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.
Rachel & Matthew | A Stunning Autumn Wedding at Thief Hall
Stunning autumn wedding inspiration from Thief Hall in North Yorkshire. Burnt orange florals, golden hour portraits & a sparkler send-off to remember.
Ashleigh & David Wedding Day, Lake Henry Alexander Weddings
Ash & David taking to Lake Henry in a rowing boat was pure magic , calm, romantic and such a special little pocket of time just for the two of them. A moment to breathe, laugh and soak it all in, with the most beautiful reflections and greenery all around.
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.
Michelle & Matthew Wedding, Middleton Lodge Estate, Richmond
Michelle and Matthew chose to say their vows at the beautiful Fig House – one of the most iconic spaces at Middleton Lodge. With its incredible natural light and views over the Walled Garden, it creates such a romantic and intimate setting for a ceremony.
Wedding in The Durham & Tanfield Suite | South Causey Inn
A real wedding at The Durham & Tanfield Suite, South Causey Inn — featuring golden hour portraits, ceremony details, and relaxed wedding photography by Claire Hirst Photography
Katie & Graeme Wedding, Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington
A rainy July wedding at Walworth Castle, Darlington — full of emotion, a piper, a candlelit dungeon and pure joy. Wedding photography by Claire Hirst Photography.
Claire & Jack's Farm Marquee Wedding | South Cleatlam, County Durham | North Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
If you've been searching for marquee farm wedding inspiration in North Yorkshire and County Durham, let me introduce you to Claire and Jack's stunning celebration at South Cleatlam — and prepare to fall completely in love.
Stephanie & Ryan’s Wedding at Blackwell Grange Hotel Darlington | North East Wedding Photographer
Stephanie and Ryan’s beautiful wedding day began with a heartfelt ceremony at St Andrew’s Church in Darlington, surrounded by their closest family and friends. A traditional church wedding always has such a lovely atmosphere, and the moment Steph walked down the aisle was incredibly special.
Danielle & Dan Wedding, Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington
Some couples just have it. That warmth, that ease, that way of making everyone around them feel like they're exactly where they're supposed to be. Danielle and Dan are very much those people — and their May wedding at Walworth Castle Hotel was exactly the kind of day you leave feeling grateful to have witnessed.