There is always something special about Christmas weddings, and Ye Olde Bell in Retford is a magical setting for one. The day started with Sharley and the girls getting ready in a magnificent suite overlooking the hotel gardens - plenty of opportunity here for some arty shots of the bride. The ceremony was held in a wonderful room dating from the 17th century with a magnificent Christmas tree and roaring open fires keeping the guests warm. Afternoon light at this time of year is special even on overcast days, so we took the opportunity to make the most of the hotel gardens for some bridal and bride and groom portraits. The wedding breakfast and speeches went down well, then Sharley said she was up for some night time wedding photography outside in the rain (see the image above!) and I don't mind getting a bit wet, so out we went. The evening and first dance was played out by The Hypertones, a pretty cool Nottingham band who know how to fill a dance floor.

I hope you enjoy the gallery.

Photography: Chris Loneragan LSWPP
Dress: Ronald Joyce
Hair and makeup: Sarah Louise
Band: The Hypertones
Venue: Ye Olde Bell

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2016 was a fantastic year for me. I have been privileged to photograph some amazing weddings, and have met and made friends with many lovely couples. I am now a recommended supplier for Kenwood Hall which is one of the top wedding venues in Sheffield, and another venue is in the pipeline! My photographic style and skills are always developing and improving, and I love the creative side of my work - I really am very lucky to be able to earn a living doing something I truly love. 2017 looks to be even more fantastic as not only will I be capturing many more weddings, but I will also experience life on the other side of the lens when I get married to my wonderful fiancee.

I hope you enjoy this short review of some of my 2016 weddings. If you are getting married and like what you see then please get in touch for a chat and a coffee.

Happy New Year!

(click the picture above to see the full gallery and watch the slideshow)

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If you want dramatic wedding photography then you need to invite a storm, and Storm Katie turned up at just the right moment. Jess and Craig's wedding on Easter Sunday at Peak Edge Hotel was a beautiful day filled with fun, romance, hail stones, dark clouds, and brilliant sunshine. Even with the storm, Jess's spring flowers and the men's blue suits made sure there were never really any dark moments at all.

Fine art and documentary wedding photography by Chris Loneragan LSWPP

Tags: Peak District wedding photography, Peak Edge Hotel, Easter wedding, Fine Art wedding photography, Chesterfield Wedding Photographer

Sam and Paul's wedding at Ringwood Hall was a classically beautiful affair. The summer weather and gorgeous grounds provided a spectacular setting for a traditional wedding. Sam's dress was gorgeous and gives the illusion of marble in the images. I absolutely loved photographing this wedding, and I am sure you will love the images in this blog post….

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