Katie Byram Photography

28• 03 • 22

Smiles in the sun: Lee & Antony’s wedding at The Manor House Lindley, Huddersfield

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I was super happy when Lee & Antony got in touch to book their wedding photography for March 2022, with me at The Manor House Lindley

It’s a super swanky venue, tucked away on a Huddersfield street. As soon as you walk in, the staff are so friendly and helpful, and when we met up for a cuppa there and I saw the surroundings I realised we’d be spoilt for choice for photograph locations.

(Incidentally, a couple of weeks before their big day, the venue was crowned The National Hotel Wedding Venue Of The Year At The Wedding Industry Awards, which is a pretty big deal, and you can see why when you see just how great the staff are!)

Anyway! Back to their big day… the sun was shining… and I was delighted to be joined by Jenny who was my second photographer for the day. Lee & Antony got ready together and then went down to greet their guests in the doorway of The Coach House (the wedding venue bit!), this was such a wonderful way to start the wedding and meant there were hugs all round. They also walked down the aisle together, perfect.

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Onto the drinks, the reception had such a relaxed vibe, it was one of the best weather days of the year so far so people were really enjoying soaking up the sun and catching up with friends and family.

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One thing about super sunny wedding days is, it can make the photography side of things a bit more of a challenge. The last thing you want is a load of photographs of guests squinting into the sun. Lee & Antony were brilliant at trusting me, just going with the flow and we captured some relaxed portraits of them in the gorgeous afternoon light. We definitely had a giggle too!

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Their cake , made by Cheryl Bottomley Cakes had super sentimental meaning, as the design was inspired by Antony’s late Mum, and there were more than a few tears and hugs from people looking at and chatting about the cake.

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What a wonderful day full of LOVE, friends, family and happiness. It was a true delight to be there.

A big huge congratulations on your marriage, and a big thanks to the new Mr & Mr Sykes-Higgins for choosing me to

capture your special day.

All photographs and text copyright Katie Byram Photography

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23• 03 • 22

Priya & Callum’s Colourful Indian Wedding at Shortflatt Tower

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I met Priya and Callum back in 2014 when Priya was a bridesmaid for close friend Lindsey at High House Farm Brewery. Fast forward a while, her and fiancé Callum got in touch to discuss their two day Indian & English wedding celebrations at Shortflatt Tower, Belsay in Northumberland.

Callum was then best man for James, at his wedding to Stephanie back in April, so when their turn finally came around to get married, I found lots of familiar faces at their big day!

I was so excited to shoot my first Indian wedding and first two day celebrations, and I am really grateful to Priya & Callum for putting their trust in me to capture their double celebration. This blog post features the highlights of their brilliant Indian wedding day, which took place in July. They were keen for lots of fun, relaxed & colourful images to capture the atmosphere.

I’ll be sharing their outdoor English civil wedding at a later date!

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All of the guests joined in the fun, and almost everyone dressed in traditional Indian clothes, which was just so colourful! Callum is a bit of a big kid, so getting to dance around and dress up suited him so well! Him and his groomsmen were absolutely loving it.

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There was a buzz of activity over at the tower where the bride & bridesmaids were getting ready.

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Callum sent over a really thoughtful book of photographs for Priya documenting their relationship, soo sweet!

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Over at the marquee, the brides guests were gathering to watch the groom & his guests be drummed in from across the lawn, and they certainly danced in the rain!

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A really memorable part of the day was when the close family members greeted each other, for example, Grandfathers on both sides stepped forward to greet each other, the mums, Dads, Aunties. It was really wonderful and rather emotional.

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The ceremony was a traditional Hindu ceremony, which took place on the mandep (stage) and featured lots of elements, calling for a long and happy life together blessed by God. Both sets of parents watched on, and it took place around a fire which was created during the ceremony.

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At the end of the ceremony, the guests stepped forward to congratulate the couple and throw rose petals over them.

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The colourful fresh flowers were from Floral Quarter in Gosforth.

After some short thank you speeches, the guests tucked into an Indian curry buffet which went down a treat!

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As Priya & Callum were having two consecutive wedding days, they chose to have a more relaxed evening just chilling out with the guests staying on site. Just before I left we spent a few minutes creating some couples portraits with them around the willow tree that Callum loves!

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I absolutely loved both days of Priya & Callum’s wedding day and I look forward to sharing part two with you very soon.

Big congrats to them on their marriage and a huge thanks again for having me share in both days!

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13• 02 • 22

7 top tips to plan a dog friendly wedding!

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I absolutely love it when people include their dogs as part of their wedding celebrations!

Here are my top tips for planning a dog friendly wedding day:

1. CHOOSING YOUR VENUE

Choose your venue wisely! If having your dog at your wedding is a deal breaker, be sure to research thoroughly if the potential venues are dog friendly.

Just how dog friendly are they? Questions to ask could be: Will your dog be welcome during your ceremony? Will they be able to stay at your accommodation with you? Do they have a quieter room if your dog needs some space? Is there somewhere nearby for a doggy walk?

One of my favourite dog-friendly wedding venues in The Lake District is Broadoaks Country Hotel near Windermere.

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2. SEE YOUR DAY THROUGH YOUR DOGS EYES

Is there anything in particular that could be stressful for your dog during the day? Perhaps loud music? Plan in advance if there are times your dog should be around or be taken for a walk instead! If your day seems like it would be too difficult for your dog, there are plenty of ways they can be included instead of actually being there. Consider having engagement photographs with your dog instead and have one on display on the day. Or perhaps include them on your table plan design or cake topper.

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3. PLAN A ROLE!

Will your dog be walking down the aisle? A bridesmaid? Perhaps even ring bearing? Have a think about how they can be included in advance, and have a plan B incase your furry best friend isn’t feeling up to it on the day.

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4. NOMINATE A DOG-HELPER!

If you have a friend or family member coming along who knows your dog. ask them if they can be your dog-helper for the day! This takes the pressure off you, so you can relax and enjoy the big day, knowing your fur baby is in safe hands. There are also some professional dog walkers that offer this specific service – how amazing! For example – Katie & Co offers a range of wedding day services in Yorkshire.

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5. PLANNING THE PAWFECT DOG OUTFIT!

Ok, I’m not suggesting you dress your dog in a costume, they will probably hate you for that! But what about a new collar & lead for the occasion, something to match your colour scheme. Or a bow tie, bandana or floral collar for photographs? You could also consider special touches – one of my wedding couples got their dog Raven, a new ID tag with their new family name. How cute! Why not discuss with your florist if they can create something beautiful!

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If your dog will be present during your wedding meal, a great ideas is to bring their bed from home so they can be settled. Don’t forget their favourite toy!

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7. BOOK A DOG FRIENDLY PHOTOGRAPHER

This sounds obvious but when searching for a wedding photographer, if your dog is part of your wedding day, definitely check your photographer (and other suppliers that will be there on the day) are comfortable around dogs. Fun fact – I actually used to be scared of dogs as I was bitten when I used to be a paper girl in my teens. After that I got a job walking a dog and since then, I absolutely love dogs! I love it when my couples include them as part of their wedding day.

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16• 01 • 22

A right Northern knees up: Chris & Carly’s laid back, vegetarian wedding in Todmorden.

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Carly & Chris finally got to tie the knot in October 2021 after a year’s postponement, and wow what a brilliant day they had! They chose to get married at Todmorden Unitarian Church – a beautiful, historic church, which was extremely welcoming and diverse (not been to a church that regularly hosts rock concerts before!). They had their first look outside the church! After the ceremony they stuck around for pies & drinks (Yup, I’ve never seen a font used as a bar before either!) and a natter with their guests.

With a short walk, they led their guests down to Yakumama, an independent bar & cantina in the centre of Todmorden.(Plus it’s 100% vegetarian, woop!) This was the perfect venue for a laid back and super cool wedding!

We stopped by the canal for a few relaxed portraits, and the rest of the evening involved food, laughs, chats, donuts, cocktails, dancing, and even a post-it-note game. Chris & Carly and their guests were so welcoming, I genuinely felt like part of the family. It was the perfect approach to blend in and get photographs, and I love it when I get to belly laugh with the bridesmaids too!

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Delicious donuts from Ant & Doh!

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PS. I’m already thinking of my next meal at Yakumama too! – absolutely delicious!

All images & text copyright Katie Byram Photography.

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20• 10 • 21

6 top reasons to consider a ‘first look’ on your wedding day

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Wait, what exactly is a ‘first look?’

A ‘first look’ is an increasingly popular part of the wedding day in the UK. It’s setting aside some time before the ceremony to see each other, once you’re dressed and ready to get married. So that the first time you see each other on the big day, isn’t in front of a crowd either.

In many countries, it’s completely normal to see your partner before you walk down the aisle.

But isn’t that bad luck? Funnily enough, there are no statistics to suggest your marriage is more likely to fail because you’ve laid eyes on your partner prior to your ceremony 😉 There are, on the other hand many great reasons for considering a ‘break in tradition’ to see each other before you say ‘I do’!

Here are 6 brilliant reasons!

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1. It helps to settle those nerves

Having had the privilege of photographing many wedding days, many couples are extremely nervous about walking down the aisle, and lots of them say ‘As soon as I see X, I know I will feel better’. All of my couples that have chosen to do a first look say they were way more relaxed walking down the aisle. Having been able to see their partner first also provided some reassurance and support!

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2. It’s a chance to share a private moment with your partner

(Ok so your photographer/videographer will be there discreetly capturing the moment too!)

A wedding day can go by in a blur, and often with many friends and family to chat to, sometimes it’s hard to find the time just to take a few minutes with your partner! A first look can offer that opportunity, and create a wonderful memory from your wedding day.

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3. You have more time to party!

Having a first look means you get chance for a few lovely couples photographs before your ceremony, meaning that’s more time to party with your guests later!

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4. It’s perfect for winter weddings.

If you’re opting for a winter wedding, you tend to lose light pretty quickly after the ceremony. Having a first look can sometimes be the difference between having natural light photographs of you and your partner , or not. It also means things are more relaxed later on as you won’t need to squeeze in portrait photographs before it gets dark.

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5. It’s ideal for same sex couples!

From experience, I’ve found many same-sex couples opting for a first look. It can solve the ‘who walks down the aisle and when’ decision, you can walk down together instead (or not).

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5. Create some epic emotional photographs

Ok, so i’m a bit biased here! But I absolutely love the emotion that I can capture during first look photographs, and capturing those special memories for you, to look back on for years. It’s that raw, genuine emotion of the first time you see each other all dressed up and ready, before you walk down the aisle. You can also set a brilliant location, the choice is yours.

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So, what do you think? Would you consider a first look? I’d love to hear your plans!

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All photography and text copyright Katie Byram Photography

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