Minsteracres & Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland Wedding (Shaun & Jo)

Shaun & Jo got married in May 2014 at the very beautiful St Elizabeth's church within Minsteracres Religious Retreat Centre. I knew that their day was going to be full of fun, colour and laughter, and after their extremely cute Up-themed pre-wedding shoot  I was very excited about their big day.

Jo's gorgeous wedding dress was a Phoenix Bridal gown, customised especially for her and from Wild Brides at Heart in Durham. Her shoes were by Irregular Choice .

Her and her bridesmaids opted for a cute and quirky 50's style for their hair, make up and dresses.
When I arrived at the house there was such a buzz, and the dogs were very excited to be involved too!

                           Jo had specially customised dressing gowns for her ladies, so cute!

 Jo's Grandma was so happy and smiley, I love these shots of her getting ready!

 After the ceremony, and lots of confetti, the couple treated their guests to ice creams outside the church, and the gorgeous ice cream van from Scoops and Smiles came along so that everyone could enjoy a sweet treat. What was so nice was that they got some time to stay there outside the church and take in the gorgeous surroundings, enjoy an ice cream and hug the happy couple. 

The guests then hopped on a vintage double decker bus from Promotions Buses to take them to the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland. The happy couple chose a black vintage police car from Brooklands Wedding Cars, and the bridesmaids were in a black London cab from the same company.

The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland has been beautifully renovated and Jo & Shaun were the first couple to have their wedding reception there since the grand re-opening.  

All photographs copyright Katie Byram Photography and must not be used without written permission. If you're looking for quirky, relaxed wedding photography for your big day in 2015 or 2016, please feel free to drop me a message via my website to check availability and to have a chat!

A colourful "UP" inspired pre-wedding shoot at Minsteracres: Shaun & Jo

Arriving at the beautiful Minsteracres to meet Shaun & Jo for their pre-wedding shoot, I passed a line of huuuuuuge californian giant redwood trees leading up the driveway. I was already mega excited at the prospect of shooting their wedding in such a stunning location, when they greeted me jumping out their car dressed up in vintage fabulousness!!! Woaaah!

After some hugs, and taking in how fab they looked...

Jo: "You know the movie UP?" 

Me: "Yeeeeess??"

Jo: "Well we thought we'd make the most of our pre-wedding shoot and go with that idea.... i've brought some balloons, if that's ok?"

Me: "UHHHH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

So that's pretty much how it went! 

They also brought their gorgeous adorable Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Zane, and Jo's sister, Danie came along with her dogs and was an absolute star with looking after all of them and the props too.

Shaun & Jo are getting married next month at St Elizabeth's church at Minsteracres, and have the honour of being the first couple to have their wedding reception at the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland since the two year refurbishment has taken place there! We visited Lord Crewe Arms afterwards to chat over their wedding details, and wow it is a very beautiful & unique place. The staff were so lovely and the food looks amazing... I am sure they are very excited about their wedding and I am looking forward to sharing in their special day with them and Zane their puppy :-) 

All photographs copyright Katie Byram Photography and must not be used without written permission from the photographer.