Thorpe Garden Summer Wedding
Thorpe Garden Summer Wedding
Thorpe Garden is one of those venues that just breathes creativity. Hidden in the Staffordshire countryside, its glasshouse and walled gardens offer a perfect mix of structure and wildness — everything I love in a wedding space. This one, shot in mid-June, was drenched in light, laughter, and colour — a reminder of why summer weddings in England can be magic when they lean into nature rather than fight it.
The Beauty of Thorpe Garden
From the iron-framed glasshouse to the wildflower borders, Thorpe Garden gives you a backdrop that constantly shifts as the light moves. Photographing here feels cinematic — sunlight flickering through leaves, guests spilling into the gardens, and that golden haze settling in over the courtyard at dusk.
A Day Full of Life and Colour
This couple built their day around warmth and inclusion — good food, wildflowers, and a playlist that got everyone dancing before sunset. I worked in my usual documentary style, shooting wide to include the garden textures and using the long summer light to keep everything natural and honest. No stiff posing. Just energy.
Why I Love Shooting at Thorpe Garden
As a photographer, venues like this do half the storytelling for you. The mix of natural elements and architectural detail gives a balance of elegance and imperfection — exactly what I look for. Every time I shoot here, I leave inspired to approach the next season with fresh eyes.
Looking Ahead
Winter is when we recharge, refine, and prep for days like this — long, bright, chaotic, and full of meaning. Thorpe Garden is a reminder of why I do what I do: to capture connection in spaces that feel alive.
If you’re planning your wedding at Thorpe Garden (or anywhere with that same wild-meets-elegant energy), I’d love to document it for you.Vendors
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Looking to have photos like these for your wedding?
I’d love to capture your day with the same relaxed, colourful, documentary style. Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a big party, close to home or further afield, I’ll be there for the laughs, the chaos, and the quiet moments in between.