Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Amy & Glen Wedding Day, The Manor House Hotel, Bishop Auckland

Amy and Glen celebrated their beautiful wedding day at the stunning Manor House Hotel & Spa, a historic wedding venue set in the countryside of County Durham. As a North Yorkshire and North East wedding photographer, it was an absolute joy to capture their day filled with emotion, laughter and unforgettable moments.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Sarah & Ross’s Colourful Wedding at Blackwell Grange, Darlington

Sarah and Ross’s wedding was the perfect example of a colourful wedding done beautifully. From the moment I arrived in the morning, colour was everywhere.

The bridal preparations were full of bright details, joyful laughter and those lovely quiet moments before the ceremony.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Abbie & Tom Wedding Day, The Saddleroom Leyburn

If you're searching for a wedding photographer at The Saddle Room, Leyburn, welcome. You're in exactly the right place. Abbie and Tom's wedding at The Saddle Room, Tupgill Park, Leyburn was one of those days that reminds you just how extraordinary this venue and this corner of the Yorkshire Dales truly is.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Hahley & Emma Wedding Day, Hardwick Hall

Emma’s black wedding dress was nothing short of iconic, elegant, powerful and completely unforgettable. Paired with dramatic florals in deep autumn tones, it brought a fashion-editorial feel to every portrait. The backdrop of Hardwick Hall meant this Wedding was setting quite the standard for a Halloween wedding.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Naomi & Daniel Wedding Day, Wynyard Hall Stockton On Tees

Naomi & Daniel chose to say “I do” at the breathtaking Wynyard Hall, just outside of Stockton, and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment you arrive, the venue delivers all kinds of Bridgerton vibes, a dramatic stately frontage, a serene private lake, and those endless tree-lined avenues that feel like they’ve been designed purely for romance

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

John & Dominika Wedding Day, Rushpool Hall

John and Dominika's wedding at this extraordinary North Yorkshire country house hotel was one of the most emotionally charged, visually stunning and deeply personal days I have ever had the privilege of witnessing. Tears were shed. Laughter echoed through those incredible Gothic halls. And at one point during the speeches, I got a thank you that had me reaching for a tissue. I am not ashamed.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Frances & Henry Wedding Day, Markington North Yorkshire

There are weddings, and then there are days like this. Frances and Henry's wedding in the village of Markington, North Yorkshire is the kind of day I will talk about for years and if you're a farming family dreaming of getting married on your own land, with wildflower meadows stretching to the horizon and a marquee that looks like something from a dream, then read every single word of this post. Because this is exactly what's possible.

Read More
Claire Hirst Claire Hirst

Hannah & Josh Wedding, Yorebridge House, Bainbridge

If you're looking for a luxury wedding venue in the Yorkshire Dales, Yorebridge House in Bainbridge is simply one of the finest. The reception room was dressed impeccably — individual wooden place name tokens, glassware catching the light, those incredible illustrated table names, and the most beautiful three-tier wedding cake decorated with seasonal florals and topped with a miniature cow. Because of course it was.


Read More