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Wedding at The Mansion, Leeds – Bethan & James

July 28th, 2010 2 comments

Last Saturday was my second Mansion at Roundhay Park wedding since I took the photographs for their website and brochure.

I met Bethan over a year ago when she booked with me for her wedding photography. If you recognise her in the photos that may be because I was so impressed by her bubbly character that I asked if she would represent me at my wedding fairs or it could be because she is a prolific socialiser!

Bethan gave me a short list of key photographs she would like and at the very top of that list was her Christian Louboutin bag so I had to make sure it was a special shot.

louboutin wedding bag

Her brother arrived with the flowers…

bringing in flowers

…which contained a sprig of rosemary from her grandmother.

wedding flowers with rosemary

Bethan was absolutely gorgeous and was very relaxed having her photo taken.

bethan wedding bride

So were her bridesmaids!

bride having fun with her bridesmaids

I met with James, the groom, before the ceremony where he introduced me to his two bestmen.

james with bestmen

James’ charm is his funny/crazy/madness and Bethan must have thought so too.

bride bethan laughing at james

The Mansion have only one rule on confetti…lots of it!

confetti at mansion roundhay park leeds

James was sporting a fab pair of Gucci shoes which matched his suit and personality perfectly.

gucci wedding shoes and confetti

After a while Bethan & James went for a walk to have some photos taken at the bandstand in Roundhay Park.

bride and groom walking in roundhay park

wedding couple at bandstand roundhay park

Just before returning to The Mansion we stopped of for some photos at a nearby water fountain.

photo of wedding couple at fountains in roundhay park

When we got back it was almost time to go in however I caught Bethan’s sister have a cheeky look at the wedding cakes.

bridesmaid looking at fairy wedding cake

After dinner, when the sun had dropped down a little, we went outside again to take a few more photos.

wedding couple at mansion roundhay park leeds

Bethan & James danced to Elvis Presley’s The Wonder of You.

bethan james wedding first dance mansion leeds

wedding couple first dance kiss

And after a while, when night fell, Bethan & James along with their guests stepped outside…

wedding at the mansion leeds night

…where they lit chinese lanterns…

bethan and james lighting chinese lantern

to drift away over Roundhay Park.

wedding lanterns in sky over roundhay park

Wedding fair in Leeds, The Queens Hotel

October 20th, 2009 No comments

Last Sunday I exhibited at The Queens Hotel Wedding Fair in Leeds.

Bethan was representing me and answering questions on my behalf.

Brian Harte's exhibition stand at The Queens Hotel wedding fair in leeds

Bethan booked me for her wedding next year and she’s such a warm person I asked if she would like to represent me at a few fairs this year.

If you’d like to pop down and see me at my next wedding fair I will be attending The Wedding Experience at The Mansion in Roundhay Park on Sunday 8th November and will also be at The Charity Bridal Fashion show organised by dress designer Anita Massarella at Rudding Park in Harrogate on Tuesday 17th November.

For tickets to The Charity Bridal Fashion show at Rudding Park please contact Anita on 0113 268 7783.

The Queens boasts to be able to sit 450 people for a meal, comfortably, and I can believe it!

Confetti & Lace bridal shop organised two fashion shows during the day and the visitors were treated to a catwalk of her latest dresses. They have recently opened their new shop in Harrogate as well as this year opening Yorkshire Menswear hiring out menswear from Cameron Ross.

A wedding couple at The Queens Hotel wedding fair and confetti & lace fashion show in Leeds

A laughing bride on the confetti and lace fashion catwalk at The Queens Hotel Wedding fair in Leeds

A model wearing a confetti and lace wedding dress on the fashion catwalk at The Queens Hotel Wedding fair in Leeds

A model wearing a confetti and lace bridesmaids dress at The Queens Hotel Wedding fair in Leeds

A model wearing a confetti and lace evening dress on the fashion catwalk at The Queens Hotel Wedding fair in Leeds

The Wedding Flower Company in Leeds had turned one of the rooms in to a beautiful room set with Just For You Cards & Invitations supplying the table decorations.

Wedding stationery and table decorations by Just for You Cards & Invitations at The Queens Hotel wedding fair in Leeds

Wedding flowers by The Wedding Flower Company at The Queens Hotel wedding fair in Leeds

Venetian mask table decorations by The Wedding Flower Company at The Queens Hotel wedding fair in Leeds

Wedding stationery and favours by Just for You Cards & Invitations at The Queens Hotel wedding fair in Leeds

I wish I was taking the photos

September 4th, 2009 No comments

I love it during the ceremony when there is lots of eye contact, exchanged smiles and sometime a fit of giggles as it gives me opportunities to take photos. You cant fake these moments so I know that the couples will love looking at them after the wedding.


Bride Can’t Stop Laughing During Vows

I had a couple last year who couldn’t stop looking at each other. From the moment Charlotte entered the Church it was as if she and Charles were the only two people there.

A bride & grooms eyes meet for the first time as she walks down the aisle. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

A bride & grooms looking in to each others eyes. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

A bride & groom singing in church. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

A groom placing the ring on a brides hand. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

A wedding couple kissing in church in front of a stained glass window. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

A wedding couple, just married, walking down the aisle together. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

Even the Wakefield wedding videographer Ken Wilson commented on how in-love they were. All I had to do was hitch a ride on their love for one another to get fab photos at both the Church and Bagden Hall.

A wedding couple having fun outdoors. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

Charlotte & Charles had booked an old red route master bus to take their guests to Bagden Hall and it made a fab place to do a confetti shot too.

Wedding red bus at a bus stop. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

Throwing confetti on a red routemaster bus. A Bagden Hall wedding in Wakefield.

Bride & Groom with Champagne and Rolls Royce at Bagden Hall in Wakefield.

Charlotte’s father had passed away and could not be there for her. Charlotte invited me along as she paid a visit to her father’s grave to lay a flower from her bouquet.

A wedding couple sharing a private moment laying a flower at a graveside.

A groom wiping tears away from his bride's eyes.

A wedding couple holding hands while visiting a grave.

It is times like this where you stand back and give people time and space and I was happy to record the moment for them in their album.