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Alpaca Park Farm wedding

A look at Billie and Adam’s fabulous, unique Alpaca Park Farm wedding in Snarestone

Billie and Adam had originally planned for their wedding to take place back in April 2020. Then the world was plunged into chaos when COVID 19 struck. Weddings were delayed, cancelled and dreams were put on hold. However, this wonderful couple finally managed to get to enjoy their perfect day a year on. This took place at the idylic Alpaca Park Farm wedding venue in Leicestershire.

We could not have wished for a better day, with the glorious sunshine beating down. The chilled, relaxed bridal preparation took place at Billie & Adam’s home near Derby. A short drive took us to the beautiful St. Edmund’s church in Allestree. There we had a lovely service despite reduced numbers, also taking part in one of the last ever register-signings!

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Afterwards, we headed off an the half hour drive to the Alpaca Park Farm in Snarestone, Leicestershire. Here we were greeted by the wonderful staff there and shown to the field out back, where SamiTipi had set up their giant hat tipi.

So on to the reception, we had all the usual trimmings with fantastic canapes thrown in for good measure! Lots of fun and entertainment with the garden games, also supplied by SamiTipi After dinner, we took a stroll through to meet the alpacas and other four-legged residents. The donkeys certainly took a shine to Billie’s dress and flowers!

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A truly fantastic day for everyone, despite restricted numbers. Billie & Adam had precious time with their nearest and dearest…and of course, I got to photograph it! So here is a selection of my favourites…

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This is just one of the many wonderful weddings that I have been honoured to be a part of over the last ten years. If you would like to see more of what I do, please check out my wedding collection. Why not get in touch and see what I can offer for your big day?

Special thanks to all the wonderful suppliers who helped make the day a sucess:

The Wedding Boutique at Ilkeston

Passion Flowers of Derby

Amazing Grace Hair & Make-up

The Old Manor House Bakery

Tipi by Sami Tipi

Alpaca Park Farm, Snarestone

Long Eaton wedding photographer Paul Eyre’s 2018

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Long Eaton wedding photographer Paul Eyre takes a look back over some awesome 2018 weddings in the East Midlands

Here we are at the begining of what promises to be a fantastic year of wedding photography for Long Eaton wedding photographer, Paul Eyre Images. As always, it has been a long, almost painful process of trying to compress the experience of 2018 into a relatively tiny space but here goes!

2018 was another exciting year for me and not only with weddings. With home improvements and the completion of my little camper van project, life has certainly kept me on my toes! Many of the weddings have been ‘new to me’ venues. Venues such as Staunton Harold Hall, Brooksby Hall and Prestwold Hall. It is always a great experience to work at a new venue. It really challenges my creativity which in turn opens up new ideas and concepts. The couples that I have worked with certainly have been amazing and as passionate about their wedding photography as I am. It is always a pleasure and an honour to share a wedding day with such fantastic people.


Just a few wonderful words that make it all worth while!


‘On our first meeting with Paul he was polite in welcoming us into his home to show his amazing portfolio of work. It didn’t take us long to decide that Paul was the photographer for us!’

‘Not being the most photogenic of people we chose to have the pre-wedding shoot so we could be more at ease on the big day. With Paul this is not a problem as straight away he makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera…’

‘Paul is a genius at getting every emotional aspect from your wedding on camera. Emotional speech reactions, laughter and sentimental family moments. Paul and his team really do go above and beyond to get the perfect photograph. We cannot speak of him highly enough’

Mr & Mrs B – Donington Hall, June 2018


Enjoy the small selection of photos and if you love what you see, then please get in touch! I am now taking bookings for 2020/21.

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Finally, a huge THANK YOU! to all the wonderful couples who made 2018 what it was!

The stunning Donington Hall Wedding Venue

Situated in 26 acres of beautiful, scenic grounds is the stunning new Donington Hall wedding venue

In October 2016, I had the privilege of photographing one of the first weddings to take place at the stunning new Donington Hall wedding venue.  The day began at the Priest House, which is Donington Hall’s sister venue.  With it’s beautiful river side location, the Priest House is the perfect place for couples to enjoy a relaxing stay before and after the wedding.  It was also an ideal location for my wonderful couple to start their day!  With just a very short drive along the tree-lined lane in this quiet corner of Leicestershire, we arrived at the stunning 18th century Hall.  As I entered through the grand doorway, I paused to read the historic scriptures above, which detail the history of this grand building.  The calm ambiance inside resonated throughout the grand rooms, with high ceilings and many original features.

Our bride made her arrival and was able to make her way to the chapel along the south-facing frontage of the house, giving me some epic shots! Inside the chapel, the sun was streaming in through the colourful stained-glass windows.  The guests took their seats as the groom waited patiently (nervously!) for his beautiful bride’s grand entrance.  The light streaming into the stunning chapel made for superb photographs and also gave the civil ceremony a church-like feel.

Following the ceremony, our happy couple exited the chapel into the glorious sunshine that bathed the front of the house.  Whilst guests mingled in the bar area, we made use of the stunning scenery as a backdrop for family photos.  We also made good use of the time before food was served to create many dramatic, epic shots and fully utilised the fabulous surroundings!

Enjoy this wonderful collection of real wedding images from the stunning Donington Hall wedding venue!

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Venue decor by Dyl&Co

Flowers by Broomfield College

Photography by Paul Eyre Images

West Mill Wedding Venue

The West Mill Wedding Venue in Derby was an awesome setting for the delightful Simon & Amy’s unique wedding.

 

The early 1800’s former mill is spread over four floors. Packed full of original features, it created an ambience that really did have the wow factor and provided us with a perfect backdrop for a wedding that was equally unique.  Natural light spilled in from all sides creating dramatic, rich shadows.  In contrast with the venue’s contemporary lighting, this made for a simply delightful set of images that were a pleasure to produce.  Amy’s preparation was carried out in The Dressing Room with it’s vintage charm and character, while Simon relaxed (if that is the right word!) with family and friends in The Gallery.  The ceremony itself took place on the top floor in The Cotton Quarter, with it’s stunning views across the river.   By the time drinks were being taken in the Gallery, the rain had started to pour and dictated that the photographs would be taken indoors… which really was a good thing (Albeit after some minor furniture re-arrangements!).  With four floors at our disposal, we slipped away for some exclusive portraits using the character, lighting and textures to our advantage (this is where the advantages of an engagement shoot definitely kicked in!)  When the daylight finally left us, the warmth of the house lights really came into their own, and using a subtle mix of off-camera flash and available light I was really able capture the ambience and character of the stunning West Mill Wedding Venue in all it’s new-found glory!  Enjoy this small selection of images from this wonderful couple’s big day!

 

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