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Whirlow Brook Hall documentary wedding photography

Are you looking for a photographer that turns incredible moments into forever memories?

Are you looking for Whirlow Brook Hall Wedding Photographers?

As a uk professional documentary wedding photographer based in Yorkshire, I specialsie 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!
Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield, is a popular choice for couples tying the knot; and it’s easy to see why. Whirlow Brook Hall offers a unique blend of historical charm combined with modern elegance. When you want a beautiful Sheffield wedding venue with all of the best amenities, Whirlow Brook Hall is a character wedding venue in Yorkshire that offers everything you could ever need for your big day. Located on the edge of Sheffield by the Peak District, in South Yorkshire, the venue sits in an elevated position sourround by park and woodland. Your wedding will become your very own heirloom. You will be able to look back fondly many years into the future. At Whirlow Brook Hall you can customise your wedding to make your day perfect in every way.
Sitting within 39 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and natural landscapes, Whirlow Brook Hall provides a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos. Whether this be as the story of your wedding day transpires or for creative portraits of just the two of you. Outside, the grounds feature hidden ponds, rockeries, shrubberies and woodlands, all within close proximity of the venue. Offering a romantic setting on your wedding day that changes with the seasons—from the lush of spring to the vibrant blooms of summer, the golden hues of autumn and the harsh cool tones of winter. Joining your wedding party, as if the photographer is 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. Whirlowbrook Hall is full of romance, providing perfect storytelling for the Yorkshire wedding photographer. It's a perfect venue. 
bridal party fastening the brides shoes
bridesmaids getting ready
ceremony room at whirlowbrook hall
bride standing in the hallway
refelction of bridesmaid getting ready
bride holding her flowers and looking out of the window
close up photo of brides perfume
groom checks the time
ariel view of Whirlow Brook Hall
2 brides dress hang in the window
bride walks up the aisle
drone photo of whirlow brook hall
evening confetti
putting on the brides veil
bride walks to the ceremony
guests admire the wedding cake

Documentary Wedding Photography at Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield wedding venue

My name is River Xavier, a national, award winning wedding photographer and I am proud to be a Whirlow Brook Hall wedding photographer plus 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. My documentary wedding photography focuses on authentic storytelling of your wedding day as I blend in with your guests, allowing me 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 momnets that tell the story of your day and one-of-a-kind portraits that will tell the story of your amazing day.
"River helped create a calming aura about our day. A pleasant person to work with who listened to our vision and what we wanted and brought it to life with his artistic ways of capturing those special moments. He was very transparent with us talking us through every step of the day and shared his thoughts also with us to create a seamless working relationship. River shared some great ideas with us which extended from not just photography but his experience with various weddings providing helpful tips and ideas which we implemented into our wedding day which made it much more special."
the ceremony room
the bride laid on the chaise-long
bride  grins at the groom
best man fastens brooch on the groom
bride and groom habing their first kiss
bestman gives his speech
boy plays on the bonucey castle
guest is emotional during the ceremony

River Xavier is a Yorkshire documentary wedding photographer who creates forever memories of your wedding day, plus creative portraits.

Whirlow Brook Hall Wedding Photography

Choosing your Whirlow Brook Hall wedding photographer is a big decision. There are many wedding photographers in Yorkshire. 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 availability. Wedding photography is a different form of photography. At a wedding from start to finish, you have constantly changing light, high-pressure situations, once-in-a-lifetime moments, posing situations plus times when you are a documentary photographer. 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, instead of words, I express the narrative of your wedding day using unforgettable photographs. River Xavier offers a blend of fine art and documentary wedding photography. I blend in as a guest, making 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 creative, fine art portraits of the two of you amongst the beauty and elegance Whirlow Brook Hall has to offer.
bride holding her flowers
laughing groomsmen
bride and groom with reflection in mill pond
bride standing by the window

Your Whirlow Brook Hall wedding photography: as authentic moments become timeless conversations and artistic memories

One of the my favourite features of Whirlow Brook Hall is the bridal (and groomsmens)suite, on the upper floor of the venue. The rooms offers plenty of scope for wedding photographs of people getting ready. Here I am bale to use the mirrors and windows and wall art to create interesting compositions as you get ready for your big day! As a photographer whom design and art have continually featured throughout my life, as a student, through my teaching career and now, more importantly, as a working professional wedding photographer. The design, space and style of the bridal suite is perfect for my style of photography.
bride on chaise long
close up of bride and groom holding hands
empty ceremony room
bride and groom cutting the wedding cake
bride walking down the stairs
bride and groom on the path
bride stands by the window holding her flowers
bride and groom walk through confetti

Whirlow Brook Hall Wedding Photography

Whirlow Brook Hall is the perfect setting for your wedding photography. The panoramic landscape has sweeping views of the surrounding natural gardens and is the perfect backdrop for daytime and evening wedding photos with trees, woodland, and sown and wildflowers in abundance. Plus a dog walker or two! The surrounding countryside offers a variety of settings for the different portraits, whether you're in the rockeries, by the natural pools or amognst the flowers. There are plentiful spots for elegant, timeless wedding photographs. If you're up for adventure you can take a little walk to the moorland behind the hall or into the wooded areas for even more photo opportunities. The stunning surroundings offer a moment of solace and quiet reflection for the two of you after the hectics of the ceremony and wedding breakfast.
brides dancing shoes
bride is having a flower slide put in her hair
bride putting the wedding ring on her bride's finger
bride and guests dancing
children playing games on the front lawn
bride and groom meet at the altar
bride walks down the stairs to the ceremony room
bride looking out of the window

Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Whirlow Brook Hall can be found on the edge of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, close to the Peak District National Park. Situiated in a local park, Whirlow Brook Hall is a haven for walkers (and their four-legged friends) and families. This is a stunning wedding venue, full of character and in an amazing location.

History of Whirlow Brook Hall

Whirlow Brook Hall was a former manor house, built as Whirlow Brook House by Percy Fawcett in 1913, after aquiring 5 acres of land from the Duke of Devonshire in 1908. He also bought 8 more acres and built the rockery and pond which still remain there today. Percy Fawcett was born in Sheffield in 1871, educated at Kings College in London and the trained as a Mechanical Engineer. He worked locally at Laycocks Victoria Street Works followed by Thomas Firth and Sons. During WW1 he where he was awarded an O.B.E in 1920. He lived in Whirlow Brook House from 1909 to 1919 with his wife, Dora, and three children until he moved to Dore Moor House. It was then he sold Whirlow Brook House to his sister, Lily (known as Madge) and her husband, Walter Benton Jones. The family lived there until the 1940's before being sold to Sheffield City Council in 1946 due to donations from J G Graves Trust and the Town Trustees. In 2013 Whirlow Brook Hall was run by Saxon Hotels before being taken over by Vine Hotels who continue to run the House.

Weddings at Whirlow Brook Hall

Due to it's unique location and gardens which also include the natural woodland; Whirlow Brook Hall is a unique (and one of my favourite) Sheffield weding venues. Offering a unique wedding experience for the two of you with overnight accomation at Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa and the DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park.
guests taking photos during the ceremony
bride sits in the window having her make up done
bride stands with her flowers
bride and bride on the path

Whirlow Brook Hall FAQ's

Does Whirlow Brook Hall offer more than one wedding at the same time?
Whirlow Brook Hall is an exclusive, luxury wedding venue, only one wedding takes place on any given day
How many guests can Whirlow Brook Hall hold?
Whirlow Brook Hall has the capacity to hold up to 120 people during the ceremony and up to 180 evening guests.
Can I get married outside at Whirlow Brook Hall?
At present Whirlow Brook Hall does not hold a license to conduct outdoor marriage ceremonies
Is overnight accomodation available?
Overnight accomodation is available at one of Whirlow Brook Hall's sister hotels; Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa and the DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park. The staff are available to help with travel arangements.
I am looking for a natural countryside feel, does Whirlow Brook Hall provide this?
Whirlow Brook Hall is surrounded by sweeping views of trees, the mill pond, rolling gardens, woodland and (a little walk away is) wild moorland.
What wedding breakfast meals are available?
Whirlow Brook Hall provides a large selection of delicious options from a traditonal menu for your wedding breakfast including vegeatrian options. Options from a Contemporary, Tapas and Indian Banquet menu are available for you to choose from.
What facilities do you offer for the evening entertainment?
Whirlow Brook Hall has a dance floor, DJ + live band facilities, plus an entertainment license and outside space for garden games and activities.
What popular locations are nearby?
Nearby locations include the amazing Peak District National Park with quaint villages including Bakewell, Castleton and Eyam. For shopping and culture, Sheffield City Centre includes the Peace and Botanical Gardens, Winter gardens, Lyceum and Civic Theatres plus local parks and art galleries and a plethora of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
How far in advance should I call to schedule?
Booking your wedding date at Whirlow Brook Hall should be your top priority once you decide to tie the knot. Wedding photographers are often booked two years in advance. Wedding venues will also fill their calendars quickly. At Wharfedale Grange, couples are encouraged to enquire about potential wedding dates right away.
How much does a wedding at Whirlow Brook Hall cost?
It's essential to know your budget! The cost of weddings at Whirlow Brook Hall starts from £4595 for late availability 2025 weddings. For the most lavish of all the luxury packages, you can expect to pay considerably more during the peak of the high season.
Contact River Xavier
When you want the best Wharfedale Grange wedding photographer, call River Xavier! The venue and surroundings are in a perfect location with every element needed to produce artistic wedding photographs. Look through a few of my most recent wedding albums and you will notice that I have an eye for making beautiful pictures. When you contact me, we can begin planning your wedding right away! Don't wait to call!