ALEXANDER WEDDINGS | LAKE HENRY

I love being recommended as an Alexander Weddings & events wedding photographer. One of the best tipi wedding venues in Yorkshire, Lake Henry boasts a spectacular lakeside location and always a great atmosphere.

I have had the pleasure of photographing a few weddings now (over 20, more than anyone else I believe) at Alexander Weddings since they opened in 2021. So I am well placed to give my top photography tips and information on the venue that will hopefully help with your wedding planning., but if you want to see some photos from a real wedding just head to the wedding blog here.

LAKE HENRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Every time I return to Lake Henry I am reminded of just why couples choose the venue for their wedding. From the huge tipi space, outdoor ceremony location and lakeside scenery; to the incredible wedding village and pods that provide on site accommodation. You have everything you need for the most amazing tipi wedding.

Alexander Weddings at Lake Henry has a lot to offer couples on their wedding day. You get the initial wow factor as your guests drive through the farm and see the tops of the tipis in the distance. As you approach, you see the lake and surrounding woodland, setting the scene as the perfect wedding venue. Located near the village of East Cowton, Northallerton, you are nestled in 10 acres of North Yorkshire countryside. With Lake Henry itself providing the backdrop to your tipi wedding.

 

ALEXANDER WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Photographing a tipi wedding can be tricky for someone without the right experience. One of the best things about tipi weddings is the atmosphere, celebrating with all your friends and family under the canvas is always special and you need someone to ensure that your day is captured perfectly. I’ve shot lots of weddings at Alexander WEdding Tipis and I love the festival vibe.

It is the perfect setting for everyone to relax and hangout not just on the day itself but ahead of the wedding too. If you are planning a wedding at Alexander Weddings and you are looking for a photographer who is experienced with tipi weddings then fill in the form below for immediate access to my pricing.

WHY ME?

It’s a dream to photograph weddings at Lake Henry, I have had so many fun weddings, the location, team and incredible setting ensures there are loads of options for your wedding photos. Whether you want your backdrop as trees, the lake or the tipis, you also have a field at the back of the wedding village, perfect if you want an open backdrop for your couples or group photos. You also get some lovely sunsets over that back field. With four tipis, you have plenty of space for whatever your wedding plans involve. I photographed a wedding in the summer and the couple had an 8 piece band for the evening and still had a lot of space for dancing *yes it was as epic as it sounds. I have even photographed a bride arriving around the lake on a horse!





WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AT ALEXANDER WEDDINGS

The wedding village allows you to make a weekend of your celebrations and offers an incredible festival vibe. One of the weddings I photographed, I covered the Friday night in the wedding village. It was the perfect setting for everyone to relax and hangout ahead of the wedding day. Lots of alcohol, rounders and cricket lasted well into the night! Your stay includes breakfast cooked on site. The wedding village can sleep up to 90 guests.

The perfect venue for relaxed festival style weddings, each Lake Henry booking gets the venue for the day before and the day after giving your wedding a real festival party vibe. Or a relaxed holiday vibe if that is more your thing.


REASONS TO HAVE A LAKE HENRY WEDDING

Alexander Weddings boasts 4 tipis, allowing you to have an area to eat as well as the dance floor setup, so no disruption setting up different areas in the middle of the day. The ceremony can take place outside by the lake with the wooden tree benches providing space for up to 160 guests. If the weather doesn’t play ball then the dance floor space can double as your ceremony space without disturbing your seating or table setups.

The main tipi entrance is off the decked area overlooking Lake Henry, it’s a great space to have drinks throughout the day, or even have a day band or entertainment. There is also the option for an outside bar to serve your welcome drinks from and save any waiting at the main bar inside the tipi. Lawrence, Nina & everyone (the dream team) behind Alexander Weddings have everything covered, as a purpose built wedding venue they can cater for up to 160 guests, seated bench style in the tipi. Although you can do whatever you want with the space! It never fails to amaze, especially if you are planning a festival style wedding.




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GOT SOME QUESTIONS?


Have you shot at Lake Henry before?

Yes! I photographed my first wedding at Lake Henry in 2022 and in 2026 I will photograph my 20th.



What happens if it rains?

I have photographed a couple of weddings in the rain at Lake Henry. The space in the Tipis and the wonderful team ensure little disruption and there is a dedicated space for an indoor ceremony. The wedding village also features a large covered area.





Do you shoot group shots?

Yes of course, most of my couples want at least a few formal group photos and Lake Henry has no shortage of photo locations and wonderful backdrops.





Can you help us with planning our Wylam Brewery wedding?

The venue team are fantastic at recommending suppliers and helping with planning but of course I am always happy to share any tips with my couples. Having photographed and seen so many different styles of wedding at Lake Henry I have loads of random thoughts in my head that you are welcome to!





We are booking our wedding for multiple days, can you cover more than the wedding?

I love photographing the evening before or activities the day after the main wedding day. I have covered several evenings before at Lake Henry. I love seeing family and friends coming together, often for the first time in years. I have seen rounders, cricket, drinking games, board games and just a lot of chilling. All of which were a lot of fun to photograph.





Can we meet you and stroke your beard?

Yes! I love catching up with couples and hearing about their wedding plans. We can catch up virtually over video call or in person, even at Lake Henry if you fancy it. The beard stroking is optional!



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