Ettington Park Wedding Photographer
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I’ve photographed weddings at Ettington Park Hotel, a turreted country house at Alderminster, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Ornate interiors, huge windows and historic gardens give a relaxed photographer something new to work with around every corner.
About Ettington Park
- The house: according to the venue, it has impressive turrets, ornate ceilings and chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grounds.
- Outdoor ceremonies: the Norman church and the Orangery, set among the gardens, are both suggested for outdoor ceremonies.
- Capacity: according to the venue, up to 100 for the ceremony and wedding meal and 150 for the evening party.
- Exclusive use: available, with your own private bar and courtyard. The venue says its two smaller packages aren’t exclusive use.
- Stay and travel: 47 rooms, free on-site parking, and Stratford-upon-Avon station about 6 miles away.
Facts are from Ettington Park’s own website (October 2026). Check current details with the venue.
Light and photo spots
Floor-to-ceiling windows mean beautiful natural light inside, which I use instead of flash so your photos keep the atmosphere of the rooms. The gardens around the Norman church and Orangery make a lovely backdrop for family groups, and the turreted façade is a must for a few portraits of the two of you.
How I’d approach the day
Even on a big estate, I stay out of the way and let the day unfold. I’ll plan timings with you in advance, keep the group photos quick in the gardens, and spend the rest of my time catching the real moments in the courtyard and on the dance floor.
Practical tips
- If you’re planning an outdoor ceremony, agree a wet-weather option with the venue and tell me early so we can plan group shots for both.
- Stay at the hotel the night before to make morning preparation photos easy, with lovely interiors as a backdrop.
What couples say
“The ceremony and reception photos are just beautiful, it makes us feel like we are there doing it all over again and we couldn’t be happier.”
Taylor, Hitched review, November 2024
“The photos are amazing and will be treasured forever. Thank you so much again Craig every memory you captured is perfect and we are so grateful!”
Ellie, Hitched review, September 2026
Packages and travel
Packages start at £999 for the six-hour Part Day (approximately 300 edited photos). The ten-hour Full Day is £1,299 (600+ photos), and the Full Day Diamond is £1,699 with a Bellissimo Perfetto 12×8 album (10 spreads) and a USB gift box. Packages include 25 road miles of travel from Bromsgrove, and Ettington Park is further than that, so get in touch for a travel quote. A £100 non-refundable retainer secures your date, and I’m booking 2027 and 2028.
Popular extras are a 1-hour engagement shoot (£200), a second photographer (£300), on-camera video highlights (£250, with the raw footage delivered in HD) and drone photos (£70). New for 2027: instant thank-you prints from £200 (up to 50 6×9″ prints with a personal message, printed on the night).
Ettington Park wedding FAQs
Have you photographed weddings at Ettington Park?
Yes. Ettington Park is one of the Warwickshire venues where I’ve photographed weddings.
Do you charge travel to Ettington Park?
My packages include 25 road miles of travel from Bromsgrove. Ettington Park is beyond that, so I’ll give you a travel quote when you enquire.
Can you photograph an outdoor ceremony at the Norman church or Orangery?
Yes. I’ll work quietly with the natural light and plan the group photos around wherever your ceremony takes place.
See more nearby venues on my Warwickshire wedding photography page. For packages and reviews, visit my main page: wedding photographer in Bromsgrove & Worcestershire.
Getting married at Ettington Park? Tell me your date and I’ll check availability and travel.