Cheshire County is known for its picturesque countryside and gorgeous manor homes. Colshaw Hall is the sister venue of Merrydale Manor. The properties are located next to one another and share much of the same history. As a wedding venue, Colshaw Hall offers modern amenities combined with traditional charm. It is truly a place where dreams can come true.
A bride and groom will spend many days preparing for their big day. The floral decor team and wedding planners are available to help finalize all of the details. Located in the heart of Cheshire, the estate has acres of gardens and meadows where wedding guests, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and anyone in the wedding party can sneak away for a short break.
When you tie the knot at Colshaw Hall, you also have access to large outside areas that are perfect for your wedding reception. As the toastmaster raises their glass, the newlyweds can share their first dance. During the wedding breakfast or if you choose to have a drinks reception, I will be taking as many wedding photos of your guests as possible. Sharing the excitement and enjoying time with friends and family is what it's all about.
My name is David Conway, and I am an experienced Cheshire wedding photographer. My wedding photographs combine both contemporary and documentary styles. I love to explore a wedding venue and all its features. Once I know what I will be able to use, I can be very creative when it comes to lighting and composition. Spontaneous moments produce the best wedding photographs, especially when they include the newly married couple.
Colshaw Hall offers many wonderful opportunities for beautiful backdrops and picturesque views of the Knutsford countryside. No matter where you go on the large estate, you will find a beautiful place to share a special moment or two with loved ones. As I'm telling your wedding story, I will always look for the special moments that are uniquely yours. The moments that could only represent you and the love you have for one another are what I am trying to capture.
Cheshire County is known for its picturesque countryside and gorgeous manor homes. Colshaw Hall is the sister venue of Merrydale Manor. The properties are located next to one another and share much of the same history. As a wedding venue, Colshaw Hall offers modern amenities combined with traditional charm. It is truly a place where dreams can come true.
Colshaw Hall wedding photography by David, will capture those special moments and tell your fairy tale story in images. Spending your wedding day at Colshaw Hall is like stepping back in time. Luxury and splendour await you as you walk through the magnolia garden. The courtyard cottages and main house are ideal settings for what may be your favourite images.
The Irlam family own both Colshaw Hall and Merrydale Manor. Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, the country estate boasts a Japanese-style garden, walled garden, and miniature lake, as well as a sprawling rural landscape that is the perfect place for pictures. The gorgeous manor house was finished in 1903. Once a beautiful family home, the hall is now a beautiful Cheshire wedding venue with marble flooring and unique leaded windows.
After undergoing many renovations, the Irlams' completed the process. They created an exclusive-use wedding venue that offers all the latest amenities as well as many of the traditional features many estates are known for. The main hall is ideal for wedding ceremonies. The Japanese garden is the perfect backdrop for family photos or pictures of your wedding guests. Capturing your special day includes making the most of all the picturesque areas of the estate.
Colshaw Hall wedding photography by David, will capture those special moments and tell your fairy tale story in images. Spending your wedding day at Colshaw Hall is like stepping back in time. Luxury and splendour await you as you walk through the magnolia garden. The courtyard cottages and main house are ideal settings for what may be your favourite images.
Cheshire is located in North West England and is full of small villages and scenic views from almost every angle. Chester and Manchester, for example, are full of historical buildings that are ideal for elopement weddings or engagement photos. Throughout Europe, the UK is known for its stunning countryside views, quaint villages, and historical estates and manor houses. From North Wales to Lancashire, I love finding new wedding venues to explore.
With my documentary style of photography, I can capture the full range of emotions a couple can experience on their big day. Cheshire offers many locations and venues that are excellent backdrops for great photos. Some of my most iconic wedding photos are captured at historic manor houses and castles throughout the area. One of the unique factors is the diversity that Cheshire has to offer. Gorgeous abbeys to luxury estates offer beautiful settings that create any type of setting you can imagine in this area of the UK.
Getting married in Cheshire is an excellent choice! You have many beautiful wedding venues to choose from. The laid back atmosphere throughout the area will put you at ease. Whether you live in Cheshire or are just planning your wedding here, you will quickly learn that people who live here are proud of the history and enjoy sharing their skills with others. Florists, caterers, and wedding planners go to great lengths to ensure every bride gets the fairy tale wedding she has always dreamed of.
I am a professional documentary wedding photographer that enjoys capturing seconds in time. Seconds full of tears and images full of humour and laughter make for the best wedding photographs. I encourage my couples to have lots of fun during our photo shoots. I'm not a fan of posing. I prefer to take photos that tell your story as naturally as possible. The special moments that aren't planned make the biggest impression and produce the fondest memories.
Make Your Day Special
Your wedding day should be as special and unique as you are! By choosing me as your Cheshire wedding photographer, it is my task to capture as many precious moments during your day as possible. I look for the real moments. The moments that you least expect. From the single cameos to the larger group shots, I look for your truth and the love you share.
To ensure that all your memories of the day are safe, you will receive a Bespoke wedding album from Italy designed just for you. In addition to the online gallery, I can also include a USB flash drive that contains all of your special moments from your wedding day.
1. What area do you cover?
I am based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, which gives me access to Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and large areas of Yorkshire. As a rule, I am happy to travel up to 60 miles to cover a wedding. Any further than this I would have to charge a travel fee.
2. How many photos will I get from our wedding photography?
Every wedding is different and the number of images you receive can be a reflection of what moments are there to be captured. On a normal wedding day I usually deliver between 600-800 images to your online gallery.
3. How long will it be before I receive my wedding gallery?
I know how keen my couples are to see and share some images from their wedding day, so with this in mind I always like to provide a selection of teaser shots a day or two after the wedding day. This would usually be around 20-30 images. I then aim to deliver the full collection of images on an online gallery within 6-8 weeks.
4. Can I share my images and buy prints and wall art?
From the online gallery my coupes will have access to the full selection of wedding images, but they will be subtly watermarked. From the gallery you would be able to order any prints or wall art directly through my professional printing service. You would be able to share the gallery to any friends and family, and they too, would be able to order any prints they may like as well. If you wanted the full collection of high resolution images to share and keep, my couples do have the option of ordering a USB. See more on my packages page here.
5. How long have you been Photographing Weddings?
Having been photographing weddings for the best part of 13 years, I am a highly experienced photographer. I have been lucky to work at some of the countries premium wedding venues and have one many awards, including the prestigious Guild Of Photographers Wedding Photographer of the Year for 2021.
6. Are you fully Insured?
Yes, I have insurance for all my equipment as well as £2M public liability insurance. I also have Drone insurance as well as the necessary drone qualifications to be legal and safe when flying at a wedding.
7. Will we have to pay extra for Drone Photos?
No. I see my drone as an essential piece of equipment on a wedding day, and so long as the weather allows it and it is safe to do so, I will use it on your wedding day to capture shots of the venue, your guests and it allows me to get creative when getting shots of my couples too.
8. How do I book in for a chat about my wedding?
Get in touch using my contact page here and we can arrange a chat, either in person at my home in Brockholes, Holmfirth, or we can arrange a Zoom call.
Part of the wedding planning process is booking the right photographer. I would love to get to know you. Call today to schedule an appointment so we can sit down and learn a little about one another. Send an email if you prefer! The sooner I meet you, the more time I will have to create an idea of photos you would like to capture during your ceremony, reception and evening party.
