Over the past few years, I’ve seen more and more couples choosing twilight weddings — and honestly, I absolutely love photographing them. A twilight wedding is exactly what it sounds like: a later ceremony, usually in the afternoon or early evening, followed by a relaxed celebration into the night. They’re often more intimate, more laid-back, and full of atmosphere, and from a photography point of view they can be incredible.

If you’re planning a wedding in North Yorkshire or the North East and you’re considering a twilight ceremony, here are some of the biggest reasons why it might be one of the best choices you make.

If there’s one thing that quietly makes or breaks your wedding photography, it’s not the weather…
not the venue…
and not even whether your partner can tie a bow tie under pressure.

It’s your timeline.

A relaxed, well-planned wedding timeline gives you space to breathe, room to enjoy the moments, and time for me — your photographer — to tell the story of your day naturally and beautifully.

As a North East wedding photographer specialising in natural, documentary-style storytelling, I’ve photographed weddings everywhere from Danby Castle Barn to Rushpool Hall, Grinkle Park Hotel, Hackness Grange, Sneaton castle, and more. And the one thing the best wedding experiences have in common?

A timeline that flows.

Today I’m sharing exactly how to build one.