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.
Keeley & James’ Bowburn Hall Hotel Wedding | Durham Wedding Venue
Bowburn Hall Hotel is a stunning Durham wedding venue for couples dreaming of relaxed outdoor ceremonies, beautiful gardens, and elegant celebrations. Its picturesque grounds make it a perfect choice for natural, timeless wedding photography in the North East.
Annie & Jack Wedding Day, Grinton, Yorkshire Dales
From confetti kisses and countryside air, to emotional speeches, belly laughs and happy tears, this day had everything. A wedding rooted in family, farming life and generations of memories, with friends and loved ones celebrating right at the heart of it all.
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.
Tashana & Matthew Wedding Day, Danby Castle, Whitby
Danby Castle Barn was the perfect base for this day, a venue full of character, history and warmth, tucked away in the most beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.
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.