Wonderful venue located in the heart of Northumberland? Check.

Great weather? Check.

Warm and welcoming friends and family? Check.

A newly married bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other. It's a wonderfully sunny day and Newton Hall in Northumberland is in the background. — We had fabulous weather for Alice and Andrew’s laid back wedding at Newton Hall in Northumberland

Thanks Alice and Andrew for having me capture your emotional, happy, heartfelt and truly beautiful day.

WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE TWO OF YOU (HOW/WHERE DID YOU MEET)?

We met at our old workplace - Andy worked in IT and did a very bad job of fixing my computer 😂 he was hungover and it was his last day, I mean love at first site??

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT HOW YOU PROPOSED?

Andy wrapped up my ring box as a Christmas Cracker and put it under the tree, then popped the question as I unwrapped it - Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year so it was perfect.

A bride and groom walk out of their wedding ceremony with big smiles on their faces — Alice and Andrew have the biggest smiles as they emerge from their wedding ceremony at Newton Hall in Northumberland

WHERE WAS YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY AND WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THAT LOCATION?

Newton Hall - Andy was in charge of venue research and we both fell in love with it when we first arrived.

WERE YOU GOING FOR A CERTAIN THEME OR STYLE WITH YOUR WEDDING?

Classical, simple and relaxed - we’re both very laid back and didn’t want an uptight day.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR WEDDING CLOTHES, SHOES AND JEWELLERY. ANY ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR OTHER COUPLES LOOKING FOR THEIR PERFECT WEDDING DAY ATTIRE?

Dress - Elizabeth Louise Bridal, Chester Suit - Reiss Advice - get a dress you can move in, it’s a long day to be in it, mine was so comfortable as long as I was careful walking up stairs!

A bride walks down an opulent staircase on the way to her wedding ceremony. Her father is in front, holding her young daughter's hand. The bride's wedding dress is being held up at the back by a bridesmaid dressed in green. — Alice on the way to her wedding ceremony at Newton Hall in Northumberland

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FLOWERS/BOUQUETS?

Sprig and Thistle - they nailed the request for simple, elegant flowers - couldn’t have asked for better considering the miles between us we didn’t actually see any of our flowers prior to the day!

A close up shot of a bride's wedding bouquet, being held by the bride. The roses and lilies are white, with green leaves interspersed. — Alice’s wedding bouquet by Sprig and Thistle

WHAT LED YOU TO CHOOSE THE WEDDING CAKE YOU DID?

My beautiful bridesmaid Shaunna Hudson made us our cake as a gift to us.

A wedding cake in three parts, each on a separate stand made from logs. The cakes are decorated with small white flowers and lace. — Alice and Andrew’s cake was made by their bridesmaid Shaunna

CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPHY PART OF THE DAY?

We both loved the atmosphere with Barry, it was relaxed, not in your face and half the time we didn’t even know he was taking pictures Our guests have all said the same, not intrusive at all and helped keep in touch with a relaxed, enjoyable day.

WHAT LED YOU TO CHOOSE ME FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY?

We were looking for a photographer that loved candid shots as much as we did, we’re not a posing couple by any shot of the imagination and wanted the feel you get from in the moment shots.

A bride and groom have folded playing cards in their mouth. In the foreground a magician sets fire to another card. The lawn and trees of a country house are in the background. — Alice and Andrew being entertained by magician Paul Lytton at Newton Hall in Northumberland

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM THE DAY?

The ceremony was our favourite part, the whole atmosphere was perfect.

CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR HONEYMOON?

We did a few days at Grantley Hall in Ripon as we didn’t want to be away from the kids for too long, it was a beautiful hotel with a fab spa and the best bit was the food!