Wedding Wonder Show (The Biscuit Factory Wedding Fayre) 14th September 2014

Yesterday I exhibited at The  Wedding Wonder Show at The Biscuit Factory  in Newcastle. The fayre was organised in conjunction with Belle Bridal Magazine . I have heard many good things about the wedding fayres that they put on, so decided to give it a go this time.

The Biscuit Factory have created a new space, the Biscuit Room, for weddings and receptions, and this was the first time that the public was able to have a preview of what's to come.  It is light and airy and has wooden floors throughout. I would love to see it all set up for a wedding, it looks a great place.

It was the first time I had the opportunity for people to pick up my new flyer cards, I went for square cards in fine art paper, and they went down a storm!

I didn't get much chance to take photographs as it was so busy with so many couples to chat to through the doors, but here's a few shots of my stall and the day. It's a shame I didn't get to take more but I was there to chat to couples not take photos haha !

Thanks to The Wedding Wonder Show for putting on such a good event. They had live music, a fashion show and the best goodie bags i've seen at a fayre!! 

Here's my stall:

I asked Chris Cross, a fabulous magician if he'd like a photo. Well it turns out, he is the least camera shy person ever, and immediately started posing!

Here's Chris proudly holding his recent wedding award.

Another person I met at the fayre was artist Wendy (Wendy Ann Stanger Textiles) . She can create amazing pieces of art out of wedding bouquets and wedding fabrics... what a gorgeous way to preserve the details of your special day,.... I noticed her as one of my brides has a piece of art made by Wendy,  from her wedding bouquet hanging in her house. 

Teri, from Styled and Seated  (& also Belle Bridal Magazine) was showing a range of her work at the show as well. There were really so many friendly faces there!

And finally I got to chat to Dani, who was helping out Ross from Snaparazzi and Coco Luminaire, they had a range of their amazing things on display.... these really are the original and best quality photo booths and lights in the North East. LOVE the carnival themed LOVE letters... perfection! 

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All photographs copyright Katie Byram Photography and must not be used without written permission.  Thank you! 

Danby Castle Engagement Shoot (Jessica & Aaron)

Back in March, I attended Danby Castle Wedding Fayre for the forth time. Danby Castle is a really unique wedding venue situated in the stunning North Yorkshire moors with lots of photography opportunities.

As part of my wedding fayre display, I offered the opportunity for one couple to win a free engagement photoshoot with me.

Jessica & Aaron, who are recently engaged, won the shoot and I was very happy to return on a bright spring sunny day to Danby Castle to photograph some relaxed portraits of them.

Here are some highlights of the shoot.

If you're getting married and are looking for fun, quirky & relaxed wedding photography please drop me a line through my website! 

Kirkley Hall Wedding Fair: Katie Byram Photography

I was honoured to be invited along to showcase my work at the Kirkley Hall Wedding Showcase, where suppliers are handpicked to attend and display their work,  as they are recommended by the venue. 

I took along my camera to get some images of the day and was so happy to finally take a few photos of those fab light up letters from Coco Luminaire! 

Here is my stand, which I proudly displayed some of my new albums and work on. 

The above amazing flower displays were from Floral Quarter, in Gosforth. 

These letters are available to hire from Coco Luminaire.

The cakes above are from House of Cakes, based in Morpeth... Sandra actually has show cakes you can hire for your wedding - what a unique idea! 

The above cake pops are from Dream Pop Bakery. 

By Wendy unveiled their amazing Gatsby themed stationery at the wedding fair.

Here's Caitlin from By Wendy Bespoke Stationery doing a fab job! 

Here's Mark & Angela from Music Newcastle. 

The next wedding showcase at Kirkley Hall will be in October.

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

Crathorne Hall Wedding Fayre with Qwest (Quality Wedding Establishment)

Yesterday I travelled down to Crathorne Hall Hotel near Yarm, North  Yorkshire for the Qwest (Quality Wedding Establishment) relaxed wedding fayre.

It was set up quite differently to other wedding fayres i've participated in, and only Qwest accredited members could exhibit their work there which meant myself and all the suppliers had gone through a business assessment and provided work and service of high standard. 

There were two rooms, one set up for a wedding breakfast by The Countryside Florist, Inviting Concepts and The First Class Wedding Company. 

The other had some coffee tables laid out with exhibitors work and we each had a comfortable seating area to encourage brides to sit down for a chat. I really liked this idea as it meant we could really hear brides & grooms ideas about their weddings and have a proper chat. I also met Becci from Hair By Becci  who is a very enthusiastic and lovely hairdresser (Check her out!) and caught up with By Gina who sells a gorgeous range of handmade wedding jewellery and also some amazing shoes (See more of her work through her website or on display at Just Perfect UK. 

Cupcakes were provided by the fabulous Celebration Cakes Peterlee. Unfortunately they were snapped up before I had a chance to try one, but I hear they were very yummy!

Here are some photographs that I took on the day before everyone came in. 

The above is part of my stand! 

Venue: Crathorne Hall, North Yorkshire

Wedding fayre organised by: Qwest (Quality Wedding Establishment)

Room dressing by: The First Class Wedding Company, Inviting Concepts and The Countryside Florist  

All photographs (C) Katie Byram Photography 2013 and must not be used without written permission.