Mark Miller photoblog

17 Jan 2010Crathorne Hall Wedding Fayre – WOW!!!!

I’ve just got back from the best Wedding Fayre I’ve been to in a long time.  Bernie and her team from Diamond Events put on a spectacular wedding fayre – great exhibitors, great guests (and loads of them!).

My stand was nestled snuggly between Penny from Pink Treacle (fabulous wedding stationary) and Vicki and Rachel from the wedding team at Crathorne Hall.  I’d like to say I had a great time chatting with them all afternoon, but there were so many guests that I never had the chance.  I only managed one cup of coffee (thanks to Penny’s mum for watching my stand for a few minutes!)

If you came by the stand and talked to me – thanks very much it was great to meet you.

If you came by the stand and couldn’t talk to me because I was talking to someone else – I’m sorry, I hope you picked up a brochure pack.

Either way, if you think I might be the right photographer for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me – I’d love to hear all about your wedding plans.

By the way – if you haven’t yet decided on your Wedding Venue and you liked the look of Crathorne Hall, they have a Wedding Showcase this Thursday the 21st January 2010.  The hotel will be set up for a wedding so you can see it in all of it’s glory.  Get in touch with Rachel or Vicki if you’d like more information.


11 Jan 2010Helen and Peter’s Fairytale New Year’s Eve Wedding

As fairytale weddings go, Helen and Peter’s special day at Crathorne Hall couldn’t have been better.  We had snow on the ground, all of their friends and family had traveled from near and far, Christmas Trees were everywhere and, perhaps most importantly, everyone was looking forward to this wedding.  And when I say ‘everyone’ I mean all of the suppliers and staff working behind the scenes.  Helen and Peter and their families have been the loveliest people to deal with, making what is going to be a great event that much better.
So, the day began at Crathorne with Susie Hart setting up the tables and flowers some amazing candelabras, and Wendy from XXXXXX putting the chair covers out. The room had a Winter Wonderland feel – gorgeous!
Peter’s family and friends had flown over from Ireland and were in great spirits.  The boys were very punctual and were ready in time for the briefing from Helen’s dad!
Helen looking stunning in her Sharron Bowen wedding gown and those lovely Benjamin Adams shoes.  My favourite moment at all my weddings is when Dad sees his little girl in her wedding dress and this wedding was no exception.  We were all in tears!!!
A light dusting of snow gave Crathorne Church a lovely accent (plus someone had nicely scrapped all the frozen snow and ice away!) Rev Pam led a relaxed and friendly service, full of great songs, sensitive prayers and of course a perfect sermon based on ‘Oh Christmas Tree!’
I have to apologise to all of the guests who arrived back at Crathorne early and had to stand outside waiting for all of the other guests so that we could take the ‘Big Group Shot’ – trust me it was worth it (says the man who was inside for the whole time!)
Chef produced a wonderful lamb dish that everyone loved.  Then, after the speeches, Funky Butt entertained everyone through to the wee small hours.
Enjoy some of my favourite images from the day below, or better still look at the Draft Album Design. You can find all of the images from the day in the Viewing Lounge.

As fairytale weddings go, Helen and Peter’s special day at Crathorne Hall couldn’t have been better.  We had snow on the ground, all of their friends and family had traveled from near and far, Christmas Trees were everywhere and, perhaps most importantly, everyone was looking forward to this wedding.  And when I say ‘everyone’ I mean all of the suppliers and staff working behind the scenes.  Helen and Peter and their families have been the loveliest people to deal with, making what is going to be a great event that much better.

So, the day began at Crathorne with Susie Hart setting up the tables and flowers some amazing candelabras, and Wendy from It’s a Cover Up putting the chair covers out. The room had a Winter Wonderland feel – gorgeous!

Peter’s family and friends had flown over from Ireland and were in great spirits.  The boys were very punctual and were ready in time for the briefing from Helen’s dad!

Helen looked stunning in her Sharon Bowen wedding gown and those lovely Benjamin Adams shoes.  My favourite moment at all my weddings is when Dad sees his little girl in her wedding dress and this wedding was no exception.  We were all in tears!!!

A light dusting of snow gave Crathorne Church a lovely accent (plus someone had nicely scrapped all the frozen snow and ice away!) Rev Pam led a relaxed and friendly service, full of great songs, sensitive prayers and of course a perfect sermon based on ‘Oh Christmas Tree!’

I have to apologise to all of the guests who arrived back at Crathorne early and had to stand outside waiting for all of the other guests so that we could take the ‘Big Group Shot’ – trust me it was worth it (says the man who was inside for the whole time!)

Chef produced a wonderful lamb dish that everyone loved.  Then, after the speeches, Funky Butt entertained everyone through to the wee small hours.

Enjoy some of my favourite images from the day below, or better still look at the Draft Album Design. You can find all of the images from the day in the Viewing Lounge.


5 Jan 2010Crathorne Hall Wedding Fayre

It’s been a couple of years since the fabulous Crathorne Hall have held a wedding fayre but on the 17th January 2010, thanks to Bernie of Diamond Events, they’re back!

If you’ve never been to Crathorne Hall then I urge you to come along, it is the most amazing venue, full of character with gorgeous food and very friendly hospitality.  I’m very fortunate to shoot lots of weddings at Crathorne – you can see some of them by clicking on this link.

If you’d like to see some of the best wedding suppliers in the area, or just take a look at the amazing venue, then do come along – make sure you come and say ‘Hello!’ to me.

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2 Jan 2010Crathorne Hall at Christmas

I shot an amazing wedding on New Year’s Eve (I’ll post pictures soon) but in the meantime take a look at these images.  Could you find a more Romantic, Fairytale, Christmassy Wedding Venue?