“We love them! Thank you so so much!”

Where do I start? It's fair to say that I love every wedding that I have the privilege of documenting but this has to be up there as one of my all-time favourites! Liz contacted me over a year ago when she was looking for a Lake District wedding photographer to capture her big day at the Carus Green Golf Club here in Kendal. She explained that her family were local and that Dan's family were from East Lancashire where they both now lived. She told me how it would be a real coming together of the different counties with each side of the family more proud of where they come from than the other - I noticed this immediately upon meeting Liz's dad who was keen to point out to me that he was wearing the red rose of Lancashire! What an incredible day full of all things shiny - laughter, smiles, the hottest and brightest sun ever, an amazing couple, bridesmaids, groomsmen, friends, family and atmosphere! What an absolute pleasure it was to be part of it! I had such a laugh, thank you. I miss this wedding, I miss editing it and I miss the company of these amazing people! One of the hardest things about being a wedding photographer is that you get to know everyone so well, and often, for just one day! Here are some of my favourite photos from the day.

Liz got ready at her mum's house with her bridesmaids and family - such an incredible atmosphere and beautifully colourful house.

Aerial view of a stone country house with lush gardens and surrounding greenery.
Delicate blue bell-shaped flowers blooming in a summer garden.
White rhododendron flowers blooming in front of a stone building.
Close-up of romantic wedding bouquet with cream and lavender roses mixed with baby's breath.
Wedding bouquet with white flowers and baby's breath wrapped in green paper.
Elegant white pointed-toe bridal shoes hanging on a tree branch.
Reflection of bridal makeup preparation in a handheld mirror.
Portrait of someone wearing purple top and white jacket showing genuine smile and warm expression.
Wedding preparation scene with styling of hair while wearing elegant white gown.
Person in flowing white dress laughing joyfully in vibrant room with colorful wall art.

I then set off to catch up with Dan and his groomsmen, and Liz's dad at the Carus Green Golf Club in Kendal.

Carus Creek flag waves against blue sky with white clouds.
Wooden wall with Carus Creek logo mounted in dark brown lettering.
Vibrant pink rhododendron blooms with green leaves in natural lighting.
Two purple allium flowers in full bloom against blurred natural background.
Beautiful garden view of a manicured lawn with colorful flowers and trees in golden sunlight.
Groomsmen in matching light grey suits pose together against stone wall building.
Elegant wedding attire featuring navy lace dress and light grey suit at outdoor venue.
Wedding guests mingling and greeting each other outside stone building.
Boutonniere being pinned on light grey suit jacket at outdoor wedding.
Someone adjusting a white floral boutonniere on light grey wedding suit.

Liz set the tone with her arrival, her bridesmaids then shielding her from Dan's view as he spoke with the registrars. We then had the most memorable ceremony where Dan dropped the ring and Liz whipped her handwritten vows out from her bra! Hilarious!

Dark blue Jaguar car parked in a small town parking lot with buildings in background.
Black and white photo of someone in a wedding dress getting into a luxury car.
Wedding couple in formal attire sitting in luxury car with bouquet.
Wedding attendee in off-shoulder white dress holding floral bouquet outside stone building.
Bridesmaids in light gray dresses pose playfully in garden setting.
Bridal party in matching gray dresses poses with bouquets against stone wall.
Two people in gray suits stand at decorated ceremony table indoors.
Wedding guests in gray suits gather during a ceremony as they look at papers or programs.
Groom in a stylish gray plaid suit reveals colorful floral lining at an indoor wedding venue.
A couple exchanges rings during their wedding ceremony surrounded by guests and floral decorations.

Group photos were anything but boring!

Bride and groom riding together in a golf cart at their wedding venue.
Elegant bridal bouquet with roses and purple flowers held by bride making peace sign.
Wedding party members in formal attire gathered together outdoors for group photo.
Small wedding group shares an intimate moment together outdoors.
Groomsmen in matching light gray suits posing on green lawn.
Groomsmen walking together across lawn in coordinated gray suits.
Bridesmaids in neutral colored dresses holding floral bouquets pose on golf course.
Wedding party in light dresses pose playfully on a grassy hillside with bouquets and raised arms.
Bridal party sitting on grass with bouquets strike a fun celebratory pose together.
A delicate veil catches the breeze as a bride holds a baby's breath bouquet on a sunny hillside.

Table decorations were delightfully rustic. When Liz found out it was going to be a few hours until the wedding breakfast was served she ordered a secret pizza for her and her bridesmaids! Shhhh! I was also made an honorary bridesmaid because I can't resist pizza, it's my weakness! Thanks, Liz!

Rustic wood slice place card holder displays name card reading Elizabeth M.
Delicate floral arrangement with roses, baby's breath and greenery in soft focus.
White baby's breath and roses arranged in glass vase for wedding centerpiece.
Wedding reception table setting with decorative floral centerpiece and book-themed table number display.
Delicate wedding bouquet featuring purple and cream roses with baby's breath flowers.
Candid moment sharing wedding cake during reception celebration.
Simple kraft paper name card in wooden log holder reads Daniel M.
Wedding party enjoying snacks during pre-ceremony preparations.
Festive wedding party gathering enjoying drinks and laughter.
Joyful celebration moment with bridesmaids and bride in formal attire.

Speeches were just hilarious, with the best man omitting a good chunk of his speech after realising it was perhaps just a bit too rude to repeat! I asked to grab a photo of his speech that was neatly typed up but he wasn't keen on letting me see what he had omitted, so I respected his wishes and left them in peace to enjoy the long-awaited wedding breakfast!

Formal event at modern venue showing well-dressed attendee by large windows.
Elegant wedding reception with guests enjoying drinks and conversation at formal dining table.
Speaker delivering speech at formal event with champagne and table settings.
Candid moment during wedding reception speeches with elegant table settings.
Wedding celebration showing joyful moments during reception speeches.
A wedding guest smiles joyfully while seated at an elegant dinner table with wine glasses.
A guest in a blue and white floral print top smiles warmly at a wedding reception.
A speaker in red tie addresses guests during a wedding reception speech in a bright venue.
Guest wearing a blue floral top and glasses laughs during a wedding reception.
Two guests share a joyful moment at a formal dinner event.

Once everyone was full, including me (thank you, Liz and Dan), wedding coordinator Shannon kindly drove us all on the golf buggy to an area of the golf course where we could get some intimate photos.

Newlyweds walk together through sunlit meadow during golden hour.
Black and white portrait of couple standing in dreamy meadow setting.
A romantic wedding couple standing in a sunlit field with tall grass and trees in the golden hour.
Wedding couple embracing in a lush meadow during sunset with long grass in the foreground.
Intimate wedding portrait of a couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors.
Newlywed couple holding a bouquet of purple and white flowers in a scenic outdoor setting.
Romantic wedding portrait with soft lighting and intimate expressions.
Close-up wedding portrait capturing an intimate moment between newlyweds.
Couple in wedding attire standing by a rustic fence during golden hour.
Wedding couple embracing by a wooden fence with scenic countryside views.

We then headed back for cake cutting, the first dance and evening celebrations with Craig on the decks!

A bride and groom cut their elegant white wedding cake adorned with lavender sprigs during their reception.
Newlyweds share a joyful moment during their wedding reception while standing by large windows.
A couple dances together at their wedding reception in front of gold curtains.
Wedding guest dancing enthusiastically on the reception dance floor.
Wedding guests laughing and enjoying conversations during the reception celebration.
Wedding guests celebrating with drinks and laughter at an indoor reception venue.
Couples dancing together during a wedding reception in an elegant venue.
Two wedding guests in colorful attire dancing joyfully by large windows at a reception.
Wedding guests in formal attire dancing together at an indoor reception venue.
Guests dancing energetically on a wooden dance floor at a wedding reception.

As the party carried on, I said my goodbyes and grabbed a few images of the celebration from afar.

Dramatic sunset over a golf course with American flag and stone wall in foreground.
Modern venue building lit in purple at night with perfect reflection in pond.
Event venue illuminated at dusk with reflection in still water.

All in all, this was an amazing wedding, and definitely, one that I won't ever forget. A huge congratulations to Liz and Dan and a massive thank you to them, their family and the Carus Green Golf Club in Kendal for all of their hospitality. If you're looking for a lake district wedding photographer, please get in touch. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.



Venue: @carusgreenevents @carusgreengolfclub

Flowers: @madeinflowers

Cake: icing on the cake

Entertainment: @craighowarthweddingdj

A huge thanks to the amazing registrars @sayiwillincumbriaand to Shannon at Carus Green for all the help and for making the day run so smoothly.