MACDONALD CRAXTON WOOD HOTEL wedding photographY

A crazy hot Summer's day on the outskirts of Chester I found myself being the wedding photographer at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa for Catherine and Steve's wedding. Family & friends gathered in their masses for this huge wedding. Smiles and laughter all day long from Bridal and Groom prep straight through to the ceremony and celebrations with a short jaunt around the nearby woodland thrown into the mix for good measure for some wonderful portrait shots. Despite the immense heat everyone had a ball of a time and it was a fun packed celebration with family and friends. Most of the day was taken up with natural style photographs as is usually the norm with quick interlude for a few bride and groom portraits at mid-day.

Take a peek at a few of their wedding highlights from the day.

Wedding dress detail with beaded embellishment and purple accent, paired with cream and lavender roses.
Vintage-style blush wedding shoes with delicate lace details on patterned background.
Purple and white tiered wedding cake with custom family topper and fresh floral decorations.
Two silver wedding rings photographed on cream textured paper with floral pattern.
Photography gear and camera equipment displayed alongside refreshments.
A small child sits curled up on a grey armchair in black and white.
A man in a grey t-shirt and glasses gets ready while buttoning up a white dress shirt.
A child in a superhero shirt looks through a square cutout in blue paper.
A toddler wearing a striped bib and yellow shirt stands on carpet.
A man in white shirt and glasses adjusts his collar by a window.
Formal gathering in a home with people in business attire.
A warm family moment captured indoors.
Four candid shots showing preparation moments at a formal event.
Two men exchange items while standing in a room.
A person getting their hair styled while seated in a blue top.
Two women having an intimate conversation in a casual indoor setting with a green background.
A woman wearing a grey sleeveless dress smiles warmly at the camera during a special occasion.
Young boy in formal suit and purple tie reflected in hallway mirror.
A young boy wearing a navy suit with pink boutonniere smiles in a hallway.
A candid wedding preparation moment showing final touches being made to the bride's appearance.
Elegant wedding centerpiece with white and purple roses, eucalyptus leaves, and white candles.
An emotional moment captured during wedding preparations shows a touching interaction.
Bride in white strapless gown holding a beautiful bouquet of white and green flowers.
Two people sharing a warm embrace during a wedding celebration.
Bride holding bouquet speaks with wedding coordinator in decorated room.
Wedding guests seated in white-covered chairs enjoy the ceremony in an elegant reception hall.
Groom in navy suit with white tie and boutonniere stands before ceremony backdrop with candles.
Wedding guests watching the ceremony from decorated chairs in an elegant indoor venue.
Groom in classic navy suit awaits at altar with elegant candlelit ceremony decor.
Wedding ceremony procession in elegant hall with white candelabras and purple decor accents.
Wedding ceremony with classic decor featuring white candelabras and purple accent details.
Couple exchanges vows during indoor ceremony with elegant candelabra lighting.
Elegant indoor wedding ceremony with romantic candlelit decor and white floral arrangements.
Wedding ceremony in an elegant banquet hall with bridesmaids in purple dresses and decorative candelabras.
Indoor wedding ceremony with elegant decor, white and purple color scheme, and candelabras along the aisle.
Wedding guests in formal attire watching a tender moment during a wedding ceremony in an elegant venue.
Elegant wedding ceremony with chandelier lighting as couple exchanges rings at the altar.
Intimate wedding ceremony moment with ornate candelabras adorning the venue.
Wedding party signing official documents with floral arrangements on white table.
Wedding couple making grand entrance through aisle lined with guests and elegant chandeliers.
Wedding celebration with guests in colorful attire chatting during reception.
Adorable toddler in navy suit and bow tie making playful expressions at a formal event.
Wedding reception celebrants in formal attire gathered for special moments.
Wedding reception guests enjoying drinks and laughter during a candid moment at the celebration.
Wedding portraits in formal attire captured indoors and in garden setting.
Joyful wedding exit with guests throwing confetti in garden setting.
Newlyweds walking outside with classic white bouquet among wedding guests.
Beautiful outdoor wedding portrait with white rose bouquet on lush green lawn.
Romantic wedding couple poses under ornate garden arbor in two matching shots.
Elegant couple walking hand in hand under decorative garden archway during wedding.
Wedding couple making grand entrance into reception hall while guests applaud.
Wedding reception speech moment at elegant white-themed dining table setup.
Wedding reception guests enjoying celebration at elegantly decorated tables.
Reception table scene with guests enjoying speeches during wedding celebration.
Young guests enjoy a festive reception at an elegant wedding with sparkly silver tablecloths and formal place settings.
Wedding reception scene showing service staff interacting with guests at an elegantly decorated head table.
Wedding reception speech moments captured at head table showing reactions during toasts.
Wedding reception guests enjoying speeches and entertainment at decorated dining tables.
Candid moments during wedding reception speeches showing reactions at the head table.
A joyful reaction captured during wedding reception speeches at an elegant indoor venue.
Wedding reception scene with guests enjoying speeches and celebrations indoors.
Wedding guest in pink lace dress applauding during reception celebration.
Speaker wearing a grey vest and purple tie addresses guests at a wedding reception.
Speaker in grey vest and purple tie smiles while addressing wedding guests.
Wedding reception guests listening to speeches in a bright indoor venue.
Wedding guests enjoying a formal reception dinner with elegant candelabras and wine glasses on white tablecloths.
Wedding reception guests listening attentively to a speech in an elegant indoor setting.
Wedding guests enjoying themselves during reception celebration with drinks and laughter.
Wedding reception speaker giving toast at head table during celebration.
Romantic wedding portraits in a lush green garden setting with natural lighting.
Intimate wedding moment captured in lush garden setting with natural lighting.
Romantic outdoor wedding portrait with couple posing between trees on a sunny day.
Elegant wedding portrait in a sunlit garden with white ball gown and navy suit.
A wedding couple poses outdoors in a romantic forest setting with soft bokeh lighting effects.
A romantic wedding photo on a tree-lined path with a couple embracing in formal attire.
A scenic wedding portrait set on a garden path with a wooden bench in the background.
A black and white wedding portrait capturing an intimate moment in a garden setting.
Wedding couple shares a tender moment beside a wooden bench in a black and white photograph.
Wedding party having fun jumping and posing in a colorful bouncy castle outdoors.
A vibrant wedding celebration scene with an orange fascinator and festive atmosphere.
A casual outdoor portrait of a guest in formal attire at a wedding reception.
A casual outdoor portrait of a couple at a summer wedding event.
A cheerful guest wearing a white shirt and purple tie at an outdoor wedding reception.
Candid moments of joy and laughter shared between wedding guests at an outdoor reception.
Baby sits comfortably in a stroller on grass during an outdoor event.
Young person in a light blue outfit poses by a decorative black metal pole in a garden.
Split image shows outdoor games being played on a lawn with red ball.
Collage showing outdoor party activities including giant Jenga and decorative posts.
Three children in formal attire pose between ornate black posts outdoors.
Collage of wedding guests enjoying outdoor reception celebrations.
Wedding reception scenes showing cake detail and dance floor moments.
Newlyweds cut their elegant tiered wedding cake at reception.
Multiple angles of couple cutting their metallic wedding cake at reception.
Wedding couple shares their first dance on white floor at indoor reception.
Couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception on a white dance floor surrounded by guests.
Small toddler in formal wear holds hands with an adult on a white dance floor at a wedding reception.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating together during the reception.
Guest lifts small child in the air during wedding reception celebrations.
Wedding party dancing and celebrating on the dance floor at a reception.
Candid moments of dancing and celebration at a wedding reception.
Wedding party poses together for a formal group photo at the reception.
A romantic nighttime portrait of newlyweds standing in an ornate garden gazebo.