A tender moment as the newlyweds share their first dance. Soft lights and warm smiles capture the romance of the evening.
A bride walks arm-in-arm toward her outdoor wedding ceremony. Guests wait beneath a charming wooden pavilion in a lush garden setting.
A tender moment between mother and newborn. Love and joy shine in her gentle embrace.
A candid moment of shared laughter between friends. Their joy captures the warmth of genuine connection.
Newlyweds celebrate as guests shower them with confetti. A joyful moment captured just after the ceremony.
A humorous moment during a wedding speech brings laughter to the table. The groom and bride smile as a guest holds up a printed photo.
A newlywed couple shares an intimate moment on the dance floor. Their first dance glows with warmth and joy.
A man takes aim with a shotgun while a friend watches nearby. The outdoor setting suggests a recreational shooting activity.
A playful sign marks “The Naughty Table” at a lively dinner gathering. In the background, a guest balances a spoon on his nose, adding to the fun atmosphere.
A groom shares a heartfelt speech during the wedding reception. Guests listen and smile as he addresses the room.
A couple stands beneath a sky lit by fireworks. A magical nighttime moment captured in glowing light.
A joyful bride shares a tender moment with her partner. The outdoor setting adds a romantic, natural backdrop to their special day.
A newlywed couple shares a magical dance beneath sparkling lights. Their joyful moment captures the romance of the evening.
A heartfelt moment as the couple exchanges vows. Surrounded by loved ones, they share an intimate gaze during their ceremony.
A shooter fires a shotgun as a shell ejects mid-air. The moment captures the action against an outdoor backdrop.
Two friends share a joyful moment over cocktails at a lively gathering. Their laughter captures the spirit of celebration.
Friends light up the dance floor with energetic moves under vibrant party lights. A lively celebration filled with music and laughter.
A newlywed couple shares their first dance beneath twinkling lights. A live band sets the mood for a magical wedding evening.
A quiet moment of curiosity shared across generations. An elderly man and two boys closely examine something together.
A bride walks down the aisle during a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony. Guests look on as she approaches with a smile.
Celebrating the night away with laughter and wine. A joyful moment captured on the dance floor.
A quiet moment captured in soft, natural light. Her downward gaze adds a thoughtful, intimate feel to the portrait.
A toddler stands bravely before a group of sharply dressed men. The candid moment captures a playful and heartwarming scene.
A young boy shows off his balancing skills at a lively gathering. His playful trick brings smiles to the crowd around him.
A man playfully holds a printed photo in front of his face during a gathering. The black-and-white scene captures a lighthearted moment.
A woman dances joyfully beneath vibrant blue and green lights. The lively atmosphere suggests a celebration in full swing.
A joyful moment as the couple exchanges rings during their outdoor wedding ceremony. Smiles and love fill the air.
Two figures stand beneath a ceiling scattered with red laser lights. The moody scene creates a dramatic, almost cosmic atmosphere.
A joyful couple shares a dance under twinkling lights. The warm glow and intimate setting capture a romantic celebration.
A dazzling fireworks display lights up the night sky as a crowd watches in awe. Bright bursts of color create a festive, unforgettable atmosphere.
Middleton Lodge Wedding | North Yorkshire
Middleton Lodge is a very special North Yorkshire wedding venue and it’s a place that we very much enjoyed photographing. We aren’t the only ones to have this opinion either, as on Monday this charming venue got voted Best Wedding Venue in the North East (congratulations guys!) and as we were the winners of the Best Wedding Photographers in the North East, we got the opportunity to visit it again whilst being interviewed. It was so lovely to be back there as we had so many wonderful memories of our first visit, only a few short weeks ago at Sophie and Stuart’s wedding. This fantastic, relaxed couple had a tremendous day planned out for the guests and we loved being there to photograph every moment. In the morning the men went off to test their nerve with some clay shooting and hilarious banter, whilst the girls all chilled out in the bridal suite drinking champagne and swapping stories. Then came the emotional ceremony which was outdoors in the gorgeous grounds of Middleton Lodge, and as Sophie and Stuart gave their heartfelt vows the guests all cheered and showered them with confetti as they walked back up the path as husband and wife. After some brilliantly comedic speeches (our favourite bit was when the best man emerged with two photographs, one of a younger Stuart and the other Coronation Street’s Bet Lynch!) the guests were treated to a live band and, as a surprise, some spectacular fireworks which had everyone whooping!
Thanks so much to our amazing couple and the fantastic hospitality of Middleton Lodge, we had an utter blast. Here are some of our favourites, more coming soon!
Dominique and Liam
Middleton Lodge wedding photographers, Dominique Shaw and Liam Shaw are the creative partnership behind York Place Studios and strive to create emotional, storytelling photography that captures the real moments of your wedding day. Based near York and Leeds, the destination wedding photographers travel across their home county of Yorkshire, the UK, Europe and worldwide to capture your special moments.
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