Cockcliffe Country House Wedding Photography – Leigh and Tom

Cockcliffe Country House Wedding Photography

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

It’s been a while since I blogged, but this is the wedding of Leigh and Tom who were married at St. James’ Church in Papplewick followed by a reception at Cockcliffe Country House situated next to Burnstump Country Park.   There were some familiar faces at the wedding as I had photographed Tom’s sister’s wedding and another friend’s wedding a few years ago!

Before I share individual photos from their amazing wedding day, I have put together a short video.    If you would like to take a look at this first, you can play the video below.  There are more photos in the video than the individual photos which follow.

Cockcliffe Country House Wedding Slideshow

The day started for me with Leigh with her bridesmaids and family at their home for the bridal preparations part of the day.   Leigh was very relaxed taking her wedding day morning in her stride.

bride getting read for wedding in Nottingham

bride smiling having makeup done in Nottingham

bride looking in mirror getting ready for wedding at Cockcliffe Country House

bride having veil putting in before ceremony in Linby Nottingham

Wedding Ceremony at St. James’ Church Papplewick

It was on to St. James’ Church in Papplewick for the wedding ceremony where Tom and the groomsmen were already there ready to greet their guests arriving.

St. James’ Church is a beautiful church nestled down a country lane and, although I live quite near here,  surprisingly it was the first time I had photographed there.

The guests arrived in full flow and high spirits ready for the day ahead.

Following the exchange of vows, the Reverend read out some lovely and funny words which Leigh and Tom had wrote for each other but neither had heard until the reading.

groomsmen walking to st james church papplewick

groom and grandmother at st james church papplewick

wedding guests at st james church papplewick

wedding guests hugging at st james church papplewick

mum and children walking down lane at st james church papplewick

boy looking over mum's should at st james church papplewick

wedding car arriving at st james church papplewick

bride arriving at st james church papplewick

bride and father at st james church papplewick

bride bridesmaids and father at st james church papplewick

bride and bridesmaids getting out of wedding car at james church papplewick

bride walking into st james church papplewick

page boys at st james church papplewick

groom's first look at st james church papplewick

bride and groom laughing in ceremony at st james church papplewick

vicar giving children service booklet at st james church papplewick

wedding guests in church at st james church papplewick

bride and groom laughing at st james church papplewick

bride and groom laughing at st james church papplewick

page boys at st james church papplewick

page boy yawning at st james church papplewick

bride and groom walking down aisle st james church papplewick

bride and groom outside of st james church papplewick

dad lighting baby daughter in air at st james church papplewick

wedding guests laughing outside of st james church papplewick

wedding guests outside of st james church papplewick

groom hugging guest at st james church papplewick

bride groom and bridesmaid laughing after ceremony at st james church papplewick

confetti being thrown at st james church papplewick

groom holding flowers while bride gets in wedding car at st james church papplewick

bride and groom in wedding car at st james church papplewick

bride and groom leaving st james church papplewick

Cockcliffe Country House Wedding Photography – The Reception

Following the beautiful ceremony, it was then onto Cockcliffe Country House just a short drive away.

The sun was shining bright and everyone congregated in the gardens mingling, drinking and making the most of the sunshine.

The ice-cream cart was definitely a welcome treat for everyone too.

The speeches were great entertainment and there was a short break before the evening entertainment began.

cockcliffe country house wedding photography wedding guests outside

wedding guests outside of cockcliffe country house wedding photography

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

wedding guests at cockcliffe country house

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

Wedding car drivers appear to be getting younger …

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

boy eating iceream at young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

bride and groom at cockcliffe country house

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

bride and groom at cockcliffe country house

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

speeches at young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

When one of your friends can’t be with you for your wedding day, there’s always a way to get a photo together …

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

young boy in wedding car at cockcliffe country house wedding

When Leigh and Tom took to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife, it wasn’t long before the guests joined them on the dance floor.

For the first time ever, I heard the Baby Shark Song  (which incidentally wasn’t Leigh and Tom’s first dance).   I’m not quite sure how I’ve gone so long without knowing it given everyone else knew it along with the actions!  As you will see from the photos below, there was plenty of fun to be enjoyed by everyone on the dance floor.

Cockcliffe Country House Wedding Photography – The dancing!

first dance at cockcliffe country house

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cockcliffe country house wedding photography

cockcliffe country house wedding photography dancing photo

cockcliffe country house wedding photography dancing photo

cockcliffe country house wedding photography dancing photo

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

Finally, as at all weddings, I photograph all of the details like the flowers and table arrangements.   Here are a few montages of these.

cockcliffe country house wedding photography

cockcliffe country house wedding photography dancing photo

flowers at cockcliffe country house wedding photography

The day from start to finish was pure joy and happiness and it was an absolute pleasure to be part of  Leigh and Tom’s special day.  It was a joy to photograph them with their family and friends.

If you are getting married at Cockcliffe Country House and would like to have a chat about your wedding photography with me, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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