Four Weddings


Project Background

Here are four paintings secretly commissioned to celebrate the occasion and presented to the happy couple on their wedding day.


St. Thomas’s Church, Alnwick, with bride, groom and, most importantly, cats!

St. Thomas’s Church, Alnwick, with bride, groom and, most importantly, cats!


Mitford Church, with bride, groom, and friendly German Shepherd.

Mitford Church, with bride, groom, and friendly German Shepherd.


St. Mary’s Island, Whitley Bay. The bride and groom are represented by two hermit crabs!

St. Mary’s Island, Whitley Bay. The bride and groom are represented by two hermit crabs!


A wedding at Mitford Hall and Reading Room. With bride, groom, a flock of goldfinches and yes, the guest of honour is a beloved little ball of fluff…

A wedding at Mitford Hall and Reading Room. With bride, groom, a flock of goldfinches and yes, the guest of honour is a beloved little ball of fluff…


Weddings are such personal occasions, and I feel very privileged whenever I’m asked to help with the celebrations. I really love painting them, and adding all the tiny personal details. Quite often prints from the original painting are given to friends and family too.