Bride in a white satin dress and pink heart-shaped sunglasses laughs on the busy dancefloor at The Bell in Ticehurst

The Bell in Ticehurst Wedding Photographer | Dale Weeks Photography

I’m Dale, a documentary wedding photographer based in East Sussex — and The Bell in Ticehurst is the venue I know better than anyone. I’ve shot more weddings here than anywhere else in Sussex, and I got married here myself. Whatever you’re planning, you’re in good hands.

What makes The Bell in Ticehurst weddings special?

The personal angle
I know The Bell better than most — I got married here myself. Since then I’ve photographed more weddings at this venue than anywhere else in Sussex, and every single one has felt completely different. That’s the thing about The Bell: it has enough character to carry any kind of day, but never competes with the couple having it.

What it’s like to shoot here
Candlelit ceremonies in the Ballroom, drinks spilling into the garden, golden hour in the fields, and dancefloors that don’t stop until the curfew. I know the light in every room, the best spots for portraits, and exactly when to move and when to stay still. If you’re planning a wedding here, you’re in good hands.

Why Couples Love The Bell in Ticehurst

The Bell isn’t your typical country wedding venue. It has a lived-in charm that makes guests feel at home straight away. Some highlights:

The Ballroom — perfect for candlelit ceremonies.
The Garden — relaxed drinks, festoon lights, and big summer vibes.
The Pub Spaces — banquet tables in the Stable, quirky décor, roaring fires.
On-site Rooms — boutique bedrooms for couples + guests.

It’s the kind of place where you can have a big, boisterous party… or keep things small and cosy.

Bride with arms outstretched dances among smiling guests beneath chandeliers and a painted woodland mural at The Bell

The BELL IN TICEHURST PHOTOGRAPHS

Over the years, I’ve captured everything from golden-hour garden parties to intimate autumn ceremonies. Here are some favourites:

  • Black hanging pub sign for The Bell, reading "Apparently", above a village green with a Ding Dong signpost
  • Gravel path between stone walls and wild planting leads to a driftwood-roofed hut at The Bell in Ticehurst
  • Ballroom ceremony space with red velvet curtains, chandeliers and a "best friend" banner between wildflower arrangements
  • Bride seen from behind in a beaded white gown and floral hairpiece, walking through the warm, timbered Bell pub
  • Bride in lace off-shoulder dress and hair bow focuses on a white ribbon while getting ready in a timbered room
  • Tile-hung, timber-framed front of The Bell in Ticehurst with leaded windows, olive trees and picnic tables outside
  • Vintage Love Tester machine with glowing ratings from Cold Fish to Hot Stuff in a brick-vaulted corner of The Bell
  • Three women wearing formal dresses stand outdoors in sunlight. One woman in a white lace dress adjusts her hair. Another, with long blonde hair and a floral headpiece, is partially turned away. Rooftops are visible in the background.
  • Groom in olive green three-piece suit with four smiling groomsmen in tan suits, arms around each other on gravel
  • Guest in a green polka dot dress and orange headband laughs out loud among friends at a long evening table at The Bell
  • Five guests in bright summer dresses and sunglasses squeeze together, smiling, in the garden at The Bell in Ticehurst
  • Laughing bride in veil and groom in grey suit sit close on a leather sofa in a bookshelf-lined room at The Bell
  • Two flower girls in white tulle dresses and flower crowns wait side by side, hands clasped, at The Bell
  • Smiling girl in a flower crown hugs a fluffy dog in a matching floral garland, surrounded by confetti petals at The Bell
  • Ornate distressed frame on a reclaimed plank wall holding a painted portrait and piano keys, in The Bell's pub
  • Peach rose, white astilbe and blush lisianthus in small glass bud vases on a polished wooden table at The Bell
  • Sunlit garden at The Bell with old wooden stocks, a bottle-filled stone wall and a shingled hut topped with antlers

An August Wedding at The Bell

Maya got ready just up the road, so there was no rush to the one o’clock ceremony – everyone else drifting in and out until it was time to walk down the aisle. A relaxed, friends-and-family day from start to finish, with confetti on the Stable steps and a room full of guests who were genuinely happy to have a camera around them.

  • One o’clock ceremony followed by confetti on the Stable steps
  • A relaxed morning with no travel – ready just up the road
  • Guests who were completely at ease being photographed

A Bell Dancefloor Wedding

The Bell’s evening spaces transform completely once the lights dim and the music starts. This one captures what The Bell does best — a packed dancefloor, candid guests, and a room full of people genuinely letting go.

  • The Stables lit up and full of energy from the first song
  • Candid guest portraits throughout the evening
  • The kind of images that remind you why the evening is worth photographing properly

Stylish Summer Party at The Bell

A big summer celebration that spilled from the Ballroom into the garden and didn’t stop until late. Festoon lights, kids in the courtyard, and a dancefloor that filled the moment the band started.

  • Ceremony in the Ballroom followed by drinks in the sun-soaked garden
  • Golden hour portraits in the fields behind the venue
  • Evening party in The Stables — loud, colourful, and completely joyful

Cosy Autumn Wedding at The Bell

An intimate autumn celebration with warm colours, candlelight, and a relaxed pub atmosphere. Golden leaves, hearty food, and The Bell’s cosy interiors at their very best.

  • Candlelit ceremony in the Ballroom with the whole room glowing
  • Long banquet tables with wildflowers and autumnal details throughout
  • The kind of day where nobody wanted to go home

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions – The Bell in Ticehurst

The Bell can host a range of wedding sizes, from small, intimate celebrations to full-day parties. Capacity depends on your date and how you use the space, so check current numbers and availability directly with the venue at thebellinticehurst.co.uk. I’m happy to talk through how I’d photograph your day at whatever size you choose.

Yes — The Bell is fully licensed so you can have both your ceremony and reception in one place. If you’d prefer a celebrant-led ceremony instead, I know several brilliant ones who work regularly at the venue.

Wedding table at The Bell in Ticehurst with a lilac glass candlestick, wild flowers and a place card marked Groom

Candlelit intimacy meets eclectic pub party. Quirky décor, banquet tables, roaring fires in winter, a festoon-lit garden in summer, and a team who run the day so seamlessly you barely notice them working. It’s warm and characterful in every season.

The Bell has boutique bedrooms on site plus a collection of lodges in the garden — which means guests can stay, celebrate late, and wake up still at the venue. It gives the whole day a relaxed, unhurried feeling that’s hard to get anywhere else.

Absolutely. I’ve photographed everything from acoustic singers during dinner to full bands in the Stables. The Bell is set up for evening parties and the team know how to make it work.

Drop me a message with your date. I’ll come back to you within 24 hours — no pressure, no sales pitch, just an honest conversation about your plans.

A Sample Timeline at The Bell

A relaxed timeline that works here

Morning Prep in The Bell bedrooms or lodges.

13.00 Ceremony in The Ballroom.

13:30 Confetti in the Stable on the Table → drinks in the garden

14:00 Group photos in the garden

16:00 Dinner in the Ballroom

18.00 Speeches in the Stable while the band set up.

18:30 Golden hour ten-minute portrait loop (worth it!)

20:00 Cut the Cake and First dance → live band / DJ

Rust-brown open-top 4x4 parked in the sun outside The Bell in Ticehurst, with tile-hung buildings behind
Long banquet table with sage green runner, wildflowers, candles and floral teacups before a woodland mural
Bride and groom share a kiss in a rustic timber doorway under a roof of gnarled branches, his hand in his pocket

Kieran + Jemma

“I’m not convinced Dale isn’t a ghost.“

“I hardly saw him during our big day and yet the pictures we received are absolute perfection. He captured all of our friends and family having fun at their leisure — and that is precisely what we wanted. Dale is a lovely person and made us feel so at ease. 100 per cent recommend. You won’t regret it.”

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Planning a Bell in Ticehurst Wedding?

Mustard yellow vintage rotary telephone on a wooden table in low sunlight, beside a pewter jug at The Bell in Ticehurst

I’d love to hear about it. Whether you’ve got a venue booked or you’re still figuring things out — drop me a message and let’s chat.

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