Wedding Venue

Claire & Elliott's Spring Wedding at The Parlour - Sarah Metcalf Photography

Claire & Elliott's Spring Wedding at The Parlour - Sarah Metcalf Photography

Claire and Elliott’s beautiful spring wedding was just amazing and I’m excited to share some of my favourite images from this very special day! They had their wedding ceremony at St John’s in Killingworth which is surrounded by woodland, filled with beautiful trees and lots of daffodils and bluebells. After a heartfelt ceremony witnessed by their nearest and dearest, and one of the longest, most enthusiastic confetti lines I’ve ever seen, the guests were whisked off in a vintage double decker bus to an exciting reception at The Parlour at Blagdon.

The Parlour is fast becoming one of my favourite venues to shoot. I love how they’ve opened up the outdoor space with the canopy, it’s intimate without feeling small and it’s the perfect size for guests to mingle and move freely without feeling too separated. From a photographic point of view, there are so many beautiful spots in and around the grounds to take portraits, I’ve had the pleasure of shooting several weddings here now and they’ve all felt unique and special!

I loved every one of Claire and Elliotts wedding details; gorgeous white and pink roses, bright pink bridesmaid dresses complimented with cornflower blue tie for the groom. Hand drawn illustrations and names of fells for the table centrepieces, pink silk chair wraps, and a classically perfect three tier wedding cake with floral details.

After their wedding breaktfast, the evening reception brought a new lease of life with more friends, Claire’s bouquet toss, toasted marshmallows and s’mores around the fire pits, cocktails and a dance floor so bouncing that every time I was about to pack up and go home, something exciting would happen and I’d find myself staying for another song!

Rebecca & Luke Hallinan, Storthes Hall Wedding, 26/08/18


Mr & Mrs Hallinan 💗

This was a really special wedding for me to photograph because Rebecca has been a close family friend of mine for a very long time so it meant a lot to me to be a part of their big day. Rebecca and Luke said 'I do' at their local church in Halifax, followed by a stunning reception at Storthes Hall Park - The Venue in Huddersfield with lots of friends and family. It was such a brilliant day with an delicious two tier battenburg and carrot wedding cake made by Emma, Becca's sister! Flowers arranged by their Aunty Linda, and excellent music performed by North Road, who took "audience participation" well in their stride! (Microphone hi-jacking and 2-year old tambourine players 😂)

Sarah & Kev, Vallum Farm Wedding. 26th July 2018

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Sarah & Kev's Wedding at Vallum Farm last month. Sarah and I have known each other since nursery so I was really happy when she asked me to photograph her wedding! They had a beautiful reception held in the marquee with fairy-lit-gin-bottle centre pieces, cocktail themed tables and a bake off style cake table! Vallum Farm is surrounded by stunning Northumberland countryside and it was the hottest day of the year. It was an amazing day to photograph and I feel very honoured to have been chosen as their wedding photographer :) Congrats again Sarah & Kev! I wish you both a full and happy life together! ♥️

Venue: Vallum Farm Weddings & Events
Sarah's Dress: Kathryn Trueman Bridal
Flowers: Floral Gift

"The After the Wedding Wedding Party" - Mr & Mrs Ward, As You Like It, 27th July 2018

Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Ward! 💛

Russell & Phillipa had an "After the Wedding Wedding Party" at As You Like It after their official wedding in Barbados in June. It was an evening filled with friends, family, adorable kids & lots of dancing! I absolutely loved photographing at this venue, there are so many twinkly lights and cool details that really help to make the photos pop!

Katie & Matt's Engagement Shoot at Woodhill Hall, Northumberland

Katie & Matt's Engagement Shoot at Woodhill Hall, Northumberland

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting the Luxury Northumberland Wedding Venue that is Woodhill Hall. It's no wonder that this stunning place has won awards for "Most Romantic" and "Best Wedding Venue" in the North East and Northumberland. The lovely Katie and Matt are getting married here in September and this was our chance to check out some potential spots for photographs on their big day. And we certainly won't be short of options!