Are you planning on getting married in Somerset?  Let me help you out with some of my favourite venues!!

As a wedding photographer based in Somerset, I get the chance to see the most diverse and fantastic venues that Somerset has to offer.  Somerset is a rural county of rolling hills, the Blackdown Hills, Mendip Hills, Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and large flat expanses of land including the Somerset Levels.  With so much diversity, choosing the right venue can seem a bit daunting, so below, I have listed a few of my favourite venues to help you get started on your exploration of what is on offer.  If you would like more advice on choosing your perfect location, then I’m always very happy to help narrow your choices down according to your requirements.

Orchardleigh House

This romantic estate features an impressive Victorian stately home with impressive function suites, a small Chapel and a full-size golf course to keep your guests entertained!  Choose to say your vows indoors or out in one of the romantic formal gardens or in one of the local churches before a delicious wedding breakfast in the Orangery or The Italian Garden…

Pennard House

Pennard House offers not only a church but also a Georgian stately home, making it an ideal venue to host your entire day and avoid the turmoil of arranging transport for your guests. Situated in Shepton Mallet, the property features 130-acres of picturesque grounds, fields and orchards and comfortably seats 120 guests in the renovated 18th century Coach House.

Elmhay Park

Catering for both indoor and outdoor weddings, the beautiful Elmhay Park can be found just outside the rural town of Frome. A magnificent venue for luxurious weddings, the elegant Elmhay Park and splendid Orangery is nestled within the grand 500-acre estate. Enjoy an alfresco wedding breakfast in the Italian Garden to add a twist of the Mediterranean to your wedding!

St Audries Park

Encompassing history, luxury and tranquillity, St Audries Park sits in 100 acres of unspoiled deer park in the Quantock Hills and promises private use of the Grade II-listed manor house for decadent weddings. Say your vows in the Orangery before dining in The Banqueting Hall. Located in West Quantoxhead, your guests can enjoy exploring the Jurassic coastline and uncovering ancient fossils.

The Bishops Palace

The Bishop’s Palace is an impressive moated wedding venue featuring a historic medieval drawbridge with endless opulence and charm. The 13th-century property in the historical city of Wells, offers an utterly romantic wedding setting in 14 acres of grounds. Wells, home to the famous Cathedral, offers a spectacular location for your guests to explore over a long wedding weekend.

Brympton House

The period décor within this charming and quirky stately home offers the ultimate sophistication for a wedding, but equally a casualness that allows you and your guests to have the most amazing weekend away. Settled in Brympton, couples and their guests can explore the grounds, play pool and enjoy drinks on the terrace whilst watching the sun come down. This Grade I-listed complex features numerous rooms, allowing you to tailor your wedding to your plans.

Coombe Lodge

Coombe Lodge ticks all the boxes for an impressive country wedding venue. Nestled in the idyllic hills near Blagdon amongst 15-acres of gardens, brides and grooms can take romantic wedding photographs overlooking the Somerset countryside after saying their vows.  The rooms are all brightly lit with natural lighting giving the venue a distinct and luxurious feel.

Clevedon Hall

Located in the seaside town of, you guessed it, Clevedon, this stunning country house, with spotless landscaped gardens and its own lake, will provide your wedding guests with spectacular views over the sea. Hold your ceremony in the Great Hall and dine amongst the decorative walls of its impressive library, there are many impressive rooms to choose from in this venue.

Chew Valley Lake Tipis

Embrace the great outdoors in the stunning Chew Valley, and have a lively wedding to remember at Chew Valley Weddings Tipis. This permanent tipi and glamping site is ideal for summer and festival themed weddings. The venue is capable of accomodating up to 200 wedding guests with ample for them to explore.  This venue offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop that you and your guests will remember forever.

Old Oak Farm

Situated between Willtown and Drayton, Old Oak Farm is a on of a kind reception venue. Based near Langport, the farm venue gives you seven acres of scenic farmland for rustic outdoor celebrations. Have a vintage-style tent for the ceremony and camp with your loved ones around open fires. Offering exclusive use of the grounds, you can really make your wedding a relaxing escape for all involved.

The Grange

Near to the coast of Weston-super-Mare, this 450-year-old farmhouse is encircled by an array of fruit orchards, allowing newlyweds to take a stroll amongst these scenic trees. The Grange is a one of a kind, award-winning, environmentally friendly wedding venue, ideal for the eco conscientious couple.

Quantock Lakes

As the name suggests, this is an idyllic lakeside venue nestled in 200 acres of open countryside on the edge of beautiful Quantock Hills.  This unique barn setting offers a choice of function spaces from modern structures to intimate stone barns as well as wedding marquee options. This venue on the edge of Nether Stowey is a fantastic choice for couples seeking an adaptable yet gorgeous blank canvas for bespoke nuptials.