Blackwell Grange is a lovely country estate in Blackwell, Shipston-on-Stour, located in the glorious Cotswolds countryside. It’s the perfect location for a wedding ceremony and reception. Here are 5 top things you need to know about what makes Blackwell Grange wedding photography work so well:
1. The estate has many lovely gardens and lawns for wedding photos.
2. There’s an indoor reception area with a capacity for up to 150 guests, bright and perfect for wedding photography.
3. The estate has a beautiful Thatch Barn, so romantic and perfect for wedding ceremonies and those lovely emotional photos.
4. Blackwell Grange is an excellent choice for couples who want a relaxed and stress-free wedding day because you can get ready there and avoid the stress of traveling in the morning.
5. The venue is also perfect for couples who want a traditional English wedding with all the bells and whistles.
About the photographers
We are a team of wedding photographers who love capturing candid moments with couples at their most special day. We will take care to capture all the natural beauty and emotion of your wedding day, creating beautiful memories that you will treasure forever.
Blackwell Grange wedding photography – the flow of the day
So let’s take a look at how your wedding day at Blackwell Grange could look like. Maybe it will help you plan your day – any questions, we can always chat.
Getting ready
The Potting Shed is an imaginatively warm and inviting, fun space in which you and your bridesmaids can prepare for the day ahead. It is always a great idea to get ready at the venue to reduce the unnecessary stress in the morning.
You don’t want to be stuck in traffic on a motorway, right? Getting ready in the same location just helps so much and you will also have more time for everything, including your wedding photos.
The ceremony
Once the ceremony begins, we will be there to capture all those beautiful moments for you. Up to 150 guests can be seated for your ceremony, with elegant chairs on the sandstone floor. The Thatch Barn is truly stunning!
Once the ceremony is over, it is time to have that amazing confetti moment in front of the barn. If you want to find out a bit more about the best confetti options – here’s our WEDDING CONFETTI GUIDE, have a look!
The reception
After the ceremony, it’s time for your reception! The stylish and contemporary Orchard Barn provides an elegant setting for your celebrations. As wedding photographers we also love the helical staircase leading up to the Snug. It just gives us some truly unique angles for your wedding photos.
Your wedding breakfast for up to 150 guests is served in the Orchard Barn and this is also a great and bright space for the speeches. Just perfect, as it doesn’t need any extra lighting so you won’t see any photography tripods which is a great bonus (the more natural the better, right?)
Photojournalism at its finest – Blackwell Grange wedding photography
As wedding photographers, we love capturing those special moments in a way that feels artistic and full of emotion. We think wedding photos should bring back happy memories and a bit of nostalgia even after the big day is over.
The group pictures
Depending on the weather we can have the group photos outside or inside. If it is very sunny, we’ll make sure to find a shade. Very important if you don’t want to squint on your pictures.
Your photos
Blackwell Grange wedding photography offers so many different options as the venue has so many stunning backdrops. We will watch the light and in the moment that suits you, we will take you for some pictures. It won’t be long, promise, and you will get a variety of natural portraits both during the day and at night.
And here are a few more photos of a gorgeous just married couple in the golden hour and during twilight:
The party
Orchard Barn can accommodate up to 200 guests for an evening celebration. There is ample space for your chosen entertainment and for dancing too and as wedding photographers we love that part of the day.
Get in touch with us
Blackwell Grange is a beautiful wedding venue with lots of character. It has all the ingredients needed to create a memorable day for you and your guests. If you want to chat more about Blackwell Grange wedding photography – get in touch with us. We would love to get to know your story!
