Leonie & Chris’ Micro-wedding at Barnsley Town Hall.

Leonie and Chris recently hired me to photograph their intimate micro-wedding at Barnsley Town Hall. They needed a wedding photographer who was happy to capture a couple of hours to tell the story of their day - micro-weddings are becoming more and more popular and I firmly believe that every couple should have beautiful photographs to look back on, no matter how big or intimate their day is. I love micro-weddings and elopements and my own wedding was very small and informal. Like Leonie and Chris we only had our closest family members at the ceremony but having beautiful, natural and artistic photographs was still a priority for me. As a photographer, I know how much value photographs hold and every couple I work with has my full energy on their wedding day, whether I’ve been hired for a couple of hours or the entire day.

Leonie and Chris outside Barnsley Town Hall.

There’s something about town hall weddings which feels both timeless and rock and roll to me. I’ve worked at Barnsley Town Hall, Sheffield Town Hall, Doncaster Register Office and York Register Office and each location offers plenty of great backdrops for beautiful wedding photographs. Click here to see a micro-wedding in York Register Office and here to see Sheffield & Kelham Island weddings.

Leonie’s bouquet was made from dried flowers and was arranged by her mum. Leonie’s dress felt both modern and timeless and I loved her short veil!

Walking down the aisle together at Barnsley Town Hall, Yorkshire.

Meaningful wedding moments captured after the ceremony at Barnsley Town Hall.

A short thirty minute walk was long enough to create some beautiful, natural and artistic images to tell the story of their wedding day. I also made sure to capture photographs of their children enjoying the day.

It was an honour to play a part in Leonie and Chris’ wedding day at Barnsley Town Hall. Planning a micro-wedding? I would love to hear from you! You can read more about weddings and contact me here.

Love,

Laura x

Aimee & Bethan

Aimee & Bethan after their ceremony at Upper Chapel, Sheffield.

I spent a chilled morning with Bethan who got ready at an Airbnb in Sheffield. The Airbnb backed onto these red brick terraced houses which are so representative of Sheffield’s suburbs. Getting ready in an Airbnb is a great way to make sure you’re close to your wedding venue and it also means there’s enough room for everyone to get ready if you choose somewhere spacious.

Aimee and Bethan got married at Upper Chapel in Sheffield City Centre. Upper Chapel is a beautiful chapel with a welcoming team. Here’s what they say about their chapel: “Unitarianism is an open-minded and welcoming approach to faith that encourages individual freedom, equality for all and rational thought”

Aimee and Bethan hired a drinks truck for after the ceremony which is such a good idea. I can’t be the only person whose mouth runs dry when nervous/excited so a cold drink on a warm day is such a lovely touch.

After the ceremony a beautiful, old bus came to take Aimee, Bethan and their guests over to The Mowbray in Kelham Island for their reception.

Beautiful, warm and romantic details at The Mowbray. The Mowbray is one of our all time favourite venues to work at - the team are amazing, the food is incredible and the vibe is always relaxed and joyful. Flowers for both the venue and bouquets were designed by the super creative and very lovely Betty’s Flower Club.

After the drinks reception we went for a wander around Kelham Island to create some gorgeous images of Aimee and Bethan. It’s always worth factoring 20 minutes into your day so we can create some stunning images of you as a couple - it’s also a lovely opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the day and to reflect on the day so far.

Speeches were made at The Mowbray with both Aimee and Bethan saying a few words alongside members of their family. Live music played for the party kept the energy high. The Mowbray is such a great space for weddings - it manages to feel large enough to accommodate all your guests whilst still feeling intimate.

Chloé & Anthony

Chloé and Anthony got married this summer in Wentworth, South Yorkshire. Wentworth is one of my favourite places and, if you’re local, it’s maybe one of yours too - it’s picture perfect and all the pubs are in walking distance from the church meaning the day flowed in a really easy and relaxed way. Chloé and Anthony’s wedding was filled with fun, joy and love from start to finish.

Confetti exit at Wentworth Church, South Yorkshire

Chloé got ready with her family and friends at home and Anthony got ready at The Rockingham Arms then took the short walk to Wentworth Church.

The ceremony at beautiful Wentworth Church

The walk from Wentworth Church to the Rockingham Arms was perfect for capturing moments between the newly married couple.

We headed to The Rockingham Arms for drinks, speeches and the wedding breakfast. The converted barn at The Rockingham Arms is perfect for laid back couples who want their day to feel relaxed and informal.

The barn was filled with hundreds of candles which created a warm and intimate energy.

The barn at The Rockingham Arms

After dinner Anthony set up a pop up whisky and cigar bar for him and his friends in the grounds of the pub. The photos with smoke from the cigars worked really well with the backlight of the summer evening’s low sun.

The party was in full swing as soon as the cake had been cut and first dance had been had.

Before we were due to leave we noticed the sun setting and a rare opportunity for golden hour photographs on the fields behind The Rockingham Arms. Chloé and Anthony were up for leaving the party for five minutes and I’m so glad they were - it was the perfect way to end our day with them which had been gorgeous from top to bottom.

Love,

Laura

Nicole & Jess

This intimate city centre wedding was an absolute joy to photograph. Nicole and Jess celebrated with their children and closest family and friends at one of my all time favourite wedding venues - The Chimney House in Sheffield is such a beautiful venue, bursting with character, charm and quirks reflecting Kelham Island’s unique history.

Just married at The Chimney House, Sheffield

The ceremony was gorgeous with beautiful florals and candles in an array of vases and coloured glass bottles. The team at the Chimney House really know what they’re doing when it comes to decor and the red brick of the building creates such a beautiful, warm energy.

Beautiful details were natural, warm and relaxed.

After the ceremony we went for a wander around Kelham Island to make some unique photographic art with Nicole and Jess - I really love to spend twenty minutes alone with couples to ensure we have some stunning portraits to reflect the unique relationship they share. It’s also a really lovely breather for couples where they can spend some time being a newly married couple away from the hustle and bustle of the day. Kelham Island itself is a dream for photographers and couples who love texture and colour in their photographs and Nicole, Jess and I were very much on the same page about the images we wanted to create.

This room in The Chimney House never disappoints

Nicole’s stunning, bespoke dress by Kate Beaumont

The day ended with speeches and a feasting style meal - lots of plates of food passed person to person which brought such a relaxed, informal and celebratory energy to Jess and Nicole’s wedding day.

Nicole and Jess were a joy to work with and, whilst it’s obviously a day they’ll never forget, I will never forget the day either - their warmth and gorgeous energy meant I left the day feeling so joyful and light for days to come.

Love,

Laura