COCKLIFFE COUNTRY HOUSE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Annie and Chris celebrated their wedding at Cockliffe Country House, nestled within the grounds of Burnstump Park. Their day was a wonderful blend of British and Swedish traditions—mainly when it came to the drinking!
My day began with capturing the guests’ arrivals. Annie preferred a relaxed morning without the presence of a photographer during her prep, but I did pop in briefly to check in on her before heading off to find Chris, who was battling with his buttonhole in a hilarious game of ‘will it stay on or not.’
Cockliffe House has an incredible ceremony room, with a long wedding aisle that allows the couple to truly soak in the moment. Unlike shorter aisles, where the bride or groom reaches the front almost instantly, this setup gives them plenty of time to take it all in.
Another fantastic feature of the wedding ceremony room at Cockliffe House is the large windows and doors at the end of the aisle. These allow for beautifully soft, diffused light to fall on the couple during the ceremony, creating a natural, flattering glow.
From a photographer’s perspective, the room’s orientation is a huge advantage—the sun never shines directly through the windows, preventing harsh shadows or overexposure. This makes a big difference when capturing those all-important moments, ensuring consistently well-lit and timeless images.
Annie and Chris chose a Humanist wedding ceremony for their special day, conducted by a close friend—making it all the more personal and meaningful.
I absolutely love Humanist ceremonies. They focus entirely on the couple, their journey, and the stories that brought them to this moment. It’s always a joy to hear about how two people found each other and what led them to say ‘I do.’
Once the ceremony was complete, it was time for the classic British tradition—getting absolutely covered in confetti! Though, for a moment, it almost didn’t happen, as the confetti cannons proved to be trickier to operate than expected. Luckily, after a few puzzled expressions and some teamwork, they went off with a bang!
After the confetti, Annie and Chris spent time mingling with their family and friends in the beautiful gardens of Cockliffe House. Fortunately, the rain held off for most of the drinks reception, giving us just enough time to capture the few family formal photos they had requested.
The speeches kicked off the wedding breakfast, with different members from both families taking turns to share heartfelt words and raise a toast to the newlyweds. And let’s just say—the Swedish certainly know how to drink!
After the wedding breakfast, speeches and the cake cut, came the wedding first dance (or the first shuffle as I call it) and then the big party with some questionable dance moves from Chris and his mates.
I really enjoyed my visit to Cockliffe House, the house, the bar, the gardens and the ceremony room are lovely and well thought out, this along with a wedding planner who knows what she is doing, makes for a great venue for a wedding.
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WEDDING FRIENDS WHO ROCKED THIS WEDDING
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Abi Lineker - https://www.cch-hotel.co.uk
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Claire Salter - http://www.clairesaltermakeup.co.uk
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Ruth Harmer - http://www.southwellcakery.co.uk
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Emily Rimer - http://www.Emzflowerboutique.com
COCKLIFFE COUNTRY HOUSE WEDDING VENUE LOCATION AND INFORMATION
From Cockliffe House Web-site:
“At Cockliffe Country House, we bring the magic to make your special day memorable in every way.
Help and support: we’re fully licensed to host civil ceremonies, and we can help as much or as little as you like. From invitations to flowers, from music to photography, we’re here to give you the day of your dreams.
Summer or winter: Drinks and canapés on the lawn and garden terrace in the summer, or our extensive beautiful grounds to set the scene for your winter wedding.
Menu planning: Our chef will work with you to create a menu that fits your wedding theme, catering for smaller, intimate celebrations up to larger weddings with up to 100 guests.”
Address - Burntstump Country Park, Burntstump Hill, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8PQ
Contact Info - https://cch-hotel.co.uk/ | Tel: 0115 968 0179 | enquiries@cch-hotel.co.uk