Summer Garden Wedding in Yorkshire | Vineyard Wedding Photography | Kat & Jim

 

If you're dreaming of a relaxed, elegant outdoor wedding in the English countryside, Kat & Jim’s vineyard celebration in Yorkshire is full of timeless inspiration. From their ceremony at a village church to garden drinks at Kat’s childhood home and golden-hour portraits among the orchards & vines, this wedding was full of love, light, and personal touches.

As a Yorkshire wedding photographer, these are the kinds of days I love to document — heartfelt, naturally beautiful, and deeply rooted in place.

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Getting Ready

A Personal Church Ceremony in the Yorkshire Countryside

Kat and Jim were married in a charming village church in Yorkshire, surrounded by family, friends, and the kind of peaceful countryside that makes Yorkshire weddings feel so special.

Kat arrived in a vintage car with her father, the July sun casting dappled light across the churchyard. The ceremony was emotional and full of warmth, with a heartfelt reading by Kat’s sister and lots of laughter woven through the vows.

If you’re planning a Yorkshire countryside wedding, village churches offer an intimate, meaningful setting — especially when they hold personal family significance.

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Garden Party at the Bride’s Family Home

After the ceremony, guests gathered at the bride’s childhood home, just down the lane — a classic Yorkshire home with mature gardens, shady trees, and a relaxed, romantic atmosphere.

Champagne flowed, lawn games began, and the scent of summer roses filled the air. With music floating in the background and guests enjoying the garden, it felt like a true celebration of home, love, and legacy.

Planning a garden wedding in Yorkshire can be a beautiful way to keep things personal, local, and filled with warmth — and when you add long summer evenings, it’s even better.

Dinner & Dancing at a Local Yorkshire Vineyard

Lastly, everyone headed off to a nearby vineyard & restaurant. The setting was magical with beautiful vineyard views, and a laid-back dinner that flowed into dancing under the stars. The couple snuck away for golden hour couple portraits among the vines, the light soft and cinematic as it dipped behind the hills.

Yorkshire vineyard weddings are perfect for couples who want something elegant but relaxed — and the backdrop of vines, sunsets, and open space makes for stunning photography.

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Why I Loved Photographing This Yorkshire Wedding

This wedding was everything I love about photographing outdoor weddings in Yorkshire:

  • Thoughtful but unfussy styling

  • Beautiful rural settings full of character

  • Light that tells its own story

  • Couples who care about connection over perfection

My style is all about natural, documentary-style wedding photography — capturing the real moments, gentle light, and everything in between. I don’t stage things. I help you feel comfortable, present, and relaxed in front of the camera so your images feel like you.

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Planning Your Own Outdoor Wedding in Yorkshire?

Whether it’s a vineyard reception, a church ceremony in the Dales, or a garden party in your family’s back garden, I’d love to help you capture the story as it unfolds. Let’s make images filled with joy, emotion, and that unmistakable Yorkshire charm.

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Get in touch via my contact page to enquire about my availability, or to book my services for your wedding day.

 
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