Matfen Hall - Sarah and Mark

Matfen Hall is a fabulous location for a wedding. It is a stunning Northumberland wedding venue with beautiful gardens, a magnificent great hall, a huge sweeping staircase, and views of the countryside that go on as far as the eye can see. It was the perfect place for Sarah and Mark’s relaxed yet traditional wedding. They were married in the Great Hall, after which, they and their guests headed outside to celebrate with drinks and lawn games. After a few pictures in the stunning grounds, they all headed inside to the Morning Room for some great speeches and a meal together, before dancing the night away. It was a fabulous day with a great couple, and we were so happy to have been a small part of it.

If you're planning your own wedding at Matfen Hall, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

“Can I just start by saying the photos are absolutely fantastic! The confetti shots are all amazing and the couples shots of Mark and I are beautiful. We really love your more arty shots which are just something different and so cleverly done. I have to say we had great fun playing 'spot the photographer' particularly for the ceremony pics because you guys must secretly be ninjas to not appear in each other’s shots! Thank you for agreeing to be our photographers and for everything you have done to capture our day. We couldn't be happier with the photos you have produced.“ - Sarah and Mark.

Matfen Hall - Kirsty and Carl

We have worked at Matfen Hall in Northumberland many times in the past, but Kirsty and Carl’s wedding was one of our first since their big refurbishment. There were so many changes made that it felt like working in a brand new venue. The approach has been significantly improved with planting, a turning circle with fountain, and stunning statues of stags flanking the entrance, they have re-landscaped the front terrace and refurbished the interiors. The great hall has kept its original grand staircase, but walls have been knocked out to enlarge the space, and the ceiling has been given a new mural. The dining room is now decorated in scrumptious tones of duck egg blue and gold, the bar has been redesigned, and even the bridal suite has taken on a new, more luxurious look.

Kirsty and Carl’s big day was another beaut that I had to share with you. Kirsty got ready for their ceremony in the bridal suite and was able to take a peek out of the window to see Carl’s surprise grand entrance by helicopter. After their ceremony in the great hall, and a drinks reception in the bar, we took a turn around the venue for a few photographs of the newlyweds. Their wedding breakfast was followed by their first dance back in the Great Hall, ending the night with sparklers and a bit of dancing in the Vault bar.

Matfen Hall - Sarah and Matthieu

Chinese wedding at Matfen Hall - Fiona and Rico

We are no strangers to photographing Chinese weddings in Newcastle. Over the years we have had the joy of attending and photographing countless Chinese weddings for local couples, and we have had the pleasure in creating long lasting friendships within the Newcastle Chinese community. We know and understand the traditional Chinese wedding customs, the fast paced fun of the day and we know that they are never the same twice.

Fiona and Rico’s big day was one such wedding. It was a feast for the eyes, Chinese wedding customs were combined with English wedding traditions resulting a multifaceted wedding day of fun and silliness, emotion and sincerity, elegance and romance.

The day started at Fiona’s family home. Inside, the ladies were busy getting ready, while outside, the street filled with family and friends, waiting for the boys to arrive. Moments after stepping out of the car, Rico was presented with a series of tasks set by the bridesmaids before being allowed entry into the house to collect his bride. The boys really got stuck into the challenges and luckily, they suitably impressed the girls. Once allowed inside, they all took part in the traditional tea ceremony before heading over to Rico’s parents home to perform the same ceremony with his family.

Later in the day, everyone poured over to Matfen Hall in Northumberland for their elegant and very English wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast.

Here are a few images from their day.