Wylam Brewery Wedding Photography - Harry & Sarah
The Palace of Art is one of my favourite buildings in Newcastle. Built in 1929 it has a beautiful Art Deco, almost Brutalist aspect that I think contrasts so well with the delicate and joyous nature of a wedding. I only recently realised that there were other buildings that were a part of the exhibition and, while I’m not sad to see the back of the “African Village”, I do think it’s a crying shame that we lost the building with the chimneys that looks like a set from Metropolis, the cool bridge, and the kickass rollercoaster.
However, I digress.
Harry & Sarah chose a stunning venue - like FOR REAL - and although the North East summer did its usual trick of tipping it down, we had plenty of moments to enjoy some nice weather, and the park itself.
I arrived at the venue along with the guests and, most importantly, Harry. Harry seemed remarkably relaxed, although I suspect this is the case with most grooms who look fine: they’re like the proverbial serene duck, with the legs paddling frantically beneath the surface.
The guests were seated and Sarah arrived, walking down the aisle with her father into a beautiful ceremony conducted by Georgia from Serendipity Ceremonies. I am a big fan of celebrants, I think they can give much more personal ceremonies than the legal officiants, and Harry and Sarah’s ceremony was beautiful. It’s so nice to hear about the cuple, how they met, what they love about each other, it makes it special in a different way to the legal part.
After the ceremony, there came the drinks reception which obviously included beer from the brewery, and confetti! Confetti is great. We managed to get a few family pictures inside as the Geordie summer did its typical thing, but luckily it cleared up again after the meal so that we could get the wedding party photographs. We also got a few more couple’s portraits around the lake where we found a bamboo garden! I’d always skipped that part of the lake walkway before because I mistakenly assumed it halted, but no. I’m thrilled to bits with the bamboo shots, the little bridge, the gorgeous colour - what a find.
By that time everyone was ready for the evening to kick off which began with the cutting of the cake, and the first dance where moves had clearly been practiced.
The evening entertainment was particularly noteworthy and was caried out by a band I’ve never seen before: Rockaoke. They kicked off with ACDC’s Highway To Hell (not an easy track to sing) , and then the bride and groom got up and sang Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee. The band essentially act like live karaoke allowing guests to get up and perform like they’re in their own rock band. Lots of fun, especially as the most drunken members of the crowd were first up. Please enjoy those pictures in particular!
It was a wonderful day, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reliving it all in this post. Congratulations guys, if your marriage is half as fun as your wedding you’re on to a very good thing.
So there you have it, an incredible day! If you’re interested in any of the other suppliers who worked so hard to make Harry & Sarah’s day so very special they are as follows:
Venue - Wylam Brewery
Flowers - Jones and Jones
Celebrant - Georgia Emery
Band - Rockaoke
Cake - Jacqueline’s Cake Company
Makeup - Laura Oddity
Hair - Tribeca East Boldon
