Real Wedding Blog | North Yorkshire & North East Wedding Photographer

Claire Hirst Photography

Welcome to my real wedding blog, home to genuine love stories, beautiful venues, and heartfelt moments from across North Yorkshire, County Durham, and the wider North East.

From grand country houses like Wynyard Hall and Middleton Lodge, to farm marquees in the Yorkshire Dales, historic castles, and intimate countryside venues, if you're planning a wedding in Darlington, Richmond, Northallerton, Whitby, or anywhere across the North East, you're in the right place.

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Amy & Dan | Walworth Castle Wedding Photography, County Durham

A military groom in full dress uniform. A bride in a stunning gown with a tiara and flowing veil. Navy bridesmaids. An outdoor ceremony in the castle grounds. If you are looking for a wedding day with drama, romance and atmosphere in equal measure, this was it.

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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.

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