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Gorgeous Summer Wedding Reception at Woodthorpe Hall

This absolutely lost in the moment couple, are Ruth & Danny (give them a wave), and after tying the knot at St James’ Church in Norton, they celebrated in style at the beautiful, family-run Woodthorpe Hall near Dronfield. Such a beautiful country house, set in stunning surroundings, and the family and staff on hand were bloomin’ fantastic for the whole wedding day.

Living just around the corner from the church, Ruth got ready at home. Which meant she could have their cat in the photos. And let’s face it cat lovers, who wouldn’t want that! It also meant they could have a few relaxed portraits outside their home…which was a lovely thing to be able to do.

The afternoon was fantastic at Woodthorpe Hall, with everyone enjoying the sunshine, and getting to play and explore in the lush grounds, catching up with friends, and figuring out the finer points of the rules of croquet.

As the sun set, and the evening chill settled in, people grabbed blankets, and joined the queue for the pizza truck, which is when one of the more bizarre sights I’ve seen at a wedding appeared. Out of the bushes, came one of the owners pushing a shopping trolly filled with firewood. Oh, and the firewood was already alight. Still, if it keeps me warm whilst queuing for pizza, I

  • bride getting ready at home
  • bridal prep bride stroking her cat
  • bridesmaid putting on makeup
  • bride giving the flower girl a hug
  • groomsmen enjoying a cup of coffee outside the church
  • groom hugging guests as they arrive
  • father of the bride seeing his daughter in her wedding dress
  • bride walking with her dad to the church
  • groom waiting at the altar with his best man
  • bride walking down the aisle with her dad
  • newlyweds holding hand in church
  • smiling bride during exchange of rings
  • best man laughing during signing the register
  • happy couple laughing through confetti tunnel
  • tender moment between bride and a guest
  • wedding hugs
  • bride hugging her new mother in law
  • just married walking away from the church groom holding the dress
  • smiling bride holding bouquet talking to someone in a car
  • relaxed couple portrait outside their home in sheffield
  • newlyweds posing for some photos with their cat
  • bride and groom enjoying a glass of fizz in the back of their wedding car
  • classic wedding car driving over the hill
  • just married couple arriving at woodthorpe hall for their wedding reception
  • friends of the bride adjusting her dress
  • groom with a drink watching his new wife have photos with friends
  • two little kids playing together at a wedding
  • happy smiling mother of the bride
  • father of the bride giving his speech in a marquee at woodthorpe hall
  • mother of the groom giving her speech
  • funny props used during speeches
  • bride watching her husband as he reads his wedding speech
  • bride and groom having an intimate moment during their wedding breakfast
  • kids playing bowling
  • boy and girl playing with a toy aeroplane
  • some wedding guests learning how to play croquet
  • kids exploring the grounds at woodthorpe hall
  • group of kids reading the treasure hunt list
  • wedding guest giving the bride a big hug
  • big group of family and friends sat together chatting
  • bride sat on a bench chatting with some of her young guests
  • giant jenga tower toppling over
  • black and white photo of couples first dance
  • bride grabbing her father for a dance
  • father and daughter dance at woodthorpe hall
  • bride playing with kids inside her veil
  • bride and groom looking out over the yorkshire countryside in the evening sun
  • summer evening silhouette of the happy couple against a summer sky
  • funny photo of the bride and groom cutting the cake
  • fresh pizzas being made for the evening buffet
  • bride putting the first pizza into the oven
  • queue of guests waiting for the pizzas
  • guests looking at the flames in the fire pit
  • woodthorpe hall owner bringing out a shopping trolly of wood on fire
  • guests sharing a blanket on a chilly evening waiting for the pizza
  • guests warming their hands by the fire pit trolly
  • bride cuddling with kids inside her blanket

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