Yorkshire Wedding Photographer Tom Roberts, of Champagne Shutter Photography, at Rise Hall

Having previously lived in Beverley for six years, it was such a pleasant surprise to discover Rise Hall, 10 miles to the east, near Skirlaugh and Kingswood, Hull, tucked away down a tree lined driveway, only to reveal the magnificent golden Grecian style columns supporting the portico above the grand entrance hall.

This awe-inspiring wedding venue has the feeling of a beautiful art gallery or museum, with polished floors and a jaw-dropping palette and décor throughout. It’s really a gift for wedding photography!

With records dating back to 1066, and of tenants in the 1300s, the estate was owned by the crown between the 1400s and 1600s, before turning to private ownership. The present Hall was built between 1815-’20. It served as a base for searchlight officers during WWII before use as a school from the later ‘40s to the ‘80s, before use as a religious retreat until ’95. Bought by TV’s Sarah Beeny in 2001, she presented its restoration on Channel 4 in 2010, before selling it as a wedding venue in 2019.

Champagne Shutter Photography visited as a supplier at a Brides Up North wedding fayre. Rise Hall is one of 4 wedding venues with the Dine network, including Howsham Hall, near Malton, York and The Mansion at Roundhay Park, Leeds. Howsham is another stunning beauty I intend to visit and photograph – a Grade I listed Jacobean stately home built in 1610.  

Rise Hall offers wedding packages for up to 180 guests and has 31 bedrooms/suites. Choose from Classic, Superior, or Premium Packages.

Wedding Packages

Accommodation

Just FYI - please note that today's photography was all iPhone snaps!

Grand history meets cosy log fire in the stunning library at Rise Hall - here the morning light streams in through the Grade II windows on the southern wing. Perfect for wedding photography, with book shelves as a backdrop, and spectrums casts by the prisms and crystals hanging in the window light...

The Swift Suite (The Wedding Suite); His & Hers Bathtubs; the view from between the columns on the west-facing portico of Rise Hall's main entrance

The Atrium; Couture - https://theharrogateweddinglounge.com/; main staircase & hall

The Drawing Room, decorated with elegant faux blossom trees, sits on the south-facing wing of Rise Hall, behind what becomes your ceremony space

The southern wing of the stately home: bar, details, Dining Room

Why Choose Champagne Shutter Photography?

I firmly believe in the right balance of being friendly with a professional eye for detail.  You are investing in expertise to ensure elegant heirlooms to keep forever after your wedding, but the best wedding photographs gain their elegance through your comfort with your wedding photographer, so that I can suggest the odd tweak, where needed, with no awkwardness.  Many clients tell me that they are uncomfortable with the notion of posing and want a candid documentary approach. There's plenty of room for that in the celebration of your wedding day. But, from a place of a comfortable rapport with me, I can garner a laugh, or give a little direction that looks totally natural, not orchestrated. That’s why I pay close attention to your bespoke plans in our consultations leading up to your wedding and ensure a pre-wedding photography session to further aid your comfort.  It’s from a genuine and authentic connection that the best wedding photography emerges.

With Tom at Champagne Shutter Photography, depending upon your chosen package, you can gain:

Unlimited coverage, usually circa 10-11 hours

From the curlers going in, to the party in full swing: preparation to dancing coverage, just beyond cake cut and first dance, including twilight couple’s portraits

Arrival to cover details and latter stages of preparation

Ceremony

Groups shots

Family shots

Couple's Portraits

Couple’s portraits session at twilight, blue hour, sunset

Initial consultation meeting plus further planning consultation meeting to finalise your itinerary and requirements

Complimentary pre-wedding shoot (circa 2 & ½ hrs) to allow couples to get to know Tom’s approach, so you are comfortable in front of the lens prior to your wedding day – subject to mutually convenient date (ideally but not exclusively mid-week) – provides photos for wedding save-the-dates, invites, website, or wall art

Skilled curation and editing of your online gallery (circa 600+ images on average)

Couple’s online gallery - download web resolution photos for online use, full resolution photos for prints & wall art orders – couples & family can “favourite” a selection of images to curate ideas for album design

Albums are available as either part of an integrated package or as an additional option later

Guests can enter a password-protected gallery to access and order social media downloads, prints, and wall art, from canvas, to framed, acrylic or metal prints

Couples can opt for two photographers – a second photographer is important if you want to cover more candid photos of friends during afternoon and evening receptions, when I am occupied with portraits elsewhere, and if you want to cover both of your preparations ahead of the ceremony

Packages combining photography & videography are also available

Every couple is different and whilst it’s all well and good me extolling the virtues of a what I think about portraying your day at a venue, we must make a genuine connection to tell your story!  Every wedding matters and I often fight a tear through the viewfinder in a ceremony! Check out Champagne Shutter Photography’s approach here.

For a friendly chat about your bespoke wedding photography plans, get in touch or reserve a Zoom call with Tom at Champagne Shutter.  Alternatively, give me a ring on 07738 620485 or email via tom@champagneshutter.com. 

Stationery - https://www.orenastationery.com/

To the rear of the Hall, facing east, lies the more modern extension, housing the main hall in which you will have your evening reception