Crathorne Hall Wedding Photographer
I am a local wedding photographer for Crathorne Hall who had the best day with this amazing North Yorkshire wedding!
Rob & Emma | Yarm | Crathorne Hall
Crathorne Hall
Weddings in Yorkshire don’t get much more idyllic than this. Perched on the edge of the Yorkshire moors, Crathorne Hall commands incredible views over the Leven Valley – a spectacular backdrop for your wedding day. Crathorne Hall was built for celebrating, so why not take the whole venue for you and your guests to enjoy? It’s guaranteed to be a house party like no other.
A recommended photographer at Crathorne Hall
I'm proud to be one of Crathorne Hall's recommended wedding suppliers, so I'm here more and more every year. I know the venue inside out, from the best light in the gardens to the quiet corners for a few portraits if it rains.
Built in 1906, Crathorne Hall is an Edwardian country house looking out over the Leven Valley near Yarm. Ceremonies take place in the Great Hall or the more intimate Drawing Room, drinks spill out onto the terrace and gardens, and with rooms for you and your guests, the whole day can happen in one place.
More real weddings at Crathorne Hall: Ellen & Luke, a Christmas wedding sneak peek, and Natalie & Louis's Christmas wedding.
How We Met
I was asked to photograph a birthday party at Crathorne Hall for a wedding supplier First Class Weddings Co. back in 2019 who can I add is amazing!
This is where I first met Rob & Emma, it was shortly after that party they got in touch to ask about their wedding date which was great to say yes to, and the fact it was at Crathorne Hall again was a little bonus as I love coming back at Crathorne.
A lot had happened from the day we met they had a beautiful boy "Alf" who I met when I did his newborn photos than a year later I did his christening and now round it up with their beautiful wedding.
The Wedding
The day started and finished at Crathorne Hall, yes from the bridal preparations to the ceremony and the reception all at the stunning wedding venue of, did I mention it Crathorne!
It was a very relaxed bridal preparation for Emma, just close family Alf was with her too a very handsome pageboy!
It was lovely and very relaxing throughout even with the champagne erupting like a volcano after just unwinding the wire clasp, which caught everyone by surprise!
Rob was getting ready at home and I met him and the boys later on surprise they were at the bar, having a great time and hoping to settle the nerves a bit.
The Ceremony
Alf decided he didn't want to walk down so Rob went to join him and lifted him and they came down together which is one of my many stands out pictures from the day, real moments that they will remember. Following them down the aisle was their little flower girl that decided to stop at her mum's side and stay before Rachel the next bridesmaid, came and took her by the hand to go the rest of the way. The ceremony was just perfect, Alf had another part to play and that was helping with the rings, another aww moment.
The Reception
We had a short time for the photos because it was all about celebrating their wedding with their friends and family which I absolutely get, and they still have beautiful portrait images in the 20 minutes that we did do.
Speeches came next which were hilarious, and then onto the night, the dance floor, it was so much fun and very lively the dance floor was where it was happening and we even had props like cowboy hats, blow-up unicorns.
My Favourite Spots at Crathorne Hall
I've honestly lost count of how many weddings I've photographed at Crathorne Hall. It's somewhere around 15, probably more. It's one of my most local venues, and I know it inside out.
The steps into the woods
Outside, there's no lie, everywhere is good, so I let the light lead me. But my favourite spot of all is the steps that lead into the woods. They give your photos a beautiful, natural frame.
The grounds
Wherever the light is best on the day, the grounds give us plenty of options for relaxed couple photos and group shots.
If it rains
On a rainy day, the entrance area is my first choice for photos. The staircase and the first floor landing are both great options too, so you're covered whatever the weather does.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT ANYTHING WEDDING THEN FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TODAY OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MY WEDDING PACKAGES THEN CLICK HERE!
FAQ
Q: WHERE ARE YOU BASED, AND WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO BE OUR PHOTOGRAPHER OUR WEDDING IS...
Firstly Let me say, I Travel Everywhere!
I live in Stockton on Tees, in the North East of England, if you haven't heard of my little town it's near, Middlesbrough, Thirsk, not too far from me we have Newcastle slightly north of me and York slightly south. However, I travel the whole of the UK and further, so yes I can be your wedding photographer at...
Q: DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?
Yes, I have business insurance which includes public liability.
Q: DO YOU HAVE BACKUP EQUIPMENT?
Yes. I carry spares of everything I need on the day, just in case, so nothing gets missed.
Q: HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN I EXPECT?
It depends on your day, how many guests you have and how much is planned, but for a half day (4 hours) you can expect around 300 to 700 photos, and for a full day (10 hours) around 700 to 1,100.
Q: WHEN AND HOW DO WE BOOK?
As soon as you have the date for your wedding to avoid losing out to someone else, you should think about booking me sooner rather than later, to make sure your date is available. Once you pay your booking fee (£300) the date is yours. I sometimes get booked up to 2 years in advance. Your booking fee also secures the current prices which may increase later.
Q: CAN WE MEET UP BEFORE WE BOOK?
I always like to meet all couples, I think it's important too. Where? I have a lovely little office attached to a cool little Restaurant Bar, so coffee and treats are on me. If you prefer a Video call that's okay too!
Q: WHERE ELSE CAN I SEE YOUR WORK?
I have social media accounts that you can see more of my work and reviews, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Google, and my review pages
Q: IS IT JUST YOU?
Yes, but if you would like another photographer too I work closely with other professional wedding photographers that would be happy to do this, this can be arranged as an additional option.
Q: DO WE NEED/GET A CONTRACT?
Yes this is very important for both you and I, this is to reassure you exactly what you can expect from me and as all weddings are different they need to be made specifically for you.
Q: HOW LONG TILL WE HAVE OUR PHOTOGRAPH'S?
You'll get a few highlights within 48 hours of your wedding day. Your full gallery is usually ready in 3 to 4 weeks in the quieter months, and 4 to 10 weeks in the busy wedding season, in a password protected online gallery. I'll always aim to get your photos to you as soon as I can. I do offer an express service which means your images will be ready within 5 days of your wedding (subject to availability) see my wedding packages for more details.
Q: WHO / HOW DOES THE ALBUM PROCESS WORK?
I will personally design the album layout to ensure it tells the story of your day the way it unfolded. I would then send you a copy and this would be your opportunity to make any alterations to the choice of picture or layout. Once you are happy with the design production takes 2-4 weeks.
Contact Me Today
I would love to hear all your wedding plans, as a wedding photographer I love to hear and see couples' visions. Contact me today to check my availability and see if I can help.
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