Lynn and Ryan’s Church Wedding Followed by a Reception at Hollywood House, Belper.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House, Derby. A bride and groom spending some quiet time together in the garden. Derbyshire wedding photography at Hollywood House and Hazelwood Church.

The Wedding at Hollywood House with ceremony at Saint John The Evangelist Church, Hazelwood.

Lynn and Ryan held their wedding at Hollywood House with a ceremony at nearby Saint John The Evangelist in Hazelwood. Saint John’s is a particularly lovely church in the Derbyshire countryside, not far from Derby. The reception was held at nearby Hollywood House, close to Belper.

It was a fine summer day and a particularly warm and a special atmosphere permeated the whole day. Around a hundred family and friends attended and every one of them played a part in making the day a real joy.

Before the Wedding and Getting Ready for the wedding at Hollywood House

Lynn and the girls prepared for the wedding at Hollywood House using the Hollywood themed bedrooms – a movie buff’s paradise!  Make-up was by Ali Gunn.

Outside a rather fine looking VW Camper was being readied for the short drive to the church.

Meanwhile at Saint John’s church, Ryan and his fine band of teenage ushers arrived. Photographs were taken before Lynn arrived. Accompanying her was chief bridesmaid, Lynn and Ryan’s young daughter Cordelia. Well done Cordelia, you really did a wonderful job as bridesmaid throughout the entire day!

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Black and white photograph of girl having her hair done.

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Black and white photograph of lady having her make-up done.

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Colourful bride's shoes next to vintage radio.

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Bridesmaid finishing their dresses.

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Close up photograph of floral head-dress

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Black and white photograph of bride looking in the mirror.

Wedding photography at Hollywood House near Derby. Close up detail photograph of floral head-dress and shoes.

Wedding photography in Derbyshire. Wedding flowers at the end of pews inside St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire.

Wedding photography in Derbyshire. The groomsmen pose outside St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire.

Informal wedding photograph of young people before a wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black and white wedding photographer.

Close-up detail wedding photograph of confettin in a basket before a wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire.

The Church Ceremony at Saint John The Evangelist

Everything about the service in this delightful rural church was just lovely: the heartfelt vows, the wonderful music and the warm wishes from family and friends all combined to make it a day to remember for everyone.

Confetti thrown excitedly, hugs exchanged and photographs taken, time to head back to Hollywood House for the celebration.

The bride and her daughter smile as they arrive for her wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire. Taken inside the car.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride arriving at her wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black and white wedding photographer. Greeted by the vicar at the church gates.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride arriving at her wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire. Walking up the church path with her bridesmaids and the vicar.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride arriving at her wedding at St. John The Evangellst Church, Hazelwood, near Belper in Derbyshire. Arriving at the church door with her bridesmaids and mother.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride arriving at her wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white shot as she arrives to meet her groom.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride arriving at her wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Shot as she arrives to meet her groom.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white shot as the vicar greets them at the beginning of their wedding.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white wedding photograph as they sing a hymn.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white shot as the vicar greets them at the beginning of their wedding.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white wedding photography. The bride and groom are seated listening to the sermon.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white wedding photograph as they sing a hymn.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Wedding photograph as they sing a hymn.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Wedding photograph as they say their vows in front of the altar.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white wedding photograph of a chorister singing.

Wedding photography at a wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire.

Wedding photographer takes shot of signing the register, of the bride and groom and witnesses at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. The bride and groom kneel before the altar.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Black & white wedding photograph as they walk back down the aisle.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Standing in the church doorway with bridesmaid looking on.

Confetti shot: the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. They walk towards the wedding photographer as guests throw confetti.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Standing in front of the church door.

Wedding photography of the bride and groom at their wedding at Hazelwood Church, near Belper in Derbyshire. Standing in front of the church door with parents.

Hugs after a church wedding.

Black & white wedding photograpphy. Bridesmaid sits in the front seat looking back and smiling.

The Wedding Reception at Hollywood House

And so it was back to Hollywood House for the guests to enjoy canapés, a celebratory drink and wonderful company.  Some group photographs and lots of informal shots out there in the August sunshine were followed by some speeches on the steps in front of the house. Then the call came to go into the dining room for an excellent wedding breakfast.

Informal photographs were taken throughout of the guests and the family then later some more of Lynn and Ryan as the sun went down.

And then the dancing….!

Food at a wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Posed wedding photograph of the whole wedding party at a wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Posed wedding photograph of a large group at a wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Posed wedding photograph of a bride and groom at their wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Informal wedding photograph of the bride and groom making their speeches at their wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Informal wedding photography of a bridesmaid as a friend makes her speech at a wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derbyshire.

Informal wedding photography of guests as they applaud speeches at a wedding reception. Black & white.

Informal wedding photography of guests at a wedding reception. Black & white.

Wedding photograph of the bride making her speech at their wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby.

Wedding photograph of the bride making her speech at their wedding reception at Hollywood House, near Belper, Derby. The bride is looking at the groom.

Photographer at a wedding at Hollywood House. The bride and groom enter the dining room.

Food at a wedding reception at Hollywood House near Derby. A starter.

Informal wedding photography in black & white. Guests talk as they eat.

Informal reportage wedding photography in black & white. Guests talk as they eat.

Informal reportage wedding photography in black & white. Guests talk as they eat as the photographer looks through a doorway.

Food at a wedding reception at Hollywood House near Derby. Main course.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. Informal reportage wedding photography in black & white. The bride talks and laughs with guests.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom cut the cake.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom take a quiet moment at their wedding reception.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom take a quiet moment at their wedding reception.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom begin their first dance in colourful lighting.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom begin their first dance in colourful lighting.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom on their first dance in colourful lighting, now joined by their daughter.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. The bride and groom on their first dance in colourful lighting, now joined by their daughter.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. Informal colourful photograph of the dancing.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. Informal colourful photograph of the bride dancing.

Wedding photographer at Hollywood House. Informal colourful photograph of the groom dancing.

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