Carys & Jordan’s Timeless Wedding at Shrigley Hall

June 13, 2025 In blog Shrigley Hall

Some wedding venues just click. For Carys and Jordan, Shrigley Hall wasn’t just a pretty backdrop, it was where they’d escaped for spa weekends, switched off their phones, and simply enjoyed being together. So when it came to picking a venue, let’s just say the decision was easier than choosing what to watch on Netflix (and with far fewer arguments).

A Full Circle Moment (With Better Hair This Time)

This wedding felt extra special for me. Years ago, when my photography skills were fresh out of the box (and my camera probably still had the price tag on), I’d photographed Carys and her cousins—who were now her bridesmaids. Nothing says “trust” like someone letting you photograph their wedding after seeing your early work.

The morning prep was a masterclass in efficiency:

  • Bridal HQ: Carys and her squad took over one of Shrigley’s triple rooms, where Michelle from The Bridal Lab (a makeup artist I see so often at Knowsley Hall we might as well be coworkers) worked her magic.
  • Groom’s Den: Jordan and his crew held court in a far-flung bedroom, presumably debating important topics like “which pocket square fold looks most manly.”

Thankfully, Shrigley’s layout meant I could bounce between both rooms like a caffeinated wedding ninja.

Bridal preparation at Shrigley Hall: bride get ready in a hotel room, one doing another’s makeup, others lounging on beds, captured in timeless black and white.
A bridesmaid help to put on a bracelet on another bridesmaid at Shrigley Hall
A bride smiles as another woman styles her hair, both reflected in an ornate mirror at Shrigley Hall.
bridesmaids reading speeches during the preparation at Shrigley Hall
Hairdresser attaching the tiara on the bride at Shrigley Hall
A groom in a suit smiles as he ties his shoe in a sunlit room at Shrigley Hall, next to a bed and a desk.
Four men in suits stand in a hotel room at Shrigley Hall, preparing and adjusting their ties
Bridesmaid and bride checking the mother of the bride's makeup
A bride helps her flowergirl adjust her dress in a tiled bathroom at Shrigley Hall before the wedding ceremony.
A smiling bride helps her dad adjust his tie in a bright, indoor setting at Shrigley Hall.
Bride smiling in a white dress, reflected in a mirror with her mum helping her to fasten her dress at Shrigley Hall
A makeup artist sprays setting spray on a bride’s face as she sits, eyes closed, in a pink room at Shrigley Hall.
An emotional dad in a suit gazes at the bride in her veil, at Shrigley Hall.

The Ceremony: Emotions & A Kiss Fail

The ceremony was heartfelt, if slightly chaotic. Jordan was so emotional he couldn’t look at Carys or her dad initially. Then came the iconic moment: their first married kiss, where Jordan instinctively stepped back. The registrar’s reassurance that yes, kissing his new wife was allowed got the biggest laugh of the day.

The bride, her dad and her bridesmaids descend a grand staircase in the elegant, art-filled interior of Shrigley Hall.
Bride in a white gown walks down the aisle with her dad at Shrigley Hall, surrounded by floral decorations and guests.
Nervous looking groom waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle at Shrigley Hall
Groom sees the bride for the first time at shrigley Hall
Bride and groom smiling at each other during their ceremony at Shrigley Hall, with guests in the background.
An emotional dad wipes away tears while seated at a wedding ceremony at Shrigley Hall, with the bride standing elegantly in the foreground.
Bride and groom exchange rings during a heartfelt ceremony at Shrigley Hall, looking emotional as guests watch in the background.
A bride and groom smile and laugh during their wedding ceremony at Shrigley Hall, surrounded by guests as they prepare to exchange rings.
A groom places a ring on the bride’s finger during a beautiful ceremony at Shrigley Hall, surrounded by guests.
First kiss at Shrigley hall
Bride and groom walking down the aisle at shrigley Hall

Peacocks, Portraits & Golf Cart Joyrides

The drinks reception featured Shrigley’s resident peacocks strutting about like they owned the place (which, let’s be honest, they probably do). We snuck off for relaxed portraits—just a stroll around the golf course pond, keeping it quick to avoid stray golf balls.

Then came sunset. Wedding coordinator Amon, clearly recognising my desperation for golden hour shots, arrived with a golf cart like a hero in a rom-com. Jordan even let me drive it back, which was either trust or poor judgement on his part. (Note to self: add “golf cart handling” to my skills list.)

Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand outside Shrigley Hall, smiling, as guests blow bubbles and toss confetti to cheer them on.
A peacock stands in the foreground at a drink reception outside Shrigley Hall, while guests in formal attire mingle in the background.
Mother of the bride chatting during the drinks reception at shrigley Hall
A bride and groom stand in front of the grand stone Shrigley Hall, its many windows gleaming beside an elegant fountain.
Two people standing side by side at Shrigley Hall; the bride in decorated white Crocs, the groom in brown leather dress shoes.
A bride and groom hold hands as they walk around the pond at Shrigley Hall, surrounded by the lush greenery of the park on their wedding day.
A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand around a pond on a sunny day, smiling at each other for portrait photos.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a grassy hill under a large tree and blue sky, capturing beautiful portrait photos at Shrigley Hall.
Elegant wedding reception room at Shrigley Hall with round tables, white chairs, and tall floral centerpieces adorned with hanging greenery.
Brides sunglasses, heart-shaped and adorned with Just Married text, rest on a napkin at a formal table setting.
The bride and groom make a stylish entrance at Shrigley Hall, wearing sunglasses, holding hands, and joyfully descending the stairs at their wedding.
Bride and groom entrance at Shrigley Hall: wearing sunglasses, they joyfully enter the wedding reception holding hands as guests cheer.
Two women smiling and waving white napkins at a celebration in Shrigley Hall, with a wedding cake and greenery in the background, enjoying the bride and groom entrance.
The bride laughing and looking embarrassed during the speeches at Shrigley Hall
Bridesmaid looking stressed before her speech
A bridesmaid wipes her tears with a napkin during heartfelt speeches at Shrigley Hall.
At Shrigley Hall, a groom gives a heartfelt speech with a microphone while the smiling bride reacts with hands over her mouth.
A groom gives a heartfelt speech while the bride smiles with her hand on her chest at their Shrigley Hall wedding reception table.
At Shrigley Hall, the groom in a green suit gives a speech. The bride covers her face
The mother of the bride, wipes her eyes during speeches at Shrigley Hall.
A smiling groom in a suit looks up at the bride giving her speech into a microphone during their Shrigley Hall wedding reception.
At Shrigley Hall, a groom laughs, a bridesmaid blow her nose in a napkin before her speech.
The bridesmaid is struggling to contain her emotions before her speech while the bride is laughing.
Sunset wedding photo at Shrigley Hall

Personal Touches (And Crisps)

These two personalised their day brilliantly:

  • A homemade welcome sign with photos spanning their relationship – because nothing says romance like showing guests your questionable haircuts from 2014
  • Tables named after cities they’d visited, complete with guidebooks (perfect for guests planning their post-wedding escape)
  • Piper’s crisps on every table—a snack-tastic nod to their new surname
  • Macmillan bee pins honouring loved ones (proving favours can be meaningful without being another dust-gatherer)

Carys’s dress had its own backstory. After maintaining the same Pinterest board for a decade, she found her dream gown at the first shop. What happened when she tried it on? Waterworks.

The Party: Where Aerosmith Met Embarrassing Dance Moves

Their first dance to I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing (Jordan’s long-held choice, inspired by Tyson Fury’s rendition) quickly turned into a group dance, possibly because guests realised neither bride nor groom should be left unsupervised on a dance floor. The live band kept energy high, proving that good music trumps sore feet every time.

The bride and groom share their first dance at Shrigley Hall.
A bride and groom smile and hold hands while sharing their first dance at their Shrigley Hall wedding reception.
A bride and groom share their first dance, smiling together at their wedding reception in the beautifully decorated hall at Shrigley Hall.
A woman and an older man hug and smile as a younger man stands cheerfully behind them with his arm raised.
A woman dancing during the wedding party at Shrigley Hall
Groom dancing at Shrighley Hall
Guest dancing at Shrighley Hall
A man dancing in a blue suit at Shrighley Hall
A woman dancing and singing out loud, with a flashing stick, at Shrighley Hall
A guest spinning the bridesmaid on the dancefloor at Shrighley Hall
Bride's dad dancing at Shrighley Hall
Guest singing out loud on the dance floor at Shrighley Hall

All in all, it was a day that perfectly reflected Carys and Jordan: heartfelt, full of laughter, and surrounded by their favourite people (peacocks included).

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