Karen & Guy — A Winter Wedding Photography at Stirk House, Lancashire
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Photographed by Leeds wedding photographer,
Tim Christian Jones — at Stirk House Hotel
A mid-January wedding at Stirk House Hotel in Lancashire.
4pm start.
Red
hearts. Helium balloons. Children’s laughter.
A family celebration unfolding gently
in winter light.
Arrival at Stirk House Hotel
I arrived as Karen, Guy, and their closest friends filled the rooms with red heart balloons and white floating orbs. Laughter carried down the corridors. A balloon escaped. The groom reached up to rescue it. Relaxed personalities revealed themselves instantly. The kind I love to photograph.
The Bridal Suite
Upstairs, soft January light poured through the windows. Karen and the children moved between brushes, dresses, and excited energy. Colours stayed true. Skin tones natural. A memory preserved as it was, not re-imagined. A purist approach. Timeless, long after editing trends fade.
Chaos in the best way. Everyone helping. Everyone present.
The Ceremony at Stirk House
Warm stone walls. A gentle quiet before vows.
Guy and his son shared
small glances that said everything.
Children carried rings. Readings
were spoken softly.
Family closeness filled the room. Unposed.
Unforced. Real.
Moving Through the Country House
The cold stayed outside. Guests followed the couple. Glasses clinked. Conversations gathered. We stepped briefly into the doorway for natural portraits. Chairs. Sofas. A breath of winter air. Then back inside to warmth.
Family and Friends at Stirk House Hotel
Casual group photographs. Children close at their parents’ sides. Friends relaxed. Nothing rigid. Just an hour of mingling, laughter, and stories weaving together.
Evening Moments at Stirk House Hotel mid-January
No formal wedding breakfast. Speeches came later, in the evening. A family
affair from start to finish.
First dance. Then cake. A topper of the
whole family. White icing. Chocolate Maltesers. Smiles all round.
A January Wedding Story at Stirk House Hotel
Available light. Honest atmosphere.
Chaos, love, emotion, happiness.
A winter
family wedding at Stirk House, captured as it truly felt.
A Lovely Email from the Couple
Hi Tim, Hope you’re well? The pics are brilliant they are exactly what we wanted. We will put the music cd in the post to you for the dvd please could we have 3 extra copies… Also could we have some prices for prints for different sizes people keep asking. . . and can people order direct from yourself online?
Venue Information — Stirk House Hotel, Lancashire
Stirk House Hotel is a historic country house wedding venue in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Stone interiors, soft natural light, and intimate rooms create a calm setting for relaxed family celebrations. This wedding forms part of my portfolio of destination weddings , photographed from my base in Leeds.
