Alternative Wedding Venues - Scarborough, North Yorkshire

I've had a few people ask me where is a bit different to get married or hold an epic party in and around the Scarborough area. So I thought it the perfect subject for a blog post!

Here is my list in no particular order, just something a bit different to hotels and pub function rooms!


1. Scarborough Fair Collection

This venue is probably one of my favourites in Scarborough as it sums up the town perfectly. There is a large section of fully operational fairground rides and a theatre area suitable for a reasonably large party.

Dodgems, waltzers, children's rides and a proper old school merry go round are available to use during your party and they can even accommodate extras such as a hog roast and ice cream vans!

If you want a fun filled reception with a difference this is certainly worth a look!

Scarborough Engagement Photography - Amy & Jamie in Scarborough

It turns out that I knew both Amy's mum and Jamie's dad before they even booked me! We had a fun and freezing morning exploring a few spots around Scarborough a week before their Boxing Day wedding.

2014: A Year in Review

Well 2014 has gone, that went a lot faster than I expected. Seems like five minutes ago I had people messaging me on Facebook telling me I should try and shoot a few more weddings because I seemed to have a knack for it.

Filey Wedding Photography - Kayleigh & Ben at the Royal Oak

My last of five weddings in six weeks was that of Kayleigh and Ben. The ceremony was held at the Register Office in Scarborough and then onto the party at the Royal Oak in Filey.

Scarborough Engagement Photography - Louise & Kev at Scarborough Castle

Just before Christmas I had a wander up to the castle with Louise and Kev who are getting married next year.We had a wander in the cold and it was good practice before their wedding in February!

Scarborough Photographer - Higgle Yarn Bombs the Bathing Belle

I was pottering through town yesterday, on my way to get some lunch after a cold family shoot in Peasholm Park, and I happened upon a yarn bombing.

Hackness Wedding Photography - Helen & James at Hackness Village Hall

This wedding came at me at very short notice and was completely worth it! Helen who is a friend of a friend got married with just a couple of witnesses on a Friday with a big celebration and a ceremony with a celebrant at Hackness Village Hall on the Saturday. The ceremony was conducted by Colin Nolan and was beautiful and really personal to the couple and all their children, family and friends.

Scarborough Wedding Photography - Lisa & Steven at Ox Pasture Hall Hotel

Lisa and Steven got married at St John The Baptist Church in East Ayton and had their reception at Ox Pasture Hall Hotel. I was lucky enough to attend the wedding rehearsal in the church a couple of days before the wedding, which meant I got to meet a lot of the family and check out where I would be standing on the day. This was helpful as the church is around 850 years old and really lacking in windows and light!

Scarborough Engagement Photography - Elaine & Nick in Forge Valley Woods

I met Elaine and Nick at the wedding fair in Bempton earlier this year and I will be shooting their wedding next year in Scarborough.

Scarborough Wedding Photography - Debbie & Matthew at East Ayton Lodge

Debbie and Matthew were one of my first official bookings when I launched back at the start of 2014 and I was really looking forward to their wedding because of this. They had a small ceremony at Scarborough Registry Office, and after a ride round the seafront in a open top bus, it was off to East Ayton Lodge for the reception. It was a lovely and relaxed day full of smiles and love. The best part was that I felt like one of the family and stayed well into the night to make sure I missed nothing!

Whitby Wedding Photography - Steph & Jock at Falling Foss

What can I say about this that Marry Me Ink haven't done already. This was an amazing two day celebration of love that I was privileged to be a part of.

For all the deets have a look at the link above and have a look below for some of my favourite shots from the day. Oh and the scones were amazing, totally worth going back to Falling Foss for!

Scarborough Engagement Photography - Debbie & Matthew's Engagement Shoot

Debbie and Matthew were one of my first official wedding bookings and I offered them an engagement shoot so we could have a good practice before the big day!

The light was utterly beautiful and absolutely perfect. The setting was the North Bay here in Scarborough and the hazy sunset made for a lovely backdrop.