Marianne and Emma’s Knutsford Wedding

Marianne and Emma laughing together in golden evening light among the trees, Knutsford wedding photographer

Knutsford, Cheshire

Marianne and Emma's Knutsford Wedding

Two brides, two sausage dogs, an ice cream run and a grandma who tore up the dance floor.

Marianne and Emma got married on Friday 14 August 2026 at The Hidden Barn @ 94 on King Street in Knutsford. Seventy six guests, two sausage dogs and no DJ. The brides made a playlist for the whole day instead.

They booked me as their Knutsford wedding photographer, and their questionnaire was clear. They don't do posy stuff. Candid over posed, every time.

Before the ceremony

Belle and Brian, their two sausage dogs, were dressed for the occasion before anyone else. Cheshire Dog Lady looked after them for the day.

Little boy in a navy waistcoat and pink bow tie sitting on stone steps between two sausage dogs dressed for the wedding, Knutsford wedding

The ceremony

The ceremony was at midday, with immediate family, a legal witness each and, of course, the dogs. Marianne wore a pale blue suit. Emma wore a cream jumpsuit.

Marianne in a pale blue suit and Emma in a cream jumpsuit holding hands at the start of their ceremony at The Hidden Barn @ 94 in Knutsford

Marianne and Emma holding hands and smiling during their wedding ceremony under exposed wooden beams

Marianne and Emma kissing during their ceremony as family clap, Knutsford wedding photographer

Confetti

Straight out of the front door and into a wall of confetti.

Marianne laughing as guests throw confetti over her and Emma

Guests throwing confetti as Marianne and Emma walk out hand in hand

Marianne and Emma laughing hand in hand through colourful confetti, Knutsford wedding photographer

Marianne and Emma laughing together with confetti still in the air

Family, friends and a lot of dog

Then family photos, and Belle and Brian got their moment.

Little boy grinning on stone steps between two sausage dogs, one in a bow tie bandana and one in a flower collar

Marianne and Emma each holding one of their sausage dogs, Belle and Brian, at their Knutsford wedding

Family group photo with Marianne, Emma and their two sausage dogs inside The Hidden Barn @ 94

The heart shaped sunglasses came out. Emma's said Belle and Brian. Marianne's had the date.

Emma in heart shaped sunglasses reading Belle and Brian, cuddling one of their sausage dogs

Marianne and Emma in heart shaped sunglasses holding their two sausage dogs, Knutsford wedding photographer

Marianne kissing her dapple sausage dog, a red rose buttonhole on her suit

Ice cream before the guests

The rest of the guests weren't due until 2pm. So Marianne, Emma, Belle and Brian walked round the corner to The Real Fruit Creamery for ice cream, and asked me to come along.

Marianne and Emma walking hand in hand down a Knutsford street with their two sausage dogs

Back at the barn, one little guest was on camera duty.

Marianne crouching and laughing with a little boy holding a camera

The afternoon

Guests arrived, the drinks started and the games came out. There was a mini pool table on the go.

Two wedding guests in a pink dress and a navy suit posing inside The Hidden Barn @ 94

Guest smiling over a mini pool table during the afternoon of a Knutsford wedding

Guest in a floral dress and glasses laughing during the afternoon

Little boy in a bow tie looking up and grinning, holding a slice of toast

Then speeches. After that, Candyland brought popcorn and candy floss, and the bubbles came out.

Guests laughing with drinks at The Hidden Barn @ 94 in Knutsford

Young guest blowing bubbles under bunting, Knutsford wedding photographer

The groups

A handful of family and friends groups, then everyone straight back to the party.

Large family group photo with Marianne and Emma inside The Hidden Barn @ 94

Group of friends laughing with Marianne and Emma at their Knutsford wedding

Friends group photo with Marianne and Emma under the beams at The Hidden Barn @ 94

Pizza time

Jordys Pizza fed everyone in the evening.

Guests laughing on a sofa with boxes of pizza, one holding up a slice

By now Marianne had swapped the suit jacket for a white tee, and the hugs were flying.

Two guests sharing a big hug, eyes closed and smiling

Marianne kissing a grinning little boy on the cheek

Golden hour in Knutsford

I took Marianne and Emma out for portraits. We started down a cobbled lane full of flowers.

Marianne and Emma walking hand in hand down a cobbled lane lined with flowers in Knutsford

Then into the trees, just as the evening sun came through.

Marianne and Emma kissing with sunlit trees behind them

Marianne and Emma kissing in golden hour light

Emma holding Marianne's face as they both laugh in the evening sun

Marianne kissing Emma on the cheek among the trees at golden hour

Marianne and Emma walking hand in hand through the trees with the sun behind them

Then a twirl in the road.

Marianne and Emma walking hand in hand down a quiet Knutsford road

Marianne twirling Emma in the road, Knutsford wedding photographer

Cake and the party

Back inside, the table football was on the go.

Guests playing table football at The Hidden Barn @ 94

The cake was by Merryfall Cakes. Pink, orange and red, topped with sunflowers.

Tiered wedding cake painted in pink, orange and red and topped with sunflowers, by Merryfall Cakes

They pretended to take a bite first. Then they cut it properly.

Marianne and Emma pretending to take a bite out of their sunflower wedding cake

Marianne and Emma cutting their sunflower wedding cake, Knutsford wedding photographer

Then the playlist took over. No DJ, just the songs Marianne and Emma picked. That didn't stop anyone partying hard, the brides included.

Marianne dancing low on the dance floor with guests around her

Marianne mid dance move on the dance floor at her Knutsford wedding

Guests dancing, one wearing a stick on moustache

A special shout out to Grandma Gina

Marianne's Grandma Gina tore up the dance floor. She started all kinds of trouble.

Marianne's Grandma Gina in a white cardigan dancing hand in hand with a guest

Guests dancing arm in arm on the dance floor at The Hidden Barn @ 94

Packed dance floor at The Hidden Barn @ 94 in Knutsford

At one point she had a circle of guests clapping round her. When I grow up, I want to be just like her.

Grandma Gina dancing in the middle of a circle of clapping guests, Knutsford wedding photographer

Guest in a printed shirt dancing as the crowd cheers him on

Emma dancing with a guest in a red dress

Two guests striking a pose on the dance floor, one in heart shaped sunglasses

Marianne and Emma, thank you for having me. Give Belle and Brian a scratch behind the ears from me.

What Marianne and Emma said

★★★★★

Helen was incredible at our wedding! She was prompt to respond to our enquires and then setting up our consultation. The day itself rolled around and she was exceptional! She made all our guests feel at ease and was very happy with our candid over posy style and delivered this amazingly.

I would recommend Helen for everyone’s wedding!
Marianne and Emma

With huge thanks to

Venue: The Hidden Barn @ 94
Dog care: Cheshire Dog Lady
Cake: Merryfall Cakes
Pizza: Jordys Pizza
Popcorn and candy floss: Candyland

Planning a wedding in Knutsford?

If you want a Knutsford wedding photographer who prefers candid to posed, and will happily follow your grandma round the dance floor, get in touch and tell me what you have planned.

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