PRESTWOLD HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Prestwold Hall is one of Leicestershire’s premier wedding venues, offering multiple stunning ceremony locations throughout its beautifully landscaped grounds. For Amber and Nathan’s relaxed wedding, they chose to tie the knot with an outdoor wedding ceremony in the gardens at Prestwold Hall. The day was full of emotion, laughter, and candid moments, captured in my documentary wedding photography style.
The celebrations ended in spectacular fashion, with a joyful sparkler exit followed by a vibrant wedding fireworks display—the perfect end to an unforgettable day at this elegant countryside wedding venue.
BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS GETTING READY
My day began at Prestwold Hall, capturing the calm and candid moments of Amber and her bridesmaids getting readyin the elegant Alice Room. The atmosphere was full of excitement yet wonderfully laid-back—exactly the kind of start I love to document. Despite the hustle and bustle of a busy wedding morning, Amber was the picture of calm and composure. As a relaxed documentary wedding photographer, it’s these genuine, unscripted moments that set the tone for telling the real story of the day.
THE REVEAL TO DAD
One of the most powerful parts of any wedding day is the moment a parent sees their child in their wedding dress for the first time. While mums often share in the early excitement of dress shopping, the first look with dad is always something truly special.
For Amber’s wedding at Prestwold Hall, she had planned a quiet, intimate reveal with her dad—and she’d given me a little warning that he might get emotional. She wasn’t wrong. Capturing that mix of pride, surprise and raw emotion is exactly why I love being a documentary wedding photographer.
My style of relaxed wedding photography allows moments like this to unfold naturally. I always take a step back after getting the initial shot, giving families space to connect without feeling watched—just honest, candid wedding photography that tells the real story.
WEDDING CEREMONY AT PRESTWOLD HALL
With the summer weather finally playing nice, Amber and Nathan’s outdoor wedding ceremony at Prestwold Hall was nothing short of perfect. The couple exchanged vows in the manicured gardens of this stunning Leicestershire wedding venue, surrounded by family, friends, and the soft sounds of romantic music floating through the air.
Guests took their seats along the long, elegant aisle that leads to the iconic Prestwold Hall pagoda, where the emotional ceremony unfolded. As a documentary wedding photographer, these natural, unscripted moments are exactly what I look for—quiet smiles, glances between loved ones, and the joy of two people saying “I do” in a beautifully relaxed setting.
A father’s final walk with his daughter is always one of those emotional wedding moments that really stays with you—and Amber’s walk with her dad through the gardens at Prestwold Hall was no exception. The extended aisle gave them time to slow down and soak it all in: the golden light, the smiling faces of their guests, and the build-up of excitement.
As a documentary wedding photographer, I’m always looking for genuine, unscripted moments like this. The relaxed atmosphere allowed me to capture the connection between Amber and her dad as well as the anticipation on Nathan’s face as he watched his bride-to-be make her way down the aisle—step by step, closer to the start of their new chapter.
Amber and Nathan kept things simple with a short ceremony in the gardens at Prestwold Hall. They weren’t too fussed about the formalities—they just wanted to say their vows, get the paperwork done, and spend as much of the day as possible with their family and friends.
Their relaxed approach really set the tone for the rest of the day, and it made capturing the natural moments and genuine emotion so easy. A no-stress ceremony like this is always a dream to photograph—it’s all about the people, the atmosphere, and the connection between them.
CONFETTI AT PRESTWOLD HALL
The confetti shot is always one of my favourite parts of the day—it’s that joyful, slightly chaotic moment when friends and family come together to shower the newlyweds in a sea of colourful confetti.
It’s full of laughter, big smiles, and the kind of genuine, unscripted moments I love to capture as a candid wedding photographer. That said, it’s not without its risks… especially when I’m walking backwards, trying to get the perfect shot, while edging dangerously close to a set of steep steps!
If you’re looking for a relaxed wedding photographer who specialises in capturing these real moments with a documentary wedding photography approach, then this is exactly the kind of energy I bring to every wedding—whether I’m working locally as a Nottingham wedding photographer, or travelling across the UK.
WEDDING SPEECHES AT PRESTWOLD HALL
After some time spent mingling with guests and capturing a few relaxed family formals, we made our way into Prestwold Hall for the wedding breakfast and speeches. I always appreciate it when couples choose to have speeches before the meal—it lets the speakers relax and enjoy their food without any lingering nerves.
From a wedding photography point of view, it also means the room is looking its best—no empty plates or half-finished wine glasses in the background! The speeches themselves were full of genuine emotion and laughter, and Nathan wrapped things up in style with a well-timed mic drop—a brilliant end to a brilliant set of toasts.
THE WEDDING FIRST DANCE AT PRESTWOLD HALL
The evening celebrations at Prestwold Hall began with the much-anticipated cake cutting, followed by a heartfelt first dance—one of those perfect moments I love capturing as a documentary wedding photographer. To everyone’s surprise, Nathan took to the dance floor with confidence and absolutely nailed it (which is rare for most grooms!).
As the newlyweds wrapped up their first dance, the live wedding band launched into their set, instantly filling the dance floor and kicking off an unforgettable night of celebration. It was the perfect way to end a relaxed, candid wedding day at one of Leicestershire’s most elegant wedding venues.
WEDDING FIREWORKS AT PRESTWOLD HALL
Is there a more spectacular way to end your wedding day than with a breathtaking fireworks display lighting up the night sky?
I’ve photographed many weddings with fireworks over the years, but the display at Prestwold Hall truly stood out. What made it so memorable was that it wasn’t just fireworks—it was a full pyromusical show, set perfectly to music. The synchronised bursts of colour, rhythm, and sound added a whole new level of emotion to the celebration. It was the kind of finale that leaves everyone speechless and made for some unforgettable moments to capture as a documentary wedding photographer.
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From Prestwold Hall Web-site:
“This stunning Grade I stately home proudly sits amidst 2,500 acres of rolling parkland in the heart of the Leicestershire Wolds. Its fine architecture and immaculately kept grounds make Prestwold Hall the venue of choice for the finest weddings, corporate events and private functions.
Prestwold is a private residence that can be exclusively hired. As you step inside the grand Entrance Hall, prepare to be awed by the displays of fine architecture, stunning antique furniture and period paintings.
Whatever your plans, staging your event at Prestwold Hall will instil a sense of grandeur and elegance, delivered with the level of sophistication and style you would expect from this first-class venue.”
Address - Prestwold Hall, Prestwold, Loughborough LE12 5SQ
Contact Info - https://www.prestwold-hall.com | Tel: 01509 88 02 36 | enquiries@prestwold-hall.com