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Wedding Photography Cheshire – Beth & Andy at the Craxton Wood Hotel

Beth & Andy’s wedding was the second in two weeks at Craxton Wood in Cheshire. The ceremony was held a few miles down the Chester road in Hoylake on the Wirral, at Saint Hildeburgh’s Church.

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The inside of the church is truly magnificent, combining many columns and arches to give an awesome view as you look up the aisle.

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We had lovely sunny weather, so all the guests were able to relax outside before going in for the wedding ceremony.

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Beth looked stunning and very, very happy.

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After the ceremony, there was a chance for people to relax and enjoy the good company before setting off for the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel near Chester.

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The hotel has lovely spacious grounds so I made the most of them for a short portrait session with Beth & Andy. I always try to keep the portraits as relaxed and natural as possible as that’s what I would want if it was my wedding day. I think that way the love and emotions of the couple are captured, and the above shot of Beth & Andy really demonstrates that I think.

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At this wedding there was a formal line up before the meal to introduce all the guests to the wedding party.

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Beth & Andy make their big entrance to cheers and applause!

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Preview – Beth & Andy’s Wedding Photography at Craxton Wood in Cheshire

Here’s a small selection of photographs from Beth & Andy’s wedding last weekend at Saint Hildeburgh’s in Hoylake, on the Wirral, and wedding reception at Craxton Wood in Cheshire. More to follow in a week or two of course.

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This is always one of my favourite images from a wedding, Andy & Beth’s eyes meeting as their guests look on getting their first glimpse of her.

Wedding photography tip: The lighting in Saint Hildeburgh’s consists mainly of sodium lamps (Christchurch in Port Sunlight is similar by the way). These can play havoc with cameras as the light is very orange, but as I shoot my images in Raw format it can be dealt with quite effectively during the editing process. Raw images are much larger than JPEGs (typically 30MB instead of 4-5MB), and contain much more information allowing greater freedom and creativity at the editing stage.

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Wedding Photography Cheshire – Helen & Kevin at Craxton Wood

Helen & Kevin were married at the Sacred Heart Church in Moreton, Wirral, and held their wedding reception at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel in Cheshire. The hotel is a lovely venue for wedding photography with beautiful and large gardens.

Before the ceremony I was able to pop over to see Helen leaving the house with her dad. Helen looked fantastic in her dress (it was from Opulence Bride in West Kirby, links on the facebook page).

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It’s a while since my last wedding at the Sacred Heart, but I love the light colours inside, which somehow seem just right for a wedding.

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Helen & Kevin both looked really happy coming back down the aisle, and carried on smiling for the rest of the day:)

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Looking back, I’m sure I could have made a rainbow from all those dresses, fab colours.

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When we arrived at Craxton Wood Helen & Kevin were treated to a glass of champagne, lovely.

There’s a huge variety in the quality of service at different wedding venues in my experience, and the staff at Craxton Wood were some of the most helpful I’ve come across.

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Drinks and canapes in the spring sunshine!

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Simon Brown, AKA the Singing Piano Man performed outside as well as later on in the reception room. He’s a really nice guy and his music is ideal for weddings etc.

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I love this photograph of Helen & Kevin going for  a little stroll with the hotel and guests in the background.

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I think Helen looks stunning in this wedding portrait, lovely poise and a beautiful smile

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The big entrance into the Wedding Breakfast!

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The speeches were lovely, a great mix of humour, emotion and memories.

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A signed wedding card from the Liverpool team, great job by Mark, the best man.

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More guests arrived at Craxton Wood for the evening reception after the meal.

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The first dance was very romantic, it was like Helen and Kevin were in a world of their own.

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Preview – Helen & Kevin’s Wedding Photographs at Craxton Wood in Cheshire

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Here’s a small selection of images from Helen & Kevin’s wedding at the Macdonald – Craxton Wood Hotel in Cheshire. As a Cheshire wedding photographer, I’ve been to most venues in the county several times, but this was my first trip to Craxton Wood. I have to say, the venue was really nice, with lovely expansive gardens, and the staff were all exceptionally helpful and friendly. Helen, Kevin and their guests were having a great time so it was a very agreeable day all round. More photographs to follow shortly.

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