Claire & Richard – Lazaat Hotel – 6th August

The collage above captures some of the great moments that I was able to capture during the whole day I spent documenting their wedding. It was an early start for Josh and I as the bride and groom were both making their preparations in Withernsea and Patrington which is almost an hour’s drive from my base in South Cave.

After photographing Claire and Richard’s preparations, Mother Nature sent a little warning with a rain storm right before the wedding and even though it was a wet start – the spirit of the wedding party could not be dampened. The wedding itself took place at Patrington Church which is know as ‘The Queen of Holderness‘ and is a truly stunning structure. Last time I was there, renovations were being carried out and the whole of the exterior was covered in a scaffolding exoskeleton – this time I got to photograph the Queen in all of her glory!

After a beautiful ceremony, the sun shone and we got the group shots done in the church yard and then on to Lazaat Hotel for a stunning reception in the Pavilion. If you havn’t been to Lazaat’s Pavilion, it really is one of the region’s most unique wedding venues and really great to photograph in and around. It has a very Bohemian feel to it with great colours, design and artwork to feature in.

The speeches were very emotional – especially the groom’s. Claire and Richard have been together since they were both at school and grown to be adults together. Richard was overcome with emotions as he described his love for his wife – goosebumps were everywhere and such a joy to photograph.

After a lovely ‘Penny Drop Session’ in the early evening glow, I left Claire and Richard making shapes on the dance floor with a packed dance floor. I’m looking forward to sharing their story with them when they return from their honeymoon in a couple of weeks time.