RUSHTON HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcome to my first wedding of 2024—what a way to kick off the year! Jade and Darren tied the knot in late March at the stunning 5-star Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa, one of the most luxurious wedding venues in Northamptonshire.
Jade and Darren booked me well over a year before their big day. From the very beginning, they made it clear that they wanted a relaxed, natural wedding focused entirely on spending time with their family and friends. No endless posed shots or forced moments—just genuine emotion and the real story of their day.
As a documentary wedding photographer, this kind of wedding is exactly what I love to photograph. Their trust in my candid, unobtrusive approach meant I had the freedom to capture authentic moments as they unfolded, without taking them away from the people who matter most.
Wedding mornings can go one of two ways: hectic and stressful, or calm and relaxed. Thankfully, Jade’s morning at Rushton Hall was firmly in the latter category—just look at the image above.
Coverage was split between Darren and his groomsmen and Jade with her bridal party, all getting ready at the same luxury wedding venue. I always love it when couples prepare at the same location—it allows for seamless storytelling and makes it much easier to capture both sides of the morning without rushing or missing key moments. It’s a huge benefit when working in a documentary wedding photography style.
Once Jade was in her dress—with a little help from her Gran—it was time for a first look with her Dad.
Jade had mentioned he might get emotional, and she was right. It was a beautifully touching moment, full of genuine emotion, captured in a way only documentary wedding photography can. There was also a light-hearted twist, as the bridesmaids giggled quietly off to the side, adding a lovely layer of warmth and humour to the scene.
The wedding ceremony took place in the Picture Gallery at Rushton Hall—an absolutely stunning space filled with soft, natural light pouring through the large front windows. It’s the kind of setting that makes Rushton Hall wedding photography a real joy, with its elegant architecture and flattering light.
The ceremony itself was short and sweet—Jade and Darren were keen to get the formalities done so they could enjoy the rest of the day with their guests. Jade looked relieved once it was over, while Darren still had one more thing to think about… his wedding speech later in the day!
Despite 2024 being a year dominated by wind and rain, we lucked out with the weather for Jade and Darren’s wedding at Rushton Hall. The morning skies were clear, and aside from a few gusts of wind, conditions were ideal.
Guests gathered outside the Picture Gallery for a joyful confetti throw, surrounding the newlyweds in a burst of colour and celebration. It’s always one of my favourite moments to capture as a documentary wedding photographer. From there, everyone made their way into the Grand Hall at Rushton Hall for drinks, canapés, and plenty of laughter.
The wedding breakfast and speeches were held in the Ballroom at Rushton Hall—a grand and elegant space with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and plenty of natural light. It’s one of the venue’s standout features and a perfect backdrop for memorable wedding reception photography.
Jade’s dad, Darren, and the best man each took a turn at the mic. Their speeches were heartfelt and classy, with just the right mix of warmth and humour—including a few light-hearted, slightly embarrassing stories that had everyone laughing. It was the perfect blend for a relaxed, fun-filled reception and a highlight of the day from a documentary wedding photographer’s point of view.
The evening celebrations kicked off with Jade and Darren’s first dance, performed live by their band. I’m a big fan of live wedding bands—the energy and atmosphere they bring to a reception is something else entirely. One of my favourite images from the night shows Jade fully immersed in the moment, passionately singing along to one of her favourite songs. It’s those kinds of candid, unscripted moments that define my approach to relaxed wedding photography.
After the band wrapped up their first set and took a well-earned break, we braved the chilly March air for a sparkler exit. Despite the wind, everyone rallied together, and we managed to create a fun, memorable sparkler moment for Jade and Darren—a brilliant way to close out their Rushton Hall wedding.
RUSHTON HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
So that’s the first wedding of 2024 wrapped up and blogged—and what a brilliant one to start the year. I loved working with Jade and Darren. They knew exactly what they wanted from their wedding day and from their photography. They trusted me completely, gave me the freedom to do my thing, and because of that, we created a fantastic set of relaxed, candid wedding images—some of which you can see in the gallery below.
This was my first time shooting a wedding at Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa, and I can safely say it’s now one of my favourite Northamptonshire wedding venues.
If you’re planning a wedding at Rushton Hall and are looking for relaxed, documentary wedding photography that captures the real story of your day, I’d love to hear from you—get in touch to check availability and chat through your plans.
SOME KIND WORDS FROM JADE & DARREN
We wanted candid, not forced wedding pictures to go up in the house that best reflected us. Andy through the process understood that, was frank about some formal shots and overall understood us down to a T. We couldn't have picked anyone better to capture our day!
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From Rushton Hall Hotel Web-site:
“Celebrate one of the most important days of your life at one of the most luxurious wedding venues Northamptonshire has to offer.
Weddings evoke wonderful memories and joyous moments of celebration; they are symbolic of dreams becoming reality.
From the second you arrive at our grand wedding venue, you’re invited to become part of our history as we cater to your every need and support you throughout your wedding journey.
When it comes to 5-star wedding venues, Kettering is able to boast Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa’s stunning grounds and luxurious accommodation as true highlights of its offering.
We pride ourselves on only hosting one wedding a day – in doing so we are able to handle every detail with the utmost care, ensuring that you experience a wedding day that is uniquely yours with a luxury hotel wedding venue where you can make yourself at home”
Address - Desborough Rd, Rushton, Kettering NN14 1RR
Contact Info - https://www.rushtonhall.com | Tel: 01536 713 001 | enquiries@rushtonhall.com