Chic, relaxed and full of personality, that’s exactly what springs to mind when I think about photographing weddings at this recently renovated Lancashire wedding venue. The River Barn is perfectly designed with a blank canvas in mind. Its modern,  classic and just stunning to work at – I love IT HERE! . This is also exactly how I would describe this lovely couple, Rob & Rebecca too

As a River Barn Wedding Photographer, I can honestly say its a dreamy venue. If you looking for an intimate venue with class then River Barn  weddings hit the spot. I’ve been lucky enough to have photographed several weddings at River Barn and every time is offers me something different. From beautiful summer outdoor weddings, to this very windy, but very  stunning autumn wedding.

Rebecca & Rob’s kind words

Jules!! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for my big day!! If your looking for sharp natural images tht capture you day perfectly look no further. Jules is professional, highly skilled and can demand a room if needs be! She works fast creates the most beautiful photos and takes advance of the lighting and the venue. She makes the experience unique to you.!!! 5*!!

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Meet the couple

• How did you meet? – We met whilst working together at David Lloyd gym in Chorley. Friends first for a year and then started dating. We quit work after 4 years to travel together.
• Tell me a little about the proposal – travelling through India at the time. We spent 7 weeks in the country. The type of travel that will test any couple. We went to the Taj mahal. A place where it was overrun with people and way too busy for a quit intimate proposal that I wanted. Sunset, on the river at the front of the Taj mahal, rob manages to get a small wooden barley floating wooden boat. Paid the man $5 and we set out for the sun set and picture of the Taj.
• What made your chose River Barn?  -We went to school with James the owner, he contacted me about the new venue they had made. I instantly fell in love.

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HOT HOT HOT!! – Is the first thing that springs to mind when I think about this  Mid August wedding at the stunning Styal Lodge . It was one of the hottest days of the year,and even factor 50 couldn’t help! Saying  hat it did give us great light and a killer golden hour so TICK! This chic August wedding had it all. Gospel choir, beer pong,  a amazing magician,  a wild PPAAARRTTTYYYY and a big sparker finish at the end of the evening. Plus that beautiful golden hour? We decided the golden hour was the time to pop down to lake and make the most of the beautiful light. Which gave this gorgeous couple time to have a little quest time before the evening guests arrived. Will time for, a little stroll & a first dance practice ruin too. Then we  heading back to the lodge for some photo booth action, cocktails and the evening party. I’m pretty lucky that this is my third time, as a Styal Lodge wedding Photographer, so know the venue and amazing staff really well – (to read more about this fantastic venue scroll down- don’t forget to check out the pretty pictures on the way!)

Styal Lodge Wedding Photographer

Styal Wedding Lodge is a family-run, bespoke wedding venue set in the peaceful National Trust village of Styal, in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. An exclusive, contemporary, unique wedding venue in Cheshire. It whole venue so so well designed it flows so well from the stunning and huge! –  bridal preparation room, into ceremony room which leads straight into the enormous dining area. There’s a roomy terrace outside if the weather is good for everyone to chill. Loads of great spots for family  & couples photos. Then just 3/5min in the golf buggy is the wonderful Lake. Whatever time of year, or whatever time of day. This location  is  must. Although golden has to be my personal favourite. For a couples looking for a chic, stylish venue that has it all in one place its the dream… and also for any Styal Lodge wedding photographers point of view too

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Winter weddings can quite simply be beautiful, especially when then are on such a special day as New Years Eve. When you are lucky enough to be an Ashfield House Wedding Photographer, weather is not a problem either as there are so many places indoor as well as outdoors to capture those awesome photos. Slotted in between these beautiful photos from this gorgeous NYE December wedding at Ashfield house in Wigan I’ve put together a list of reasons to which may be a game changer if your undecided about whether or not to go for a stunning winter wedding. Here we GO!…

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Ashfield house is simply a gorgeous blank canvas. It has the grand feel of a manor house, yet homely. Its  jammed packed full of quirky details (old and new), yet somehow manages to soak up the personality of each couple. The atmosphere is modern, chic & elegant. It has the charm of a manor house on its own estate, but on a smaller scale . Which is ideal for large weddings or a midweek intimate wedding alike.  I’ve  been lucky enough to be a  Ashfield House wedding photographer on numerous occasions. It never disappoints and no matter what time of year, its just stunning to shoot at. This wedding Ashfield House was New Years Eve, some would consider a bleak time of year, but just check out these images:)

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Weddings at Ashfield House are always beautiful, s o when I was asked if I was available on New Years Eve  to be Kate & Sam’s Wedding photographer at Ashfield house, I was totally in! I’ll be honest a big reason was because of the venue.  After a beautiful traditional church ceremony, we headed over to Ashfield House for the party. All the couples/ family portraits were taken as soon as we arrived. Beating the winter early sunset, and giving Kate & Sam plenty of time to relax with their guests.

Better  Rates!

It will be cheaper!.. its a dead cert that you venue (your most expensive layout for you wedding) will have winter rates and be a lot cheaper than mid summer months. If you go for a Thursday or Sunday you may get even better rates again. Other suppliers such as your photographer, that’s me will also offer winter discounts. I offer discounts for November, January, February & March. Ask around and you may get a discount with all your suppliers making a fabulous saving overall. Extended honeymoon anyone!

No Hot Mess

Lets face it – we think we want a hot sunny day but it really just leads to HOT MESS. The hair and make up melting away. Guys in their 3 piece suits over heating. Me! – taking you into the shade for photos cause the best backdrop at the venue has a blazing sun beating down onto it and everyone is blinded by the light. You get sunburn on or wedding day. I SEEN IT HAPPEN!!. Sunny wedding sound great but in reality it can be too much in a heavy full length dress of dreams, I have seen so many brides melting in the heat of summer and wishing they had gone for a thinner cooler dress. As a Browsholmwe Hall winter wedding photographer I’d say Winter Wedding’s win here too!

Less Stress

Winter weddings can definitely be less stressful to plan, get RSVP’s back from guests etc. In the summer friends are planning holidays and have busy calendars. The kids are off school there are so many factors. During Jan to March people are more likely to be free. It a time of year where not much is happening and everyone is up for a fabulous event  that they can put on their sparkiest outfits and head off to a party . As its a slower time for all us wedding suppliers we are refreshed, are looking head to the new year with fresh ideas and goals so everyone is at there a game.

All your loose ends will be tried up before Christmas so you can just kick back and relax over the festive period and enjoy!

Photos back quicker.

Between April & October the wedding photographer calendar is full on, as this when I shoot 90% of my yearly weddings. December can be a busy month for weddings for me too, but general November, January, February & March are the quieter month. So I can turn around a  full wedding edit in maybe 2 weeks rather than 6 weeks. Your videographer will possibly be the same. Get to see all you amazing photo & memories straight after the honeymoon. Sometimes I even send them to my couples as while they are on honeymoon.

Sunning Snowy Photos

Snow Queen & King… how dreamy would a white wedding be. Now I know that no one can really plan for a white wedding, its just pot luck isn’t it. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing a several of snowy weddings and they are just the beautiful. The photography is amazing as the snow bounces light everywhere., which it so flattering against the skin. Wellies are a must which adds to the relaxed fun feel of the photos, although I have had brides who have braved the wedding shoes for that awesome shoe shot.

Go Glamour!

Dress up for a winter wedding – you can make it all about the glamour. As the temperatures are not melting. The guys will love to wear the full dinner suit and the ladies can go to town with disco sparkles and full on hollywood furs for that winter chill.  Sparklers at night will add to that whole winter wonderland affair

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Owen House Barn has to one of the most unique wedding venues in Cheshire. This place is truly a one off. Beautiful quirky spaces come together to make your creative dreams a reality.  The venue has accommodation including a luxury room for the happy couple.  There is a fabulous morning preparation area for the guys and a den for the boys. So your whole day can be  here from start to finish, no need for expensive hotels. If your looking for your Owen House Barn wedding photographer read on, I could be the wedding photographer for you

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Choosing a photographer for your special day is quite daunting….are they going to make me do those cheesy poses, keep me away from my guests for hours or make really awkward jokes?! Thankfully, Jules came highly recommended by our venue and after looking through her Instagram page at previous work and having a quick informal chat….we knew she was the perfect photographer for us – and she did not disappoint!! From the moment she arrived to capture my preparations in the morning, she felt like a family member. She slipped into the group so easily as though we had known her for years!  We didn’t want to be away from our guests for hours and Jules made sure our ‘Couple Photos’ reflected us perfectly…relaxed and ridiculously happy!

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This gorgeous Cheshire wedding venue is becoming one of my firm favourites. The venue itself it a dream to shoot at, making every wedding I’ve had the pleasure to photography here completely different, creatively exciting  &  so much fun. Wedding Photography at Owen House Barn for me is total wedding perfection.

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Whenever I get an enquiry from a couple wanting me to photography their wedding its always a real complement. Usually they have normally found me via a recommendation, social media or met me at a friends wedding. Then you get an enquiry from a couple who live in  down the road in the next town, looking for their perfect wedding photographer its always exciting . Then they tell you thy are planning a Owen House Barn Wedding ,you do your best happy dance (for about 10 minutes!?)- Then book me – I do another happy dance.

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Sarah & Saz chose to have my midweek coverage for their Thursday wedding, opting to extend it from 3hrs to 5hr. There was no preparations photography needed, and their celebrations at spring Cottage ended at 6pm. So ceremony, portraits, speeches, dinner, relaxing and first dance were all fitted neatly into a 5hrs coverage. The small selection of images below from their big day, are a perfect example of how many fabulous images you receive for type of coverage. Not all weddings are the same, every couple has different needs. Looking for a Spring cottage wedding photographer to capture you day? –  I can tailor make a wedding package to suit your wedding

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Jules we are so grateful to you for how amazing you have been leading up to our big day. Being so flexible throughout the whole COVID, cancelling and rebooking situation. On the day you made us both feel so at ease and captured such beautiful photos! Loads of our friends thought you were are a friend!? , as you were natural and relaxed around everyone. They also commended on how much FUN you were too. We are so pleased that we found you. Thank you for  the amazing images you captured on our day. Love the Sarah’s x x

Spring Cottage  wedding photographer

I fell in love with Spring Cottage as soon as I arrived. What a truly hidden gem of a wedding venue if you are looking for relaxed, informal vibes for your celebrations. Spring Cottage run weddings in the spring / summer peak season, from May to October. For me it the ideal venue for a intimate midweek wedding, like Sarah & Saz’s. If you are considering this venue for your wedding, I would love to be your Spring Cottage wedding photographer?

Spring Cottage is set in the beautiful Rivington woodland in Bolton.  The venue allows space internally and externally for you to celebrate with close family and friends. Whilst internal rooms are beautifully decorated, the venue can come as a blank canvas, allowing couples to add their own personal touch whether that be adding individual decor or choosing table decorations.  The grounds can also be used by you too, whether that be for photographs or just for children to play and explore. The food is incredible ( I had a delicious meal provided by the couple?) catering menu changes depending on the season and is locally sourced. I absolutely loved my first time shooting here. So many great spots for portraits. Even using the happy yellow Hen house for some snaps – I just couldn’t resist, THAT COLOUR!!

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First time as a Heaton House Farm Wedding Photographer – so excited to be finally shooting at the super pretty Cheshire wedding venue, and what an awesome day it was? Everything about Jade & Ben’s day just clicked into place with me. Literally from the minute I arrived &  joined the girls in bridal prep and was greeted by the friendliest bunch  of ladies. Same when I popped over to see Ben & the boys for some groom prepping. LOTS of fabulous candid snaps on this wedding. Everyone was outside most of the day, which always makes for mega mingling and great photos. Awesome speeches, crazy dancefloor moments and a some seriously beautiful portraits, made this wedding set just come together beautifully. I have another booking later this yr & then another in 2022 , so by then I will be a  very well seasoned. Jade & Ben looked at few venues in Lancashire & Cheshire, but fell in love with Heaton House Farm due it’s landscapes and rustic beams. We also loved that the rooms could be made smaller or larger depending upon guest numbers and that there was no need for room change-over. After moving their date a few time due to COVID!! – their most looking forward too seeing & hugging all our loved ones after the horrendous year.

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Would definitely  recommend Jules to anyone and everyone! An absolute delight to have with us on our special day. She made us feel at ease and our photos weren’t at all staged. She captured beautiful candid photos, having gone completely unnoticed by our wedding party. A speedy turnaround of a huge portfolio of high-quality photos, both in vibrant colours and black and white versions. Look out for the complementary slide show, it had me in joyful tears.

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Crow wood Hotel in Lancashire had just opened in the November 2019 when I was asked to photograph a styled shoot for Little White Books wedding Planners.  Since then I’ve photographed many Crow wood Hotel weddings Lancashire, including this New Year Eve wedding. Jon & Kate had the most wonderful wedding day at Crowwood Hotel. They choose a black & white theme, which perfectly worked with the black tie dress suits for the Groom Jon and his Groomsmen. Kate wore a chic satin, off the shoulder cream dress. Then changed into a stunning  silver sparkly number for her  second look. What an entrance for the first dance & party.

Even though it was a chilly December day, we had a little wander around the gardens and gorgeous lake, using the extensive grounds as our backdrop. I adored the art deco styling of the bar area, which would be a great spot for chic wedding portraits, don’t you think? The luxury hotel has a spa & gym attached to it making it really popular choice for Lancashire locals to celebrate their wedding day

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We wouldn’t have had anyone than Jules to photography our special day! – would recommend Jules to everyone. She has photographed my maternity bump and a beautiful newborn shoot when my daughter arrived, which I treasure. We have also used Jules to photograph portraits of the family, when I surprised my mum for her birthday. She a just gem!

Crow wood Hotel Wedding Photography

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, is one of the best hotels in Burnley Lancashire. This luxury hotel is set in 40 acres of private parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, within the Crow Wood resort. With spectacular views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside. Crow Wood Hotel is destined to become the wedding setting of choice. The beautiful landscaped gardens which feature an impressive ornamental lake, will create a breathtaking background for wedding photography. Luxurious bedrooms and suites and unrivalled wedding suites plus the award-winning restaurant and the multi-award-winning Woodland Spa, it has become the hot spot of Lancashire.

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