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Couple photo of a bride and groom gazing at each other in front of a stormy sky.

Emily & Mark

Barmbyfield Barns, York

Emily and Mark began their day at The Fat Badger, nestled beneath York’s ancient walls. The inn was a glorious setting for the couple’s preparations, with period features, art in gilt frames, and opulent wall colours. Emily was joined for the morning by her sister and best friend. Her brother Ed was to play several roles on the day; he was the chauffeur in the bride’s own car, but also ‘Father of the Bride’, his third time in the role despite not yet having children! Mark enjoyed the morning with his best-woman sister.

The happy couple were wed at St John the Baptist Church in Kirk Hammerton. The church holds great significance in Emily’s life, having been her family’s church growing up and the resting place of her and her sibling’s mother. Emily’s mum was included in the day with her favourite colour and flowers, as well as certain traditions that she had started, such as dessert provided by all of the guests. The wedding party honoured her by placing sunflowers on her grave after the ceremony.

Emily and Mark chose to celebrate their wedding day with a reception at Barmbyfields Barn outside of York. Despite being in the midst of a very damp August, the weather held. Whilst storms raged across the rest of the country, the couple were treated to magnificent skies, pierced by occasional shafts of golden light.

Guests had a wonderful time with the games offered by this sport-loving couple. Mini golf, badminton, and the Yorkshire obsession of cricket allowed Chris to discover his inner sports photographer!

With music in abundance, love in droves, and laughter resounding, Emily and Mark’s wedding was a day to remember. We were awed by the emotion on display and would like to thank Emily, Mark, and their friends and family for the hospitality they showed whilst we worked to capture their big day.

Bride looking in the mirror as she gets ready for her wedding. Wedding dress is hanging in the background. Photo is black and white.
Portrait of the groom and the bride's brother in front of a wall of paintings at The Fat Badger in York.
Black and white photo of a bride and two bridesmaids getting ready near to a four poster bed. Bride is doing up her shoe.
Colour photo of a bride and her bridesmaids walking down a street with the walls of York City in the background. Her pageboy is carrying her train and her bridesmaids are in yellow.
A colour photo of a bride being walked down the aisle by her brother. She is smiling at the groom and the vicar is walking in front of them.
A colour photo of a bride and groom gazing at each other during their wedding ceremony in a church. The bride's brother and the groom's sister can be seen smiling.
A black and white photo of a bride putting the wedding ring onto her grooms finger with the vicar in focus in the background.
A colour photo of a bride and groom being showered with confetti.
A colour photo of a bride and groom along with their attendants placing flowers on the grave of the bride's mother shortly after their wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom exiting a black people carrier as they arrive at their wedding reception. The bride's face is obscured by her flowers and the sky is stormy. Her pageboy greets them, smiling.
A large group shot of all the guests at a wedding with the bride and groom at the front. Everyone is waving in celebration.
Group shot of the bride and groom parties with the bride sitting at the front. Colours are blue and yellow.
Couple photo of a bride and groom under an arch created by a hedge. The skies are stormy in the background and the bride is smiling at the camera while the groom looks at her.
Black and white photo of a bride queueing for ice cream at a cat during her wedding reception. She is smiling at a woman next to her.
Photograph of a dining room set up for a wedding meal with paper lanterns, cascading lights and sunflowers.
Photo of a bride and groom playing with the bride's veil whilst stood in a field of wheat in front of a stormy sky.
Portrait photo of a bride and groom facing the camera in a field of wheat in front of a stormy sky with red poppies in the foreground.
A bride and groom walking through a field of wheat in front of a stormy sky.
Full length photo of a bride and groom facing each other in front of a stormy sky.
Action photo of a groom about to hit a cricket ball.
Photograph of a bride staring up at her new husband during his speech. Bride is viewed through a foreground of candles.
Photograph of seated guests clapping for speeches during a wedding reception.
Black and white photograph of a bride and groom during their first dance.
Colour photograph of a bride with friends and family on the dance floor during her wedding reception.
Woman smiling with toy horse at a celebration, black and white photo.
Party with a band, a man blowing up a balloon, and a woman with novelty glasses.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom wearing novelty glasses with lights on, on the dance floor with other people.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom with friends and family holding sparklers at the end of their wedding reception.

Amazing Vendors

Brides dress from Morilee at Confetti and Lace in Leeds; her shoes from Paradox at John Lewis; Bridesmaids dress and shoes were from Karen Millen and Dune; Groom’s suits from M&S, shoes from Newman and Regent; Rings from Berry’s Jeweller in Leeds; The bride’s hair was styled by Reina Body from Joseph Ferraro Hair in Harrogate; Bouquets were created by the groom’s mother Jayne Broady, whilst the sunflowers were grown by the bride’s nephew Angus and her brother Ed; Cake was created by the bride and groom’s sisters, Aimee Aspinall and Rebekah Broady; On the day co-ordination was provided by Sophie at Barmbyfields; bridesmaids gift came from Gifted in Boston Spa; Photo Booth was from Boothomatic; Acoustic music was provided by Farino and evening band was The Good Habits. Friends and family were incredibly well fed with Luxury Ice cream and Paella by Antonio.

Man in suit playing acoustic guitar against a textured wall.
Three small bouquets of dried flowers tied with twine on a reddish-brown surface.
Woman smiling and holding up an ice cream cone at a table.

The Quiet, The Wild and the Real

Your day can feel as emotional and alive in photographs as it did in the moment.  See some of our real weddings below to get a feel for our photography and editing style.   If you are interested in seeing a full client gallery, please feel free to email us at hello@boyntonandjones.com.

Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight
“Lucy and Chris are the best photographers anyone could ask for. They made us feel totally at ease and produced the most amazing photos!”
Bourne Hall Hotel, Isle of Wight
“Chris is the wedding photographer that is everywhere but nowhere! He captured everyone but was so discrete and captured the ambiance and joy of the day so well. “
East Afton Farm, Isle of Wight
“We are absolutely thrilled with the photos Lucy and Chris captured for our wedding. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them.”
Brighstone, Isle of Wight
“I am so happy we found Lucy for our wedding! We live abroad and it was so easy to set everything up… The photos were amazing!!”

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