Raven Hall Wedding - Aileen & Tom
On the cliff tops of the beautiful North Yorkshire coast Raven Hall Hotel is a spectacular stage for unforgettable love stories against the backdrop of rugged cliffs and the soothing sea breeze. As huge fans of this part of the world, we were over the moon to photograph the wedding of Aileen and Tom, a celebration brimming with warmth, laughter, and joy.
The ceremony unfolded in the magnificent great hall of Raven Hall, a rustic gem with open beams and a charming wooden floor. So much joy in one room, this was a beautiful ceremony that was a total pleasure to be able to document.
Following the heartfelt exchange of vows, we used the steps of the great hall for some group photographs, not only was this a fab place to make sure we could see everybody’s faces but it sheltered the guests from the crisp coastal breeze outside which was barely above freezing.
The chill was not going to stop Aileen and Tom from venturing outdoors for some portraits overlooking the epic seascapes from the top of the cliff walls. The views were a big part of the reason to choose this incredible venue so we were so happy to be able to capture these precious moments for this beautiful couple.
As the evening unfolded, dinner and speeches filled the air with heartfelt sentiments and infectious laughter. We stole a moment to capture a creative twilight photo outside, the fairy lights of the tree lined driveway gave the most beautiful light which we added to with a pop of flash to create something unique.
A massive highlight of this day for us was the ceilidh, we have been to a few weddings with ceilidhs and they are always great fun, this one was brilliant! The rustic barn vibes of the great hall were the perfect backdrop for the ceilidh dance, everyone got involved and were on their feet, so many great moments as people bumped into each other and did their best to keep up with the instructions of the ceilidh caller. We really do love a ceilidh and were very happy to join in with a couple of dances too, thanks to everyone for welcoming us to the dance floor, you were all brilliant fun all day!
Looking back on this day we will always have fond memories of our time with Aileen, Tom and all of their wonderful guests. From the heartfelt moments of the ceremony to the spirited ceilidh that filled the night with joy, every aspect of the day was full of the most authentic love and joy.
We can’t wait to return to Raven Hall again soon, we’ll no doubt be making a few more visits to this beautiful coastline for some family hikes too!
We are a husband and wife team of wedding photographers in Hull with a love of storytelling through images. If you are planning your own wedding day and like our style it would be great to have an informal chat to hear your story so far, your plans, and see if we’re a good fit for you.