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Yesterday I joined Danielle & Matt to photograph their brilliant wedding at Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa on Otley Chevin in North Yorkshire!

I hope you enjoy this story of a very special day!

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Before joining Danielle up at the hotel, I popped up for a few snaps on Otley Chevin, under interesting cloud formations!

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This was the first time I’d photographed at the beautiful Chevin Country Park so I had a good recce round the grounds before joining Danni & the girls.

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They were getting ready in one of the brilliant camouflaged wooden lodges in the woodland grounds around the hotel!

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It was all a heady mix of nerves, excitement and bubbles inside!

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Danni’s stunnign wedding gown was from Angel Brides in Horsforth

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A little gift from the hubby to be!

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The brilliant purple and white flora was supplied by Ivy Flowers in Pudsey

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Meanwhile, Clare joined Matt & the chaps in Pudsey for their preparations

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A quick check to see the best man had the rings!

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Then the boys headed over to Chevin Country Park to join the rest of the groomsmen & guests

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A quick informal group shot of the lads

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The ceremony was held in the log-lined Lakeside room, not far from where the bride was gowning up…

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Danielle & the girls looked stunning

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I always like that moment where dad first sees his daughter dressed up for her big day.

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A few nervous deep breaths before heading over!

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Here comes the bride!

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I like this one, where Danielle spotted Sean was wearing their rings so as not to lose them!

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Sealed with a kiss!

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It was great that the weather stayed fine for the day, and everyone could hang out by the lake

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A lovely little moment between a teary grandma & her granddaughter

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Sampling a spot of smuggled in moonshine!

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Then we rounded up the gang up for a quick shot of everyone…

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…and a blast of confetti!

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We whistled through a few informal family groups

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Then some fun with the wedding party!

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I asked for 4 poses from the wedding party.  I love that the best man lay face down for one of them!

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A bit of fun sassy pouting!

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The boys requested a Glee jump!

😉

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Then I took Danni & Matt off for a quick round of pictures around the lake

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Love this bridal portrait

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Don’t they make a beautiful pair?!

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The wedding breakfast was beautifully set for guests in the Woodland Suite

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Speeches were a giggle

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The cutting of the cake, expertly created by a good pal of theirs

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Cake topper re-enactment!

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After the wedding meal, as dusk set, we took another quick turn around the lake for a few more relaxed portraits

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Then it was time for first dance…

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…then everyone hit the dancefloor to party the night away!

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What a cracking day!

Chevin Lodge was a spot on location for a relaxed wedding in the woods, and it was great to see Dannielle, Matt & their friends and family make such a brilliant day of it.

Here’s hoping they have a wonderful life together and have a brilliant honeymoon in Mexico!

x

Barnaby & Clare

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