Best Wedding Venues in Warwickshire
Warwickshire has some brilliant wedding venues, and over the years I’ve photographed weddings at a good few of them. This isn’t a list of every venue in the county. It’s the ones I know from actually working there, places I can genuinely recommend because I’ve seen how a wedding day runs inside them. I’ll keep it updated as I photograph new venues.
If you’re still at the shortlisting stage, my advice is always the same: visit a few, take your time, and think about how your guests will experience the day, not just how it’ll photograph.
Ettington Park Hotel
Ettington Park Hotel is one of the most striking buildings on this list. The 19th-century mansion sits in its own grounds just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, and I’ve photographed weddings there, so I know how well the day flows. Ceremonies can take place in spaces like the Library or the Orangery, and the Long Gallery gives the wedding breakfast a real sense of occasion.
For photographs, the grounds are the star. Winding paths, mature trees, ponds and the front of the house itself give you plenty of variety within a short walk, which means you’re never away from your guests for long. It suits couples who want somewhere grand and historic without the day feeling stiff.
Moxhull Hall
Moxhull Hall in Sutton Coldfield is another venue I’ve photographed weddings at. What struck me straight away was the amount of choice in one place: 9 acres of landscaped gardens, the house itself, winding paths and the tucked away Secret Garden, where outdoor ceremonies can take place between March and October.
The day moves naturally through the venue, from getting ready in The Studio, to the ceremony in the Oak Hall or the Secret Garden, then dinner in the Orangery and the evening in the Starlit Pavilion. That movement is great for the atmosphere and great for photographs, because new little moments appear as everyone moves through the day.
Ashton Lodge Country House
Ashton Lodge Country House is an exclusive-use venue with 3 acres of landscaped gardens, and it’s one of those places where the whole day stays properly connected. The house, gardens and reception spaces are close together, so guests settle in and relax rather than constantly relocating.
The Garden Room is a lovely bright ceremony space overlooking the gardens, and there’s an outdoor ceremony area with a gazebo too. Later on, the fairy light ceiling in the reception space completely changes the mood once the speeches and dancing begin. I’ve photographed weddings here and the variety within such a compact setting is a real strength.
Park Farm
Park Farm has the sort of character you can’t fake. These are original farm buildings surrounded by countryside, woodland and ancient oak trees, with a mile long drive through the deer park. The Cart Shed is an original red brick barn with timber beams and fairy lights, while the Lambing Shed has a cosier feel with its wood burner.
The woodland ceremony area is something a bit different, and in the evening the festoon lights, fire pit and outdoor seating keep everyone around the barns and gardens rather than drifting off. Park Farm offers exclusive use over a three day hire, which is a genuine advantage if you want time to decorate and settle in before the wedding morning.
Swallows Nest Barn
Swallows Nest Barn is a converted barn on the edge of the Cotswolds, and I’m a recommended supplier there, which is always nice to be able to say. It’s exclusive use, licensed for ceremonies inside and out, and the south facing courtyard with its olive trees and lawn is a big part of its appeal. Drinks outside, guests chatting, and that warm evening light when a summer wedding gets it just right. You can see it in action in Kamal and Ben’s wedding.
Because the courtyard stays connected to the barn through the glass front, guests drift between inside and out without missing anything. That’s how you end up with good candid photographs: people being themselves, not performing.
Blackwell Grange
Blackwell Grange gives a wedding day a clear rhythm. Preparations begin in The Potting Shed, the ceremony comes together in the Thatch Barn, which dates from 1543 and is full of oak beams and character, then the Orchard Barn takes over for food, speeches and the evening with its floor to ceiling glass.
When I photographed a wedding here in the spring, the variety of backdrops close together really stood out: the Moon Gate, the Cotswold stone walls, the lawns and the countryside edges. I even caught a lovely spring sunset there, which I happily claim no credit for.
You can see more about how I work on my Warwickshire wedding photographer page, or get in touch and tell me what you’re planning. If your venue isn’t on this list, that’s not a problem. Every venue has something worth photographing.
