A black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests in elegant attire, in a decorated venue with floral arrangements and hanging lights.

Shayna & Brett’s Wedding at Peckforton Castle

There are wedding days that feel special… and then there are days like Brett and Shayna’s — the kind that stay with you long after the last song has played.

All the way from Boston, USA, Mr & Mrs Ravenscroft chose the breathtaking Peckforton Castle in Cheshire for their wedding day, and what an honour it was to capture it for them. Set within one of the UK’s most iconic fairytale wedding venues, their celebration was filled with emotion, laughter, quiet moments, and the kind of love that feels effortless and real.

From the sweeping castle grounds and historic stone walls to the candlelit warmth of their evening celebrations, every part of the day felt cinematic yet deeply personal. Brett and Shayna created a wedding that was elegant, relaxed, and full of meaning — exactly the kind of atmosphere that allows natural, unobtrusive wedding photography to shine.

Bride and groom in wedding attire standing in front of a castle, bride holding a bouquet of white roses, bride wearing a lace wedding gown and veil, groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie, castle made of red stone with a flag on top, grassy area in front.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing in a forest with tall trees and ferns, smiling and holding each other.

Honest moments, beautiful light,
and real connection.

Brett and Shayna’s wedding at Peckforton Castle unfolded naturally, with space for the day to breathe. The focus was never on forcing moments, but on noticing them — capturing how it felt to be there, not just how it looked.

They were a joy to photograph and a genuine pleasure to be around. Their day was full of romance, warmth, and those quiet in-between moments that often become the most meaningful with time.

A celebration rich in feeling, beautifully unhurried, and deeply personal.

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A pair of elegant, high-heeled, open-toe shoes adorned with sparkling rhinestones, resting on a dark velvet surface.
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A woman getting her makeup done, reflected in a mirror, with her eyes closed and a peaceful expression.
Black and white photo of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a pearl hair accessory, turned to the side with a soft smile, in an indoor setting.
A woman smiling while getting her picture taken on her wedding day, wearing a gown and a headpiece, in a black and white photo.
A man in a tuxedo with a bow tie and a boutonnière, smiling, is standing in a room next to a woman in a sparkly dress. Another woman, out of focus, is looking at them from the foreground.
Close-up of hands holding a small box with two rings, one with an American flag design and the other with a British flag design.
A man in formal attire adjusting his bow tie in front of a mirror, with the reflection showing him smiling as he prepares.
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A man adjusting his bow tie while looking into a mirror, with his reflection also visible, in a black-and-white photo.
A man in a white dress shirt adjusts a black bow tie in front of a window with patterned curtains, in a black and white photo.
Two men in tuxedos standing in front of a rustic wooden door on a stone wall, smiling at the camera.
Three men in suits engaging in a conversation at a formal event.
Three men in tuxedos and glasses, one with a bow tie, engaging in conversation at an outdoor wedding or formal event.
A wedding ceremony with floral decorations in a grand, historic cathedral. White cherry blossom trees line the aisle, leading to a floral arch and altar. A groom waits at the altar, surrounded by guests seated on transparent chairs, with candles and
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A groom in a tuxedo with a boutonnière holding back tears during his wedding ceremony, standing in a decorated indoor venue with flowers and candles.
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A groom with a beard and short hair, dressed in a tuxedo and bow tie, looks emotional during his wedding ceremony, facing a bride with long hair, a veil, and a tiara, in a warmly lit indoor setting with guests in the background.
Bride and groom during a wedding ceremony, with the bride smiling and wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a black tuxedo, in front of floral arrangements.
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A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral decorations and candles.
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A wedding party of eleven people, including a bride in a white gown and veil, surrounded by groomsmen and bridesmaids, standing on a lawn in front of a historic castle with red brick walls and a Union Jack flag flying on top.
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Bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet standing on grass in front of a historic castle with a flag on top, under a cloudy sky.
Bride and groom in wedding attire standing close together on a grassy area outdoors, with a historic stone castle in the background during daytime.
A bride and groom standing in a lush, dark forest, gazing at each other, with tall trees and ferns surrounding them.
A bride standing in a Gothic-style church with large stained glass windows, wearing a wedding dress and holding the fabric of her gown
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony, with a blurred person in the foreground and candles in the background.
A wedding reception with a groom giving a speech, a bride smiling, and guests seated at a decorated table.
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A bride and groom are cutting a wedding cake together at their wedding reception.
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A couple shares a dance at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests in a decorated venue with floral and hanging decorations.
A bride and groom dance in the center of a wedding reception dance floor, surrounded by guests watching their first dance, under decorative hanging lights and floral arrangements.
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Two women in formal dresses dancing at a party or wedding reception with colorful lights and smoke effects, surrounded by other guests.
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People dancing and celebrating at a formal event or wedding reception on a decorated dance floor.
A bride and groom holding hands on a staircase inside a church with brown stone walls and a chandelier overhead, the bride wearing a long lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a dark suit.
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A bride and groom stand close together under a lit archway at night, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes.
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