Thornbridge Hall Wedding Photographer

Robyn & Gabriel

Robyn & Gabriel’s ceremony took place at The Church of All Saints in Hassop, Bakewell – which a gloriously unique church in the Derbyshire peak district, built as a private chapel for the Eyre family of Hassop Hall.

Robyn & Gabriel then headed back back to the spectacular Thornbridge Hall to celebrate. Tucked away in the heart of the Peak District near Ashford-in-the-Water, Thornbridge Hall is a Grade II listed stately home surrounded by beautiful formal gardens and rolling countryside – perfect if you’re after that blend of grandeur and relaxed, romantic charm.

They celebrated with a wedding breakfast in the Carriage House, with emotional speeches interspersed between the courses. Entertainment was provided by a swing singer and Robyn’s uncles band – Vaguely Savoury (the same uncle can be seen elsewhere in the photos encouraging children to aim firecrackers at his backside.- so, providing entertainment on several levels )

It was a wonderful opportunity, to get some proper documentary style storytelling images – I think a higher proportion than usual are already spread around my portfolio and website.

It was also one of those dreaded rainy wedding days – but the rain rolled away for confetti and a handful of portraits snatched between showers (we even got a rainbow). And the wedding was full of warmth and laughter. Robyn & Gabriel are such a classy, easy going couple and just rolled with it.

For me, being a documentary wedding photographer at Thornbridge Hall is about capturing days exactly as they are — the atmosphere, the laughter, the rain-soaked hugs and muddy shoes. Because that’s real life, and that’s where the beauty is. I also had help on this wedding from the wonderful Jenny Macare, who acted as my second shooter for the day. 

If you’re planning your wedding at Thornbridge Hall and want photos that feel honest, relaxed, and full of story — rain or shine — I’d love to be there to capture it.