A wedding of pure beauty

Catherine and Kevin at The Belle Epoque in Cheshire

Combine the incredible setting of Cheshire’s Belle Epoque wedding venue with the astonishing talent of Chris Hanley Photography and the natural beauty of today’s bride Catherine, and you have a wedding that is second to none.

I’m actually reluctant to write words to accompany this post, I think the beautiful photography speaks for itself and I don’t want to spoil that! There are way more photographs than I usually blog, so grab a coffee, sit comfortably and enjoy a little peek of the Chris Hanley Experience.

A crystal church with the wedding rings

This little church is Lismore Church in Eire, where Kevin’s mum is from. Pretty as a picture!

Kevin’s suit and accessories — lovely to see a photo of the groom’s outfit looking so fab

A beautiful photo of Catherine’s bridal bouquet

The wedding dress — a heavenly picture

Catherine is beautiful. This photo hints at a gentle shyness, which I love. The hair ornament is also really pretty.

Getting the most out of a gorgeous wedding dress — love this picture, and what a dress. Wow.

Catherine looks the part in this striking bridal portrait

This fantastic vintage bus provides the transport for the wedding day.

Horgan’s Limousines are very well known in Cheshire, and for good reason. Their service is fantastic, their drivers faultlessly charming and their luxury wedding transport a real treat! For those of you who didn’t know, this is an Asquith Charabanc Omnibus. So there.

Kevin, his best man and ushers look great!

Catherine’s eyes say it all. This is it! An amazing picture.

Walking through the park from the church to the wedding venue, on a glorious sunny day

Arriving at The Belle Epoque in real style!

The Belle Epoque Brasserie in Knutsford

Looking at the Belle Epoque website, I’m really impressed — it’s a great venue for weddings with ornate decor and a wonderful history. www.thebelleepoque.com

Setting the scene with an eye for exquisite detail

Catherine plays fairytale princess in the gardens of the Belle Epoque

I love this! Catherine looks wonderful with the sunlight behind her as she poses in the gardens

Made for each other — Catherine and Kevin

A favourite photograph. Catherine and Kevin are perfect together

Having fun with the bridesmaids, best man and ushers

The wedding cake topper is sweet and romantic

Gorgeous, opulent wedding flower display

Inside The Belle Epoque

Making an entrance — a superb photo

The Wedding Breakfast

Kevin at The Belle Epoque. I love his formal dress and casual pose, and his quiet smile

Catherine at The Belle Epoque — Stunning.

Time to relax together

The first dance and another of Catherine’s beautiful shy smiles

Ending on a high –a classic Chris Hanley wedding photo full of light and intense shadows and colour.

The band is Under The Covers, a great covers band from Cheshire. I’d recommend you check out their website if you’re looking for a band for your wedding. www.underthecoversband.co.uk

Thank you to Chris Hanley for sharing this wedding. Chris is a new friend, a great guy and more than a wedding photographer — the Chris Hanley Experience includes a viewing of your wedding pictures with champagne and your photos on a big screen!

Chris told me last week, “Catherine and Kevin had their wedding viewing yesterday. They were sat in our room at the Hilton, we left them in front of our six foot screen with a bottle of champers watching their 300 images set to music… Lots of laughter and squeals of delight (no better accolade for us really).”