Broadfield Court, Hereford, is a truly charming wedding venue. With its beautiful gardens and spacious ceremony area, this venue is perfect for photography. With plenty of room to move around, a lot of natural light available and gorgeous backdrops, your Broadfield Court wedding photography will be breathtaking.
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Broadfield Court is perfect for couples who want an artsy, characterful Herefordshire wedding with loads of space to roam – gardens, woodland, and a relaxed flow that suits candid, documentary-style photos. You can marry indoors, outside in front of the house, or in the woodland, and it works brilliantly for family-friendly weddings where the day feels like a proper gathering, not a performance.
We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur). We shoot weddings in a DOCU-ART style: real documentary moments, with relaxed cinematic portraits. We’re TWIA National Winners and now TWIA judges.
Broadfield Court – the venue
Broadfield is an historic country house and wedding venue set in beautiful gardens and grounds, nestled at the end of a long drive in the stunning Herefordshire countryside. With its impressive architecture and acres of parkland, Broadfield is perfect for a family-friendly wedding with plenty of space to move around and if you want to see how weddings there look like, we have two slideshows for you:
KEY FACTS
Venue style: Historic country house with gardens + woodland
Best for: Relaxed, creative weddings with space for guests (and pets) to roam
Ceremony options: Indoors, outside at the house, woodland ceremonies, or a nearby church
Reception options: House rooms, plus marquee or tipi options for bigger celebrations
Photo sweet spots: Woodland shade on sunny days, golden hour in the grounds, blue hour by the house
Now it’s time for some wedding images, have a look:
Broadfield court wedding photography – about the photographers
We believe in capturing your wedding day as it should be – warm, personal, and unique. With over 10 years of photography experience, we will give you high-quality photographs that will last a lifetime. From beginning to end, we will make sure your wedding day as stress-free as possible so you can enjoy every moment.
Based in Hereford, only a few minutes away from Broadfield, we shoot weddings across the Cotswolds, the whole of the UK as well as Europe.
Real wedding
We have photographed some truly beautiful weddings at Broadfield court so we thought it would be good to put together a practical guide for you and also show you some sample pictures from different settings and parts of the day.
We hope you will find our blog useful – and if you have any questions, we will be more than happy to give you all the answers. Feel free to get in touch with us and let’s chat about your wedding day at Broadfield Court.
Getting ready
You can get ready at Broadfield court which is a great option if you are getting married at the venue. This will save you any unnecessary stress of having to travel on the morning of your wedding.
The ceremony
There are a few ceremony options at Broadfield when it comes to location. You can get married inside which is a great option for a rainy day.
You can also use an outdoor ceremony – both in front of the house or in the woodland area.
Or you can pick a local Bodenham church if your wedding day is going to be a bit more traditional.
The reception drinks
You can have your reception at Broadfield Court as well. There are a few different rooms that you can choose from and they all have beautiful views. Our couples chose to stay outside and enjoy the beautiful sun.
There is a wide variety of food that you can choose from when it comes to your wedding reception at Broadfield – their recommended caterers are incredible!
The formal group pictures
If it’s very sunny, we can either move inside or have the pictures in the woodland area. It all depends on where the sun is on the sky and that depends on the time of the year.
It is our job to find the best possible location for your group pictures in order to create the best Broadfield Court wedding photography. It is always best to have the group pictures taken during the reception drinks and before the wedding breakfast.
The wedding breakfast and the speeches
If you are planning a bigger wedding, you can opt for either a tipi or a marquee. There is plenty of space at Broadfield court for that. If the weather is nice, you can also dine under the sky – a proper Italian style!
Couple photos – Broadfield Court wedding photography
The best locations for your wedding pictures change throughout a year. But we will watch that light for you to create the best photos. So, if you want some pointers, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The party!
Now it’s time to get on that dance floor and celebrate! You can also dance the night away under the sky! The sky is the limit – literally!
Also check this intimate wedding at Broadfield:
Similar quirky Herefordshire wedding venues. If Broadfield Court is your vibe (artsy, characterful, not cookie-cutter), you might also love:
- Left Bank Village weddings in Hereford
- Shack Revolution
- Lyde Arundel weddings
- The Green Man wedding in Hereford
- Coddington Vineyard wedding
Still choosing? Our Herefordshire wedding venues GUIDE is the quickest way to shortlist venues by vibe.
And if you’re looking for Hereford wedding photographers with a DOCU-ART approach, you’ll find our coverage, style and booking info there too.
Broadfield Court wedding FAQs
Can you have an outdoor ceremony at Broadfield Court?
Yes, there are outdoor options (including in front of the house and in the woodland), plus an indoor option if the weather turns.
Is Broadfield Court good for documentary-style wedding photography?
Yes. The space and natural backdrops (gardens + woodland) make it easy to capture candid moments without constantly moving people around.
Can we have a woodland ceremony?
You can, and it’s stunning for a relaxed, nature-led vibe. If you’re considering it, we’ll help you think about timing and light so it feels beautiful and comfortable.
Can we have a marquee or tipi reception at Broadfield Court?
Yes, Broadfield has plenty of space for marquee/tipi setups, which is ideal for bigger guest numbers and outdoor-party vibes.
What if it rains on the day?
Broadfield still works well because you’ve got indoor options, and the woodland can be lovely in lighter rain. Also, rainy portraits can look properly cinematic if you’re up for a quick 5-minute moment.
Where do you recommend doing group photos?
We usually do them during drinks, and if it’s very sunny we’ll either move into open shade or use the woodland area so everyone looks comfortable (and not squinty).
How long do couple portraits take at Broadfield Court?
You don’t need hours. Ten minutes is often enough for a strong set of natural portraits, and we’ll pick the best spot for the season and light.
GET IN TOUCH
Thank you for reading our blog about Broadfield Court wedding photography – we hope that it has been of some help. If not, do not hesitate to get in touch. We would LOVE to hear from you and help with any questions that you may have. Happy wedding planning!
