Sparth House, Lancashire

Kate & Josh’s Wedding’s Wedding

The Wedding Itself

One of my first priorities when arriving on any wedding day is getting the bride and bridal party comfortable with me being around, a few bad jokes and conversations later we’re usually all getting along great, days like this one are made easier as several years before I had actually photographed Kate’s brothers wedding so it was lovely catching up with familiar faces as the day went by.

Kate & Josh had a relaxed approach to their wedding plans, solid company and a generally fun day was the main vibe. It all started with some pretty heartfelt first looks (Kate’s father and previously mentioned brother) before rolling into the ceremony and drinks reception. Both made exceptionally better by the arrival of their two dachshunds and a good one hundred or so games of prosecco pong!

Sparth House The Venue

Sparth House is a stunning wedding venue, merging elegance with historical charm. With good weather the hidden gardens around the back were fantastic for both photos of guests and the couples shoot with a nice mixture of settings whilst the impressive architecture at the front created a few more opportunities throughout the day. This was my first time here even though I’m within just ten minutes from the venue, I’d driven past it hundreds of times and it felt great to finally get the opportunity to put my own twist on it.

A woman with an intricate updo hairstyle is having her makeup or hair done by a makeup artist or hairstylist in a bright room.
Bride getting her hair and makeup done, sitting on a chair with a makeup artist standing nearby. Another woman in a teal satin robe is being attended to by a hairstylist, seated with one leg crossed.
Two women with blonde hair look at a smartphone with a heart-themed case together, smiling in an indoor setting with a brick wall background.
A woman in a silk robe is smiling as another woman takes her photo with her phone. There are gold and silver balloons in the background.
Two women in green dresses are smiling and talking in a room decorated for a celebration, with a TV, green gift bags, and robes hanging in the background.
A wedding dress with lace details hanging on a white hanger in a doorway
Bride in a wedding gown with lace details and a tiara, facing a group of five women, four in matching green bridesmaid dresses and one in a pink lace dress, inside a room with a rustic brick wall, a window, and a ceiling light fixture.
Black and white photo of a bride in a wedding dress with her back to the camera, facing five women in bridesmaid dresses, smiling and standing in a room with a window and a brick wall.
A bride in a white lace wedding gown looks into a mirror while another woman helps her with her hair, with a blurred figure in the foreground.
Black-and-white photo of fathers first look at bride in a room at Sparth House, Lancashire.
A bride hugging an older man, likely her father, at a wedding reception. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and veil, and the man is dressed in a gray plaid suit. Three women are in the background, one holding a child, all watching the embrac
A bride in a white wedding dress with lace details, smiling and looking at an older man in a suit, who is reading a card and holding a small green gift bag.
Women gathered in a living room, reacting joyfully to a young girl in a dress holding a cross. The bride in a white wedding dress stands in the background. Everyone is smiling and clapping, celebrating a special occasion.
A young girl in a green dress holding hands with an adult woman at a wedding reception, with bridesmaids and a bride in the background.
Groom and groomsmen standing in a wedding ceremony, standing along the aisle with guests seated on both sides, white rose boutonnières, in an elegant decorated room.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling during their wedding ceremony at the wedding venue Sparth House, with guests seated behind them.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with the bride and groom holding hands and exchanging vows, surrounded by seated guests in an indoor venue.
A bride with blonde hair and a white lace wedding dress smiling at the groom during a wedding ceremony, with an officiant and guests seated in the background.
A bride and groom exchanging rings during their wedding ceremony, surrounded by seated guests in a decorated indoor venue.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during their wedding vows in front of seated guests in a decorated indoor venue.
A dachshund dog with a bow tie sitting on an asphalt ground, looking up at a person wearing black pants and white sneakers. The dog is on a leash and wearing a harness.
A bride and groom in wedding attire walking in a park, holding hands, with two dachshund puppies on leashes.
A dachshund wearing a bow tie and a harness, and a corgi dressed in a white tutu and bow tie, standing on a paved outdoor surface with a blurred background of trees and an outdoor sign.
A newlywed couple walks hand in hand through a shower of flower petals, surrounded by smiling friends and family at an outdoor wedding celebration in a lush, green forest.
A newlywed couple walking outdoors after their wedding, surrounded by friends and family throwing flower petals and celebrating.
Four adults gathering outdoors, seated and standing, engaged in conversation, holding drinks, in a backyard with potted plants and a black fence.
A man in a gray suit holding a document, smiling, in a garden setting with green plants and a decorative metal wall art in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling in a lush outdoor garden setting during their wedding.
A bride and groom share a kiss in a lush, green outdoor setting with trees and plants, during a wedding celebration.
A bride and groom standing together outdoors under trees, exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony, with a moss-covered stone pathway and stone planters nearby.
A bride and groom kiss in a lush, green outdoor setting, with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A bride and groom stand facing each other in a grassy outdoor setting, smiling, with trees and a house in the background during a wedding.
Bride and groom embracing in a grassy outdoor setting during their wedding, with trees in the background and soft natural lighting.
A bride and groom standing outside a white building with dark accents. The bride is in a white wedding dress, and the groom is in a gray suit. There are potted plants and a black fence in front of the building.
A bride and groom standing in front of Sparth House in Lancashire with potted plants, and multiple windows. The bride is in a white wedding dress, and the groom is in a grey suit.
A bride with blonde hair in a braid and a white dress sitting at a wedding reception table, smiling and laughing, surrounded by candles, flowers, and glasses. A neon sign in the background reads 'future baby...' with a heart.
People sitting at a wedding reception table, smiling and laughing, with candles and floral decorations.
A wedding reception where the father of the bride is giving a speech; a bride and groom are laughing, seated at a decorated table with candles and flowers.
A groom in a plaid suit stands smiling at a wedding reception, surrounded by seated guests, floral decorations, and candles.
A woman in a wedding dress smiling at a man in a blue suit during a wedding reception, with other guests sitting at the table.
A woman in an olive green dress and a man in a white shirt and blue pants appear surprised and expressive during a social gathering in an ornate room with a fireplace and intricate moldings.
A bride and groom playing a game with pink balls at their wedding reception in an elegant room.
Bride and groom participating in a beer pong game at their wedding reception. The bride is throwing a ping pong ball, while the groom stands nearby with a surprised expression. Guests are seated in the background, watching the game.
Four women playing beer pong at an indoor party, with the focus on a blonde woman in a green dress aiming to throw a ping pong ball.
People playing a wedding game with drinks on the table in a well-decorated room.
Group of four men in suits at a celebration, laughing and holding drinks, with one covering his face with his hands.
Man in a pink vest and pants celebrating with arms raised inside a room with ornate ceiling and shelves of candy jars, surrounded by three other men in suits and vests smiling.
An elderly woman is tossing a pink ball in a game at a celebration, with two younger smiling adults in formal attire observing. The setting appears to be indoors with decorated walls and shelves in the background.
An elderly woman and two younger adults celebrating at a social gathering, with drinks and party supplies on the table.
Three men in formal attire enjoying a conversation outdoors at a garden party, with string lights and greenery in the background.
A man in a pink suit and glasses laughing while sitting at a social event, holding a glass with colorful beads inside.
Lancashire wedding photography of a couple in wedding attire embraces under string lights in a garden at night.
A bride and groom embrace at night under string lights in a garden setting at Sparth House with trees and potted plants nearby.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss during an outdoor wedding at night, with string lights overhead.
A bride and groom embrace under warm outdoor lighting at night in front of a house.
A bride and groom dancing outside Sparth House at night, with the groom holding the bride's hand in the air.