Bringing the Hollywood glamour to a Yorkshire wedding
Back in summer 2022 I photographed Meg & Max’s engagement shoot, and every part of my photography soul has been tingling with excitement ever since.
In all honesty, this wedding was complete heaven for me. The stars seemed to align on the wedding day, from the glorious sunshine, the vibrant bridal party, the Hollywood dress code, the atmosphere, the incredible list of suppliers, THAT dress, and the most delightful couple in every possible way.
Meg and Max celebrated their legal ceremony with their closest family and friends the day before the big event. This was a small affair with just a handful of people at their local church near Ilkley. It was such a quiet, lovely, intimate ceremony full of love. Meg wore a stunning fitted white suit, channelling her inner Sarah Jessica Parker. And let me say, she looked every bit like a Hollywood movie star.
After a beautifully intimate wedding ceremony on the Friday, before we knew it, it was finally the day of the big party. Back in 2019 I photographed Meg’s brother Ollie tie the knot with his beautiful bride Amy at their family home near Ilkley. Following in their footsteps, Meg also wanted to get married at her parents’ house. With the most incredible backdrop looking up onto Ilkley Moor, it was the perfect setting for a Yorkshire wedding.
When I arrived on the morning of the wedding, everyone was busy prepping for the day ahead. I popped upstairs to see the bridesmaids who were happily keeping an eye on proceedings from above. We watched the morning unfold as the guests began to arrive in their Hollywood attire. Black tie was the dress code for the day, and everyone looked the part.
Once Meg and her bridesmaids were ready, we all headed out into the glorious sunshine. All the guests were eagerly waiting, but none more so than Max. Helen conducted a beautiful, personal ceremony, tailored perfectly to the happy couple. She told their love story, and so many of their closest friends had roles to play in the ceremony too.
Once they had tied the knot (literally!), they headed back down the aisle as husband and wife (for the second time that weekend!). Everyone enjoyed plenty of drinks and canapés in the sunshine overlooking Ilkley Moor, before sitting down to the speeches and some delicious grub.
The day so far had been an absolute delight, but the evening was where everything came alive. There was a champagne tower, the espresso martinis were flowing, a stunning golden hour, followed by the most epic dancefloor of the 2023 wedding season!
It was utterly wild, and I LOVED every second. It was absolutely hilarious to capture, and even when editing the photos, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at some of the moments!
This wedding really was a dream come true. Thank you to Meg and Max for trusting me to capture your celebration, as well as to the amazing list of suppliers who I cannot recommend highly enough. Make sure to check them out below. It’s just a shame that Meg’s parents’ house isn’t yet a wedding venue!
Check out Meg & Max’s incredible team of suppliers below!
Videography – Films by Charli
Florist/ stylist – Yorkshire Events Stylists
Hair – LS29
Make up – Bulmer Beauty
Dress – Suzanne Neville from The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
Bridesmaids’ dresses – Dessy Group/ Always the Bridesmaids
Stationery – SC Design Studio
Catering – Foray Catering
DJ – Six15 Events
Marquee – James Dabbs Marquees