The Villa at Wrea Green | Ashton Photography

Jenny and Matt’s Colourful Spring Wedding

Jenny and Matt choose to tie the knot in Spring 2012 after a whirlwind romance across the globe in Australia. Matt is from Australia and to celebrate his special day, many of his family and friends flew over. To make the Aussie guests feel at home, their flowers and colour scheme were very tropical and looked absolutely stunning!

Jenny and Matt chose Fulwood Methodist Church for their ceremony, this was a joyous ceremony with lots of personal readings from family and friends. Their reception was held at the Lamcashire village of Wrea Green….the lovely hotel called The Villa at Wrea Green hosted their wedding breakfast and evening reception in their marque…always a nice touch for something a little different.

A fabulous colour scheme of Teal…such a trendy colour at the moment…worn by Royalty over recent weeks! was created by Creative Cover Hire, based in Leyland…a specialist chair company who have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

The stunning flowers and floral arrangements were created by Jane and Jason Thompson of Flower Design….wedding and event specialists

It is a distinctive hotel in an idyllic setting, and offers a fine dining experience …
it is situated in the picture perfect Lancashire village of Wrea Green just minutes from the hustle & bustle of junction 3 off the M55.

Here are a few of their images, hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them x

Kind words from Charlotte and Andrew | Winter Wonderland Wedding | Park Hall | Lancashire

Park Hall | Chorley | Winter Wedding

A knock on the door, a beautiful bouquet, and a lovely thank you card even before Charlotte and Andrew had seen their album…wow a fabulous surprise! Thank you….

What lovely words….just a note to sayAndrew and I cannot thank you enough for photographing our special day. You captured it beautifully and have provided us with a lasting memory of a wonderful day. It was a pleasure to have you there and we cannot believe the work you both put in. Thank you so much x

Charlotte and Andrew planned their winter wonderland wedding with such enthusiasm and attention to every little detail….here are some of their lovely photographs. Their wedding took place at a beautiful church in Much Hoole and was followed by their reception at Park Hall, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire. The high vaulted ceiling was just what Charlotte wanted to be able to add that wow factor to her wedding breakfast.

All the favours of red, green and gold had been created by Charlotte herself, little Christmas stockings and tree decorations where given out as favours for all of their 100 plus guests. The tall candelabras added a very warm and festive feel to the room and the 10ft Christmas was quite majestic filled with lots of lights and decorations.

West TowerWedding | Ashton Photography

West Tower Weddings

Lyndsay and Paul flew in from Australia to share their special wedding day with family and friends at West Tower Exclusive Wedding venue  which is in Aughton, Near Ormskirk, Lancashire. Their wedding day was full of smiles, lots of fun and totally chilled out. The  whole day was lovely and the speeches have to be on my top 10 best of all time…the best man seriously should have his own comedy show!!Here are a few images that help tell the story of their wedding day at West Tower. We loved being part of it and wish you every future happiness!

Wedding Photographers Merseyside | Wedding Photography Merseyside

Wedding Photographers Merseyside | Wedding Photography Merseyside

At Ashton Photography we don’t think there are many boroughs that can offer you just what Merseyside can.  From cosmopolitan and funky city venues, romantic and quirky seaside hotels and beautiful rural country spas and retreats, Merseyside can offer all of this in abundance and more! Merseyside comprises the boroughs of Liverpool, the Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens and the name Merseyside originates from the River Mersey which surrounds these boroughs.

Why not get married in the UK’s Capital of Culture . The City of Liverpool itself boasts a rich history of musical, TV and sporting legends; The Beatles, Cilla Black and Wayne Rooney to name but a few.  This City is thriving! It is a beautiful, vibrant and metropolitan city, with not one, but two Cathedrals, the Tate Gallery and Dockside café culture.  Liverpool is a great wedding venue choice for a city feel and vibe.

Steve and Stephanie have worked at most of the top quality venues in the area so when you want creative, natural and relaxed photography for your special day call Ashton Photography on 01772 435184

Wedding Photography Merseyside

There are boutique and grandiose hotels, gorgeous Victorian and Georgian Architecture and retro and vintage styled bars and restaurants to choose from.  Imagine capturing private photographic moments that include the twinkly lights in Albert dock or asking guests to congregate at the Liverpool wheel for your group shots.  Alternatively you can cruise along on the historical Mersey Ferry, hearing about the rich history of this wonderful City, and then retire downstairs for a wedding reception on the water.

On top of these venues there is a heady mix of wedding ceremony and venue options including a stunning glass conservatory in Stanley Park whose sun studded spaces provide wonderful photo opportunities and an exquisite, not to mention exotic palm house in Sefton Park, you will not believe how much this wonderful city has to offer.

The Wirral, known as one of the most affluent areas in Merseyside offers large Victorian homes, beautiful villages and towns with ample choices of restaurants and bars.  You could even have your wedding pictures on a beach – as the Wirral has 25 miles of coastline!  The list of wedding venues in this stunning little peninsula is endless.  Whether you are thinking of having a wedding in a Manor Houses or in a model village (Port Sunlight) the Wirral is really worth researching.

There are many other unique wedding venues across Merseyside including Haydock Park Racecourse in St Helens to Anfield and Everton football clubs, the range on offer is extraordinary.  Should you want a football themed wedding then you can even purchase a football inspired wedding cake.

Merseyside Wedding Photographers

What more can we say, Merseyside offers you and us as photographers’ endless picture opportunities that you and your guests will never stop being able to look at.  Safari parks, National Trust protected sand dunes and heathlands or pristine sands on the tiny islands of the Dee estuary, the list is endless.

One thing is for certain, if you are choosing to get married in Merseyside, then you are going to have an amazing, unique and dreamy day and beautiful photographs forever. Make sure your big day is as beautiful and memorable as it can be when choosing  to get married  in Merseyside; Steve and Stephanie have worked at most of the top quality venues in the area so when you want creative, natural and relaxed photography for your special day call Ashton Photography on 01772 435184

Wedding Photographers Cheshire | Wedding Photography Cheshire

Wedding Photographers Cheshire | Wedding Photography Cheshire

Wedding Photography Cheshire

Cheshire is a county bursting with character and variation. Whatever your taste, whatever excites you, relaxes you, or inspires you, you’ll find somewhere to suit your mood and escape the hum-drum and the ordinary; allowing you to create a wedding that is just for you and allowing Ashton Photography to capture amazing memories. Cheshire County is bound on the Northwest by the Irish Sea, and borders the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Merseyside and Flint. Cheshire is known as the Peaks and the Plains, with its scenery ranging from leafy villages in the Plains to the stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the Peak District.

The historic City of Chester was founded by the Romans in AD79 and still shows many signs of its long and fascinating history. Built on the banks of the River Dee, Chester offers a wedding location where old and romantic can comfortably rest side by side with contemporary and chic. The medieval part of the city is almost completely surrounded by what are considered to be the most complete city walls in Britian.

The Eastgate Clock in the city centre is located at the original entrance to the Roman fortress and it is the second most photographed clock in England. Why not get married in the a luxurious or chic venue or the beautiful town hall or the dramatic cathedral within the city walls and walk with your wedding guests around the city walls and down to the idyll of the River Dee?  Chester offers something for everyone and is a photographers dream!

Cheshire Wedding Photographers

What do you consider when you are looking for a wedding venue? Is it that ultimate feeling of romance with an amazing backdrop, a tranquil idyll that you can share intimately with your closest family and friends, a traditional wedding with a twist or something personal to you and out of the ordinary? Do you consider how the venue will appear to the wedding photographer? Whatever it may be, Cheshire has it all; this part of the UK offers unique and exciting options to all. Steve and Stephanie have worked at most of the top quality venues in the area so when you want creative, natural and relaxed photography for your special day call Ashton Photography on 01772 435184

There are many stunning locations in Cheshire or Chester for your big day, be it at a grand manor house, a castle or an elegant inner-city hotel with luxuries beyond your wildest dreams.  Add to this accommodation for your guests or for your wedding night from top quality farmhouse B&B’s and cottages, cosy country inns to luxurious hotels and spas or even castles.

Traditional Market Towns and villages can be found dotted throughout the Cheshire countryside. Many offer a taste of the unique side by side with tradition, from the medieval town of Nantwich with carved misericords in the Parish church which are quite delightful, with depictions of exotic animals, a mermaid, and even a comic carving of a woman beating her husband with a ladle! To a window in the church of Daresbury which portrays characters from Lewis Carroll’s book ‘Alice’s adventures in Wonderland’, character that feature in Carroll’s books are thought to have been inspired by the carvings within the church. Or follow a local tradition in Macclesfield which says if you can run up the 108 steps in one breath, you will gain your heart’s desire! Rolling hills, sweeping valleys and serene rural landscapes offer a perfect sanctum.

With stylish restaurants in a region which prides itself on local produce as well as an abundance of gastropubs and cosy country inns there are venues to suit everyone and every budget; Cheshire may be well known as a very affluent part of the country, but it needn’t be the most expensive place to get married but you can use the beauty of it history and landscape to capture the most priceless images of your special day. Make sure your big day is as beautiful and memorable as it can be by choosing  to get married  in Cheshire; Steve and Stephanie have worked at most of the top quality venues in the area so when you want creative, natural and relaxed photography for your special day call Ashton Photography on 01772 435184

Wedding Day Photographs | Dromoland Castle | Andrew and Aoife

The big day has now arrived, the skies are blue and the sun is shinning, quite unusual for a February wedding at Dromoland Castle in Co Clare. I meet with Aoife and the girls along with the make ups artists and hairdressers who have also flown over from UK. The room is busy and everyone is so excited. To add to the buzz the helicopters are hovering around and the paparazzi are lurking in the grounds as they think it is a celebrity wedding…there are so many flowers and venue decor that the village of Newton On Fergus has been taken over with the florists and venue dressers for a week…so the locals are convinced it is a famous footballers wedding. We just loved the excitement of it!!

Steve met with Andrew and the guys at the owners private residence before the fleet of Range Rovers and an E Type Jag – again all driven from the UK whisked them off to church.

Kate Deegan owner of Perfect Details, wedding co ordination and planning services was on hand all day and made sure everyone, including the 250 guests all go to the church on time!! The church was St Johns in Cratloe, the same church as Andrea Corrs married in a few years ago.

The day just flowed beautifully, the wedding service and mass was beautiful…Father Patsey, a family friend conducted a wonderful and meaningful mass, as the newly weds left church int he red  E Type Jag to the sounds of the bagpipes and cheers everyone threw their confetti and coaches whisked everyone back to the castle.

As the cars arrived at the gates the horse and hounds awaited Aoife and Andrew (also a few paparazzi yet again ) the drive down to the castle was superb, the horses trotting, the dogs running behind and the horns being blown…the sunshine and perfect weather added to such a great entrance!

Champagne, guinness and cocktails awaited the guests arrival with a vast array of entertainment and nibbles. Photographs took place and the celebrations continued with the piper ultimately taking everyone off to the banqueting hall for the wedding breakfast and reception.

What can I say except wow…the Brian Boru looked amazing. I have never seen such a transformation, it was breathtaking! A standing ovation for the newly weds took place, and everyone enjoyed their first two courses. Then the first surprise….Stavros Flately! How funny and they really got the crowd going…all too soon his performance ended, then the meal continued and ultimately the superb speeches began!

Soon after the speeches everyone went outside for the first dance on the terrace, accompanied by mulled wine! The sound of the Irish drums began and everyone went inside to be greeted by a spectacular show of Riverdance…so fitting for this wedding and straight away the scene was set for what could only be described as a night to remember!

Dromoland Castle | Ireland | Wedding Photography | Aoife and Andrew

At the end of February 2012 the location of Dromoland Castle was the perfect setting for the two day wedding of Aoife Obrien and Andrew Chesworth Wiggers. Family and friends flew from the UK and travelled across Ireland for this magnificent wedding. We have had the pleasure of also photographing Aoifes’ sister and brothers weddings along with some of their friends weddings to, so delighted to be chosen again. This latest family wedding saw us packing our bags and setting of for Newton on Ferguson, County Clare.

We arrived late Thursday evening and began capturing the celebration Friday morning with the golf tournament and later clay pigeon shooting. By early evening the family and guests had exclusive use of the clubhouse for an informal gathering and low key party in preparation for the big day ahead.

Here are a few images from Day one of our Irish adventure…

Dromoland Castle is steeped in history With an extraordinary history stretching back to the 5th Century, Dromoland Castle was originally the ancestral home of one of the few families of Gaelic Royalty; direct descendants of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland.

Approached by a meandering drive that passes acres of magnificent lawns, this luxury 5 Star Castle Hotel overlooks its own Championship Golf Course and a glistening lake which commands the panoramic beauty of the surrounds.

Seamlessly blending Old-World elegance with contemporary luxuries, Dromoland’s tradition of delivering impeccable, unobtrusive service is never compromised. Guests can relax under the careful attention of our staff and enjoy an exquisite selection of gourmet fine dining and delicious wines; unwind slowly in the Castle’s luxury health spa or indoor heated pool; or enjoy a good book beside a crackling evening fire. Situated just 8 miles from Shannon International Airport, and regarded as one of the top luxury hotels Ireland has to offer, Dromoland Castle Hotel Ireland is the ideal base from which to explore the vibrant cities of Limerick and Galway; the magical Shannon region and Ireland’s rugged West Coast. Look no further than Dromoland Castle for 5 star castle accommodation.

The Lowry Hotel | Manchester | Jane and Andrew’s Wedding Day

What a great fun filled wedding day! Jane and Andrew had a beautiful mass at their church in Chorlton followed by a superb wedding reception and party at The Lowry in Manchester. The church was full with 300 guests, and another 100 at night!! Many having come from Ireland to celebrate this couples special day.

Here are a few images from their happy day!

West Tower | Exclusive Wedding Venue | Aughton | Lancashire

Wedding Photography | Lancashire

We will be photographing our next wedding at West Tower Exclusive Wedding situated in the picturesque village of Aughton, Ormskirk later this week….here are a few photographs taken at a wedding last year.

West Tower has a really interesting history and dates back to 1785 It was commissioned by Liverpool shipping magnate Lord Alfred Holt. The tower located on the west part of the house allowed Holt’s staff to locate ships arriving to Formby Point from North America and India. The master of the house could then be notified that his ships were just hours away from docking in Liverpool.

Today, the venue exudes a sense of history and opulence with the rooms cleverly blending the old with the new to stunning effect. West Tower weddings are tailored specifically to you to ensure you enjoy an array of choice and flexibility to create your dream day. The rooms are designed to accommodate up to 150 guests for formal intimate dinners and 250 for evening parties.

Set in eight romantic acres, it is the perfect country house estate for your perfect wedding, with an elegant ballroom, verdant gardens and terrace overlooking the lawn and countryside beyond.

The bridal suite is exquisite and centres on a large four-poster bed. The individual styling complements the original features to deliver indulgence at its best. The en-suite bathroom is spacious with double shower and a large roll-top bath in the middle of the floor. It is the ideal setting for the happy couple to spend their first night together.

Bartle Hall Wedding | Ashton Photography

A “Jolly Wilson” wedding at Bartle Hall

A fun filled wedding day for Debbie and Andrew as they married at Hillside Methodist Church in Brinscall, a beautiful and emotional ceremony was followed by their elegant vintage themed wedding reception at Bartle Hall in Preston Lancashire. We both so enjoyed being their chosen wedding photographers. Infact we had photographed the chief bridesmaids the previous year, it is always lovely to be a recommended

There was a lovely vintage glamour feel to Debbie’s chosen wedding theme…lots of sparkles, candles and elegance. I just loved Debbies flowing dress, with gorgeous layers of fabric and her fur stole was such a winner…especially as there was a sprinkling of snow as the happy couple came out of church.

Enjoy a small selection from such a happy day x