Stunning Merrydale Manor Wedding

 

“We can’t put into words how pleased we are to have had you photograph our wedding! We hit jackpot when finding you and we are so happy with the photos. Thank you so much for everything – you were absolutely amazing on the day and really helped with my nerves! You even made Oli enjoy having his photo taken which is a huge achievement as he usually despises it. We will recommend you to everyone we know. We can’t wait to share our photos with all our friends and family. Lots of love, Laura and Oli xxx”

 

 

Merrydale Manor Wedding Photographer

 

I think I can safely say I was absolutely bouncing with excitement when it finally came to shoot the stunning wedding of Laura and Oli. To find such a stunning couple who were so down to earth, lovely to be with and all round fabulous human beings felt like winning the lottery! These guys are the extra special golden unicorns that all wedding photographers dream of shooting and sharing their day. They of course get extra bonus points for keeping me within arms reach of a glass or prosecco for most of the day and handed over their canape tray to me and my amazing second shooter Jess to make sure we didn’t get hungry! Darn it! This means they are gorgeous; have incredible taste; fantastic fun to be with plus they are super kind and intelligent (the canapes could have been to absorb the fizz…) I’m not sure I will ever again find a couple so perfect! If you then add on the fact that our swoon-worthy Groom, Oli blubbered through most of the day (I didn’t even need to pinch his arm/poke him in the eye) – thanks Oli! Plus everyone partied like it was their last night on earth; Laura’s friends picked her up (then dropped her) and Laura and Oli happily came outside and stood in the rain because I said I might be able to get a decent photo. Sooooooooooo much LOVE!!!!!

If I wrote about all of the incredible highlights of the day, it could probably publish it as a short novel and as the saying goes ‘a picture tells a thousand words’ so scroll on down and enjoy. I have popped at the bottom a list of all the amazing suppliers who helped Laura and Oli make their day extra special so please do take a look.

Merrydale Manor Wedding Venue Cheshire

Bride laughing with her bridesmaids during the preparations

Merrydale Manor Groom

Bride and bridesmaids in dressing gowns at Merrydale Manor

 

Bride putting on perfume

Wedding day perfume at Merrydale Manor

Merrydale Manor Wedding Photography Cheshire

Flowergirl flower crown

Father of the bride seeing his daughter in her dress

Groom greeting guests at Merrydale Manor

Groom shaking hands with his best man in the garden

Bride and bridesmaids walking to wedding ceremony at Merrydale Manor

Funny bridesmaids

Groom crying at Merrydale Manor

Flowergirl walking down the aisle

Bride and her father walking down the aisle at Merrydale Manor

Father of the bride crying during wedding ceremony

Floral arches at Merrydale Manor

Bride crying during reading at her wedding in Merrydale Manor

First kiss as husband and wife

Groom punches the air in celebration of getting married

Bride and groom walking down the aisle at Merrydale Manor

Bride and groom in the ceremony suite at Merrydale Manor

Merrydale Manor Drinks reception

Guests laughing together on a sofa

Guest pouring a drink for the groomsmen outside

Guest pulling a face with a pint in the garden

Bridesmaid and a little girl stroking a horse over the fence

Bride and groom with the bride's family in the gardens

Bride and groom with the groom's family

Bride with her bridesmaids in grey dresses

Groom larking about with his groomsmen

Group photograph of all the guests on the lawn

Guests laughing at the top table during the speeches

Groom wiping his eye during the speeches

Mother of the bride giving her speech

Guests laughing during the speeches

Bride and groom cutting the white wedding cake

Guests sitting on a bench looking out over the grounds

Groom carrying a bridesmaid across the terrace

Bride and groom in the gardens seen through the hydrangeas

Bride and groom in the evening light with her bouquet

Bride and groom on the jetty at sunset

Bride and groom together on the wooden jetty

Groom's hand on the bride's back with her veil

Bride and groom kissing under her veil

Bride and groom at the bottom of the grand staircase

Bride and groom holding each other close

First dance in front of the MR AND MRS SIMMONS letters

Guests hugging and dancing to the live band

Guest dancing with his arms out

Guests dancing in front of the light up letters

Bridesmaids lifting the bride in the dark garden

Bridesmaids collapsing in a heap on the grass

Guests dancing with their hands in the air

Guests hugging on the dance floor

Guest dancing in front of the light up letters

Bride and groom under an umbrella in the rain at night

North West Wedding Suppliers

Of course there are so many hard working, fabulous suppliers that help make this beautiful day extra special. As always it was a pleasure to be working with the following wedding suppliers:

Caterers – Barretts Caterers

Flowers – Kelly Louise Floral Artistry

Bride MUA – Daniella Robinson

Bridesmaids MUA – Eve Bower

Harpist – Sarah Davies

Band – Solid Soul

Light up letters – The Word is Love

Magic Mirror – Ice Entertainment

Ice Cream Bicycle – Milk Maids Ice Cream

Cake – Cakes by Steph

 

Getting married at Merrydale Manor?

I absolutely adore shooting at Merrydale Manor. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who gets up close to all the action; flirts with the groomsmen; pinches some canapes; has cartwheeling competitions and takes some stunning photos inbetween, why not get in touch? You can do this through my contact page and by clicking here! 

More from Merrydale: my Merrydale Manor wedding photographer page has more real Merrydale weddings, the best photo spots, and what happens when it rains.

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