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On a perfect spring day, Leanne and Louise surrounded by their friends and family at The Peacock Room in Rochdale promised to love, honor, and cherish for the rest of their lives and sealed their devotion with a kiss, which was heralded as the beginning of something new. Together. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Louise & Leanne thank you for inviting me to document your first day as wife and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. In Leanne and Louise's own words, here's their story. How did you meet? We met 5 years ago when we both worked at Jd Sports, we became close friends for a while and then became a couple 2 years ago. What made you choose your outfits? Leanne - my dress stood out from all the rest, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Louise - my outfit took some time in finding, after a lot of looking around. What did you love about them? Leanne - I loved the shape of my dress, especially after alterations. Louise- I loved everything about my outfit, as I took my time to pick it. Where did you buy them? Leanne - celebration village Manchester Louise - outfit and jewellery was from Vivienne Westwood and my shoes were Kurt Geiger. How long did you plan your wedding? We planned our wedding for 1 year. What made you choose The Peacock Room your wedding venue? We were browsing for venues online with nice gardens but not too far from home, we came across the peacock room and rang them to go and view it. We fell in love as soon as we arrived. It's a beautiful place inside and out. It was our first and last venue we viewed. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? Leanne - as nervous as I was, it would have to be saying my vows Louise - I honestly couldn't pick a favourite part of the day, it was perfect from start to finish, I wish I could do it all again. What was your first dance song? Our first Dance song was Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You We would like to thank our parents for helping us pay for our wedding, And family that helped out along the way. Louise and Leanne wedding day was one of the most special days for them and I am so lucky to have witnessed and documented the good vibe there. Also, please check out the photographs from their engagement session. About Author Monika Szmidt Award winning photographer that is obsessed with taking portrait photographs. Mom of one crazy boy. Always starts day with very strong cup of coffee. In their spare time, she enjoys camping, reading, cooking, and traveling to destinations old and new. She continually look for adventures in front, behind, and away from the camera although it’s difficult to put it down when there is so much beauty in the world to capture. #weddingphotographyinRochdale #WeddingdayatThePeacockRoom #WeddingphotographerManchester #weddingpictures #weddingphotosManchester

There are some photo shoots where everything just seems to come together beautifully. Tim's recent family portrait session was one of those shoots. Great weather: check, gorgeous family: check, great location: check: a photographer's dream. We met up at Heaton Park to take a relaxed family pictures in the woods a week ago. It was a pleasure to spend time with such a lovely family. We had great fun, and ended up with some lovely family photos. I'll leave you with a selection of moments from their photo session. #Manchesterfamilyportraits #familyportraitsManchester #familyphotos #familypicturesManchester #familyphotographerinManchester #portraitphotographerinManchester

Shadi and Desmond said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two families, lives, and hopes at The Castlefield Rooms in Manchester. They hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Shadi and Des thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love… M. In Shadi and Desmond's own words, here's their story. How did you meet? We met via Tinder in 2014, and we started to date, I asked Shadi to marry me in Negril Jamaica in January 2015; it was a beautiful scene the sun was setting a deep hue of red, an old friend of mine was in the mosque reciting his nightly prayers it was very melodic the sea was gently crashing against the rocks and I asked Shadi to marry me which she obviously agreed too. How long did you plan your wedding? The wedding was originally planned for Sweden but costs and logistics made us switch to Manchester the whole thing took about 2 to 3 months the actual planning was probably around 2 months! What made you choose The Castlefields Rooms your wedding venue? We've been to a wedding there before it was well planned and organised, we loved the location, gorgeous by the canal, the room with the wooden beams, and ease of access for everyone and it being within our budget helped too. What was your favourite part of your wedding day? Des said: My favourite part was seeing my wife to be arrive and how stunning she looked, I was overcome with emotion. Shadi said: My favourite part was when I saw him waiting for me, all the butterflies in my tummy disappeared and I couldn't wait to stand next to him and say I do. It was lovely to see all of our friends and families there, celebrating the night away. What was your first dance song? The first dance was a song by Stevie Wonder - "Knocks me off my feet" A very beautiful song! A huge thanks to Helen at Dukes 92 she was fantastic & worked tirelessly to organise everything and Abbey for her work on the wedding day and the rest of the event team they were a fantastic team and made our big day magical. Credits: Venue: The Castlefield Rooms - http://www.thecastlefieldrooms.com/weddings/ Musician during the ceremony: Darius the electric violinist - http://www.dariuselectricviolinist.com The cake maker was actually a colleagues of Shadi's called Lucy Birks - https://www.facebook.com/lucy.birks #weddingatTheCastlefieldRooms #weddingphotographyManchester #WeddingphotographerManchester #weddingphotos #weddingpictures #weddingstory

I was fortunate to photograph Louise and Leanne engagement session on warm and sunny Saturday at beginning of April. Typically, Daisy Nook is packed with people on nice weekend. To avoid the crowd, we scheduled a late afternoon engagement session and we were able to find some peace and quiet so that Louise and Leanne could relax and enjoy each other. Daisy Nook is a country park with woodland, canals, river, picnic sites, bird watching and fishing located in Failsworth, Ashton-under-Lyne. Families can have a fun-packed day in the countryside with two fantastic play areas set amongst 40 hectares of woodlands, meadows, waterways and a lake. My son love this park! The area is so famous that the great artist LS Lowry even came here and his paintings of his visits Crime Lake and Good Friday, Daisy Nook have been sold for some very high prices (almost £4million for Good Friday, Daisy Nook!). After spending a few minutes with Leanne and Louise, you can tell that they are soulmates and a perfect match. The love and support they have for one another is so beautiful. I am beyond excited to be the storyteller on their wedding day. Please stay tuned for their wedding photographs this summer. They will be tying the knot and throwing a lovely reception at The Peacock Room Restaurant in Bamford, Rochdale Contact me to schedule your Engagement Photo Shoot About Author Monika Szmidt Award winning photographer that is obsessed with taking portrait photographs. Mom of one crazy boy. Always starts day with very strong cup of coffee. In their spare time, she enjoys camping, reading, cooking, and traveling to destinations old and new. She continually look for adventures in front, behind, and away from the camera although it’s difficult to put it down when there is so much beauty in the world to capture. #bestengagementphotos #Manchester #photography #DaisyNookCountryPark #engagementphotography #CountryParkphotosession #outdoorengagementphotos #preweddingphotography #Manchesterpreweddingphotoshoot

On a perfect Spring day, Joy and Matt surrounded by their friends and family at Moor Hall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield promised to love, honour, and cherish for the rest of their lives and sealed their devotion with a kiss, which was heralded as the beginning of something new. Together. From start to finish, Joy and Matt's wedding was filled with a good mix of class and party. The moment I walked in to photograph Joy getting ready, she had the most beautiful bridal glow. She had all of her details laid out for me and ready to photograph. Please check out her jaw dropping shoes below. Joy and Matt decided to keep it classy and wait till the ceremony to see each other for the first time. Photographing Joy walking down the aisle was one of the most emotional moments. It was the first time she was seeing her husband to be on their wedding day and everything about that moment was perfect. After ceremonie we had a time for some family photos and portraits of bride and groom... It was the perfect Spring day, not too hot or too cold and the magnolia was blooming beautifully . All outside portraits were taken at Moor Hall Hotel - a beautiful country house with spectacular surroundings. and big group photo outside the hotel... Time for wedding breakfast and speeches... Joy and Matt added a lot of personal touch to decorate the venue. and few more portraits of bride and groom And time for cutting the cake and first dance as husband and wife... Joy and Matt's reception at Moor Hall Hotel was a good time, filled with many unforgettable moments. Their wedding day was one of the most special days for them and I am so lucky to have witnessed and documented the good vibe there. Also, please check out the photographs from their engagement session. #weddingatMoorHallHotel #weddingphotography #weddingphotos #weddingphotographerManchester

Melanie and David hosted a stunning wedding filled with love, laughter, and happiness at The Willowbank in Manchester. Thank you for the honour of being your wedding photographer. Much Appreciation and Love...M :) Bride was getting ready at The Willowbank Hallmark Hotel in Manchester. I love Melanie's wedding flowers in beautiful shades of pink and ivory. Melanie walked down the aisle with her son. Mr. & Mrs. walking down the aisle as husband and wife… After ceremonie we had a time for some family photos and portraits of bride and groom. The Willowbank hotel is located close to the city center and don't have a lot outside space for photography but inside hotel we had plenty beautiful backdrops. Time for wedding breakfast and speeches... and a few more photos at night time... And time for cutting the cake and first dance as husband and wife... #Weddingphotography #weddingatWillowbank #Manchesterweddingphotographer #weddingatHallmarkHotel

It was to be about the marriage, not just the wedding. Nithya and Steven committed to cultivating a private moment between two people in love. Tucked in the rolling landscape of Lake District, they said the vows at historical Langdale Chase in Windermere. The wedding day began with preparation at Langdale Chase Hotel. It’s not everyday I get to photograph a bride getting ready for her wedding day in the classic English country house built in 1890 …but I loved every minute of shooting around the Langdale Chase and discovering gorgeous views around every corner. It was a charming and heartfelt wedding ceremony… Large imposing rooms, oak-panelled and mellowed with the years, a collection of fine oil paintings, ornate carved fireplaces and the magnificent oak staircase tell their own story of a hotel rich in history and character. That is the perfect setting for wedding. After a wedding ceremony we had a time for some intimate photos Beauty, beauty everywhere…the Lake District landscape was a perfect backdrop for a wedding… Nithya and Steven…from meeting while you were in Manchester, to a wedding in Windermere, Lake District…you remained truly remarkable. Thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love…Monika #WeddingphotographyatLangdaleChase #Weddingphotography #weddingatLakeDistrict #weddingphotographermanchester

Dunham Massey Hall is an English country, Georgian house with spectacular garden for all seasons and an ancient deer park, located in the district of Trafford, near Altrincham, Cheshire, and close to the edge of Greater Manchester. It's a perfect location for engagement photography and family photography and if you are looking for a stunning backdrop for your wedding day, then this venue could be for you. Joy and Matt choose Dunham Massey as background for their engagement photo shoot. The evening on the middle of January was quite frosty but we had a good fun doing this pre -wedding photo shoot and I hope the couple will enjoy their photos for many years to come. #engagement #engagementphotography #preweddingphotography #DunhamMassey #familyphotography #weddingatDunhamMassey #weddingvenueDunhamMassey #weddingphotographerCheshire #WeddingphotographerManchester #engagementsession #Manchesterengagementphotos

When Nicola, Chris and I first met for the wedding photography consultation, it was in one of the coffee shops in Manchester city center. We chatted about their wedding day, and the amazing details they had planned for their wedding at Macdonald Kilhey Court in Wigan. I was immediately struck with her care and concern for others, and I knew this wedding going to be a very special. Nicola and Chris hosted their friends and family to a spectacular day in Macdonalds Kilhey Court, Standish, Wigan. It was a bright ,sunny and frosty day in Wigan, Lancashire. The couple prepared at Macdonald Kilhey Court and had lots of sparking accoutrements on hand… Off to the wedding ceremony… Officially Mr. and Mrs… After the wedding ceremony time for family photography... The afternoon was gorgeous and spending the day with a group of amazing bridesmaids was a blast… and a few more group photos... The couple set aside ample time for wedding photos and the beautiful grounds of the Macdonald Kilhey Court made for a gorgeous backdrop! Lucky for the sweet couple, the sun created the most stunning patterns of light… White and red,classic reception. Time for wedding breakfast and speeches... Cutting the cake... and first dance as a husband and wife... I’ll end on this note because the couple spent their first night as husband and wife surrounded by those they love the most: friends and family… Nicola and Chris thank you, I’m honoured to have documented your first day as husband and wife. #weddingatMacdonaldKilheyCourt #Wiganwedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographerManchester #weddingphotos

Just 2 days before Christmas, Hayley and Ismar said their vows at Manchester Town Hall and celebrated the moment with their family and friends. I'm honored to have documented your first day as husband and wife. I am thankful to have been invited into your lives and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both! Much Love and Appreciation… Monika The wedding day was strung together by gorgeously simple details and design… I love Hayley's wedding flowers in beautiful red and stunning wedding dress... She looked like Snow White Princes I photograph bride getting ready in family home in Manchester. Hayley and Ismar said their vows and celebrated the moment when their hearts grew to encompass the merging of two families, lives, and hopes at Manchester Town Hall. A magical setting for the wedding, where team of event professionals is on hand to ensure the big day runs smoothly. I love decorations on reception tables! Look at this stunning flowers! Watching the way these two love each other was beautiful…they simply melted into each other’s arms… and a few family photos... Time for wedding breakfast and speeches... Evening party started with cutting the wedding cake and the first dance as a husband and wife... #WeddingatManchesterTownHall #ChristmasWedding #WeddingPhotographyatManchesterTownHall

A few photos from recent engagement / pre-wedding photo shoot around Castlefield, Manchester with Amanda and Julie. Manchester Engagement Photography by Monika Szmidt Photography #Manchesterengagementphotography #Manchesterpreweddingphotoshoot #photoshoot #Castlefield

On a perfect autumn day, Sarah and Adam surrounded by their friends and family at the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester promised to love, honor, and cherish for the rest of their lives and sealed their devotion with a kiss, which was heralded as the beginning of something new. Together. The day began with hair and makeup at the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester … made better with champagne… Wedding ceremony took a place at the rooftop of the Great John Street Hotel time for family photos... We went to St. John's Gardens for more wedding photos after the ceremony… Great John Street Hotel - original Victorian school house has been transformed into a chic luxury townhouse hotel. It's very unique and urban wedding venue. After the wedding breakfast was a time for speeches ... And with sunset a few photos outside the Great John Street Hotel... Evening party started with cutting the wedding cake... Sarah and Adam thank you for inviting me to document your first day as husband and wife. Much Appreciation and Love...M :) #WeddingatGreatJohnStreetHotel #Manchesterwedding #urbanwedding #townhousewedding