Hodsock Priory documentary wedding photography

As a uk professional documentary wedding photographer based in Yorkshire, I specialise in telling the story of your day. Bringing authentic photos from your wedding day into the story of your wedding as it unfolds plus beautiful creative portraits of the two of you!

Hodsock Priory, close to Carlton-in-Lindrick and Blyth, is a a popular luxury wedding venue for couples tying the knot; and it’s easy to see why. Hodsock Priory offers historical charm to the discerning couple who also seek modern elegance. When you want a beautiful, luxury wedding venue with all of the best amenities, situated in South Yorkshire or north Nottinghamshire, Hodsock Priory should be at the very top of your list! It is a character wedding venue with a royal history that offers everything you need for your big day. The venue is located within easy reach South Yorkshire and north Nottinghamshire via the A1 motorway. The venue is quietly situated along a country lane just a few mins from the A1 exit. Your wedding will become your very own heirloom. You will be able to look back fondly many years into the future. At Hodsock Priory you can choose the perfect package for your perfect wedding day.

Hodsock Priory, close to Blyth in Nottinghamshire is an exclusive, luxury wedding venue. Perfect for couples looking for venue with historic charm and modern luxury. As you approach the tudor gates there is a feeling of something very special indeed. Fully restored to its former glory days of 1892, the house belies beauty, charm and luxury in abdunance. Within its own private grounds, accomdation, and exquisite touches throughout. Hodsock Priory offers a stunning picturesque backdrop for weddings throughout the year. From the moment you come through the archway to the front door and enter the building. The classic deep tones or the decor. The dark wood furnishings. The panelled walls and bookshelves that make up the diary, complimented with the marble fireplace and contrasted with soft furnishings ooze style. It's a perfect place for masculine portraits. The contemporary bar leads to the stunning Pavillion reception room where natural light oozes through the floor to ceiling georgian windows. The bridal prep room is separated from the rest of the house and provides a light and airy room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. Go upstairs and the honeymoon suite is outstanding. Highliy appointed in luxury furniture and influxed with natural light onto the the focal point. The hughe, dark wood, four-poster bed. Linked to the honeymoon suite is an incredible bathroom with a large free-standing bath that sits beneath the window. Your wedding venue is a dream come true.

My name is River Xavier, a national, award winning wedding photographer and I am proud to be a Hodsock Priory wedding photographer, and I'd love to be yours! With my years of experience and eye for creative design, I can provide you with magnificent photos of your special day. Joining your wedding party, acting as one of your guests, I tell the story of your big day. Enabling you to look back on your day as your guests were witness to your love story. Within the beauty of the venue makes the difficult task of skilfully capturing the precious wedding moments, easy. It is here I demonstrate my skill by blending into the background that enables occasions such as the stunned look of the guests as they see the bride for the first time or a father's proud tears of joy or your amazing entrance to your evening reception to be a special memory of your big day. Hodsock Priory is full of romance, providing perfect storytelling. It's a perfect wedding venue.  My Yorkshire documentary wedding photography focuses on authentic storytelling of your wedding day as I blend in with your guests, I capture amazing creative portraits too! I'll be there to capture the unfolding events as they happen naturally. From the laughter and heartfelt tears, every emotion is documented with an artistic, storytelling style. My approach ensures that every glance, every shared smile, and every cherished moment is captured in stunning detail, creating a amazing memories that reflects the true spirit of your wedding day. No matter what time of year you plan to get married, I can use each season to my advantage! From the bright colours of spring and fall to the crisp whiteness of winter, I can produce amazing moments that tell the story of your day and one-of-a-kind portraits that will tell the story of your amazing day.

As a documentary wedding photographer I want to create a story of your wedding day by blending in as one of your guests. This enables everyone to feel much more comfortable and allows me to capture authentic and real moments from your wedding.

Choosing your Hodsock Priory wedding photographer is a big decision. There are many wedding photographers in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. For your wedding, you want a professional photographer you like; as a person and also as a photographer. You also want to choose a photographer you can trust to take care of your wedding photographs. Contact me as soon as you have booked your wedding date to discuss my availability. Wedding photography is a different form of photography. At a wedding from start to finish, there is constantly changing light, high-pressure situations, once-in-a-lifetime moments, directing couples, plus times when you are a documentary photographer (my speciality). You want a wedding photographer who can recognise all of the key moments. Someone who will create beautiful moments for you to remember your wedding day by. Your photographer must be able to recognise the special moments of the day, the environment, the occasion and the expressions that make your wedding story. So your wedding photographer must be an exceptional storyteller. As a premier wedding storyteller who, instead of words, I express the narrative of your wedding day using unforgettable photographs. Turning moments into forever memories and artistic pieces of work; including creative portraits of you both. I offer a blend of fine art and documentary wedding photography. Blending into your wedding guests allows me to take pictures of your day as the moments occur, the emotions show and your memories are created from beginning to end.  Therefore, you can expect authentic photos of how your wedding day unfolded. Besides capturing some amazing fine art portraits of the two of you amongst the beauty and elegance Hodsock Priory has to offer throughout your wedding day.

After your wedding day has finished and dust has settled, you will have time to refect on the story day. The wonderful moments you shared with the love of your life. The involvement of your guests. Seeing all of the people you love together. Of course your guests and family will have photos on thier phones and no doubt these will be shared on social media. But what can you expect from your wedding photography with River Xavier Photography. Your wedding preview photos are delivered very quickly, normally on the day, otherwise you can expect them within 24 hours. But what can you expect when your wedding gallery is delivered? No doubt you will be able to remember the key aspects of the day and your portrait photos will not dissappoint, whether these are part of the bride or groom preparations, after the ceremony, during golden hour or after dark. You can expect gorgeous pictures that adorn your wedding album or living room wall. But what makes River Xavier Photography stand out from the other photographers? Your wedding photographs will tell the story of your wedding day. Photos of you being yourself on your wedding day. Of course, I do portraits too and for this part of the day I'll give you a little direction. But I will also give you all the best moments of your day. The parts you probably different see. Or, even if you did see me behind my lens, the photo will probably give you a completely different aspect to your wedding than you expected. These are the photos that you will talk about for years, amongst each other, with your friends, family or children. These will be the moments that will remind you what an incredible wedding day you had.

One of the most amazing features of Hodsock Priory is the pond behind the venue. iThis is a great photo spot for bride and groom portraits. We took a stroll to this location for a few quick shots. The surrounding gardens offer a variety of settings for the different wedding portraits you want to have taken, feel the grasses and seasonal flowers through your fingers as you stroll around the front of the venue. The pleasant panoramic surroundings offer a moment of solace and quiet reflection for the two of you after the hectics of the ceremony. We took portraits for a bout 10-15 minutes and then looked forward to a few more once the light dropped.

Located only a few miles from Blyth and close to the village of Carlton-in-Lindrick, is the hamlet of Hodsock, where you can find the Priory. Within easy of the A1, junction 34, Blyth is a small town with independent shops. Besides beinfg a hotel and wedding venue there is also a well-known gym and swimming pool with a sauna and steamroom. Within South Yorkshire, Hellaby Hall is a perfect all-in-one wedding venue for many couples wishing to get married. There are many photo opportunites and nearby attractions including Roache Abbey, plus Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield City Centre and the Peak District National Park. Hellaby Hall Hotel is easily accessible from Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley and Doncaster with easy motorway access.

Hodsock Priory has a grand history going back over 2000 years. Once an entertainment venue for King Henry VIII, it now sits as a reminder to a lavish, bygone era. You'll find evidence of Hodsock Priory mentioned in the Domesday book and during the Bronze and Saxon ages.