Ellie & Ian’s Sandburn Hall Wedding: A March Wedding in York
- Oliver Reeve
- Mar 27
- 3 min read
The Venue: Sandburn Hall
Ellie and Ian’s wedding at Sandburn Hall in early March was one of those days that I knew was going to be full of its own personality, as soon as I arrived. A relaxed morning, a genuinely one of a kind ceremony, and an evening that built into a full dance floor.
Sandburn Hall was ready for the spring wedding atmosphere, right away with the styling and everything from the get go!
The Morning
The morning prep took place in the lovely York Suite and Room just next door which gave the HMUA lots of space for hair and make up, this use of space set the tone straight away. Ellie and her bridal party brought a lot of energy into all the spaces, relaxed, fun, and full of personality. These are always the moments that translate best on film, the in between reactions, the laughter, and the build up to the ceremony.
Hair by Bridal Hair by Lauren and makeup by Beth Leigh Beauty gave everything a soft, polished finish that worked perfectly with the spring light at Sandburn Hall.
Ian and his groomsmen made an impression from the start. Being RAF, the uniforms added a real sense of occasion, sharp, timeless, and full of meaning. These details gave the day a strong visual identity and tied perfectly into what came later.
A Personal Sandburn Hall Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony was nothing short of spectacular with the talented Craig Suitcliffe playing the piano at core moments throughout to get everyone in the mood. The ceremony itself, led by the best man, felt completely tailored to Ellie and Ian. It struck a natural balance between humour and emotion, keeping everyone engaged throughout. The highlight was their own vows, honest, emotional, and delivered in a way that felt completely natural. These are the moments that define a wedding film, where everything slows down and becomes about just the two of them. The confetti moment delivered exactly what you want. Full participation, loads of movement, and genuine reactions from everyone involved. It created one of the most visually striking parts of the day and added a real sense of celebration as they stepped out as a married couple.
RAF Sword Arch Wedding Exit
A First for me at Sandburn hall: the sword arch, and wow, this really was a fantastic thing to capture from the sky and above! It felt fitting for an RAF tradition to have this captured from the sky with my drone! One of the standout moments of the entire day.
With Ian’s RAF background, the groomsmen formed a traditional sword arch, creating a moment that felt both meaningful and visually powerful. It brought together tradition and celebration in a way that felt completely natural to them.
Evening Reception, DJ and Sax
As the evening began, the energy lifted perfectly. DJ James Alexander built the dancefloor and kept it full, while Amber Sax added that live element that transforms the atmosphere. That combination brought everything together and turned the evening into a proper celebration.
Ellie and Ian’s wedding never felt staged or overly structured. From the relaxed morning through to the RAF traditions and into the evening party, everything reflected who they are. That is always when a wedding film works best, when nothing is forced and everything happens naturally.
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Amazing Suppliers from the day
Styling, Shindig Event Styling
Photographer: Emily Green
Saxophonist: Amber Sax
DJ: DJ James Alexander
Hair: Bridal Hair by Lauren
Makeup: Beth Leigh Beauty
Pianist: Craig Suitcliffe
Magician: Rich Reynolds
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