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Wedding venues I love

There is an almost overwhelming choice of fantastic wedding venues and I have photographed weddings at many wonderful places over the years. I’m sharing a small selection of some of the venues I’ve loved working at along with my own thought on what makes them special.

Choosing your perfect wedding venue is likely to be one the biggest decisions you’ll be making when planning your wedding and there is so much more than just the location to think about. Great staff, excellent service, local places to stay and transport connections for guests are just a few of the deciding factors when choosing a venue.

Surrey

Hampton Court House Wedding Photographer
Loseley Park Wedding Surrey

Hampton Court House

Loseley Park

Situated just three miles from Guildford in Surrey Loseley Park is a beautiful venue for a country wedding and one of my absolute favourites. The stunning gardens are perfect for drinks receptions and a dream for photography. The garden’s colours change with each season, each one bringing its own beauty. The wisteria wall is in full bloom in May and looks stunning, it makes a perfect backdrop for portraits.

This venue is in a setting that I love, backing onto Bushy Park and opposite the famous Hampton Court Palace in Surrey; Hampton Court House is set in eight acres of 18th-century gardens. The house is warm and cosy, and the grounds are stunning with palm trees and even a shell grotto. The wedding breakfast room is beautiful; although some photographers may find the red walls a challenge, choose the right photographer, and they will be able to ensure you don’t look pink in the photos!

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Botleys Mansion a country house in Surrey

Botleys Mansion

Millbridge COurt

Millbridge Court is a stylish country wedding venue in the pretty village of Frensham in Surrey suitable for weddings of up to 150 guests. Surrounded by fields and a wildflower meadow Millbridge Court has been thoughtfully restored as a purpose-built exclusive use wedding venue and effortlessly combines traditional and contemporary styles.

A magnificent country house wedding venue in the Surrey countryside, Botleys Mansion is set in 56 acres of beautiful parkland.

I’ve photographed severaldings here, and I love the indoor space and the way the historic house and modern styling blend so beautifully. Wedding breakfasts can be held in a glass conservatory; the light streams into this space is lovely.

The grounds are gorgeous, with lots of great locations for photography, and they can also be used for outdoor ceremonies.

London

The Savile club London wedding ballroom interior
Christmas Wedding at Claridges Hotel
Trinity Buoy Wharf Wedding Photography

The Savile CLub

Claridges Hotel

Trinity Buoy Wharf

I am in love with the painted cloud ceiling at the Savile club, the rooms are ornate and elegant and the sweeping staircase is simply stunning and makes a great place for group photos or speeches. Iv'e had the pleasure of photographing two weddings here and each has felt so different.

Claridges Hotel is a London wedding venue with a name that immediately conjures images of elegance and sophistication. I adore the Art Deco style of this quintessentially classic London venue. The luxury venue has a variety of rooms that can cater for celebrations of all sizes, from grand ballroom weddings to small and intimate ceremonies.

If you are planning a London wedding and looking for a unique urban venue you are sure to love Trinity Buoy Wharf. On the banks of the river, and home to London’s only lighthouse, Trinity Buoy Wharf is an arts and cultural events centre as well as a wedding venue.

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Merchant Taylors’ Hall London Wedding Photography

St Etheledrads Church

Merchant taylors Hall

London Fields Brewery

Located under two railway arches London Fields Brewhouse is cosy yet has great urban charm. I love the sound of the passing trains above which isn't too noisy but just adds to the whole London vibe.

Merchant Taylors’ Hall is a unique and historic wedding venue in the heart of London. With its dark wood-panelled walls and beautiful high ceilings, it has a classic and atmospheric feel and it’s no great surprise that the opulent interior was used in the Harry Potter films.

For anyone planning a church wedding in London I can highly recommend St Etheldreda’s with it’s beautiful and enchanting interior. Of all the churches I’ve photographed weddings in St Etheldreda’s is my favourite, it also happens to be the oldest Roman Catholic church in England.

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St Pauls Cathedral wedding portraits
Hurlingham CLub wedding venue
The Orangery at Holland Park

St Pauls Cathedral

The Hurlingham Club

The Orangery, Holland Park

The Hurlingham Club is an exclusive private members club with a luxury wedding venue which is available to members and non-members. A dedicated team of professionals are on hand to help plan your bespoke wedding and the stunning Georgian clubhouse can accommodate up to 800 guests. The clubhouse sits among 42 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and well-tended gardens which are bordered by the River Thames.

The Orangery at Holland Park is an incredibly charming London wedding venue set in the heart of one of London’s prettiest parks and just off Kensington High Street. With floor to ceiling windows all along one side, this glass and stone palace is flooded with daylight giving it a light and airy feel perfectly suited to its natural elegance. The Orangery is licensed for weddings and can seat up to 120 for the marriage ceremony, 80 for a seated wedding breakfast and up to 150 for a standing reception.

St Paul’s Cathedral is a truly iconic wedding venue situated on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in London. Built in the late 1600’s and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s is steeped in history and has been the venue for many royal weddings through the centuries.

LONDON TOWN HALLS

Islington Town Hall Wedding Photography

LAMBETH TOWN HALL

ISLINGTON TOWN HALL

OLD MARYLEBONE TOWN HALL

Old Marylebone Town Hall is a stylish and iconic wedding venue located in the heart of London. There are seven ceremony rooms of various sizes, from an intimate 6 guest wedding up to a wedding with 100 seated guests. This beautiful Grade II listed building has an impressive columned frontage which is inspired by classic Greek and Roman architecture, a stunning backdrop for wedding photos.

Situated in the heart of Brixton, Lambeth Town Hall has a choice of rooms in different styles and sizes and is an ideal London wedding venue for celebrations of all sizes. For larger weddings the Council Chamber is an elegant space with huge domed ceilings and stunning chandeliers.

This stunning Grade II listed building is situated on fashionable Upper Street making it an ideal location for a London wedding. There are four rooms to choose from for your wedding ceremony with the largest, The Council Chamber, seating up to 100 guests. With wood panelled walls, stained glass windows and a beautiful decorative ceiling this elegant room has an intimate feel despite its size.

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CHELSEA TOWN HALL

Woolwich Town Hall

With its welcoming interiors and rooms full of character Chelsea Old Town Hall is a great choice for a London wedding ceremony. Situated right in the heart of Chelsea, on The Kings Road, this Grade II listed building is renowned for its graceful style and has hosted many celebrity weddings.

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west sussex

Cowdray House Wedding

Cowdray house

Duncton Mill Fishery

The Walled Garden at Cowdray

Situated in West Sussex, Cowdray House is a spectacular country house wedding venue set in beautiful grounds. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing several weddings here in different seasons, and it’s been a joy to see how the gardens change at different times of the year.

Duncton Mill Fishery is a beautiful lakeside wedding venue in West Sussex and a perfect blank canvas for couples wanting the flexibility to create a unique wedding. This tranquil venue is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the South Downs. You can make the most of this beautiful rural location with a celebrant wedding by the side of the lake and your celebrations in a customised marquee or tipi.

The Walled Garden at Cowdray is a hidden gem of a wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Cowdray Estate in Midhurst, West Sussex. With a beautiful backdrop of the Cowdray Ruins, the venue is licenced for ceremonies in the garden and in a choice of two indoor spaces, The Castle Room and The Courtyard Room. Both rooms are airy and elegant spaces full of rustic charm with exposed brickwork and cream walls.

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Farbridge Court

Upwaltham barns

Farbridge is a gorgeous rustic barn wedding venue situated near Chichester, West Sussex, and surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park. The lovingly restored former dairy is now a romantic, exclusive use wedding venue in an unspoilt, tranquil location and can host weddings from 70 to 150 guests.

Upwaltham Barns is a gorgeous rustic wedding venue set in the South Downs National Park. It’s perfectly suited to couples planning a relaxed country wedding with a boutique feel. Upwaltham Barns is a family-owned venue with a friendly ambience.

Hampshire

Avington Park wedding venue
Bury Court Barn Wedding Photography

Avington Park

Cain Manor

Bury COurt barn

Avington Park is a stunning Georgian manor house in Hampshire and I absolutely love the ceremony room here. It has the most beautiful ornate ceiling with ceremonies being held in front of a large window where the light is perfect. Both the wedding breakfast room and the bridal suite are also blessed with fantastic light and as an added bonus it’s the only wedding venue I’ve come across that has Highland Cows in the grounds!

Cain Manor is located 5 minutes from my home, I have had the pleasure of photographing my dear friends Sam and Mark at this venue when we were fortunate enough to have snow, along with several other summer weddings. I love the rustic charm of the manor house and the fact it's tucked away down a woodland drive which opens up to beautiful views.

This beautiful and rustic Hampshire wedding venue is almost on my own doorstep, I’ve photographed three weddings here and have loved it every time. The converted barn is charming and cosy with its intimate ceremony room and the gardens are gorgeous at any time of year.

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the Grange Hampshire wedding venue
Bartley Lodge wedding venue

The grange

South Lodge Hotel

Bartley Lodge

The Grange is an exclusive hire wedding venue and offers the options of having your wedding celebrations in marquees in the extensive grounds or within the main house. The original house dates back to 1660 but was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of a Greek temple.

Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs and surrounded by 93 acres of rolling parkland South Lodge is a magnificent country house wedding venue. With a selection of suites and rooms available South Lodge is perfect for weddings of any size, from an intimate 10 person celebration up to a lavish outdoor wedding with 250 guests.

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Oxfordshire

Ardington House
Blenheim Palace wedding venue

Ardington House

Blenheim Palace

A stunning Oxfordshire venue, one of the many highlights of this incredible location is the possibility of a tour through the stunning grounds in a golf buggy. With water terraces, rose gardens, manicured hedges, Italian gardens and landscaped parkland this really is a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop for a wedding. Oh and the space inside has the most perfect light too!

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Wiltshire & Dorset

Micro Wedding Photographer
Country House wedding venue in Wiltshire

Plumber Manor Country House Hotel

Hatch house

Plumber Manor is an idyllic Jacobean manor house set in the heart of the Dorset countryside and available as an exclusive use wedding venue. The country house has been owned by the same family for over 400 years and is a much sought after venue for weddings of all sizes. The historic interiors are tastefully decorated and well-tended gardens are a riot of colour in the summer.

Located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside Hatch House is a beautiful and romantic wedding venue. It’s tucked out of sight down a private driveway and surrounded by beautiful sweeping countryside. Hatch House is home to some wonderful walled gardens and offers the options of holding wedding ceremonies and speeches outdoors in the tiered garden areas with the house itself making a beautiful backdrop

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France

Le Mas de La Rose wedding venue lavender field
bride and groom golden hour portraits at Chateau de Lacoste wedding

Le mas de la Rose

Chateau de Lacoste

Chateau La Durantie

Another chateau in the Dordogne region, I’ve now photographed two weddings at the Chateau de Lacoste and I just want to keep coming back here! The views over the Dordogne from the elevated position of the venue are amazing. There’s a small stone chapel on the grounds in addition to an outdoor area for ceremonies by a cliff face. You can choose to hold your party on the lawn inside the house. For me, the highlight of this location is the stunning, warm, light during golden hour, a photographer's dream!

I’ve now had the pleasure of photographing four weddings at this luxury chateau in the Dordogne region of France and each time has been completely different. For your ceremony and celebrations, you can choose between the chateau interior, a gorgeous spot on the lawn overlooking the grounds, a marquee or even the barn. The chateau is surrounded by apple orchards which make a perfect setting for romantic portraits.

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