Derek McAllister Photography

16/09/2024

A quiet moment before stepping into forever. Gemma was radiant, and her smile says it all. 💍 Capturing natural, beautiful moments like these is what makes every wedding unforgettable.

Gemma and James' wedding was fantastic - a brilliant day.

Brought together by the dream team of:
Hair: Amy Elliott Hair
Makeup Emily Hobson - Make-Up Artist
Dress
Flowers Orchis Floral Design Petalis
Claire and her team at Whirlow Brook Hall

14/09/2024

Back to glorious Cockliffe today. Fabulous wee site. Love it.

06/09/2024

And... If you thought it was bonny from the outside!!

Check out this ceiling!!!

06/09/2024

Stunning venue for today's wedding!!

25/08/2024

Sealed with a kiss and a lifetime of love. Cheers to the perfect sunset and a fabulous couple! 🌅❤️

13/06/2024

Marrying the love of your life and looking cool while doing it? Alison and Aden nailed it! Congrats to the couple who showed us how to do it in style. 🎉😎

28/01/2024

Today is the Makeney Hall Hotel Wedding Fayre
Sunday 28th January
12 noon - 4pm
Free admission & Free Goody bag
Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/makeney-hall-hotel-wedding-fayre-tickets-705900436207

Excellent range of suppliers
Rooms dressed for a wedding

Makeney Hall Hotel
Makeney Road Milford DE56 0RS

23/01/2024

Our next wedding fayre Makeney Hall Hotel
Sunday 28th January
12 noon - 4pm
Free admission & Free Goody bag
Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/makeney-hall-hotel-wedding-fayre-tickets-705900436207

Excellent range of suppliers
Rooms dressed for a wedding

Makeney Hall Hotel
Makeney Road Milford DE56 0RS

07/01/2024

It's wedding fayre day. First show of the new year. Pop along and talk over the details of your big day.

06/01/2024

Embark on a visual odyssey with 'Through My Lens: Wedding Chronicles' 📷💍 Dive into the elegance, emotion, and timeless love captured in every frame. 🎞️✨ Join me in celebrating the beauty of weddings and the stories they tell. 🥰👩‍❤️‍👨

05/01/2024

I promised the team at Phoenix Flowers that I would send some pictures of their gorgeous arrangements from David and Anneka's wedding.
I imagine you will agree that these were some stunning autumn blooms - quite gorgeous.

03/01/2024

Newly engaged?
This Sunday come along to the Holiday Inn at Sandiacre, meet a host of fabulous suppliers, and chat over the details of your special day.

Get your tickets from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-holiday-inn-new-year-wedding-fayre-m1-j25-sandiacre-tickets-731441229407?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2lX7fSGigLJiIlGsMO_1Gm2LuGfW2mnZZOv3tQDkO-piNnl20o6drhH2g😍

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29/09/2023

So, Opinion time again:

I love this picture - I think Claire looks absolutely beautiful
The question is - Colour, or Black and White?

Let me know your thoughts?

25/09/2023

So.... that sacrifice to the gods of sky and weather paid off perfectly, didn't it?

Sneak peak shot from Evy and David's wedding at the weekend. There was no way I could resist that sunset.

Dress from The Wedding Boutique & The Suit Lounge
Hair: Andree Bentley
Make Up Artist Caroline Barnesmua
Venue Donnington Park Farmhouse
Groom's Suit: Marc Darcy

02/09/2023

Some shots from the wedding of Ciara and Gael.
This was an Irish / Breton union with some truly stunning outfits (also some lightsaber fights - but you won't get to see them properly until another post :) )

Venue: Emma, John and the team at
Dress O'Briens Bridal Couture in Wicklow
Makeup Revive Garden Spa & Beauty Rooms
Hair: Declan Chapple Hair
Flowers Jackies Florist

31/08/2023

Sneaky montage from the fabulous wedding of Morgan and Didier
A fabulous couple with whom I had an absolute blast.
For this I wanted to make sure that the smoke grenades matched Morgan's amazing dress (just check out the layers and folds during her spin - top right)
A wholly magnificent day!! :D

Dream team for the wedding was:
Venue: Tamara and her team at The West Mill Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Bridal Hair: Jenn Edwards Wedding Hair & Make-up Team
Cakemaker: Gecko Bakery
Flowers and decoration: Sarahs floral studio
Music: James Roscoe: Wedding Pianist
Amazing photographer: - well that'd be me then :)

30/08/2023

On my computer there is a folder full of bridesmaids and groomsmen - mercilessly cut out of shot to create a gorgeous soft veil-drop like this.

(Someday they may rise and and undertake a revolt against me - but it shall not be this day )😁

30/08/2023

On Sunday 3rd September we'll be at the Tutbury Castle Wedding Fayre alongside a host of fabulous wedding suppliers to help with planning your magical day. Pop along and have a chat.
Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-regal-tutbury-castle-summer-wedding-fayre-tickets-490556145637?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/08/2023

Shooting a wedding in Ireland last night.
Not home yet, and not got to my editing tools but ... I do think this shot is a wee bit epic.

05/08/2023

Which picture style do you prefer? Comment below

Picture 1: Soft and airy, Picture 2 Deep colour and Contrast.

04/08/2023

Whilst shooting Morgan and Didier's wedding I was blown away by their gorgeous Silk flowers from Sarahs floral studio .
Well worth checking out.

03/08/2023

How amazingly cool is this?
What's better than flowers in your bridal hairdo?

LEGO flowers in your bridal hairdo.
I love it!! My inner geek is so delighted.

17/07/2023

The next wedding I'm shooting will be for Morgan and Didier.

Here's a quick look at their pre-wedding shoot taken at the stunning Grace Dieu Priory
I particularly love the skirt spin in the first picture.
💃💃🕺🕺

15/07/2023

Something a little bit different today, another sneak preview but from Claire and Dan's pre-wedding shoot.

Some pictures just work so well in black and white.
Really looking forward to shooting their wedding now 😃😃

14/07/2023

A quick peek at the photographs for the wonderful Mr & Mrs Bloor who recently tied the knot.
It was a glorious day full of fun, laughter, and giggles.

In no way did it involve a certain photographer being flattened by the front row of a rugby pack - nope... not at all. (I tell ya, the lengths I go to for a good shot 😁)

The dream team for this wedding were:
Mr & Mrs Bloor
Jamille, and her team at The New Bath Hotel, Matlock
Hair and Makeup Kristina Troke MUA
Dress Opulence Bridals and Prom
Cake Decoration Katchafox cakes
Photography Derek McAllister Photography

10/05/2023

This Sunday (once I've recovered from Eurovision) I will mostly be found in a gorgeous castle talking about Wedding Photography - pop along and have a chat. :D

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23/04/2023

Hi there?

If you're wondering what to do this bank holiday weekend, why not pop along to Ruddington Grange Wedding Fair and chat with myself and the other fabulous suppliers - I'd love to hear all the details of your day.

Have you recently got engaged 💍
Starting to plan your wedding 💑

We will be holding our Wedding Fair on Saturday April 29th & Sunday April 30th 12pm - 5pm.

Register your interest over on our website and take a look at our beautiful venue.
https://ruddingtongrange.com/

We are also looking for exhibitors so please send an email to [email protected] if this is of interest to you.

A perfect chance to look around the venue, meet our team & start the planning for your special day 💒

14/04/2023

I'll be at the wedding Fayre at Alfreton Hall on Sunday - Come and have a chat let's talk about the details of your big day.

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06/03/2023

What are you doing on the 29th and 30th of April?
Come along and tell us all about your magical day - it promises to be a blast. :)

Are you recently engaged? 💍

Why not come along to our Spring Wedding Fair and get started on those plans for your big day 💒

See our beautiful venue and meet our wonderful team.

We have a range of exhibitors attending. If you would like to join us please send an email to [email protected]

Spotted Ruddington Nottinghamshire Weddings Ruddington Village, Nottinghamshire

31/10/2022

As we move solidly into the latter party of the year I wanted to bring you these glorious autumnal colours from a wedding I shot last week.
These fantastic browns, reds and oranges, mixed with a smattering of pink roses were constructed by the very fine