Tom Pollock Photography

MY FAVOURITE WEDDINGS & VENUES - Autumn 2008 (Tuesday, 10 February 2009)

A couple of venues new to me and some old favourites.


Natalie and Ian were looking for a Cheshire wedding photographer to capture their nuptuals at The Cottons at Knutsford.

This is a venue new to me and one which poses a few more challenges than some, especially if shooting with a Graphi Book in mind.

Though this venue does not have expansive grounds it does have a star attraction in the form of a compact but perfectly formed pond featuring attractive decking and white balustrading.

The guests naturally congregated on the grassy slopes surrounding the water, and the evergreen shrubbery made a perfect backdrop for all the guest pictures Natalie and Ian asked me to take.

Of course not everyone wants a 'Big' wedding, whether they can afford it or not. Perhaps it's just not their style. Rebecca and Marcus wanted a simple get-together with family and close friends, having decided at last it was about time to tie the knot.

They chose The Windy Harbour Farm on the outskirts of Glossop as their venue and Tom Pollock as their Derbyshire wedding photographer.

This was a very personal wedding where no-one was trying to outdo anyone else, and there were happy children running around everywhere, except when the child entertainer was strutting her stuff. If this is the sort of wedding that would suit you this may be the venue for you.





Many of my bookings come from couples who live too far away to meet up beforehand. They see my pictures on the web and instinctively know I am the right photographer for them.

London based Emma and Matt were just such a couple. They wanted a modern, city feel for their wedding and chose the Manchester Town Hall for their wedding ceremony and Reception, followed by a rooftop barbeque at the uber-trendy Great John Street Hotel in Castlefield.

You'll love the beautiful Town Hall interiors which even a rainy day can't dull, and the bright red double decker bus used to ferry their guests to the GJS. Emma looked absolutely stunning wearing a classic, simple dress with a sweeping lace train. Her bouquet and hair were fabulous too. Have a look at their album and see if you don't agree. Altogether a very elegant and relaxed occasion.

Victoria and David were also looking for a Manchester wedding photographer to capture the Reception at the Manchester City Art Gallery following their wedding at St. Mary's in Marple Bridge.

After the ceremony Bride, Groom and guests adjourned to the excellent Midland Hotel to slake their parched thirsts and by the time they got to Manchester the Gallery was all theirs.

The classical elegance of the gallery is complemented by the dramatic new Glass Atrium where the Wedding Breakfast was held after guests enjoyed drinks and canapes whilst viewing the current Pre-Raphaelite exhibition. Nourishment for the eyes and mind as well as the body! The lighting in the Gallery is fantastic as well. Just look at the dramatic sweeping view looking down at the atrium from the top of the stairs.

In contrast Jenny and Mark's was a more 'country' wedding. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Old Brampton and the reception and wedding breakfast at The Rutland Arms Hotel.

These are both lovely settings and the Rutland Arms has the added bonus of having Bakewell's town gardens just over the road which were ideal for photography. It also the most amazing collection of antique clocks on display throughout the hotel.