Having photographed many, many beautiful and relaxed weddings at this fabulous location, it was a pleasure to capture Emma and Matthews Lazaat Wedding at the weekend. As Lazaat hotel’s preferred photographer – and being chosen by the venue to capture their top wedding packages – I always look forward to working at this lovely venue.

I started the day with Emma and her party as they prepared in Lazaat’s top suites, and with my vast wedding experience I was able to ensure ensure everything ran smoothly, without fuss and on time. The happy couples young daughter Skye was on top form and remembered me (“my best Mate!”) from our free pre wedding shoot that we always like to do to get to know our couple well. The theme was top hat and tails with all the Bridal party wearing converse basketball boots (my personal fave’s) so we knew it was going to be an upbeat and funky wedding!

After dancing their way into Lazaat’s Pavilion Suite, the wedding party enjoyed a lovely service with the Beverley Registrars before heading for Lazaat’s beautiful gardens. As usual,  I captured the groups first with little fuss keeping them to a minimum – as wanted by the couple. One of the advantages of having photographed so many weddings at Lazaat is I know all of those special places to shoot whatever the weather and timings.

Matthew then surprised his new Bride with one of her favourite VW campervans he had arranged for the day. Good move, Matthew! After a relaxed and easy ‘couples shoot’ we joined the rest of the party  to continue capturing the ‘reportage images’ I am so well known for, before enjoying a fantastic Lazaat wedding breakfast and a night to remember for all involved.