THE CHEQUERS INN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Lori and Martyn celebrated their fun-filled wedding day at the charming Chequers Inn in Woolsthorpe, nestled in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir—a wonderful location for a relaxed and memorable countryside wedding.
THE MORNING
I absolutely love when couples get ready at their wedding venue—it makes the day flow so much more smoothly. It gives me the chance to move effortlessly between capturing the bride preparing, photographing the venue as it’s set up, and catching the arrival of guests.
Lori got ready in the cozy Angelica Room at the Chequers Inn, a charming apartment reserved just for couples on their special day.
The morning was filled with a friendly, relaxed vibe as Lori’s bridesmaids enjoyed drinks, music, and laughter while getting ready together. Once hair and makeup were done, Lori stepped into her wedding dress with help from her sister—a beautiful, intimate moment that I was delighted to capture.
THE WAITING GROOM
After capturing a few quiet moments between Lori and her dad before the ceremony, I made my way to the ceremony room at the Chequers Inn to find Martyn waiting patiently alongside his best man.
BRIDE AND HER DAD WALKING DOWN THE AISLE
The wedding ceremony at the Chequers Inn began with Lori’s bridesmaids gracefully walking down the aisle, followed by Lori and her dad—always one of the most special and emotional moments for any father.
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
The wedding ceremony at The Chequers Inn was conducted by the Grantham registrars, who have a charming tradition of inviting the wedding witnesses to stand alongside the couple as they exchange vows and officially contract their marriage.
The ceremony was lighthearted and full of laughter—especially when the best man pulled off the classic “lost the wedding rings” gag, much to the delight of everyone present.
One of my favourite things about The Chequers Inn wedding venue is the stunning natural light during the ceremony. A large ceiling window floods the room with soft, beautiful light. In the photo above, you can see this gentle illumination casting an ethereal glow on Lori, adding an extra layer of magic to the moment.
THE NEWLY WEDS
After signing the wedding register and capturing a few relaxed family and friends portraits, Lori and Martyn walked down the aisle together as a newly married couple.
They then made their way into the stunning gardens at The Chequers Inn, where guests were waiting to welcome them with drinks and canapés—a perfect start to the celebrations under the warm sunshine.
GETTING COVERED IN CONFETTI
If you’re going to have confetti at your wedding, go all out!
It’s always better to have plenty of confetti than not enough. Too often, those small packets promise more than they deliver, leaving you wishing for extra.
Lori and Martyn went big on their confetti at The Chequers Inn, and it truly paid off. The result was a vibrant, joyful celebration that made for some incredible candid wedding photography—bursting with color, happiness, and perfectly timed moments of laughter.
THE WEDDING SPEECHES & WEDDING RECEPTION
Before the wedding breakfast at The Chequers Inn, we enjoyed the heartfelt wedding speeches.
First up was Lori’s dad, who shared some wonderful and amusing stories about Lori and Martyn, delighting everyone in the room.
Martyn was up next and had everyone in stitches!
THE CAKE CUT AND THE FIRST DANCE
Most wedding evenings at The Chequers Inn kick off with the classic cake cutting, followed by the first dance—or as I like to call it, the “first shuffle”!
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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