Charlotte and George’s magical wedding in Charlotte’s home village of Stillington, near York, was quite simply breathtaking.
Charlotte’s family welcomed me into their home early on in the day as the girls got ready and had their hair done. There was excitement in the air along with the smell of homecooked treats from the kitchen. When Charlotte’s Dad first saw his daughter in her dress, the impact of what today meant to both of them came to the fore and there were many happy tears.
There was a laughter and excitement in the local church of St Nicholas too as George and the guests waited in anticipation for Charlotte to arrive. Her entrance took everyone’s breath away. The ceremony was lovely and was followed by a short blessing at a different church a couple of miles down the road, St Mary in Marton in the Forrest, where we were treated to a local group playing string and woodwind instruments. The weather took a little turn for the worst as we took some family group photos, but it was no bother and wasn’t long until the sun came out again by the time we were at our next destination – At The Mill.
At The Mill is a brand new wedding venue near York. This was their first ever wedding and boy did they do it well! In a dream collaboration with Will’s Marquees, Abbi Ollive’s dedicated team created a stunning wedding wonderland complete with a little island in a pond tickled by weeping willows, a gorgeous gypsy caravan, a shiny red VW camper, an inviting fire pit and numerous other cosy corners. It was beautiful and the guests loved it. A jubilant confetti tunnel welcomed the happy couple followed swiftly by champagne and canapés. The sun made a welcome return and the guests got to enjoy the lovely grounds before we headed into the marquee for the wedding breakfast.
Unlike any other wedding I’ve been to, one surprised guest at each table was nominated to don a chefs hat and apron, and cut and serve the meat for their table. This brought much laughter to each group! The food, courtesy of the amazing Friends for Dinner, was incredible. Following desert I was informed that a certain multi-award winning celebrity was also dinning with us. I didn’t believe it at first but it turned out to be true Ed Sheeran was one of the evening guests! As you can imagine this brought another level of excitement to the evening but without overshadowing the stars of today – Charlotte & George.
The speeches were great with quite a few references to George becoming Yorkshire which were particularly hilarious. Before the ceilidh began, George, Charlotte and I caught some lovely evening light to get a few shots of them alone together enjoying each other’s company. We were happily spoilt for locations to choose from. Before we knew it we were back in the marquee and the dancefloor was a happy riot of smiley dancing people! An excellent ceilidh which saw young and old dancing together and having a fantastic time. As the light went outside, The Mill became even more magical as a fire and numerous little lanterns were lit. It was so pretty!
The ceilidh later became a disco and the disco became the end of an amazing, unforgettable Yorkshire wedding. Thank you so much Charlotte and George for asking me to be your Yorkshire Wedding Photographer! Like George, I’m technically not very Yorkshire at all, but I like the idea a lot.
Here are a few of my favourite images from the day…
Paula Smith from Reflections Hair Design
Ceilidh by The Great Northern Ceilidh Band
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This wedding has been featured in Yorkshire Living Brides Magazine. Follow the link to view 🙂
If you’re in need of a travelling Norfolk Wedding Photographer who will blend in with your guests and capture the awesomeness of your day, please get in touch. I’m currently based in Norwich but I shoot everywhere! UK, Europe and beyond. Please check out some of my favourite images on my portfolio page if you’d like to see more.
Emily Nooruddin - Beautiful pictures of an amazing wedding up in North Yorkshire <3
Sarah-Jane Conneally - Beautiful photos, beautiful wedding xx
Sophie Louise Walker - Beautiful photos showing an amazing day!!
Georgina Walker - Amazing photos of the most beautiful wedding ❤️
Philippa Hope - Gorgeous photos of a great day xx
Philippa Hope - Gorgeous photos of a great day!
Mark Smith - Great photos! Help me to fill in the hazy bits…
Mark Smith - Great photos! Help me to fill in the hazy bits…
George Penny - Best day of my life!
Charlotte Penny - I couldn’t have asked for more! Amazing day full of fantastic people!
Sharon Helena McCarthy - What wonderful pictures of a truly amazing wedding, the venue looks fabulous, as does bride and all the guests.
Aoibhinn Gilman - An amazing day beautifully captured! Stunning photos
Alan Walker - Amazing pictures from an amazing day.
John Linfoot - Wonderful day seeing my amazing sister get married. Danny was excited to get dressed up smart for his Auntie and Uncle George 😉
Sarah Moore - Beautiful photos!
Luci Williams - Stunning photography and so many lovely, happy memories of George & Charlottes fantastic wedding xx
Clementine Maas - Guys it was the best day! I am very proud of our clan <3
Abbi Ollive - A lovely account of a wonderful day, great photos and so pleased to have welcomed you all to our first wedding At The a Mill
David Lee - GreatBeautiful photos 🙂 photos!
David Lee - Beautiful photos 🙂
Jemima Penny - rocking wedding! thanks Winston for documenting it all!
Karen Tas - Really fantastic pictures – love them
& such a wonderful day xx
Angela Shepherd - Lovely photos really sum up what a fantastic day it was xx
Soraya Sultan - Absolutely amazing beautiful pictures to go with the amazing day
Thom Etou - Great photos ! The photographer was on my table and he is very nice.
Sarah Turnbull - Beautiful photos, congratulations Charlotte and George!
Emily Mae Linfoot - Winston, yet again you’ve outdone yourself! Thank you so for making my sisters and my brother-in-laws day so perfect
Darren Erswell - Good work winston! Very original!!
Steve Fraser - Looks like a jolly nice wedding was had 🙂
Lizzie Kirk - Some of the best wedding pictures I’ve ever seen!
Istvan Bartha - Great photos and wedding, very nicely captured (especially the second to last one, with the four hooligans :)). Charlotte and George, I wish you a long and happy life together.
Chris Bowler - Stunning, I’m pinning them all! Unforgettable wedding.
Charlotte Wright - Gorgeous pictures, looks like an amazing day.
Michael Tas - Best wedding photos I have seen!! But of course they are my family and increasingly my extended Yorkshire relatives due to this happy union
Martina Congiu - I could not be present at the wedding but this pics really make yo feel you were there.
Wonderful photos
Mark Symes - Fantastic photos and it looks like it was a great day. Charlie sends his best to all, and he has soiled himself by way of a greeting.
Mark Symes - Fantastic photos and it looks like it was a great day. Charlie sends his best to all, and he has soiled himself by way of a greeting.
Katherine Symes - Beautiful photos! Sad we couldn’t join you on your special day! K xo
Guido Infa - Really love these pictures! Shame I could not be there…
Pilar Garat Luque - Beautiful pictures! Really like how they capture the atmosphere.