Healey Barn - Kristina and Richie

In March, we were back at Healey Barn in Northumberland for day 2 of Kristina and Richie’s wedding. Due to the pandemic, in early 2021 they opted to get married at their local registry office - Hexham House, with a reduced number of guests. While it was a wonderful day in every way, it was so good to see them finally having the day that they had been dreaming of. Kristina and her girls got ready at their home, while Richie and the lads opted for the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland. They renewed their vows at Healey Barn and celebrated with all of their family and friends well into the night. After booking us four years ago, several meet-ups and chats on the phone, along with two wedding days, I can't express enough, how wonderful it was to be a part of their day.

Here is a quick link to view Kristina and Richie’s 2021 wedding day in Hexham.

If you're planning your own wedding at Healey Barn, and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.

“We literally don’t know where to start with thanking you both for yesterday (and our first wedding and everything in between!) You guys are absolutely amazing and so so talented at what you do, and we loved every second of fun we had with you both yesterday. You guys have been on such a journey with us since that first meeting 4 years ago and we love having you as part of our story, not just as our photographers but as friends.”

“You guys have literally knocked our socks off again! We had our slideshow last night; curtains drawn, lights off, popcorn…the full cinematic experience and it was fantastic :) We are absolutely blown away by your incredible work; we had so much fun reliving all the moments you’ve captured so beautifully and the non-stop laughter. We cannot thank you both enough for this, it really means the world to us.” - Kristina and Richie.

Healey Barn - Tanya and Mike

Stunning Tanya married Mike at Healey Barn near Riding Mill in the summer of last year. Dispite the grey weather, the day was glorious.

I started my day at the picturesque Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland to photograph Tanya, her Mum, her bridesmaids and her and Mike’s three children as they got ready before travelling the short journey to Healey Barn to meet Nigel and the lads as the guests were arriving.

Dispite how incredible Tanya looked as she walked down the aisle towards Mike, she was very nearly outshone by her adorable children. Everyone turned to look and many eyes shed a happy tear or two as big brother very carefully pushed his little sister in a toy cart down the aisle acompanied by their brother who proudly displayed a sign saying ‘Here comes Mummy’ - it was one of the most adorable moments I have ever seen at a wedding.

Tanya and Mike are an amazing couple, full of life and energy, it is clear to see why they are together. We were delighted to be asked to photograph their gorgeous wedding day.

Healey Barn - Helen and David

Healey Barn is the beautiful new wedding venue in Northumberland, located close to Riding Mill and Corbridge, accessible yet still rural.  It's rolling landscapes, surrounding woodlands, and countryside lanes sit it in one of the most beautiful area's of northumberland and the traditional barn buildings offer a cosy candlelit interior, dark beams and wonderful views of the surrounding area.  Sheltered by the farm buildings themselves is a charming courtyard perfect for relaxing with friends and enjoying the fire pits in the evening.   

As you can most likely tell, I completely love this venue, it seems to have everything you could possibly want from a venue for a relaxed wedding, and for those like us who have a love of the outdoors it's a no brainer really!  

We first heard about Healey Barn back in September 2014 while it was still in it's planning stages. Our bride an groom Kirsty and Adam getting married at Healey Barn got in touch and told us all about the exciting new venue, showed us the plans and booked us for their wedding this coming June.  I could hardly wait to work there for the first time and so I was delighted when only 12 weeks before their wedding last summer, Helen and David got in touch to book us for their Healey Barn wedding.  We first met Helen and David at Helen's sister Laura's wedding at Doxford Hall in the summer of 2014.  We all hit if off so well at Laura's wedding so to return to photograph for the family was an honour and a delight.

Helen and David's amazing wedding day was to be the 9th wedding after Healey Barn's opening, and the first Military wedding at the venue.  It was one of the prettiest weddings I have ever attended, filled with soft pastel shades, delicate florals and details inspired by nature.  The couple themselves, warm hearted, fun and completely besotted with one another surrounded by some pretty amazing people to help celebrate the day with.  

I got in touch with Helen and David who are now living in America to fill me in a little on a few more details of the day.  Helen says:

"I knew exactly what I wanted for the table arrangements and exactly where to get the flowers from, so I decided to do all of the table arrangements myself!  Courtesy of my parents and grandparents gardens, that's here I found the beautiful flowers!!  So the day before the wedding off I went with my garden shears.

We planned the whole wedding within just 12 weeks (due to David's RAF posting to the US), with so many ideas floating around this seemed the perfect option and gave chance to add some of our own creativity.  We managed to pull off exactly what we wanted with this personal touch which I am very proud of!  I wouldn't ave done it any other way and without the help of family and friends, who I'd say were our room stylists (they followed orders perfectly)."

After their wedding, we got in touch with Letty and Leanne from Healey Barn to thank them for the wonderful day and to show them a few pictures from the day.  We were simply overjoyed when they asked us to join forces with them and become a recommended supplier for the venue.  We were incredibly proud and honoured to accept their invitation.

A talented team came together to help make Helen and David' day perfect.  The bride sourced her stunning dress from the Wedding dress company in Corbridge, Lisa Cameron styled the bride and bridesmaid's hair working alongside Kristina from KF makeup.   The lads who wore suits from Burtons - except the groom who for part of the day wore his RAF military No. 1's got ready for the day at the Lord Crewe Arms.  The bridesmaids dresses were sourced from the high street and became a good find from Miss Selfridges.  The beautiful wedding bouquets were from Jackie Fox in Gosforth with the fireplace garland by Flowers unlimited.  The table runners and table setting stand were by the finishing touch company, the cake was made by Zoe's cakes in West Moor and the the Ice Cream van was hired from the Parlour at Blagdon.  Coco Luminnaire and AMDJ were hired for the evening.  It just goes to show, that with a little careful planning creativity what you can achieve in just 12 weeks!

Helen and David, it was amazing to work with you both, your sense of fun, creativity and love for one another is inspiring.  We both wish you the very best for your new lives together in America and look forward to seeing you at your cousin's wedding at the end of May! x