CALCOT MANOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | A Beautiful Summer Wedding
A lovely example of relaxed Calcot Manor wedding photography, Sophie and John’s summer wedding was filled with all the moments I love to capture – genuine emotions, happy tears, laughter and the little in-between moments that make a wedding day unique.
A Calcot Manor wedding is a unique way to celebrate your Big Day in chic and elegant style. Calcot Manor and Spa is set in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, near the gorgeous town of Tetbury. The hotel is a 14th Century country house and the converted Barn is set alongside a pretty courtyard of lime trees and ancient stone barns and stables, built by 14th-century Cistercian monks. Calcot Manor offers only a limited number of weddings per year, so it was real privilege to shoot Sophie and John’s stunning summer wedding at this beautiful and unique Cotswold wedding venue.
Morning preparations at Calcot plus a drive to Chedworth Church
Sophie got ready in one of the gorgeous cottages, surrounded by her beautiful bridesmaids. The morning was a buzz of ‘getting ready’ vibes. Excitement filled the air. The actual ceremony took place at medieval church of St Andrew’s in Chedworth , about 10 miles down the road towards Cirencester. After photographing bridal prep at Calcot, i drove to St Andrew’s where John was waiting with his groomsmen. St Andrew’s church is absolutely stunning and the grounds, quite breath-taking, so it was just the perfect setting for a lovely summer wedding ceremony. Sophie looked so beautiful walking down the aisle, bathed in the beautiful window light streaming in from the large stained glass windows. A short while later the happy couple said ‘I do’ and we headed back to Calcot Manor for the wedding day celebrations.
Wedding Reception at The Loft
The wedding breakfast took place in The Loft, a stunning and atmospheric room with exposed historic stone walls, soaring ceilings and large windows letting in lots of gorgeous natural light. After the wedding breakfast, the guests moved over to the Consevatory where they enjoyed garden games on the lawns overlooking the rolling Cotswold countryside. A little while later it was the first dance followed by the most epic firework display I’ve ever seen, resulting in one of my most beautiful photographs to date (scroll right to the end to see it).
NATURAL COUPLE PORTRAITS AT CALCOT MANOR
We stole away for a few quiet minutes after the ceremony to make the most of Calcot Manor’s beautiful grounds for Sophie and John’s couple portraits. The honey-coloured Cotswold stone, mature gardens and peaceful countryside provided a stunning backdrop without ever distracting from what mattered most – the two of them simply enjoying a few moments together. My approach is always relaxed and unposed, allowing couples to chat, laugh and take everything in while I capture natural, genuine moments that reflect their relationship.
A RELAXED WEDDING RECEPTION AT CALCOT MANOR
One of my favourite moments from this Calcot Manor wedding was the incredible firework display at the end of the evening. Photographing moments like this is exactly why I love documentary wedding photography — the best images often happen when nobody is posing or performing.
Planning a Calcot Manor Wedding?
If you’re planning a wedding at Calcot Manor, you’re choosing a venue that offers a wonderful balance of elegance and relaxed countryside charm. From the beautiful gardens and historic Cotswold stone buildings to the light-filled reception spaces, there are plenty of opportunities for gorgeous photographs throughout the day. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger wedding, the venue provides a beautiful setting in every season. If you’re looking for relaxed, documentary-style Calcot Manor wedding photography that captures the genuine moments of your day without endless posing, I’d love to hear all about your plans. Please get in touch with me using my contact form.
A Little Note …
This is one of the earlier weddings on my blog, and while I still love the moments captured throughout the day, my photography has continued to evolve over the years. If you’re considering me as your wedding photographer, I’d encourage you to take a look at some of my more recent weddings to see my current documentary style.
