York city centre · North Yorkshire
York Minster Wedding Photographer
A ceremony under the great east window, the old streets around the cathedral and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.
01 / Why I know York Minster
I've photographed a wedding at York Minster.
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 York Minster, Annie and Tim's. I'll be straight with you that it's one.
The scale of the Minster, the stonework and the light through the great windows give a ceremony a setting like nowhere else.
02 / Real wedding at York Minster
Annie & Tim. A Minster ceremony and the streets of York.
Annie and Tim were married at York Minster, at the altar beneath the great east window, with their bridesmaids and guests around them.
Afterwards we took their portraits in the streets right beside the Minster, before their reception at Bedern Hall.
The photographs below are from Annie and Tim's wedding at York Minster.
The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.
More about how I work03 / A few minutes together
Short portraits, back to your guests quickly.
My couple portraits take about twenty minutes, so you're only away from your guests for a short time. Annie and Tim's were in the streets around the Minster.
04 / From behind the camera
Three things I'd tell you about York Minster.
Who can marry at York Minster
According to the Minster's marriage policy, you need a real, ongoing connection to the cathedral, which usually means worshipping there regularly for at least two years before the wedding. You also need a Special Licence from the Archbishop of Canterbury, which the Minster has to support. The Minster can tell you whether you qualify.
Portraits around the Minster
The streets around the Minster are full of old brick walls, cobbles and views up to the towers. Annie and Tim's portraits were taken there, right beside the cathedral.
If it rains
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. The ceremony is indoors, and the old streets around the Minster have doorways and arches for cover. If the rain breaks, we nip out for portraits.
05 / Good to know
York Minster wedding photography questions.
Have you photographed at York Minster before?
Yes. I photographed Annie and Tim's wedding at York Minster.
Can anyone get married at York Minster?
No. According to the Minster's marriage policy, you need a real, ongoing connection to the cathedral, which usually means worshipping there regularly for at least two years before the wedding. You also need a Special Licence from the Archbishop of Canterbury, which the Minster has to support.
How much does a York Minster wedding cost?
The Minster's marriage policy doesn't list its fees, so ask the Minster directly. Remember to budget for the Special Licence as well.
What happens if it rains?
I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. The ceremony is indoors, and the old streets around the Minster have doorways and arches for cover. If the rain breaks, we nip out for portraits.
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 York Minster?
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 York Minster wedding
Let's check your date.
If you're planning a wedding at York Minster, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.