Herefordshire wedding photographers
We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur). We love venues like Coddington Vineyard where the day naturally feels unposed and full of real moments. Our wedding photography style is relaxed, natural and unobtrusive, perfect for this relaxed Coddington Vineyard wedding.
We photograph weddings in a DOCU-ART style: candid documentary moments first, with relaxed cinematic portraits. We’re TWIA National Winners (2023) and now TWIA judges. Here is the slideshow featuring some of the best pictures from this fantastic and rainy wedding, have a look:
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Coddington Vineyard wedding photography is perfect if you want a relaxed, intimate “destination-feel” wedding in Herefordshire – vineyards, countryside views, and a cosy barn atmosphere. And if it rains (like it did for Jen & Josh), it can still look incredible: the day feels more real, the guests lean in, and your photos tell the honest story.
Wedding photography in the rain
This Coddington Vineyard wedding in Coddington Herefordshire was one of the rainiest weddings we have ever photographed. I mean, the scenes were literally biblical. And maybe that’s why everybody had so much fun at this wedding. We even had the group pictures in the rain and that was really amazing! We love photographing rainy days.
Key facts (Coddington Vineyard snapshot)
Venue vibe: working vineyard + rustic barn + gardens in rural Herefordshire
Wedding styles: intimate, elegant, or larger marquee weddings depending on guest numbers
Guest sizes: intimate days around 30 (evening 50), larger options up to 150 evening (package-dependent)
Planning: options include previous-day or Friday set-up depending on wedding style
Best photo moments: vineyard backdrops, garden mingling, and golden hour countryside portraits
Bride’s vision of the day:
“We envision the day to be a relaxed style garden party with family and friends. The venue is small and intimate with a rustic barn surrounded by beautiful Herefordshire countryside which we love. Fingers crossed the weather is fine to have a small ceremony outside overlooking a beautiful pond, with a family friend playing her harp on the deck as I walk down the aisle with my dad.”
Rainy wedding days
I know that probably every couple would prefer to have a sunny wedding day. On the other hand, I am not entirely sure because I know couples who have chosen winter weddings because they prefer cold and foggy days. So you never know… But for all those couples who are actually dreaming about sunny weddings my advice would be. We live in the UK, it does rain here, so why not assume you’re going to get a rainy day? Just prepare for this opportunity and think it IS going to rain. Try to manage your expectations.
You can get some amazing rainy wedding pictures too!
Having no special weather related expectations is really helpful. If you expect beautiful sunsets on your wedding photos and it rains, you will be disappointed. I know it would be awesome, but you can also have some amazing rainy wedding images. Besides the rain will be a part of your unique wedding story and rain can be truly beautiful.
Rainy wedding day – what are your thoughts?
So, are you afraid of the rain? I really hope you are not. Are you planning your own Coddington Vineyard wedding? Are you looking for your wedding photographer? If the answer is yes, please get in touch with us. We would love to be your wedding photographers!
Coddington Vineyard wedding FAQs
How many guests can Coddington Vineyard host?
Their weddings page outlines different wedding styles with different guest numbers, ranging from smaller intimate days to larger marquee weddings (package-dependent).
Do they offer different wedding “sizes” or packages?
Yes, they list Intimate, Elegant and Grand wedding options with different capacities and set-up arrangements.
Can you set up the day before?
Yes, their weddings page includes options that involve previous-day set-up (and for larger weddings, Friday set-up + Saturday celebration).
What if it rains?
This post is basically proof that rain can still look amazing. We keep portraits quick, use sheltered spots, and lean into the atmosphere so the story still feels fun and full of energy.
Is Coddington Vineyard good for documentary wedding photography?
Yes, because guests relax, mingle, and move naturally through the space, which creates genuine “in-between” moments all day.
Where are the best portrait moments?
Golden hour around the vineyard/countryside edges is the big one, but even on wet days you can get cinematic portraits with soft light and reflections.
Still venue hunting in Herefordshire?
If you’re comparing venues, our Herefordshire wedding venues guide is the quickest way to shortlist places by vibe. And if you’re looking for Hereford wedding photographers with a DOCU-ART approach (real moments first, relaxed cinematic portraits), you’ll find our style and availability there too.
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