York Registry Office Wedding | Janelle & Thiago’s Intimate York City Centre Ceremony

Weddings

July 8, 2025

York Registry Office Wedding Photographer

When Janelle + Thiago had their pre-wedding zoom call and told me all about their plans for getting married in York i could not have been happier when they decided to book with me. As a York registry office wedding photographer who grew up in York, I love photographing intimate ceremonies in the city. York Registry Office is a beautiful venue with natural light and easy access to iconic portrait locations like York Minster and the historic city walls.

A Relaxed Ceremony at York Registry Office

Janelle and Thiago chose to have a small intimate ceremony with their closest family on the Thursday at York Registry Office followed by some couples portraits around the city before rejoining their family later for a meal. York Registry Office is such a beautiful space to exchange your vows as you enter married life. There is a large skylight in the ceremony room meaning beautiful natural light flooding in for those all important stunning ceremony photos. There is also a beautiful, private garden around the back of the building too which is perfect for some group photos with loved ones after. Then, my favourite part about a York registry office wedding – the fact that we have the whole city of York on the doorstep to explore for those memorable couples portraits. I love it so much that i have put together a specific York Registry Office Wedding Photographer package to offer, so tell your friends and enquire with me today to find out more!

As a York wedding photographer and having grown up in York i know all the best spots to get you those epic photos! So come prepared with some comfy shoes to throw on and hit the streets of York with me – i know some great places to take you on your big day 🙂 For Janelle + Thiago it was such a beautiful day and we were spoilt for choice for photo locations with the beautiful sun-kissed historic streets that York had to offer. We started our portrait session at the top of Marygate before walking through to York Minster and finishing up on the famous York bar walls.

Janelle + Thiago then had further celebrations a couple of days later at The Motorist in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds with the rest of their family and friends. This place is such a unique venue with a beautiful naturally lit space for a wedding reception – and a must for all car lovers! The newlyweds rocked up in style to the venue in Janelle’s convertible with all of their guests awaiting their arrival on the balcony outside. Everyone enjoyed their food before an open mic for speeches – many of Thiago’s friends and family had flown in from Brazil to celebrate with them which was epic – they knew how to party! The evening ended with plenty of dancing and drinks and everyone having a great time. It was such a chilled couple of days celebrating with Janelle and Thiago and i loved how they chose to have their day. It was such a pleasure to be a part of!

If you are considering having your wedding at York Registry Office and would love a york registry office wedding photographer then i would love to hear more about your plans. Enquire today and see if i have availability for your date – i can’t wait to hear from you!

www.sarahandersonphotography.com/contact

Awesome Suppliers:

Thursday Venue: https://www.york.gov.uk/YorkRegisterOffice

Saturday Venue: https://www.themotorist.com/

Photographer: www.sarahandersonphotography.com

Florist: https://www.shida.florist/wedding/home

outside shot of york registry office
bride arriving at venue getting out of a taxi outside of york registry office
bride greeting her grandad as he arrives outside of york registry office
bride hugging her grandma stood outside of york registry office
bride laughing with her grandma stood outside of york registry office
groom and family laughing before the ceremony outside of york registry office
image of city of york banner in york registry office
indoor ceremony area of york registry office
groom walking up the aisle with his mum in york registry office during wedding
bride walking down the aisle with her father at york registry office
groom and his mum hugging at york registry office
bride and groom hold hands looking at each other during the ceremony at york registry office
groom putting the ring on the brides hand during the ceremony at york registry office
bride and groom holding hands facing each other during the ceremony at york registry office
first kiss with bride and groom at york registry office
bride and groom group photo with their witnesses at york registry office
confetti shot with bride and groom and guests outside of york registry office
full group shot of wedding party in york registry office gardens
wedding party leaving york registry office
wedding party leaving york registry office walking into york
bride and groom looking at each other during couples portraits in york
groom leaning against a telephone box whilst holding hands with bride
groom with hands on brides waist smiling at each other
bride and groom practising first dance together
bride and groom smiling looking at eachother
Bride and groom on the york bar walls facing each other and bride looking at the camera
groom with his arm over brides shoulder looking at each other smiling
bride and groom waiting to cross the road in the centre of york
bride and groom walking away and bride looking back whilst walking towards york minster
bride and groom drop kiss in front of york minster
bride and groom looking at eachother smiling in front of york minster
bride and groom laughing
Bride and groom walking and talking at minster yard in york
exterior shot of the motorist venue in leeds
interior shot of wedding reception room at the motorist
detail shot of the wedding cake
bride and groom arriving in brides convertible car whilst guests wave and welcome them from the balcony
confetti shot from inside the reception venue
bride hugging guests
candid shot of guest talking
candid shot of guest talking to the bride
detail shot of canopy's
bride and grooms first entrance as husband and wife at wedding reception
father of the bride making a speech
guest candid listening to speeches
bride candid smiling at the groom during speeches
bride laughing at father during his speech
friend making a speech
bride and groom holding hands
father of the bride laughing during speeches
bride and groom walking hand in hand looking at each other
bride dancing with her grandparents at wedding reception
groom dancing with guest on dancefloor
guests dancing on dance floor
guests playing limbo on the dancefloor
groom doing limbo on the dance floor
guest doing limbo on the dance floor with a tie
groom posing for a photo with a friend
groom with a guest on the dance floor

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www.sarahandersonphotography.com/contact