Marquee on the lawn at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

Chatton, near Alnwick · Northumberland

Chatton Fisheries Wedding Photographer

A lakeside marquee wedding with the Cheviot hills beyond and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.

01 / Why I know Chatton Fisheries

I've photographed a wedding at Chatton Fisheries.

I'm Aaron, a documentary wedding photographer based in Guisborough, and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022. I've photographed one wedding at Chatton Fisheries, including Sara and Will's. I'll be straight with you that it's one.

It's the stunning scenery of Northumberland and the lakes that makes Chatton special. The setting does a lot of the work for you.

02 / Real wedding at Chatton Fisheries

Sara & Will. A marquee wedding by the lakes.

Sara and Will held their wedding in a marquee at Chatton Fisheries, which is also known as Chatton Lakes.

Northumberland's countryside and the lakes were the backdrop for the whole day.

The photographs below are from Sara and Will's wedding at Chatton Fisheries.

  • Black and white couple under big skies at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Ceremony in the church before Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Couple walking through guests at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Couple smiling in church at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Bride and her father in church at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Confetti outside the church at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Couple with a tractor at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.

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03 / A few minutes together

Short portraits, back to your guests quickly.

My couple portraits at Chatton Fisheries take about twenty minutes. I aim for the softer light near sunset, so you're only away from your guests for a short time.

  • The lake and marquee at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Tables set in the marquee at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Wedding cake detail at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer
  • Table flowers at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

04 / From behind the camera

Three things I'd tell you about Chatton Fisheries.

The marquee by the water at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

The lakes and the landscape

According to the venue, Chatton is a lakeside venue with views of the Cheviot Hills. The lakes and the open Northumberland scenery are what you'll see in most of your photographs.

Guests on the lawn at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

A marquee wedding

Sara and Will's wedding was in a marquee, which, according to the venue, is how weddings at Chatton are run. A marquee lets us photograph the day with the landscape right outside.

Guests gathered at Chatton Fisheries, Northumberland wedding photographer

If it rains

I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. A marquee gives you cover for the day, and if the rain breaks we nip out to the lakes.

05 / Good to know

Chatton Fisheries wedding photography questions.

Have you photographed at Chatton Fisheries before?

Yes. I've photographed one wedding at Chatton Fisheries, including Sara and Will's. It was one wedding.

Where is Chatton Fisheries?

According to the venue, Chatton Fisheries, also listed as Chatton Lakes, is a trout fishery turned lakeside wedding venue at Chatton, near Alnwick, Northumberland (NE66 5RA).

Do they take many weddings?

According to the venue, weddings run on a very limited basis. Please check availability with the venue directly.

What happens if it rains?

I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. A marquee gives you cover for the day, and if the rain breaks we nip out to the lakes.

How long do couple portraits take?

About twenty minutes, usually near sunset, so you're back with your guests quickly.

Do you charge travel to Chatton Fisheries?

Travel is free unless otherwise stated.

How do I check your availability?

Use the Check my availability button and send me your date and venue. I'll let you know if I'm free.

Your Chatton Fisheries wedding

Let's check your date.

If you're planning a wedding at Chatton Fisheries, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.

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