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Tag Archives: Chris Hanley Photography
Beach Bride™ — an unforgettable bridal shoot
There’s something enchanting in the dramatic beauty of the seaside. The beach isn’t all about buckets and spades: if you’re going to the beach any time soon, do what I’ll be doing and find a quiet spot, watch the waves, see the life and spirit of nature out there. Sometimes there’s nothing more fascinating than the wild beaches around our shores.
I have another breathtaking collection of photographs for you, this time with a seaside twist. Photos and words by Chris Hanley Photography…
Get the look! Wedding inspiration
Hands up who loves Parma Violets?! I do. And I do even more now I’ve seen Jayne and Phil’s parma violet inspired wedding reception at the Lowry, Manchester. With all photos by Chris Hanley Photography, take a peek at this fab wedding inspiration board — it’s purple-tastic.
Jayne and Phil’s wedding was at The Lowry in Manchester, a modern theatre with creative interiors in every colour you can imagine. The wedding reception room however is a blank canvas, so Jayne and Phil chose shades of purple to make it look amazing for their wedding day.
Posted in colourful weddings, daily UK wedding inspiration, Decoration, english weddings, inspiration, Real UK weddings, Real weddings, wedding blogs Tagged Chris Hanley Photography, inspiration board, Lowry Manchester wedding, parma violet theme, purple wedding ideas, violet wedding theme 12 Comments
A rainbow of colours, an artist’s palette: Lowry wedding
The Lowry, Manchester. This is a wedding venue and theatre (not usually in that order) in the heart of the newly developed Salford Quays district, close by Media City and a haven for creative types. The Lowry is named after Manchester’s famous artist L S Lowry, he of the matchstick men: stick figures huddled against the rain in greys and browns and gritty landscapes.
Posted in colourful weddings, contemporary weddings, daily UK wedding inspiration, English Wedding blog sponsors, english weddings, Photography, Real UK weddings, Real weddings, wedding suppliers Tagged Chris Hanley Photography, fun and exciting wedding photography, Jayne and Phil, Lowry wedding venue, real wedding blog, wedding photography blog 4 Comments
Horses for courses… creative bridal shoot!
When I couldn’t resist posting “Bride. Horse. Bus Stop.” on facebook, you loved it as much as I did!
Inspired by my visit to The Riverside Studio and my Proper Interview with the delightful Chris Hanley, I’d been poking around the albums on display and — sorry to say I think I actually squeaked when I saw this photo.
So in the tradition of creative bridal shoots and inspiring wedding photography, I bring you this absolute treat: Lucy’s Chris Hanley Photography shoot. Let your eyes have some fun!
Tales from the Riverside: an inspiration
Monday was a wonderful day: the perfect day for an intrepid wedding blogger to grab her little Vespa and head for the hills. Setting off from my south Manchester base mid-morning I scooted bravely along country roads (at times yelling wheeeeeeee as I went) and went to interview star wedding photographer Chris Hanley at The Riverside Studio.
The celebration of a lifetime — a wedding in pictures
Faye and Wayne’s spring wedding is a delicious combination of English elegance and sophistication. Their contemporary and fun wedding theme teams stylish accessories in chocolate brown colour tones with just the right dash of sparkle and a stunning bouquet.
Wayne and Faye’s fun, contemporary wedding day!
The happy couple were married at St Marys Parish church in Hilton in Derbyshire in March. The main weather was windy — which meant brilliant fun with Faye’s veil and some outstanding photos from wedding photographer Chris Hanley.
Posted in contemporary weddings, daily UK wedding inspiration, english weddings, luxury weddings, Photography, Real UK weddings, Real weddings Tagged Chris Hanley Photography, fun wedding photography, Handpicked Hotels weddings, Priest House Hotel, stylish wedding photos, Tillyboo Events, top wedding photographer 15 Comments
It’s all about the Experience
I can’t stress this enough: if I have one Top Tip to share with brides and grooms, it’s this blog post. Every couple can afford the very best in this sense: luxury customer service costs nothing, special touches make all the difference and the Experience is what it’s all about…
Wedding suppliers also take note — are you selling a product or service, or is your wedding business providing an experience brides and grooms will truly love, remember and recommend?
Being a Timeless Bride on your wedding day
How to be a timeless bride — choosing the right dress
How do you choose a wedding dress that looks amazing on you and that will stand the test of time? How do you know that you’ll look back through your wedding album in twenty or forty years and fall in love with your wedding dress all over again?
Wedding blogger photoshoot: mystery locations, fire, magic and crash helmets
In the interest of maintaining a pretty distinct niche for English Wedding, my latest photoshoot was all about creativity: having a blast and enjoying the experience. And please do forgive me for a self indulgent blog post today!
While the other UK wedding bloggers look amazing in their vintage wedding dresses and accessories, as a calligrapher and artist I like to be a little different. (Just as the weddings I love most of all have something a little unique about them.)
A majestic, beautiful and luxurious wedding at Brocket Hall
This wedding has everything: glitz and glamour, class and style, that traditional English sophistication and quiet elegance. Amy and Charlie were married at Brocket Hall, one of England’s finest stately homes in Hertfordshire.
I love this wedding for its sheer beauty: the majestic venue and breathtaking beauty of the reception rooms, the opulent floral displays and most of all Amy’s glamour and elegance, and the way she and Charlie look at each other with eyes full of love.
Posted in classic weddings, english weddings, luxury weddings, Photography, Real brides, Real UK weddings, Real weddings, traditional weddings Tagged Brocket Hall photographer, Brocket Hall wedding, Chris Hanley Photography, creative wedding photography, luxury wedding photography, St Paul's Langleybury wedding 11 Comments


































