Victoria and Stuart’s wedding ceremony took place on a sunny July day at St Mary Magdalen Church in Durham, with reception at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street.

Victoria getting ready

(the shoes, of course)

Stuart and guys at the church:

Girls:

Victoria arriving:

Calming the nerves the navy way:

At the ceremony:

Mingling with their guests after the ceremony:

At the Lumley Castle:

A string quartet was playing during the drinks reception:

The older kids were entertained by a magician, the younger had a nap.

I loved this baby in his Scottish outfit:

After their drinks reception Victoria and Stuart (and the bridal party) went for a stroll on the grounds of Lumley Castle:

The central staircase was spectacular:

Girls in the little niche underneath:

Victoria descending the staircase:

Back to rejoin the guests for a wedding breakfast:

As promised, here’s the photostory of Emma and William’s wedding. They got married at the Chapel of St Salvator at the historical heart of the University of St Andrews, Fife, and had their drinks reception at the quad followed by a wedding breakfast at Lower College Hall.

Emma getting ready:

Guests gathering at St Salvatore chapel:

greeted by William and the wedding party:

Emma arriving:

The ceremony and signing of the register:

Greetings after the ceremony:

Drinks at the quadrangle:

Wedding breakfast room at Lower College Hall:

Receiving line:

The speeches:

First dance and the party:

Finishing processing photos for Emma and Will. Meanwhile posting a sneakpeek selection from their private session at St Andrews beach:

Some details:

Reflections:

The kite:

I’ll post a photostory later!

We photographed Emma and Will’s wedding in St Andrews, Scotland. I am processing the photos from this wedding right now. Meanwhile here are some images of St Andrews.

The ruins of the 12th century St Andrews Cathedral:

Path leading to the Scores:

St Andrews Castle:

Old Course:

John and I are sending our congratulations to our last year clients Sarah and Rob who are expecting a baby in September!!!

Here are some photos from a recent evening stroll along the Fish Quay in North Shields, part of our Exploring North East programme.

Black and white images - for a change:

and in colour:

Kids at the beach:

A view onto Tynemouth from North Shields beach at sunset: