THE CHEQUERS INN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Lori and Martyn were married on a fun filled wedding day at the Chequers Inn in Woolsthorpe which is in the vale of Belvoir.
THE MORNING
I absolutely love it when couples get ready at the venue—it makes everything flow so much more smoothly. It gives me the time to drift between capturing the bride getting ready, photographing the venue as it’s being set up, and also catching the wedding guests arriving.
Lori was getting ready in the Angelica Room at the Chequers Inn, a charming little apartment used specifically for couples on their wedding day.
The morning had a friendly and relaxed vibe, with Lori’s bridesmaids enjoying a few drinks, listening to music, and getting ready together. Once makeup and hair were finished, it was time for Lori to step into her wedding dress, with the help of her sister—another special moment captured.
THE WAITING GROOM
With Lori having a few quiet moments with her Dad before the wedding, I headed to the ceremony room to find Martyn, who was waiting patiently with his best man.
BRIDE AND HER DAD WALKING DOWN THE AISLE
The wedding ceremony started with Lori’s bridesmaids coming down the wedding aisle first, followed by Lori and her Dad - always a special moment for every Dad.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
The wedding ceremony at the Chequers Inn was conducted by the Grantham registrars, who have a lovely tradition of getting the wedding witnesses to stand alongside the couple as they say their vows and contract their marriage.
The ceremony itself was fun and full of laughter, especially when the best man did the classic ‘lost the wedding rings’ gag—always a crowd-pleaser!
One of the things I love about The Chequers is the incredible light during the ceremony. There’s a large ceiling window that casts the most beautiful, natural light. In the picture above, you can see that light gently illuminating Lori, creating a soft, ethereal effect that added so much to the moment.
THE NEWLY WEDS
After the signing of the wedding register and a few family and friends shots, it was time for Lori and Martyn to walk down the aisle as a newly married couple.
They made their way into the beautiful gardens of the Chequers Inn, where guests were waiting to greet them with drinks and nibbles—a perfect way to kick off the celebrations and enjoy the sunshine.
GETTING COVERED IN CONFETTI
If you're going to do confetti, do it properly!
It's always better to have too much confetti than too little. Too often, confetti comes in small packets, and when you tear them open, you realize there's actually more confetti in the packet than what’s inside!
Lori and Martyn went all in on the confetti, and it really paid off. The result was a vibrant, celebratory moment that made for some fantastic images—filled with color, joy, and those perfectly timed moments of laughter.
THE WEDDING SPEECHES & WEDDING RECEPTION
Before the wedding breakfast, we had the wedding speeches.
First up was Lori’s Dad, who had some great stories about Lori and Martyn.
Martyn was up next and had everyone in stitches!
THE CAKE CUT AND THE FIRST DANCE
The start to most wedding evenings is the cake cut followed by the first dance or the first shuffle, as I call it!
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THE CHEQUERS INN WEDDING VENUE LOCATION AND INFORMATION
From The Chequers Inn Web-site:
“At The Chequers we offer intimate, tailor made wedding celebrations in the rural yet contemporary environment of a 17th century country inn. Here wedding packages are a thing of the past. Your day is exactly how you want it to be - from the reception drink... to the food... to the wines …your day, your choice. The Chequers offers you a wedding to remember - great food, a fabulous venue and the most attentive service”
Address - Main St, Woolsthorpe, Grantham NG32 1LU
Contact Info - http://www.chequersweddings.co.uk | Tel: 01476 870 701 | enquiries@chequersweddings.co.uk