Congratulations to the show-stopping Mollie & Ryan on their marriage! Working on their Brackenborough Hotel wedding was an absolute treat for me, they’re such a wonderful couple with equally amazing friends and families. Not only did I get to photograph the entire day, but they also chose my highlight video add-on which you can see at the bottom of the post!
Their theme was black with white and green accents which I found to be absolutely beautiful to work with. I always spend a lot of time on the detail shots but these ones were just so much fun to create. Just look at little Nellie’s dress hanging like Mummy’s!
The bride tribe photos are always a lot of fun! Emotion and energy is usually high but I had such a laugh with Mollie and her bridesmaids in their Brackenborough Hotel lodge! Mollie also suggested bouncing on the bed with a bottle of bubbly, so we absolutely had to get that shot!
I spent a brief bit of the time with Ryan and his groom squad before popping back to the girls.
Mollie made the most beautiful bride and was so much fun to work with! After an emotional bridal reveal to the bridesmaids and to Dad, we were ready to get married!
Ryan was beside himself with emotion which for a photographer, is like striking gold. I absolutely love photographing genuine emotion in all it’s form, and Mollie was just as emotional walking down the aisle. The moment they saw each other was just electric.
The newlyweds made their exit like absolute rockstars and were greeted by the Brackenborough Hotel staff with a glass of well deserved, ice cold champagne.
These guys absolutely knew how to have a good time! And I just love the fun and laid back approach to their portraits, especially with the stunning backdrop at Brackenborough Hotlel to work with!
After a delicious three course meal, we went out for their newlywed portraits. It’s always best to have all of the formalities out of the way first so the couple can really relax into it.
Our Story
Tell us all about your ‘the beginning!’
We met in North whilst on a night out in Cleethorpes. I swear Ryan followed me everywhere after that, but then we ended up chatting all night!
We were always talking. After a night out in Leeds with the girls I didn’t want to spend the day in Leeds as I was very hungover, so Ryan decided that it would be a nice idea to come and get me to take me home, so he drove all the way from Grimsby to Leeds just to get me home safe and from then things just got more serious.
After that we went on our first date to the Curious Cat for some food and a few drinks, then making our way to Cleethorpes to carry on having some more to drink!
From then we never stopped talking, I told my mum that I am seeing someone called Ryan Pearson and she already knew his mum as she used to work with her. My sister also knew his younger brother and went to school with him so I was the only one who didn’t know the family! It was quite nice that everyone knew each other and wasn’t awkward at all as we had a lot to talk about.
When and where did you get engaged?
It was my 21st birthday in lockdown and I was at my mum and dads while Ryan was sorting what I thought was a birthday surprise out at home. I went back home with my family and he had all balloons set up and a letter for me to read that lead me round the house to different clues and presents one that was from our daughter that got me crying already. He blindfolded me and led me to the last surprise! When I took my blind fold off I was stood in front of the tv with music (Justin Beiber -Anyone) and he read out the cutest things to me and at the end got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and of course I said yes!
What style/theme have you chosen for your wedding?
Minimal black & white theme as it is very timeless and we won’t regret it in the future.
What are you having your first dance to?
Justin Bieber – Anyone
What are you most looking forward to on the day?
We are both really looking forward to seeing each others faces on the day. I’m looking forward to my dad seeing me for the first time and walking me down the aisle! We are also both looking forward to having lots to drink and dancing the night away then a night of no kids and a lovely lodge with a hot tub!
What are your top tips for other nearly-weds?
I advise people to try DIY everything yourself and get creative it’s all trial and error but it makes you feel so proud of yourself at the end and it makes you appreciate everything a lot more, also it’s a lot cheaper!
I wish someone told me how much you just think about and talk about your wedding and I wish I just relaxed a little more and didn’t stress over the little things, at the end of the day you are marrying your life partner and nothing is better than that!
Highlight video
Rockstar Vendors
Video: @aimeelince
Photos: @aimeelince
Hair: @hairbyjodiejones
Cake: @thelacebyteapot
Venue: @brackenborough_lakes_resort
Dress: @coatescouturebridal
Suits: @hancocks_menswear
Alterations: @khsewingstudio
360booth: @ohmy_360booth
Why have a Brackenborough Hotel Wedding?
“Everyone wants something different on their wedding day, and we will do our utmost to make your requests a reality. At Brackenborough Lakes Resort, we have a selection of function rooms and an experienced wedding team on hand to help you choose the perfect wedding package. We can guide you every step of the way. Located in a tranquil location just off the A16 outside of Louth, the hotel sits on six acres of carefully landscaped grounds and offers ample car parking facilities. There are many stunning photo opportunities around the hotel’s grounds. Additionally, each function room boasts modern, neutral décor, with tasteful furnishings. Therefore, whatever the weather, the backdrop to your photographs will be stunning.”
“Your wedding co-ordinator will be on hand throughout the journey to the big day, to advise, guide and generally set your mind at ease. He/she will also act as Master of Ceremonies on the day itself, so you can relax and savour the moment, safe in the knowledge that all of your requests and wishes will be executed to perfection by the person who has worked on the planning process with you throughout.
Our packages include all room hire, dedicated staff throughout, delicious menus, drinks packages, some room décor elements c/o Fairytales, a DJ and evening catering, plus many other items, that represent excellent value. For all full day/night packages, we also provide you with a bridal suite on your wedding night too, so that you enjoy your first breakfast as Mr & Mrs with us, too.
And finally…We know your dream day will be as individual as you…and that is how it should be. With this in mind, we want you to know that if you’ve got your heart set on different elements to those detailed in our wedding packages; your own DJ, room décor etc, then you are more than welcome to use other suppliers.”
