Hoyle Court Wedding Photography, Baildon — Dani & Scott’s Joyful Spring Day
Hoyle Court, Baildon — full of character and quiet charm.Built for the Ambler family between 1910 and 1912, this Edwardian Baroque home still holds its original beauty. Now a Masonic Lodge, it’s tucked in West Yorkshire, just a short hop from Leeds.
I’ve photographed a few weddings here over the years, and it always offers something special — soft light, calm spaces, and gardens that shine at golden hour. Dani & Scott’s day felt unhurried and full of feeling. From sparkler laughter to a live-band first dance, their wedding was joyful, gentle, and full of real moments.
A quiet start to a day full of love.
Getting Ready Moments at Home
— Dani & Her Girls
Dani & Scott’s wedding at Hoyle Court
captured by a documentary Leeds wedding photographer.
A cold April day —
but full of warmth and anticipation.
The morning began at home,
in the attic room flooded with natural light.
Laughter, coffee, and a practice walk from Dani,
full of nerves and joy.
Soon, she made her way to Hoyle Court,
where Scott was waiting.
The emotion was already building.
Smiles shared before it all begins.
The kind of morning you don’t forget.
A pause, and a heart full of hope.
The attic room filled with morning light.
The hush before the walk begins.
A mix of pride, joy, and something unspoken.
A quiet beam, full of feeling.
A glance, a breath, and then — she’s ready.
Dani’s joy fills the hallway with light.
A final pause before dresses and vows.
The room lifts with laughter and love.
The kind of moment that stays forever.
A small stillness before stepping out.
Soft light, steady hands, deep breath.
Smiles wide, West Yorkshire charm in full swing.
The Groom — The Ceremony
— The Emotion
When I arrived at Hoyle Court,
everyone was ready and waiting.
As Dani walked in with her dad,
you could see every emotion cross her face —
laughter, tears, pure overwhelm.
That moment down the aisle felt huge.
Only after the first kiss
did she seem to breathe again.
A heartfelt ceremony from start to finish.
He stands tall — the moment is here.
A slow, steady walk filled with meaning.
Time slows to match each step.
Nerves, joy, and everything in between.
A moment held in silence and feeling.
Joy rising between them, easy and real.
The hush of the room, the weight of the words.
So much said without a word.
A West Yorkshire moment full of heart.
A quiet moment, tender and true.
The moment before forever begins.
The ring slides home like it always belonged.
Frozen in monochrome, full of meaning.
Their eyes meet — and everything begins.
The first of many quiet moments together.
Two smiles rising from one sentence.
A pen, a page, a promise.
Signing the Register &
The Exit Photographed
After the vows came those sweet, simple moments —
signing the register, sharing grins,
caught in between ceremony and celebration.
Guests took their own snaps too —
and I was there for it all, as always,
quietly documenting every moment at Hoyle Court.
Their walk out into the spring air felt like a release —
a moment of “we did it” joy,
ready now to soak up every second.
A quiet formality in West Yorkshire light.
Two worlds blending into one.
The ones who’ve stood beside them all along.
Everyone wanting to hold this moment.
A shared mission in celebration.
A walk into light, laughter, and love.
They’re already writing their own language.
Mums, best man — all heart and fizz.
Time for Drinks and Hellos
A chance to breathe —
to gather themselves, sip a drink,
and enjoy that first wave of hugs and hellos.
I always suggest couples take twenty minutes or so
just to be with everyone —
canapés in hand, no rush.
Not a production line —
but a chance to truly enjoy the day.
Because it’s their day.
A celebration in motion.
Families already blending with ease.
One guest spots the lens and grins.
Group Photos at Hoyle Court
— Then an Escape in the Morris Minor
It’s not hard to photograph happy people at weddings.
Dani & Scott’s day was all smiles — pure joy to be part of.
We gathered everyone for one big group photo
before they escaped in the Morris Minor,
off to a rocky spot they love for a few relaxed portraits.
Then back to Hoyle Court,
where we finished a few more family groups in the spring sunshine.
A crowd of joy, all gathered for them.
Laughter blooming in every frame.
Roof down, hearts wide open.
A kiss that belongs to no one else.
A black and white frame full of family.
Dani’s sister glows in the soft afternoon light.
A birds-eye view of everyone who matters.
The historic West Yorkshire venue behind them.
Helping hands, never far away.
A moment to pause before the next chapter.
Years of stories in quiet exchange.
A warm welcome back into Hoyle Court’s heart.
A Wedding Breakfast at Hoyle Court
— in April Light
Once everyone was settled at the tables,
I took the bride’s bouquet outside —
just a couple of quiet frames on the stone steps,
in that soft April contrast.
The speeches came after food (which I always prefer).
You can really feel the nerves build —
and that’s where the honest moments live.
But Dani & Scott’s day stayed beautifully relaxed.
Plenty of time to move gently around the room,
capturing the laughter, the glances,
the natural joy —
just before the cake came out.
Stillness and beauty, bouquet at rest.
Leaves cradle each rose like hands.
Little details that say, you belong here.
A perfect start to the speeches.
The kind of moment you feel more than see.
A sweet, unguarded moment.
Simple tenderness between courses.
Time taken for those who matter most.
A rare still moment between laughter.
Simple, striking elegance.
and many more sweet things to come.
Smiles for every angle.
Just relaxed, catching up.
A bride among friends.
That easy joy of being part of it all.
Even the staff felt part of the joy.
A quiet chat before the speeches begin.
Just warmth, wine, and a room full of heart.
A bride surrounded by love.
Laughter in the stillness of a frame.
Still making time for everyone.
The evening lights begin to glow.
Sparklers to Speeches at Hoyle Court
— A Fun and Personal Celebration
Sparklers for many.
Neckties adjusted.
Flowers passed around during speeches
— full of laughter, warmth, and emotion.
A truly fabulous day to photograph for Dani & Scott.
Honestly, it never really feels like work.
Sparks in more ways than one.
A final, tender adjustment.
Moments like this — gently held at Hoyle Court.
Evening Portraits and Golden Light at Hoyle Court
— A Few Relaxed and Fun Group Photos
Huddled together — not too cold,
but definitely a little chilly.
Dani & Scott ventured out into the early evening light
for a few relaxed couple portraits by the white gate —
and with an orange-gold April sky behind them.
A quiet moment together
to frame a perfect day.
Evening Reception
— Chinese Lanterns & The First Dance
As evening settled in,
the last of the natural light filled the rooms inside.
I captured a few relaxed shots of the new arrivals —
even some lovely impromptu family groupings,
three generations huddled together without prompting.
Then, under the golden glow of the outdoor lights,
Chinese lanterns swayed above everyone.
It brought such warmth to the space —
and kept people close.
Dani & Scott’s first dance was to The White Keys,
live and loud and full of joy.
A perfect way to close a beautiful wedding
at Hoyle Court in Baildon,
photographed by Tim Christian Jones — Leeds wedding photographer.
Hoyle Court Wedding Venue
— Baildon, West Yorkshire
Light, space, and a sense of ease.
I’ve photographed a few weddings at Hoyle Court now,
and there’s something quietly elegant about it every time.
Tall sash windows spill soft light into every room.
The gardens feel made for golden-hour portraits,
but also for real, in-between moments.
Dani & Scott’s day had that gentle kind of warmth —
even on a chilly April afternoon.
Just like Debra & Jared’s sunshine-filled wedding at Hoyle Court,
where joy poured in from the sunlit lawn
and the laughter indoors.
Tucked in Baildon, just outside Leeds,
Hoyle Court gives couples space to be themselves —
and for me, as a wedding photographer based in Leeds,
it’s a beautiful place to document real connection.
You can see more real moments
from weddings in the city
on my Leeds Weddings page.
