Calke Abbey Riding School Wedding Photographer | Best Derbyshire Documentary and Alternative Imagery
Calke Abbey National Trust Documentary Weddings in Derbyshire
The lovely Lindsey and Chris celebrated their special day in style with a unique wedding filled with vintage vibes, twinkling smiles, merriment, family, friends and love. This stunning and fantastic occasion was held at the beautiful Calke Abbey near Ashby de la Zouch, a mesmerizing historic, Grade I listed country house. Calke Abbey opened in 1704 and is situated near Ticknall, Derbyshire, and located amongst 600 acres of incredible Derbyshire parkland; it is no surprise this stunning venue caught the eyes and hearts of this wonderful couple.
Intricate, Lace and Alternative touches in a stunning gown by Maggie Sottero and Rachel Simpson Shoes
Located at Calke Abbey sits The Riding School, a large dynamic room that functions as a rustic blank canvas full of enticing charm and with antique characteristics it was an exemplary venue for Lindsey and Chris to celebrate their happy union, fitting perfectly with all of their intricate vintage and alternative touches. The radiant bride wearing the beautiful ‘Patience’ by Maggie Sottero, accompanied by a gorgeous pair of Rachel Simpson shoes, with a pin-up curl hair do that mastered this timeless and classic look.
Fabulous attention to detail, Vintage Cars and delightful stationary by Lorna Boyer
To document and capture every detail of this venue was compelling, from the amazing stylish transport from My Vintage Cars to the Tattoo & Sparkle bar which added a quirky, alternative and fun element to this spectacular wedding day. The attention to detail was impossible to miss, such as the Magic Mirror Photo booth from Love in my life and the delightful stationery from Lorna Boyer Design.
The Riding School Calke Abbey was a dream to document such a wonderful couples special day!
Natural moments of laughter consistently filled the wedding day at The Riding School Calke Abbey, and elements of emotion, fun and love married together harmoniously within this commemoration. To be able to photograph such an amazing vintage, alternative and edgy wedding, documenting moments of gleaming smiles and excitement, situated on such picturesque grounds of Calke Abbey Derbyshire for a wonderful couple, was an absolute pleasure.
Lovely Creatures Photography wish them both a world of happiness
Calke Abbey a breathtaking and eclectic Derbyshire countryside venue perfect for your dream celebration
Lindsey and Chris’s unique, non-conformist, vintage, quirky and alternative wedding was held at the stunning countryside luxury Calke Abbey Derbyshire Wedding Venue which was an absolute joy to photograph and such a lovely couple. Lindsey and Chris thoughtfully gave us a beautiful gift after their happy wedding day which was so lovely and a gorgeous card too.
If you are looking for an alternative wedding photographer or a documentary wedding photographer for your Calke Abbey Derbyshire Wedding or your Festival, Celebrity, Alternative Luxury, Edgy, Awesome or Relaxed Derbyshire Wedding or any other type of fabulous wedding you have planned then please do contact us, we would love to hear from you.
Lovely Creatures Wedding Photography are happy to cover the whole UK, destination weddings and Documentary Cotswolds Weddings, Alternative Yorkshire Weddings, Creative Warwickshire Weddings, Quirky Midlands Weddings and Edgy London Weddings too.
We would love to hear all your magical and awesome ideas and plans for your amazing wedding celebrations! We can’t wait to hear from YOU!
YES! Let’s do this!
The Riding School Calke Abbey derbyshire, a perfect venue for your exclusive wedding
Ahoy there, legends! 🤘 Ed & Victoria here from LOVELY CREATURES, coming at you with another dazzling slice of wedding wonder. Today, we're turning our lenses and love towards a hidden gem that we're absolutely smitten with—Calke Abbey! 🏴☠️📸
Now, this isn't just any venue, oh no. Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, Calke Abbey offers a wedding experience like no other. Imagine tying the knot amidst the grandeur of an English country house, surrounded by the lush, rolling hills. The vibe here? A perfect mix of history, nature, and of course, romance! 🌞❤️
The Calke Abbey Experience 🤩
First things first, let's talk settings, folks. For those looking to exchange vows in a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere, you’ve got options aplenty!
The Riding School - A historical beauty where your love can shine bright like the sunbeams filtering through its lofty windows.🌞🙌
The Orangery - Where the scent of blooming flowers accompanies your "I do's." 🌸❤️
The Garden Room - This one’s an intimate spot for those looking to have a more low-key but still utterly romantic affair. 🖤⚡️
And let's not forget about those eye-popping photo ops! Ed is chomping at the bit to capture you and your love against the backdrop of ancient trees, charming walled gardens, and the abbey’s time-worn architecture. Oh, and if you're up for it, let's chase that golden hour glow together! 📸🤘
The Full Package 🙌
Weddings at Calke Abbey go beyond just a dreamy venue. You're also treated to:
Full Flexibility - Hey, it's your day, paint it in your colors! 🎨
Amazing Catering - Food that's as Instagrammable as it is tasty. 🥳
Personal Support - The team at Calke is as invested in making your day as perfect as you are.
Beyond The Wedding Bells 🚀
And here’s the cherry on top, legends. The venue is part of the National Trust. This means your big day helps to preserve and protect this historical landmark for future generations to enjoy. Talk about love giving back to the world! 🌍🤩
So, if you're looking for a venue that wraps you and your guests in layers of history, beauty, and total enchantment, Calke Abbey is a must-see. 🌞⚡️
Sending you legends all the happy sunshine vibes in the world. You rock, speak soon legends! Happy vibes, speak soon! 🎉😀🤘
With all the love and lens flares, Ed & Victoria 📸❤️🚀
The Power of Storytelling: Why Hiring a Documentary Style Photographer is a Must for Your DERBYSHIRE Wedding
Weddings are one of the most important events in our lives, and they’re filled with meaningful moments and memories that we want to treasure forever. A great way to capture these moments is through hiring a professional photographer, but not just any photographer, a documentary-style photographer. This type of photographer focuses on capturing real, unscripted moments as they happen, allowing you to relive your wedding day in a more natural and authentic way.
Here are some of the benefits of hiring a documentary-style photographer for your wedding:
Natural, Authentic Images: Documentary-style photographers aim to capture the real emotions and moments of your wedding day without staging or posing. The result is a series of natural and authentic images that tell the story of your day in a way that is true to who you are as a couple.
Timeless Memories: Documentary-style photography has a timeless quality to it, which means that the images you receive will be just as beautiful and meaningful years down the line as they are today.
Stress-Free Experience: One of the most significant benefits of hiring a documentary-style photographer is that it takes the pressure off of you and your partner. You don’t have to worry about posing for the camera or trying to look perfect. Instead, you can simply focus on enjoying your wedding day and letting the photographer capture the moments as they unfold.
Personalized Story: Every wedding is unique, and a documentary-style photographer will help to tell your personal story through their images. They’ll capture the small details and moments that are special to you, creating a customized collection of memories that are truly your own.
Candid Moments: Documentary-style photographers are experts at capturing candid moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. These moments can be some of the most meaningful and emotional of the day, and they’ll be captured forever in the images you receive.
Hiring a documentary-style photographer for your wedding is a must if you want to capture the real emotions and moments of your special day. These photographers offer a natural, stress-free experience, timeless memories, and a personalized story that is unique to you and your partner. So, if you want to treasure the memories of your wedding day for years to come, consider hiring a documentary-style photographer today.
MULTI AWARD WINNING, PROFESSIONAL, RELAXED AND FRIENDLY PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH
Lovely Creatures, led by Ed, the wedding photographer and the face of the business, is a multi-award-winning documentary and alternative wedding photography service that covers various locations across the UK, including vibrant Birmingham, The Midlands, pretty Worcestershire, gorgeous The Cotswolds, Essex, London, and beyond.
Ed's passion lies in capturing fabulous rockstar celebrity parties and quirky, eclectic, unique, and alternative weddings in stunning locations such as the Midlands, Yorkshire, Hertfordshire, York and Wiltshire. He regularly documents couples with edgy, alternative, and interesting ideas for their wedding day plans or celebrations, whether it be an unconventional ceremony in Birmingham, an unusual building in The Jewellery Quarter, a whimsical woodland outdoor ceremony in Shropshire, a bohemian tipi countryside wedding in Warwickshire, a magical celebration in Warwick, a festival extravaganza in Royal Leamington Spa, a themed wedding in Digbeth, a small intimate celebration in Solihull, a stylish reception in Sutton Coldfield, or something entirely different and unique.
If your personal style or mindset is simply chilled and alternative, and you love Ed's natural, documentary, creative, and alternative photography style to capture your personality and your wonderful day, then Lovely Creatures would love to hear all about your amazing ideas. They offer modern, emotive, and authentic alternative wedding photos in various locations, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, The Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, Essex, and London.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR STYLES OF UK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TOO:
1. Traditional - this style features staged shots of the bride, groom, and wedding party.
2. Photojournalistic - this style captures spontaneous moments throughout the day, with minimal direction from the photographer.
3. Fine Art - this style creates artistic and creative images that are often heavily edited.
4. Alternative style - this style creates images that are true to your personality and representation and usually combined with a documentary, honest and authentic approach
5. Luxury - this photography is captured by a multi award winning professional photographer, providing a fantastic customer journey, communication and final product
5. Documentary - *this style is all about capturing the day as it unfolds, with little to no direction from the photographer.
WE’D LOVE YOU TO GET IN TOUCH SUPER SOON. LET’S CHAT ABOUT YOUR EPIC DAY!
SO, WHAT'S THE HOLD-UP? ❤️
If you're on the lookout for a natural, creative and documentary wedding photographer to spin magic at The Riding School Calke Abbey Derbyshire or any National Trust Wedding Venues or spaces you just love, we'd be over the moon to chinwag with you about your one-of-a-kind day.
Let’s chat soon!