amazing throughout, and the photos she took were so special and captured the many important moments of the day. Kirsty worked with us in the run up to the wedding to ensure she understood what we wanted from the photos, and on the day was really responsive to our ideas also. She captured people in the most natural ways, as well as taking the more traditional photos you’d expect. It was a pleasure to share our wedding via her lens. We’d recommend Kirsty so highly to anyone looking for a photographer.
    
    
    
    
    
    Tom & Dan



- ![Elegant garden wedding venue with ivy-covered building.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-5-1.jpg)
- ![Groom with contemplative expression, black and white portrait.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-10-1.jpg)
- ![Groom adjusting bow tie in mirror.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-11-1.jpg)
- ![Groom smiling, opening gift in elegant room. Black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-13-1.jpg)
- ![Groom holding elegant blue pocket watch.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-14-1.jpg)
- ![Groom adjusting cufflinks on plaid suit, black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-15-1.jpg)
- ![Woman fixing boutonniere on groom's suit jacket.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-16-1.jpg)
- ![Guests smiling at wedding entrance.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-17-1.jpg)
- ![Family sharing joyful moment with grooms](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-18-1.jpg)
- ![Groom in plaid suit by window, wedding attire.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-19-1.jpg)
- ![Women laughing at outdoor wedding ceremony](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-20-1.jpg)
- ![Quintet performing at outdoor wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-21-1.jpg)
- ![Guests at a wedding ceremony in black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-22-1.jpg)
- ![Guests laughing at outdoor wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-23-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms entering the outdoor ceremony in black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-24-1.jpg)
- ![Groom with his Mum at garden wedding reception in UK.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-25-1.jpg)
- ![Groom and his Mum entering his garden ceremony black and white photograph.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-26-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms gesturing at the top of the aisle at outdoor ceremony](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-27-1.jpg)
- ![Emotional groom wiping tear at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-28-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding guests laughing at outdoor ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-29-1.jpg)
- ![Group of people at wedding ceremony outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-30-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms smiling at the top of the aisle](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-31-1.jpg)
- ![Outdoor wedding ceremony at Bowcliffe Hall](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-32-1.jpg)
- ![Guests laughing at outdoor wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-33-1.jpg)
- ![Emotional groom at outdoor ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-34-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms exchanging rings at outdoor ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-35-1.jpg)
- ![Groom giving speech at garden wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-36-1.jpg)
- ![Groom's exchanging rings at outdoor wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-37-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms celebrating at the top of the garden aisle](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-38-1.jpg)
- ![Couple walking under confetti at Bowcliffe Hall wedding celebration.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-39-1.jpg)
- ![Groomsmen dancing at garden wedding celebration.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-40-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms dancing at garden wedding ceremony with singers in the background](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-41-1.jpg)



- ![groom hugging a guest](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-42-1.jpg)
- ![Joyful group hug at an outdoor wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-43-1.jpg)
- ![Woman in fascinator embracing the groom at outdoor wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-45-1.jpg)
- ![Joyful wedding guests laughing outdoors in black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-47-1.jpg)
- ![Three guests laughing with the groom](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-46-1.jpg)
- ![Group enjoying conversation with two grooms at outdoor wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-48-1.jpg)
- ![Embrace at wedding with champagne toast.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-49-1.jpg)
- ![Guest hugging groom at outdoor wedding celebration](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-50-1.jpg)



- ![Wedding guests enjoying confetti toss outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-52-1.jpg)
- ![Joyful wedding confetti toss with smiling couple at Bowcliffe Hall](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-53-1.jpg)
- ![Two men in suits holding hands in a garden.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-56-1.jpg)
- ![Two grooms toasting with champagne at their Bowcliffe Hall wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-58-1.jpg)
- ![Couple embracing among flowers at Bowcliffe Hall in black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-59-1.jpg)
- ![Two grooms laughing in wedding attire outdoors at Bowcliffe Hall](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-60-1.jpg)
- ![Couple posing in lush garden setting at Bowcliffe Hall](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-61-1.jpg)
- ![Happy same-sex couple walking in garden.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-63-1.jpg)
- ![Same sex couple walking in garden at Bowcliffe Hall, stylish suits, joyful moment.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-64-1.jpg)
- ![Same sex. couple standing in the front porch of Bowcliffe Hall](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-65-1.jpg)
- ![Groom couple standing on the front porch of Bowcliffe Hall holding champagne glasses](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-66-1.jpg)
- ![Two grooms laughing joyfully at wedding with champagne.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-68-1.jpg)



- ![Wedding couple chatting by columned entryway, black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-69-1-scaled.jpg)
- ![Two grooms in suits laughing and holding champagne glasses.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-70-1-scaled.jpg)



- ![Wedding favour plants with cards](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-6-1.jpg)
- ![Succulents planted in an orange teapot centerpiece.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-7-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding menu on table with elegant setting.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-8-1.jpg)
- ![Vibrant assorted flower arrangement indoors](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-9-1.jpg)



- ![Joyful couple entering wedding reception with guests clapping.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-74-1.jpg)
- ![groom in plaid suit entering wedding reception smiling](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-75-1.jpg)



- ![Mother of the groom giving speech at wedding with microphone.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-76-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding guests laughing around candlelit table.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-77-1.jpg)
- ![Woman smiling at joyful wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-78-1.jpg)
- ![Groom giving speech at event with audience clapping.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-81-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding guest in blue fascinator laughing at the top table](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-80-1.jpg)
- ![Guests toasting at a joyful wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-84-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding guests toasting at joyful wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-83-1.jpg)
- ![Father of the groom giving speech at wedding, guests laughing.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-85-1.jpg)
- ![Grooms enjoying a wedding speech.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-86-1.jpg)



- ![Wedding speech outside elegant venue with guests listening.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-88-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding guests laughing outdoors at reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-89-1.jpg)
- ![Groom giving a toast at an outdoor wedding reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-90-1.jpg)
- ![Joyful groom laughing outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-91-1.jpg)
- ![Joyful wedding guests laughing outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-93-1.jpg)
- ![Women laughing at outdoor wedding reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-94-1.jpg)
- ![Guests laughing at outdoor wedding event.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-95-1.jpg)
- ![Same sex couple celebrating with blue smoke outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-97-1.jpg)
- ![Couple standing on an elegant staircase with chandelier.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-99-1.jpg)
- ![Wedding couple's first dance at wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-100-1.jpg)
- ![Two grooms dancing at evening reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-101-1.jpg)
- ![Couple dancing at wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-103-1.jpg)



- ![Women laughing at celebration, black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-104-1.jpg)
- ![Women dancing joyfully at evening reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-105-1.jpg)
- ![Groom and wedding guest enjoying party with fan.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-106-1.jpg)
- ![People dancing at festive wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-107-1.jpg)
- ![Two women laughing at evening event.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-108-1.jpg)
- ![Man dancing with young girl at wedding reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bowcliffe-hall-wedding-110-1.jpg)



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