Wedding fairs are fantastic places to find inspiration and ideas for your wedding planning and they are also the perfect opportunity to meet and talk to potential suppliers. However, they can be quite daunting, especially some of the larger ones, and if you're not careful, you will come home with a huge bag of paper and still feel no closer to any decisions. So, here are some of my tips for getting the most from a wedding fair. Plan ahead - most wedding fairs list the exhibitors on their website beforehand. Check out the websites and make sure you meet with your favourites at the fair. Save time To View More >>

Vikki & Nik's black & white winter wedding at The Old Lodge, Malton was the epitome of elegance. Images by J Clitheroe Photography Venue: The Old Lodge, Malton Bride & Bridesmaid Dresses: The Harrogate Wedding Lounge Make-up: Victoria Farr Hair styling: Altered Images Menswear: Moss Bross Flowers: The Floral Lounge Cake: Cakes by Occasion Stationery: Butcher, Baker, Stationery Maker Linen: 88 Events To View More >>

Tiny Tara was just adorable for her first photo-shoot. She also brought a little hairy friend with her! Images by J Clitheroe Photography To View More >>

It might have rained all day, but nothing could take the beautiful smile off Andrea's face when she married John. Images by J Clitheroe Photography Venue: Weetwood Hall Dresses: Confetti & Lace Hair & Make-up: Sarah Hudson & Leanne Clarke Menswear: Yorkshire Menswear, Rodley Flowers: Adrienne, Farsley Cake: Cakes by Nell Car: Lavelle Classics Reception Styling: Poperella Rings: Craven Jewellers, Yeadon To View More >>

Some of our favourites from Helen & Gareth's beautiful summer wedding at Hellaby Hall Hotel. Images by J Clitheroe Photography Venue: Hellaby Hall Dresses: Blushes Bridal, Sheffield Hair and Make-up: Chic Brides Rings: Smooch Wedding Rings Flowers: Millies Floral Boutique Twinkly Dance Floor: A Little Bit of Starlight To View More >>

With doves, love and a groom who literally jumped for joy, Hannah & Rob's wedding was lovely day from start to end. Images by J Clitheroe Photography Venue: The Woodlands, Leeds Wedding dress: The Wedding Mill Hair & Make-up: Sarah Aveyard Rings: Phillip Stoner Flowers: The Wedding Flower Company   To View More >>

Nicole and James' wedding at Rise Hall was beautiful, with some stunning home-made details, including decorated jam jars of flowers, old books with the pages folded into hearts for table numbers, old suitcase table plan and printed postcards complete with Rise Hall postmarks instead of a guest book. Images by J Clitheroe Photography Venue: Rise Hall Dresses: The Wedding Club, Edgbaston Hair & Make Up: Couture, Hull Flowers & Styling: The Floral Lounge Cake: Couture Cakes Musicians: Annikyra (String Quartet)   To View More >>

Eeek! We're engaged! Now what? There's nothing worse than trawling around to find your perfect supplier and then to find out they are already booked. So here are some tips on when to book some of the many people who will help make your day special. Start with those who will only work on one wedding per day and/or those who provide their service on the day of your wedding as these are the people who will get booked up first: Wedding ceremony and reception venue(s) Registrar Caterers Photographer Musicians/entertainment Wedding cars & guest transport Venue stylists Florist Make-up and hair artists To View More >>

A wintery afternoon playing in the garden! Images by J Clitheroe Photography To View More >>

A family shoot in the comfort of your own home allows everyone to just chill out and have fun. Images by J Clitheroe Photography To View More >>