Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding | Karen & Phil

Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding Photography with Karen & Phil...

...I met Karen and Phil at Cafe Bar One to finalise their wedding day plans before heading off to take some Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding photos. The weather was dry, the sky overcast but with the occasional burst of sunlight which is always a bonus in early March.Karen & Phil are getting married soon at the magical Newton Hall which is just a stones throw away from the majestic Northumberland coast. It's one of those wedding venues that really says a lot about the couple. Newton Hall describe it on their website as quirky & groovy, a fantasy destination and one that is most talked about throughout the UK right now. I've photographed several weddings there and to be honest, the place is a joy to photograph. Just add one loved up couple, then add friends and family, then party!As we headed off to shoot some portraits I discovered that Karen & Phil run through the Dene. Previously I've had couples tell me they got engaged on the bridge, by the waterfall or old mill but no, they went on to explain the hills surrounding the Dene are great for training. Having just signed up to a ridiculous fitness challenge myself this year I listened to their running tales with great interest.Here's a few images from our short time together..