Darryl Brooks Photography

From my biggest wedding to my smallest one - 9 people in total!  Ann-Marie and Paul planned a very small wedding at Beverley Register Office, with only a few guests, and initially thought they didn't need a wedding photographer . With a few months to go, they changed their mind and asked me if I would do it.  I was available and, being mid-week, I was able to do a short coverage, just like they wanted, and now they have the images to last forever! We had previously discussed the option of going off somewhere like Beverley Westwood for some more photos but they decided to stick with just some nice photos in the gardens - ultimately a wise choice as the weather was not on our side!

This weekend I was glad to present Zoe and Rob with their lovely leather-bound wedding album.  This is the story of their special day.  After five months of not photographing weddings due to the COVID19 lockdown, it was such a relief to hear that Zoe and Rob were sticking to their plan and going ahead, albeit with the government restrictions on numbers.  With less than 30 guests, the shortened ceremony took place at Beverley Minster, before a trip to the Westwood for some photos at the Black Mill, their special place where Rob proposed, then to Tickton Grange for their reception.  It was held outdoors in one of their open-sided buildings at The Farmstead, and despite a bit of wind, the weather held out for this brave couple!    If you think planning a wedding is hard work, consider this - they grew and arranged all of their bouquets!

Zac and Nadine had a very low-key winter wedding, with fewer than ten guests, having a ceremony at Beverley register office then walking a few chilly minutes down the road to the Beverley Arms Hotel for their very informal reception, starting with some warming teas and coffees before an intimate setting in The Scullery room. Mum did the flowers and they brought their own naked cake! They were all lots of fun, not taking themselves too seriously, as seen in some of these photos  😃 For more information about your wedding photography please take a look at the website .  I'm based in the Hull, East Yorkshire area but travel! Bridal shoes - Doc Marten style! Crazy windy, crazy bride!

If a wedding is to have a theme, summed up in one word, this one was definitely all about the "dance"! Andrew and Helen were lovely to work with, and enjoyed their special day immensely, not even letting an early-morning downpour of rain put them off. They had been brought together by dance classes in Howden with Feathersteps School of Dance , learning latin and ballroom.  They went as individuals and soon became a couple.  My good friend Sophie Brooke recommended me as their wedding photographer , so they give me a call and that was that! Between us, we even recommended the Tickton Grange hotel near Beverley when they asked for ideas on venue, needing a large capacity.  With the Rose Room as a ceremony and reception room, they also have a pleasant bar and patio area leading to the beautiful gardens. Helen and Andrew both finished their preparations in the hotel, before the ceremony.  Colour scheme for the flowers and dresses was classic baby blue and pink, ...