Cotswolds Wedding Photographer | The Abbey House Gardens

Penny and Grant married in The Abbey House Gardens, Malsmbery, Cotswolds September 2019. The sun was shining the whole day long it was beautiful. After the ceremony in the cotswolds, everyone was invited to The Holford Arms, Knockdown, Tetbury for the reception where everyone partied into the early hours of the morning, and camped out in tipi tents under the stars, after.


Getting ready

I first arrived at the reception venue, the Holford Arms to capture Grant and his groomsmen setting up the place for the party. They were a great laugh to capture. Afterwards I traveled to The Abbey House gardens, where Penny, her mum and bridesmaids were getting ready for the big day.


The ceremony

Soon after the guests started to arrive and were ushered into the ceremony ready for Penny’s arrival. The ceremony was beautiful, outside yet under shelter, we listened to Penny and Grant saying their vows to each other and enjoyed emotional and meaningful readings from their nearest friends and family.

After the ceremony, the guests strolled round the gardens. Enjoying the sun and playing games on the lawn. We found a quiet 5 minutes where myself and Penny & Grant were able to take some couple portraits. The gardens are beautiful and vast, lots of photographic location which was perfect.


The reception

The wedding reception took place at The Holford Arms in Tetbury. Outside was a lovely marquee, decorated by Penny & Grant, a Disco tent, lots of games, including baseball, Jenga and darts.

After the food and speeches Penny and Grant had organised a band. Who were fantastic, they played some really great hits to get everyone going. It was a fantastic day and was such a pleasure to capture Penny and Grants special day.

If you’re planning a wedding in the Cotswolds or further a field, please get in touch!

Here are the photos!

 

Bell tents set up on a sunny green lawn for glamping-style wedding accommodation.
Wooden directional signpost in garden setting with rustic wedding venue in background.
Wedding details featuring drinks on wooden surface and guest holding decorative pillow.
Person in pink shirt talking on phone while standing in doorway of wooden cabin.
Brown leather dress shoes on wooden deck boards shown in detail.
Wedding party getting ready in formal attire outdoors.
Groomsmen helping each other prepare formal attire outdoors.
Men adjusting navy polka dot ties and white dress shirts.
Wedding party members helping with formal attire preparations.
Empty wooden chairs arranged under pergola for outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding party in navy suits posing together outdoors.
Wedding dress preparation scene with attendants helping.
Wedding party members in formal attire gathered outdoors.
Silhouetted figures by window in dark room preparing for event.
Aerial view of a formal garden with curved hedges and flower beds creating a geometric pattern.
Close-up detail of delicate beading and lace on a white wedding dress.
Group of groomsmen in white shirts and vests gathered in conversation.
Woman in bright blue sweater sitting by a sunlit window.
Young ring bearer in formal vest shaking hands at a wedding ceremony.
Wedding preparation scene with bridal styling at a vintage vanity mirror.
Wedding ceremony venue decorated with hanging lights and floral arrangements.
Wedding ceremony processional in an elegantly decorated indoor venue.
Joyful wedding ceremony exit with guests looking on.
Wedding ceremony moment in a venue decorated with greenery and lanterns.
Wedding guests seated in rows under a rustic wooden pergola with hanging lanterns during an outdoor ceremony.
Guests gathered under a wooden pergola decorated with string lights for an outdoor wedding celebration.
Rustic wooden table setup in an outdoor garden setting for a wedding celebration.
Wedding ceremony attendees seated in formal attire during an outdoor garden celebration.
Wedding celebration under a wooden pergola decorated with greenery and hanging lights.
Guests mingling during an outdoor wedding reception under a decorated wooden pergola.
Wedding guests enjoying outdoor garden festivities on a sunny afternoon.
Giant Jenga game setup in a sunny garden during wedding celebrations.
Wedding guests playing with wooden blocks in an outdoor garden game area.
Large wooden block tower game being played during outdoor wedding festivities.
Wedding party arrives in white vehicles at outdoor venue on sunny day.
Black and white photo series of wedding party exiting vehicles.
Bride and groom pose for photos on manicured lawn with greenery backdrop.
Wedding party poses under stone archway in formal attire.
Small dog with scruffy fur joins wedding festivities on grass.
Wedding celebration outdoors with orange flags and guests throwing confetti.
Joyful wedding exit with guests showering couple in confetti on garden path.
Sunlit celebration with confetti toss and colorful flags waving.
Wedding guests in sunglasses enjoying outdoor reception.
Rustic wooden table settings with handwritten place cards and greenery decorations.
Wedding guests enjoying drinks and conversation outdoors on a sunny day.
Group playing lawn games at an outdoor garden party.
Elegant place setting with fresh herbs tied with ribbon on white plates.
Guests enjoying a festive dinner party with wine glasses and table settings.
Emotional moment captured during wedding reception speeches at decorated table.
Wedding reception in marquee tent with bunting decorations and floral centerpieces.
Casual outdoor wedding reception with table settings and summer decorations.
Close-up shot of wedding guests celebrating at reception party.
Wedding guests toasting with drinks at reception celebration.
Wedding guests dancing in front of colorful disco bounce house at outdoor reception.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on a dark dance floor with joyful expressions.
Bridesmaids in navy dresses pose with bride in white dress outdoors.
Wedding party poses together on gravel path surrounded by greenery.
Celebratory outdoor wedding photos with orange smoke bombs creating dramatic effects.
Wedding party laughs together during outdoor photo session.
Party guests take photos with disposable cameras at nighttime event.
Wedding reception guests celebrate with props and festive accessories under string lights.
Wedding guests hold sparklers creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
Guests wave sparklers in the dark during wedding celebration.
Party guest wears pink feather boa and glitter at nighttime celebration.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating together on a lively dance floor.
Wedding party guests wearing summer hats and enjoying an outdoor celebration.
Rustic barn wedding reception venue decorated with string lights and wooden beams.
Wedding venue decorated with hanging paper lanterns, bunting and twinkle lights creating a magical atmosphere.
Couple in wedding attire posing against a dark stone wall background.
Wedding reception guests dancing and laughing together under decorative lighting.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating in black and white under string lights.
Couple walking together through a sunny garden setting on their wedding day.
Newlyweds sharing romantic moments in a lush green garden setting.
Wedding couple walking along a tree-lined pathway in a natural woodland setting.
A wedding dress is displayed in a library room filled with bookshelves and natural light.