Tea Party Wedding at Hexham Winter Gardens - Laura & John

Everytime I think back to Laura & John's tea party wedding at Hexham Winter Gardens in Northumberland, it makes me smile. By Laura's own admission, she had sore cheeks the next day due to the amount of smiling she did!

John and Laura are possibly the most fun, chilled and laid back couple I've ever had the pleasure of working with. As a result, this wedding was a pure joy to be a part of from start to finish. The day began at Laura's parents' home in Ponteland. I photographed the getting ready shots before they arrived by VW Campervan at Hexham Winter Gardens.

The tea party theme is a first for me and a theme that was most fitting for Laura & John's personalities. Laura's smile was infectious and John's wit had me cracked up. Choosing not to write a speech and preferring to "wing it" on the day, he actually delivered one of the funniest and most endearing groom speeches I've heard in my career. People were laughing and crying throughout his speech, and that included me!

Tea party wedding at Hexham Winter Gardens

Part of the attraction at this Northumberland wedding venue is the secret walled gardens. It’s an area a few hundred feet square surrounded by an old red brick wall and filled with everything your mind can imagine would be in a secret garden. It’s a lovely place to capture some couple portraits for those couples who want them.

The staff at Hexham Winter Gardens are extremely friendly and always a pleasure to work with. The venue really lends itself to couples who want to create their very own diy wedding. The general atmosphere here is relaxing and laid back.

For those of you who are planning your own wedding and require a photographer then feel free to get in touch. With the exception of a few family formals and couple portraits, my style of photography is relaxed and candid. This means 98% of your day is photographed without any direction from me.

Laura & John, I wish you all the happiness in the world, thank you for having me along.