Ribble Valley
Wedding Photographer

Are you getting married in Ribble Valley?

Tying the knot in the stunning countryside of the Ribble Valley? Let’s talk! It is one of my favourite places in the world to photograph a wedding.

I have covered scores of weddings over the years in and around the Ribble Valley, capturing love stories in its historic halls, rustic barns and riverside villages. This is home turf, and it shows in the photographs.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing on a stone bridge at Mitton Hall in Lancashire. The bride's veil flows dramatically in the wind as she holds a bouquet, with trees and part of the historic building visible in the background. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

A little about me

My approach is all about storytelling in a relaxed documentary style, focusing on the real emotions, and creative yet natural portraits. The weddings you see across Andy Wade Photography are all real days I’ve documented, so what you see here is exactly how I’d photograph yours.

Originally from South East London, I am now an honorary northerner after living in this neck of the woods for over 20 years. I live in Todmorden with my wife, two children and two dogs. I’m pretty chilled and love being out with my family, walking the dogs in the wilds of Lancashire, The Dales & The Lake District. I’m also a bit of a foodie and love a good crackly fire in the local establishment in the winter!

Andy Wade Photography is an award-winning Wedding Photographer covering Ribble Valley in Lancashire and the North West of England.

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THE START OF YOUR STORY

Ribble Valley: The ideal place to get married

My approach to wedding photography in the Ribble Valley is centred on capturing your special day as it really happens: honest, relaxed and full of the moments that matter.

My style is documentary, photographing genuine moments as they occur. That means you get to enjoy every minute of your wedding day, and I make sure you have the photographs to relive it.

The Ribble Valley offers a historic and romantic backdrop for weddings: rolling countryside, the River Ribble winding through it, Pendle Hill on the horizon and stone-built villages that have barely changed in centuries.

The area is steeped in history too, from Clitheroe’s Norman castle keep, one of the smallest in England, to the magnificent Stonyhurst College and the ruins of Sawley Abbey. Every corner has a story.

Whether you are exchanging vows in a historic hall, celebrating in a rustic barn or marrying in one of the valley’s beautiful churches, the Ribble Valley gives you a wedding with a real sense of place, and I will make sure your photographs show it.

MY PORTFOLIO

My Favourite Ribble Value Wedding Venues

Stunning places to walk down the aisle

The Ribble Valley boasts a diverse array of wedding venues, each with its own charm. The Shireburn Arms in Hurst Green is a 17th-century inn with views to Pendle Hill, and Stirk House in Gisburn combines a historic manor with beautiful gardens and a woodland stream. I have photographed weddings at both.

Eaves Hall is a handsome Georgian country house near Clitheroe and one of the valley’s finest, while Hobbit Hill offers something truly unique, with its Hobbit-style hideaways and woodland feel. Both are venues I know well and love working at.

The Inn at Whitewell, deep in the Forest of Bowland with the River Hodder running past, is pure romance, and Bashall Barn blends rustic charm with a modern, light-filled space. Two more favourites, and two more places where the Ribble Valley shows off.

A couple stands on an arched stone bridge near the Shireburn Arms, surrounded by lush, green trees. The woman, in a white dress, is embraced by the man as they look into each other's eyes. Below them, a river flows gently, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere in Lancashire. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

Shireburn Arms

A bride in a white dress holds a bouquet and links arms with an older man dressed in a suit as they walk down steps in front of Stirk House, a stone building covered in ivy. The sun is setting over Lancashire, casting a warm glow on the scene. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

STIRK HOUSE

A newlywed couple, dressed in elegant wedding attire, stand closely together in front of the grand, illuminated Eaves Hall at night. The architectural backdrop includes tall columns, hanging floral arrangements, and large windows showcasing a beautifully lit interior in Lancashire. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

Eaves Hall

A bride and groom, smiling and holding hands, walk down an outdoor aisle at Hobbit Hill in Lancashire as guests throw confetti. The bride wears a light pink dress and carries a bouquet, while the groom sports a light blue suit. The ceremony setting includes a rustic wooden arch and scenic outdoors. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

Hobbit Hill

A couple stands together at what appears to be a wedding ceremony. The man, dressed in a suit, looks at the woman in her white wedding dress. Indoors, they are surrounded by clapping and smiling guests. Red curtains frame the scene, reminiscent of a charming gathering at The Inn at Whitewell in Lancashire. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

THE INN AT WHITEWELL

A smiling couple in wedding attire walk hand-in-hand at Bashall Barn. The groom wears a navy blue suit with a floral tie, while the bride is in a white lace dress holding a bouquet of flowers. Guests are visible in the background, some seated and others standing, in the bright Lancashire venue. Image by Andy Wade Photography.

BASHALL BARN

Bride and groom walking through confetti outside venue

TOWNELEY HALL

Beautiful Wedding Venues in Ribble Valley

In each venue I find a new story to tell, and it is this diversity that makes Ribble Valley weddings such a pleasure to photograph. These are my local venues, and I know them inside out.

PICTURE PERFECT MOMENTS

Award Winning Wedding Photography

Welcome to Andy Wade Photography. I am an award-winning wedding photographer covering weddings across the Ribble Valley, Lancashire and the North West.

Serving Clitheroe & The Ribble Valley

Planning a wedding in the Ribble Valley gives you some of the finest scenery and venues in the North West: the Forest of Bowland, Pendle Hill, historic halls and beautiful barns, all within easy reach of Clitheroe and Preston.

Having photographed weddings across Lancashire and throughout the North West, I have worked at the Ribble Valley’s venues many times over. That local knowledge matters: I know where the light falls and where to take you for portraits.

My Approach to Wedding Photography

My approach is simple: I photograph your day as it really happens. No endless posing, no disappearing for hours, just honest, story led coverage that lets you get on with enjoying yourselves. The best photographs come from real moments, and my job is to be in the right place when they happen.

I thrive on the energy of a wedding day, from the nerves of the morning to the chaos of the dance floor. Most of the day I work quietly in the background, and when we do sneak off for portraits, I keep it relaxed and quick, about 20 minutes, so you can get back to your guests.

View My Wedding Portfolio

Have a look through my portfolio and you will find full galleries from real weddings: relaxed, candid moments, the big emotional bits, and the details that made each day theirs. It is the best way to get a feel for how your own wedding story could look.

Get In Touch

If you are looking for a Ribble Valley wedding photographer who will create stunning, honest images you will treasure, I would love to hear from you. Let’s chat.

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

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Here are some of the frequently asked questions I get about my wedding photography.

No. 90% of any day I shoot is completely candid. I can photograph all day without a single ‘posed’ photo. The portraits of you both, if you’d like some, are kept simple and as natural as possible; nothing cheesy and nothing awkward. Usually the portraits of you are created during a relaxing wander together for 20 minutes or so with me capturing shots as we go along – so not really posing. We may stop in a certain spot but most of that time you’ll forget I’m there and the portraits will feel and look perfectly natural. Just think of this as a bit of ‘you time’! There is the option to create a specific photo with flashes which I set up – but only if you want that. Even if I do it will be set up before we do it so that you can spend the maximum time with your guests. Otherwise I’ll just photograph the day as it happens.

Firstly I have to be available on your day but after that just say “Let’s do It!”. Just fill out the email form on my contact page or just send me a text, a message on Instagram or just give me a call. A small deposit then secures the day. That deposit is refundable up to one month after the agreement to go ahead. In the meantime, I will send you some paperwork and that will include a contract which has the terms and conditions, which we both sign when you’re 100% happy. You’ll also receive a summary of what is in your package.

Your photos will be delivered in a beautiful gallery that will work on any device. You can control the sharing of your photos from your gallery for family and friends or to social media. You can download your photos in full, high resolution or in a smaller version should you wish to share them. There are no watermarks on your photos and are free for your personal use. There is also the option to buy prints and wall art and you can create and order albums from the ‘Shop’ area of your gallery. If you have a slideshow made then it can be viewed from your gallery as well.

For a 9 hour wedding you get an edit of about 500+ photos. If it is a 12 hour day then around 700+. I work on your photos intensely after the wedding, lovingly crafting them so that they are perfectly colour balanced with a bright, fresh look. There’s probably a ratio of a third black and white and two thirds colour.

I’ve photographed weddings at the Shireburn Arms in Hurst Green and Stirk House in Gisburn, along with Eaves Hall, Hobbit Hill, the Inn at Whitewell and Bashall Barn. These are my local venues and I know them inside out.

Yes. I think it’s good to meet as you can ask all the questions you need to. I’ll be around you for almost all of your wedding day so meeting up before the day is a great way of getting to know each other. I’m a nice chap and very comfortable with people I’ve just met, so it’s not a problem if we don’t. A video call is a really good way of talking things through if we can’t arrange a meeting.

Yes. Most people like a few photos of mum, dad and their close family as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I get that it is important and can be good fun, too. It takes about 10 minutes to organise a photo of everyone, for example, and then about 2-3 minutes for each one after that providing everyone is available. You decide what those photos are if you want them – I don’t have a ‘list’ of my own. If there is 1.5 – 2 hours between your ceremony and wedding breakfast then I’d suggest to have something like 20 mins with you portraits and then 20 mins of group photos dotted about, so between 6-10 group shots max. This way you spend more time just being with your guests, which I will capture naturally. I hear many stories of people who have been to weddings and were really bored and made to stand around for hours while the photographer goes through a repertoire of their own group photos. That’s not me!

Yes. There is an amazing choice of albums and wall art that will be available from your gallery and that I can send you information on. There is so much choice that I do not put albums in my packages unless on specific request. I do have three album packages that broadly cover the options so if you would like to include one I would be happy to chat and look at putting an album in your package.

Yes, but you can have another photographer if you wish – called a ‘2nd shooter’. If, for instance, you’d like the groomsmen preparation photos covered fully as well and they are over 15 mins away, I can employ a second photographer to cover that for £350/day and they will stay until the speeches – so about 6 hours. A second photographer is great to cover a specific span of time but does not necessarily mean a ‘better’ set of photos. I can be in and amongst a whole wedding party quite easily and capture the essence of the day without a 2nd shooter but it does enable us to do more portraits together – if that is what you’d like – and we can have more angles covered in the ceremony. If you would like a 2nd shooter then we’d book them about 3 months before the day. They are always 1st class, professional photographers like me and shoot in my style.

It’s rolling countryside with the River Ribble winding through it, Pendle Hill on the horizon and stone-built villages that have barely changed in centuries. This is home turf for me, and it shows in the photographs.

Yes, plenty of couples marry in one of the valley’s beautiful churches before celebrating at a hall or barn nearby. Every corner of the Ribble Valley has a story, and I make sure your photographs show it.

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Whatever stage you’re at in your wedding planning, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message to see if we’re a good fit or to check my calendar and we can go from there. I’d love to hear from you!

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