A Winter Wedding at Woodhill Hall | Jenna & Gary

This winter wedding at Woodhill Hall unsurprisingly didn't fail with the lousy weather. One thing it did fail to do however, was dampen Jenna & Gary's spirits, nor the 60 plus guests who were more than happy to party on.

Woodhall Hall, situated just outside Otterburn is one of those exclusive Northumberland wedding venues where you literally "move in" in the days leading up to your wedding. As a result, you get to party with your family and close friends for the duration of your stay, and not just your wedding day. With it's own private road in, it's set within acres of beautiful countryside, with everything you need to hold a wedding all in one place.

Family wedding at Woodhill Hall in Northumberland

Now Jenna was no ordinary bride, she's my beautiful cousin, my flesh and blood and so this was a wedding with a twist in that the bride's half of the guest list consisted of my lovely family. Despite the hideous weather the day was a huge success. Being in the room with my Uncle Ian when he saw Jenna in her dress for the first time was a tear jerker for everyone present (including me). Ian underwent major life saving surgery last year and so it made the day even more special not just for Jenna and Gary but for all of us. I got to be a guest for a few hours at the end of the night, that was a first in many years!

My approach to a winter wedding at Woodhill Hall

As always, my approach remains the same. As a documentary wedding photographer my focus first and foremost is the people. I'm a people watcher at heart so observing these little interactions all day fills me full of joy. I admit however, that I may have been a little more emotional during this wedding since it was my own family.

If you're planning Woodhill Hall wedding photography of your own and haven't yet hired a photographer then feel free to get in touch to share your plans with me. Here's how it went, love from your old cousin Phil xx