Fran & Alan - A Relaxed DIY Autumn Wedding at Grub in Red Bank - Manchester Wedding Photographer

Capturing Fran and Alan's wedding at Grub on a gloriously sunny October Saturday was an absolute delight. The intimate ceremony unfolded under the twinkling lights of the cinema room, creating a magical ambiance for the couple and their 70 closest family and friends. As a photographer, there's nothing quite like witnessing such raw emotion and love in an intimate setting. I love how Grub truly thinks about the setting and how the space can be used by each individual wedding, no two celebrations I capture there are the same!

WeddingsKate McCarthyOctober 6, 2024grubgrub wedding, Manchester love story, manchester wedding photographerComment

Holly & James - A Joyous & Sentimental Manchester Wedding at HOME - Manchester Wedding Photography

Photographing Holly & James' wedding was an unforgettable experience, not just a testament to their love but also a vivid celebration of Manchester at its finest. Their special day serendipitously aligned with Pride weekend, bringing an extra layer of joy and inclusiveness to the festivities. From the emotional ceremony at HOME MCR to the vibrant evening entertainment, every moment was filled with love, laughter, and the spirited energy of Manchester.

The Beauty We Make in this World - 2023 in Review - Manchester Wedding Photographer

To the unbelievable humans who welcomed me this year with so much kindness and trust, who opened their homes and hearts to me and followed my insane compositional logic: you are the WHY . You inspire me and remind me every single time that I am where I meant to be - I’m doing the work and creating the art (because wedding photography IS art!) that I travelled to this faraway place to do. And I genuinely, truly, fall madly in love with each and every one of you.

Steff & Saqib - A Colourful, Joyous, Music-Centered Albert Hall Wedding - Manchester Wedding Photographer

This extraordinary day will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Steff, Saqib, and all who were fortunate enough to share in their celebration. It was a wedding filled with love, laughter, and music – a true reflection of the couple's vibrant spirits and their deep connection to one another.

Calia & Domm - A Family-filled 2 Day Wedding Celebration at Grub - Manchester Wedding Photography

Calia and Domm's two-day wedding celebration was a testament to the power of love and the importance of cherishing those closest to us. I feel honoured to have been a part of this magical journey, capturing the essence of their love and creating beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

WeddingsKate McCarthySeptember 4, 2023Grubgrub wedding, manchester wedding photographerComment

David & James - A Beautifully Emotional Pride-Month Wedding at Home - Manchester Wedding Photographer

David and James’ gloriously triumphant whirlwind of a wedding day was a 15-years-in-the-making fairytale, a celebration of PRIDE because when they first got together, marriage was not a legal option for them. This wedding was a breathtaking example of making their wedding day about who they are as a couple and how they want to share their story with the people they love the most in this world. And what a day it was…

Paula & James - An Intimate and Stylish City-Centre Wedding at Manchester Art Gallery & Hotel Gotham - Manchester Wedding Photography

Paula and James’ Intimate Manchester Art Gallery wedding ceremony and Hotel Gotham cocktail-hour Reception was the perfect way to celebrate their love. The happy couple tied the knot in a beautiful and romantic ceremony at the Manchester Art Gallery, followed by a multi-course wine-paired tasting menu in Honey restaurant before heading upstairs to their lively cocktail-hour wedding reception at the luxurious Hotel Gotham.

2022 - A Year in Wedding Photography

So here’s to you, 2022 and all of your big beautiful muchness. Here’s to the friends I’ve made and the stories I’ve told. Here’s to the thirty-five AMAZING and perfect and so so special couples who trusted me and welcomed me with only love and grace and warmth and really reminded me that I do in fact have the BEST job in the world.

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