2012 has bought excitement to Ecclesall woods with the opening of the new J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre. The new centre constructed from wood fits in nicely with the environment and the other buildings already in existence. In the heart of Ecclesall woods (Sheffield’s largest ancient woodland) this wedding venue has something totally original for you. Throughout the seasons this venue contains a magic and beauty not found anywhere else. Imagine the bluebells in Spring, the bright greens of summer, the most amazing colours of autumn and then the frosty or snowy scenes of winter.

Sheffield wedding photographer and eco ambassador Guy Duke of Duke’s weddings recently cycled to a job in Ecclesall woods in Sheffield to photograph a mock wedding for Sheffield City Council. Guy tries to get around by bike as much as possible and would certainly agree to cycle to any wedding where the couple were environmentally minded and where it was logistically possible. Maybe if there was twenty miles between venues he may have to use a car. The council had asked a recently married couple to come along to this open day where the venue would be tested for civil ceremonies. It was a glorious day and the couple arrived wearing some pretty stylish wedding gear. Always nice to see people thinking out of the box. The mock ceremony was undertaken and then guests wandered outside whilst Guy took the married couple for a wander through the woods. This is the great thing about this venue the potential to get really stunning shots of couples amongst the trees and walking along the pathways.

If you are looking for an alternative wedding venue, if you are looking for an alternative wedding photographer with real creativity then book the venue alison.matthews@sheffield.gov.uk and then the photographer Duke’s weddings.