John Mottershaw wedding photographer
a wedding at The Maynard in the Derbyshire Peak District looking over the valley

WEDDINGS AT THE MAYNARD

A FEW PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE MAYNARD IN THE DERBYSHIRE PEAK DISTRICT

Weddings at The Maynard are special. That’s because The Maynard is a unique hotel in Grindleford which nestles in the Peak District countryside quite close to Sheffield. I’ve had the privilege of being the wedding photographer at the Maynard many times over the years and have always been impressed by the friendliness, the atmosphere and the gorgeous location.

The location is ideal for so many people as it’s only a fairly short drive from the southern part of Sheffield. It’s also easy for rail travellers because there’s even a tiny station just down the road. The Maynard has lovely gardens and a spectacular view over the Hope Valley. On a summer day the sun is on the garden nearly all day long, although there’s always shade if you want it.

The ballroom is perfect for a medium size wedding and there’s something very special for the bride about being able to get ready whilst looking down over the gardens and across the Peak District countryside.

The feedback from couples about the service, the staff and the food is always very positive. Overall the Maynard is a really lovely place for a wedding, winter or summer.

 

PHOTOGRAPHS OF WEDDINGS AT THE MAYNARD…

Below are just a few examples of my photography from weddings at the Maynard (click for larger images). You can see more Maynard weddings on my blog.

 

Bridal preparation for her wedding at the Maynard, by Sheffield wedding photographer John Mottershaw.
A bride's shoes seen through the edge of her wedding dress, before a wedding at the Maynard by Sheffield wedding photographer John Mottershaw.
The wedding dress hangs in a distant window in a bedroom at the Maynard near Sheffield
A make up artist puts the finishing touches to the bride's make up before her wedding at the Maynard in Grindleford.
A black and white wedding photograph at the Maynard near Sheffield. The bride looks at a mirror as her hair is prepared.
Black and white wedding photography of the bridesmaids lacing up the bride's dress.
The bride talks to her bridesmaid before her wedding at the Maynard in Grindleford, near Sheffield
A bride and her bridesmaids talk at her wedding in the garden of the Maynard, near Sheffield, with a backdrop of the Peak District hills.
Wedding at the Maynard near Sheffield. The ballroom is set up ready for the wedding ceremony. Photographer: John Mottershaw
A wedding photographer at the Maynard: the ballroom at the Maynard in Grindleford, set up for a wedding ceremony
A bride holding her bouquet at a summer wedding in Sheffield
A groom awaits the arrival of his bride at a civil wedding ceremony at the Maynard in Grindleford, near Sheffield. Wedding photography in black and white.
A bride and groom make their wedding vows at their wedding at The Maynard in Grindleford.
The brides looks at her groom during their wedding ceremony at The Maynard near Sheffield
The bride and groom sign the register in the ballroom at the Maynard in Grindleford.
The father of the bride talks to the young bridesmaids during a wedding at the Maynard, by Sheffield wedding photographer John Mottershaw.
Bridesmaids laugh during a wedding at the Maynard near Sheffield
A confetti shot showing guests showering the bride and groom with confetti
A newly married couple enjoy a moment of joy at their wedding in the gardens of the Maynard in Grindleford
Wedding photography in the gardens of the Maynard near Sheffield. A bride and groom with views of the hills of the Peak District behind.
A black and white photograph at a wedding at the Maynard near Sheffield. The bride and groom have a laugh with their photographer.
A newly married couple share a quiet moment together on the moors near Froggatt Edge, south of Sheffield. They are on their way to their wedding reception at the Maynard in Grindleford.
Natural and documentary wedding photography of the bride descending the staircase on her way to her wedding at The Maynard, near Sheffield
Group wedding photography from above on the lawn at the Maynard in Grindleford, near Sheffield.
The ballroom of the Maynard laid out for a wedding breakfast
Table decorations at a wedding at The Maynard
Attractive wedding decorations at The Maynard seen against the light from a window
Table decorations taken by Sheffield wedding photographer John Mottershaw
Photography of the top table laid out for a wedding at the Maynard.
Wedding photography of a couple being welcomed to their wedding breakfast at the Maynard, near Sheffield. Photograph in black and white.
The best man's speech as seen by the bride in this black and white wedding photograph at the Maynard in Grindleford
Wedding food. A photographer photographs a delicious starter at The Maynard.
A bride laughing at her father's speech at her wedding at the Maynard. Black and white image by wedding photographer John Mottershaw.
A wedding cake and a romantic moment for the bride and groom in the ballroom at the Maynard near Sheffield.
The bride and groom's first dance, watched by their guests at their wedding at The Maynard near Sheffield

 

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