York
Wedding Photographer

Are you getting married in York?

Planning your wedding in York? You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting.

York is one of the most historic and visually striking cities in the UK. With its medieval streets, grand historic buildings and beautiful gardens, it offers a truly unique backdrop for a wedding day. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a larger celebration, the city provides an incredible range of venues to choose from.

I regularly photograph weddings across Yorkshire and the North West, and York is always a fantastic place to work. The mix of history, architecture and atmosphere creates a brilliant setting for relaxed documentary wedding photography.

If you’re getting married in York and looking for natural wedding photography that captures the real moments of the day, you’re in the right place.

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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. Wherever you look at Andy Wade Photography, you’ll see exactly how I can capture your story.

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!

York has always been one of my favourite cities to work in. It’s full of character, history and stunning architecture, all of which provide incredible settings for wedding photography. I’m naturally quite laid back and my aim on a wedding day is simple. Help you feel comfortable, stay unobtrusive and capture the day as it naturally unfolds.

Andy Wade Photography is an award winning wedding photographer covering York and venues across Yorkshire and the North West.

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THE START OF YOUR STORY

York: A historic city for an unforgettable wedding

York is one of the most iconic wedding locations in Yorkshire. With its rich history and incredible architecture, the city offers a truly special setting for couples planning their wedding day.

From historic halls and elegant hotels to charming gardens and unique historic buildings, York has a fantastic range of venues. Many couples are drawn to the city because of its character. Cobbled streets, medieval walls and beautiful historic architecture all help create an atmosphere that feels timeless.

My approach to wedding photography in York is centred around capturing the real moments that make your day special. The excitement in the morning, the emotion during the ceremony and the celebrations that unfold throughout the evening.

Rather than directing every moment, I prefer to work quietly in the background documenting the story of the day as it happens. That way the photographs reflect the real atmosphere of the celebration.

York also offers some fantastic locations for relaxed portraits. Whether it’s within the grounds of a historic venue or around the beautiful streets of the city, there are always opportunities to create natural photographs without pulling couples away from their guests for too long.

The result is a collection of images that genuinely reflect the atmosphere, emotion and personality of your wedding day.

MY PORTFOLIO

My Favourite York Wedding Venues

Beautiful PLACES TO walk down the aisle

York has some incredible wedding venues, many of them steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful architecture. The city offers everything from grand historic halls to elegant boutique venues, each with its own character and atmosphere.

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Grays Court

Grays Court is one of the most unique wedding venues in York. Tucked behind the city walls and just moments from York Minster, it combines historic architecture with beautiful gardens and intimate ceremony spaces. The location and atmosphere make it a fantastic setting for capturing relaxed, natural wedding moments.

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The Victoria

The Victoria is a stylish and welcoming venue in the heart of York. It offers a relaxed setting for couples who want a wedding celebration that feels personal and full of character. The venue’s warm atmosphere and central location make it a great place to celebrate with family and friends.

Beautiful Wedding Venues in York

Each venue across York offers its own atmosphere and history, creating a fantastic setting for a wedding day. From elegant historic buildings to unique hidden gardens, the city provides a beautiful backdrop for celebrating with the people who matter most.

PICTURE PERFECT MOMENTS

Award Winning Wedding Photography

Welcome to Andy Wade Photography, an award winning wedding photographer covering weddings in York and throughout the Yorkshire region. My goal is always the same. Capture the real moments that make your wedding day unforgettable while allowing you to enjoy every part of the celebration.

Serving York & Yorkshire

York is one of the most iconic wedding destinations in Yorkshire, offering a fantastic variety of venues and historic settings. Having photographed weddings throughout Yorkshire and the North West for many years, I feel incredibly lucky to document celebrations in such a beautiful city.

My Approach to Wedding Photography

Choosing the right wedding photographer is about finding someone whose style matches how you want your wedding day to feel.

My approach is relaxed, documentary led and unobtrusive. I capture moments as they naturally unfold while also creating beautiful portraits that feel effortless rather than staged.

View My Wedding Portfolio

If you’d like to see how a full wedding day unfolds through my camera, take a look through my portfolio. You’ll find real weddings from venues across Yorkshire and the North West, showing genuine moments and real celebrations.

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Get In Touch

If you’re planning a wedding in York and looking for a photographer who specialises in natural documentary wedding photography, I’d love to hear about your plans.

Whether you’re getting married in a historic hall, boutique venue or one of York’s beautiful gardens, feel free to get in touch and check availability for your date.

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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 twenty 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 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 you 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 all the T&C’s in 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.

Everything is moving to digital transfer, now, so you can simply download the full high resolution photos from your gallery. You can have them on a USB if you wish but these are gradually being made obsolete. Whatever the means you get your edited photos in full size/resolution and with no watermarks. The images are free for your personal use.

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 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.

Guest Wishes! is a contemporary alternative to the wedding guest book. At the wedding breakfast I collect hand written message from your guests, take a quick snap of them and put it all together in a polaroid style. They can have a personal design and even go into you album. For more info, click here.

Yes. They are for half a day or less and can be done in a location of your choice or a fab location that I know of. You’ll get a set of online photos, usually an edited set of around 50-100 in the same gallery style that your wedding photos are. For more information about pre-shoots, click here.

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If you’re looking for a York Wedding Photographer, get in touch for a chat!

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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