Elmore Court Wedding

Updated 17.05.24

Photographing a wedding at Elmore Court is like having a wedding venue cheat code on. How could I not take stunning photos at a grade II* listed mansion that’s been renovated to a standard so swanky that even King Henry VIII (who died just before the current house was built in 1564) would be impressed by!? I was completely captivated the first time I visited. You have beautiful old features like wonky wooden staircases, mixed with the modern brilliance of ‘The Gillyflower’. This is their stunning wedding breakfast and party room that Elmore themselves describe best: ‘This is our ballroom, our marquee, our place for festivities… Built sustainably from Estate materials using traditional methods yet designed in a contemporary fashion’. It’s bright, modern, soundproofed and the perfect place to host a raucous wedding party!

Relaxed Wedding Photography made easy 

But what about in practise!? Well Pete & Jo also made it easy with their wonderfully laid back attitudes but the house and wonderful staff supported this perfectly. Both bride and groom were able to get ready on site which makes photographing both sides getting ready nice and easy. When guests began to arrive I could capture them too before nipping upstairs to take portraits of Jo in her dress, a little nervous but most definitely more so excited! The room for the ceremony is really quite special, old features are flooded with light and the perfect place for solemn vows. Confetti afterwards can take place handily just outside at the front of the house – weather permitting of course, but I believe if not it can be done inside.

A wonderful winter wedding

Jo & Pete’s day was gorgeous but freezing! The florist has got stuck in snow on the way over and icy winds forced portraits would have to be quick but it only added to the fun of the day. Jo & Pete huddled between locations and of course got lovely and close when we took shelter in the greenhouse. Sure the beautiful brides vail nearly blew off, and our fingers were close to numb by the time we got back for the wedding breakfast, but I’d taken beautiful photos and there were smiles all round. From this point everyone could stay in the warm, cosy atmosphere of the Gillyflower for food before the venue revealed one last surprise… A hidden dance floor complete with mirrorball! Jo & Pete hid behind the curtain before being revealed for the first dance and then the party was very much on. Michael G Moore took requests via post it note on his Piano and absolutely nailed them. (I’d highly recommend checking him out: https://www.michaelgmoore.co.uk/)

So that’s plenty of fawning over what I great day I had shooting at Elmore Court. I hope you enjoy the photos and if you’d like to book me for your wedding at Elmore, in the cotswolds or just about anywhere in the world I’d love to hear from you.