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A Rustic and Stylish Wedding at Mere Court Hotel, Knutsford - Lyssa and Dom

April 8, 2017

I've shot weddings at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford a few times before, each one being in a different season. I've seen it covered in white snow and in glorious sunshine and it always looked pretty; the spring wedding of Lyssa and Dom was no exception!

I was shooting with my photographer friend, Jamie Sia, who is based in Leeds. I've worked with him a lot over the past year but this was the first time it's been in my neck of the woods! Jamie actually met Lyssa and Dom at Dom's sister's wedding last year!

I photographed the boys on the morning of the Big Day before going to Toft Church in Knutsford and then onto Mere Court Hotel! Lyssa has analysed Pinterest to get the perfect theme for their wedding. The conservatory was decorated in a beautifully rustic, simple style, with vintage suitcases and postcards, stunning church candles, pastel flowers and wooden name places.

After the speeches and Wedding Breakfast, the party kicked off with the amazing local band, The Tone Junkies, and the dancing didn't stop - it was the fullest I have ever seen a dancefloor!

Groom gets ready on the morning of his wedding in his Best Man's house.
The groom arranges his hanky as his Best Man puts his suit jacket on and his usher smiles.
The groomsman fastens the pretty buttonhole onto the Groom's suit.
The groom grins at his Usher as whilst fastening on his buttonhole.
Tgroom fastens on buttonholes whilst his friends look on in surprise.
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The bride's diamond wedding band and groom's silver wedding band on the window sill before their wedding ceremony.
Close up of one of the best man tying the laces on his brown leather shoes.
The groomsman passes the hip flask full of rum to his Best Man.
The Broom and groomsmen leave a selection of wedding items on the table such as aftershave, money, a hip-flask and cigarettes.
One of the groomsmen arrived late so laughs as he rushes to get ready.
The groom and all the groomsmen all help their one friend tie his tie and sort out his suit.
The groomsmen enjoy the preparation on the wedding morning in Cheshire.
Close up photograph of on the groom's iPhone reading the time.
The groom and all the groomsmen begin to get in the car to go to church.
The groom gets into his Best Man's BMW to travel to his wedding in Knutsford.
Outside the beautiful church in Knutsford there is a milk pot full of stunning pastel flowers.
The groomsmen all stand and before the wedding ceremony in Knutsford, Cheshire.
The friends all enjoy a beer outside the Toft Church in Knutsford.
The Groom holds his bottle of San Miguel.
One of the Groom's friends laughs in conversation before the wedding ceremony.
All the empty beer bottles are handed to the wedding guest before the wedding.
The groomsmen all talk to the Vicar as he arrives at Toft Church in Knutsford.
Pretty-in-pink wedding guestarrives with her pink umbrella to protect her from the rain.
Pretty wedding guest chats to the groom under her umbrella before the wedding ceremony.
Wedding guest hugs the groom when he arrives at Toft church.
The wedding guest gets caught up in all the smoke from his E-cig.
The guys look right at the cheshire wedding photographer before the ceremony.
The beautiful bride arrives at Toft church in a camper van.
The bridesmaids help Lyssa, the bride arrange her dress and veil as she gets out of the camper van.
Lyssa arranges her veil as she walks into Toft Church in Knutsford.
The bridesmaid helps the bride as it rains on the morning of the wedding.
Close up of the detail of the brides lace Maggie Sottero gown.
The bride holds her stunning bouquet whilst she wait to enter the church.
The bridesmaids stand behind the bride before the wedding ceremony.
The back of the bride's beautiful Maggie Sottero gown as she stands in the archway at Toft Church in Knutsford.
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Closeup of the bride's stunning Maggie Sottero lace veil.
The bride smiles with her father before they walk down the aisle together.
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The beautiful interior of Toft Church during the wedding ceremony of Dom and Lyssa.
The bridesmaids chat and laug after the wedding ceremony at Toft Church in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Lyssa and Dom walk back down the aisle together as husband and wife, smiling and holding hands.
New husband and wife are so happy as they grin their way down the aisle.
Bride and Groom leave Toft Church together whilst he helps her with her Maggie Sottero dress.
Lyssa and Dom supplied the wedding guests with confetti for after the wedding.
Side angle of the bridesmaids all holding the bride's beautiful gown and veil.
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Wedding guest greets the bride with a hug.
The bridesmaids hold up Lyssa's beautiful veil so it doesn't get covered in dirt.
The vicar walks away from the bridal party after the wedding ceremony at Toft Church in Knutsford.
Pretty brunette hugs the bride and congratulates her.
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The Groom cheers as all the wedding guests throw confetti at him and his new wife.
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The train of Lyssa's Maggie Sottero gown was covered in confetti after the guests had thrown it at her.
One of the bridesmaids chats to wedding guests after the wedding ceremony.
The wedding VW vintage camper van is parked in the sun whilst the bride and groom greet the wedding guests.
Old fashioned sign of Dom and Lyssa's wedding hung up at their wedding venue.
The beautiful rustic, DIY table plan.
The conservatory at Mere Court Hotel was decorated with clean and rustic decorations.
A creative way to arrange cards and gifts from the wedding guests.
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The table was decorated with beautiful greenery and rustic woodwork.
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The groom's place setting was a wooden cut out of his name, sprayed golden.
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The wedding cake was a beautiful white and simple cake, they also had a tiered cake made of cheese.
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Guest stands out with his big beard and covered in cool tattoos.
The vintage camper van arrives with the bride and groom in at Mere Court Hotel.
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The father of the groom has a beer to celebrate and spills it!
The beautiful bride and her best friend share a laugh as they walk across the lawn at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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The bridesmaids twirl around in their dresses.
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The bridal party have an informal wedding photograph at the Mere Court Hotel gardens in Knutsford.
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The bride and groom walk away, toward the pretty gardens at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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Lyssa and Dom share an intimate moment in the greenery at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
The details of Lyssa and Dom's wedding outfits compliment each other on their wedding day at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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The bride and groom laugh with each other at Mere Court Hotel whilst having their photographs taken.
Lyssa's beautiful veil hangs perfectly as the bride and groom walk hand-in-hand outside at Mere Court Hotel.
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Lyssa and Dom hug next to the beautiful fountain at Mere Court Hotel, in the front garden.
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Lyssa holds her Maggie Sottero wedding gown as she walks up the stairs at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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The bride laughs at her new husband making jokes wihlst they sit in the Bridal Suite at Mere Court Hotel having photographs taken.
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Dom holds his wife's veil and a beer as they walk back down to their wedding guests.
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Lady in reed helps the bride protect her wedding gown from the puddles whilst the walk into Mer Court Hotel.
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The bride and groom wait to be announced into their reception room for their wedding breakfast.
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Lyssa cheers as her guests clap her and her new husband into the conservatory at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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Lyssa looks at her new husband, smiling as he reds his wedding speech.
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The bride and groom share a kiss after his speech.
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A friendly wedding guest jokes with the wedding photographer about not wanting his photograph taken.
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The bridesmaids all laugh with each other and celebrate the wedding.
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The bride dances with her best friend and maid of honour as soon as the band starts.
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The bride dances with the bridesmaids and they all twirl around in their beautiful dresses.
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The bride's mum and dad share a dance at Mere Court Hotel.
The First Dance of Lyssa and Dom being watched by all of their friends and family.
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Dom and Lyssa share a beautiful First Dance at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford.
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The pregnant wedding guest dances with her husband as he holds her stomach.
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The lead singer of The Tone Junkies entertained the wedding guests.
The bride's gown is lit up by the beautiful "love" sign.
Guests leave empty glasses from their jaegerbomb shots .
Tags Mere Court Hotel, Rustic, Cheshire wedding
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