As a Lake District Wedding Photographer I absolutely love driving into the Lakes to document a wedding, especially when it's a wedding that's every bit as wonderful as this one! Cragwood Country House and Hotel in Windermere is one of those venues I always enjoy returning to as a Lake District wedding photographer. I'm thrilled to share some amazing memories from my recent trip back to the stunning Cragwood Country House and Hotel in Windermere, where I had the pleasure of photographing Jasmine and Ben's small intimate wedding.


Despite the weather forecast predicting dark clouds all day with the odd threat of liquid sunshine, Jasmine and Ben were determined to have their ceremony outside in the beautiful gardens at 1 pm. As we approached the all-important moment, a random shower of rain popped up on the forecast for exactly 1 pm! You couldn’t make it up!



Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Registrars and Manager, Stacey, everyone pulled together to make Jasmine and Ben's dream a reality. The ceremony went ahead outside as planned, leaving just enough time for this lovely couple to tie the knot before the heavens opened to sprinkle a few drops of rain to make that knot tighter! Officiating the ceremony was the legendary Sean Onions, who injected his usual trademark humour into the proceedings, and made sure that every angle was just right for photography. A big thanks Sean, it’s very much appreciated!


Jasmine and Ben had written their own vows, which were not only beautiful but also incredibly moving and left not a dry eye in the house, as Sean rightly said.


I'm so grateful to have been a part of such a special day, and I wish Jasmine and Ben all the love and happiness in the world as they embark on this new chapter together. Here's a sneak peek of some of the photos capturing their beautiful moments.


Great to catch up with:

Hair: Gareth from @aquathesalon

Makeup: @definitions_beauty_mua_

Flowers: @brackens_of_bowness

Venue: @cragwoodhotel

“We could not recommend Mark enough!! From the first enquiry to receiving our wedding story he excelled all expectations. Our wedding photos perfectly capture the day. We are both quite photo shy but Mark was super friendly putting us at ease and taking natural beautiful moments we will cherish forever!”

A grand stone manor house with Victorian architecture stands majestically on a manicured lawn.
Delicate coral-colored tulips bloom in soft focus against a natural outdoor backdrop.
Aerial view of a luxurious Scottish estate nestled among rolling hills and evergreen forests.
Wedding ceremony setup with teal chairs leading to a wooden gazebo in a garden setting.
A pristine white rose in full bloom with delicate baby's breath against a warm background.
Elegant white rose and dried flower wedding arrangement with eucalyptus leaves.
Drone shot of a historic manor house with winding pathways through manicured grounds.
A serene gazebo overlooking a lake with mountains in the background on a cloudy day.
A person styling hair in front of a bathroom mirror with a wall sconce light fixture.
Close-up of silver coin-design cufflinks featuring a royal profile.
Two wedding rings in black jewelry boxes photographed in black and white.
A delicate diamond wedding band displayed in a gray jewelry box.
Two wedding rings on white fabric with 'Still Into You' engraving visible.
Elegant wedding bands photographed on white fabric, one with small diamonds.
Vintage coin cufflink with floral decorations and wedding stationery.
Wedding accessories with stuffed bunny, ring pillow, and floral decorations.
Hair styling session being photographed in a mirror reflection.
Preparing for a special occasion in a bright room while wearing a polka dot dress and white cardigan.
Stylist arranging delicate floral hair accessories in curled brown hair.
Black and white portrait showing joyful moment during wedding preparations.
Close-up of hands attaching a delicate floral and veil hairpiece.
Relaxed moment captured during wedding preparations in a white cardigan and polka dot dress.
Makeup application during wedding preparation with mascara brush.
Final touches of lip color being applied during bridal makeup session.
Candid moment of makeup application against floral wallpaper background.
Close-up of hands holding a vintage silver sixpence coin.
Elegant white rose wedding bouquet with delicate baby's breath and greenery.
Adorable baby in formal attire with bow tie smiles joyfully while crawling on carpet.
Baby in blue vest and dress shirt holding up a dark object close to their face.
Wedding preparations as bridesmaids watch bride reveal her dress in bedroom mirror.
Emotional bridesmaids in elegant dresses react to seeing bride in wedding gown.
Radiant bride wearing white lace wedding gown smiles in bridal suite.
Delicate white floral lace embroidery detail on wedding dress fabric.
Close-up of intricate white lace applique pattern on wedding gown.
Detailed view of elegant swirling lace pattern on white wedding dress fabric.
Black and white photo of hands lacing up back of wedding dress.
Close up shot of wedding dress being fastened in black and white.
White rose and feather boutonniere resting on dark blue fabric.
Wedding attire featuring a navy three-piece suit with light blue tie.
Someone adjusting a light blue tie on a navy suit.
Hands pinning white floral boutonniere to navy suit lapel.
Close-up of hands tying laces on brown leather dress shoes on stone steps.
Hands adjusting a black watch on formal suit sleeve.
Formal portrait on stone steps wearing navy three-piece suit.
Black and white photo of bride in lace wedding gown looking out window.
Bride wearing white lace wedding dress with sweetheart neckline.
Black and white portrait of groom in formal suit on porch.
A bride in a white lace gown stands with bridesmaid in emerald green dress holding cascading white bouquet.
An outdoor wedding ceremony under a wooden gazebo with guests seated in folding chairs.
A person in a navy suit and red tie reads from a folder under green foliage.
A couple shares an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony under a wooden gazebo.
A wedding ceremony takes place under a rustic gazebo with guests watching from folding chairs.
A couple shares a joyful moment during their wedding ceremony under a covered pavilion.
A couple exchanges rings during an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests create a celebratory arch for the newlyweds outside a rustic gazebo.
A tender black and white portrait of a bride holding a small child in formal wear.
Three women pose outdoors, with a bride in white between two bridesmaids in emerald green dresses.
A joyful moment captured in black and white as a bride in a white dress shares laughs with wedding attendants.
Elegant white rose wedding bouquet with delicate greenery and flowing stems against a soft blurred background.
Close-up of a romantic white bridal bouquet featuring roses, greenery, and delicate wildflowers.
A bride in a flowing white dress walks alongside a stone wall with companion in navy suit.
Black and white romantic wedding portrait with couple embracing on a scenic outdoor path.
Elegant bridesmaid poses in a dark green floor-length dress with side slit on stone patio.
Portrait of bridesmaid in emerald green dress with floral corsage on stone terrace.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with roses and greenery on rustic wood slice stand.
Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations displayed on wooden slice cake stand.
Close-up of white wedding cake tier decorated with delicate sugar roses and eucalyptus leaves.
Wedding cake serving set with decorative handles displayed on a rustic wooden slice.
Elegant display of miniature dessert canapes arranged on a tiered serving platter.
Wedding couple walking together on a wooded autumn path.
Back view of wedding couple walking down a forest path in autumn.
Romantic white and cream wedding bouquet with roses, eucalyptus and delicate foliage.
Close-up of wedding bouquet stems wrapped in white ribbon with blue decorative pin.
Black and white wedding portrait in front of rustic wooden garage doors.
Black and white photo of boathouses reflecting on calm water with wedding couple.
Vintage passenger boat cruising on a misty lake with mountains in the background.
Macro shot of bright pink flowering blooms with soft bokeh background.
Vibrant pink flowering plant with small delicate blossoms in soft focus against dark background.
A tender moment captured between newlyweds in formal wedding attire near rustic buildings.
A romantic wedding portrait by a lake with overcast skies and mountains in the background.
Close-up of wedding rings and clasped hands against navy blue formal attire.
Wedding rings displayed on white roses with delicate baby's breath flowers.
Contrasting footwear of wedding couple showing brown leather shoes and white boots.
A joyful wedding dance pose between stone pillars in a garden setting.
Black and white close-up of newlyweds holding hands with wedding rings visible.
Macro shot of bright pink flowers with soft bokeh effect.
Close-up detail of pink flowering blossoms with shallow depth of field.
Two leather wedding vow books labeled 'his' and 'hers' displayed on a stone surface with bokeh lights in background.
Black and white photo of a couple walking along a stone pathway outside a rustic building on their wedding day.
A joyful wedding couple celebrates with raised arms on a forest path.

If you're planning your wedding at Cragwood or elsewhere in the Lake District and looking for a Lake District wedding photographer, I’d love to hear more about your plans.