Karen & Paul were married at the picturesque Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel, near Daventry, Northants, on Saturday, 24th September 2016.  I was delighted to provide my wedding photography services.

Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel is situated around six miles south west of Daventry, in stunning rural Northamptonshire.  Set in 220 acres of beautiful rolling countryside, the venue offers a fantastic array of locations for photos, particularly those couples shots.  This was my first wedding at the site and I was extremely excited by what I had to work with.

Wedding Ceremony – Hellidon Lakes, Northants

It was a predominantly dry, grey day, albeit extremely windy!  Fortunately, Karen’s hair is quite short, otherwise it may have posed issues!

The ceremony itself was held in one of the venue’s licensed rooms.

Just down the corridor was an exit leading out to a stunning WNW-facing balcony that over-looked the golf course and beyond. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception there while I whisked Karen & Paul out onto the golf course for some shots of the two of them together.

The course has many features that we were able to work with.  There’s a lake with a fountain, a waterfall (though it was sadly dry on the day itself) and a lovely rustic old building constructed of stone and timber.  Then, of course, there is the countryside in which it is all set.

Having had our fun, it was time to head back to the party and grab some group shots before the wedding breakfast.

Wedding Breakfast & Reception – Hellidon Lakes, Northants

The speeches were made ahead of the wedding breakfast and included a particularly heart-felt message from Paul’s best man.

Guests then tucked into a delicious three-course meal courtesy of the venue’s kitchen.

The couple presented gifts to a number of guests before staff began the process of turning the room around ready for the evening’s festivities.

Some headed off to the bar while others (including the bride and groom) took up the offer of a game or two of ten-pin bowling offered in the site’s bowling alley; something a bit different!

The evening entertainment kicked off with a disco before Karen & Paul cut their cake and enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife.

They’d also got a photo booth in for the evening, and some of the sights to be seen were comedy gold in their own right!

It had been a lovely day, and I look forward to photographing more weddings at Hellidon Lakes.

Wishing Mr & Mrs Morris every happiness for long and healthy lives together.

Karl

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How I Work – Wedding Photography by Karl Drage

A Typical Wedding Day – Documentary Wedding Photography by Karl Drage

Portfolio – Wedding Photography by Karl Drage

Why Can Wedding Photography seem so Expensive?

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I am based in Northamptonshire but I am willing to travel out of area, though please be aware this may bring with it an additional cost.

I mainly provide wedding photography services in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Rutland, Oxfordshire & Warwickshire, in towns such as Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Oundle, Corby, Peterborough, Leicester, Huntingdon, Rushden, Towcester, Rugby, Daventry & Oakham.  I am, however, only too happy to travel beyond those locations to capture the magic of your wedding day.