What is your photography style at Millbridge Court?

I shoot in a natural, documentary-led style, focusing on real moments and genuine emotion rather than heavily posed portraits — which perfectly suits the relaxed, elegant feel of Millbridge Court.

How familiar are you with Millbridge Court as a wedding venue?

Very familiar — I have photographed multiple weddings here, so I know the key areas: the oak-beamed Ceremony Hall, the terrace, the garden arbour, and the venue's hidden corners.

What makes Millbridge Court a special place for wedding photos?

Millbridge Court blends traditional architecture (oak beams, stone walls) with modern, light-filled interiors and floor-to-ceiling glass, giving me a beautifully versatile canvas to tell your wedding story.

Which locations at Millbridge Court do you love to use for couple portraits?

I particularly love the walled garden, the terrace that leads off from the Ceremony Hall, and the charming arbour framed by countryside views — they’re perfect for romantic, relaxed portraits.

Can couples have an outdoor ceremony at Millbridge Court?

Yes — there is a beautiful oak arbour in the garden that is licensed for outdoor ceremonies, offering stunning views over the Surrey countryside.

How do you photograph the Millbridge Court Ceremony Hall?

The hall features high ceilings, oak beams, and a dramatic glass wall that floods the space with natural light — I use that light to capture heartfelt moments elegantly.

What do you do when lighting is low in the barn or hall?

I use professional low-light camera gear plus ambient light (from chandeliers and natural sources) so images retain warmth and intimacy. For party shots, I use flash.

How do you capture the drinks reception at Millbridge Court?

I move seamlessly between the patio, terrace and lawn, capturing mingling guests, garden games, and quiet conversations with a documentary eye.

Do you photograph the interior of Millbridge Court’s main house?

Definitely. The house has beautiful reception rooms, lounge areas with oversized sofas, and a log burner — all of which offer great photo opportunities throughout the day.

Can you capture the on-site accommodation for couples or guests?

Yes — Millbridge Court has nine bedrooms, including The Hideaway cottage tucked in the woodland. I love photographing the character of these spaces.

How do you shoot bridal prep at Millbridge Court?

The venue’s “Loft” space is secluded, light-filled, and perfect for natural, relaxed prep photos. It’s ideal for capturing the calm before the ceremony.

Do you know how to style photos around the gardens and meadows?

Yes — I use the wildflower meadows, the stone pathways, and the green fields nearby to frame couples naturally and beautifully.

How do you photograph the evening reception and dancing?

I rely on existing light (inside the hall or out on the terrace) and let the energy of the party shine through, capturing genuine joy and celebration.

How long do you typically stay at a Millbridge Court wedding?

For a full wedding day, I stay from preparation through to evening celebrations — ensuring I document the full story of your day. Get in touch for more about my flexible coverage options.

How many photos will you deliver from a Millbridge Court wedding?

For a full-day wedding, I usually deliver between 400 and 600 fully edited images, capturing both the atmosphere and the small personal moments.

How do you include the venue’s architectural details in your work?

I pay attention to the oak beams, glass walls, and rustic design, weaving these features into my photos to give a sense of place and elegance.

What is your approach to photographing multicultural or non‑traditional weddings at Millbridge Court?

I have experience with a variety of ceremony styles and cultural traditions, and I adapt my documentary style to honour and highlight what’s most meaningful to you.

Do you capture candid family moments during the day?

Yes — I’m always on hand to photograph real interactions: grandparents chatting by the terrace, kids running on the lawn, or heartfelt embraces in the gardens.

What does staying overnight at Millbridge Court do for your photography?

If you or some guests are real party animals you might want to consider my Unlimited photo coverage!

Why should couples choose you for their Millbridge Court wedding photography?

Because I not only bring a documentary style and technical expertise, but I also deeply understand this venue — every beam, garden corner, and architectural detail — which allows me to create a gallery that feels both personal and timeless.

Summer Wedding

Millbridge Court Wedding Photography

October 12, 2023

By David

Millbridge Court wedding photography for this amazing couple, was everything I’d hoped it would be! After a turbulent couple of years it’s so nice to get back to photographing weddings, in my fun and documentary style, the way they’re meant to be! Add to that, that we’ve been having a scorching summer here, with record temperatures (ok, so I realise that’s not entirely a good thing) but in the short term at least, the sunshine on a couples’ big day is the icing on the wedding cake, if you pardon the pun, and it does make photographing a wedding at a venue such as Millbridge Court so much more enjoyable.

Photographing a beautiful summer wedding at Millbridge Court

For a long time, I’ve wanted to photograph a wedding at Millbridge Court in the same town where I went to art college. It’s a gem of a wedding venue, that not only caters for large weddings but is also so incredibly photogenic, whilst at the same time being so wonderfully practical, and adaptable. Whether guest numbers are large or small, the time of year, or how as couple you choose to use the numerous spaces that Millbridge has to offer, this amazing wedding venue can accommodate you.

Having visited a few weeks previously, with Evelyn and Ben to run though the day, and begin their Millbridge Court wedding photography with an engagements shoot (photos from which formed, what can only be described as a small pop-up exhibition on the wedding day!) I was very familiar with how to get the best from the venue as a photographer at Millbridge Court. Photographers are divided on whether a planning visit to the wedding venue is necessary, but it’s a part of my service that I’m very proud of. I want my couples to put their trust in me, and also have the opportunity to divulge those little details about their day that will make it unique.

Three dress changes, hip flasks for all the groomsmen with their caricatures on, Ben’s white suite, hand-fasting and a tea ceremony, a grandmother’s speech, singing the intro to their own first dance, not forgetting the previously mentioned exhibition of their engagement photos, and this really was a wedding to remember, with so much personality and joy at every stage of the day that when Evelyn and Ben asked me to stay on for an extra hour, I was only too happy to oblige.

If you’ve already booked your spot at Millbridge Court, or you’ve simply stumbled upon this blog post while you look for your perfect wedding venue (can I just say that in Millbridge Court, I think you may have found what your’e looking for!) then I’d love to hear from you and for you to consider me for your Millbridge Court wedding photography. I’d love to extend my Millbridge Court wedding photography by photographing an outdoor wedding ceremony (something I thing will become increasingly popular before too long, with the almost inevitable changes in the law that are coming) and I’d love to photograph an Autumn wedding at Millbridge Court.

Millbridge Court Wedding Photography — FAQs

What is your photography style at Millbridge Court?
I shoot in a natural, documentary-led style, focusing on real moments and genuine emotion rather than heavily posed portraits — which perfectly suits the relaxed, elegant feel of Millbridge Court.
How familiar are you with Millbridge Court as a wedding venue?
Very familiar — I have photographed multiple weddings here, so I know the key areas: the oak-beamed Ceremony Hall, the terrace, the garden arbour, and the venue’s hidden corners.
What makes Millbridge Court a special place for wedding photos?
Millbridge Court blends traditional architecture (oak beams, stone walls) with modern, light-filled interiors and floor-to-ceiling glass, giving me a beautifully versatile canvas to tell your wedding story.
Which locations at Millbridge Court do you love to use for couple portraits?
I particularly love the walled garden, the terrace that leads off from the Ceremony Hall, and the charming arbour framed by countryside views — they’re perfect for romantic, relaxed portraits.
Can couples have an outdoor ceremony at Millbridge Court?
Yes — there is a beautiful oak arbour in the garden that is licensed for outdoor ceremonies, offering stunning views over the Surrey countryside.
How do you photograph the Millbridge Court Ceremony Hall?
The hall features high ceilings, oak beams, and a dramatic glass wall that floods the space with natural light — I use that light to capture heartfelt moments elegantly.
What do you do when lighting is low in the barn or hall?
I use professional low-light camera gear plus ambient light (from chandeliers and natural sources) so images retain warmth and intimacy. For party shots, I use flash.
How do you capture the drinks reception at Millbridge Court?
I move seamlessly between the patio, terrace and lawn, capturing mingling guests, garden games, and quiet conversations with a documentary eye.
Do you photograph the interior of Millbridge Court’s main house?
Definitely. The house has beautiful reception rooms, lounge areas with oversized sofas, and a log burner — all of which offer great photo opportunities throughout the day.
Can you capture the on-site accommodation for couples or guests?
Yes — Millbridge Court has nine bedrooms, including The Hideaway cottage tucked in the woodland. I love photographing the character of these spaces.
How do you shoot bridal prep at Millbridge Court?
The venue’s “Loft” space is secluded, light-filled, and perfect for natural, relaxed prep photos. It’s ideal for capturing the calm before the ceremony.
Do you know how to style photos around the gardens and meadows?
Yes — I use the wildflower meadows, the stone pathways, and the green fields nearby to frame couples naturally and beautifully.
How do you photograph the evening reception and dancing?
I rely on existing light (inside the hall or out on the terrace) and let the energy of the party shine through, capturing genuine joy and celebration.
How long do you typically stay at a Millbridge Court wedding?
For a full wedding day, I stay from preparation through to evening celebrations — ensuring I document the full story of your day. Get in touch for more about my flexible coverage options.
How many photos will you deliver from a Millbridge Court wedding?
For a full-day wedding, I usually deliver between 400 and 600 fully edited images, capturing both the atmosphere and the small personal moments.
How do you include the venue’s architectural details in your work?
I pay attention to the oak beams, glass walls, and rustic design, weaving these features into my photos to give a sense of place and elegance.
What is your approach to photographing multicultural or non‑traditional weddings at Millbridge Court?
I have experience with a variety of ceremony styles and cultural traditions, and I adapt my documentary style to honour and highlight what’s most meaningful to you.
Do you capture candid family moments during the day?
Yes — I’m always on hand to photograph real interactions: grandparents chatting by the terrace, kids running on the lawn, or heartfelt embraces in the gardens.
What does staying overnight at Millbridge Court do for your photography?
If you or some guests are real party animals you might want to consider my Unlimited photo coverage!
Why should couples choose you for their Millbridge Court wedding photography?
Because I not only bring a documentary style and technical expertise, but I also deeply understand this venue — every beam, garden corner, and architectural detail — which allows me to create a gallery that feels both personal and timeless.

5 reasons why I Love Millbridge Court Wedding Photography

The best thing for me about Millbridge Court wedding photography is that the couple are both able to get ready on-site but without seeing one another before the ceremony. This is great for my style of wedding photography because I’m able to tell more of the story and be wherever the action is. Typically the bride and her party are able to get ready in the spacious loft area, which even has a little porthole that overlooks the ceremony space, while the groom is able to use the chalet style space adjacent to the main house.
What I also love about Millbridge Court wedding photography is the variety. This beautiful wedding venue has the capacity to hold outdoor wedding ceremonies in the open air, or indoors in the light-filled hall with it’s floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden beams. This kind of versatility make it a great venue no matter what time of year you’re getting married.
I can’t go any further with out mentioning the wonderful catering during this Millbridge Court wedding photography. The wedding food is provided by their in-house caterers Kalm Kitchens, who have found the magic blend that I think every wedding needs between delicious food and friendly and efficient service. And what is more their food is so visually appealing that it’s also great to photograph!
My style of photography means for your Millbridge Court wedding photography, I won’t drag you away from your friends and family for very long to do your wedding day portraits. In fact my couples often tell me that they were at a friends wedding where this happened, and they are keen to avoid the same of their big day. That’s why Millbridge Court is so great for wedding photography. It’s easy to get around the grounds of the venue, without having to walk too far, and there are is a nice range of locations that can be used at different parts of the day for your wedding portraits.
Lastly, and a little selfishly, I love Millbridge Court wedding photography, for its location. Millbridge Court is situated just outside the beautiful town nearby (I should know, I spent three years at the art college in the town) and now that I still live in the area, it’s just a twenty minute drive door to door.

Venue: Millbridge Court

Ceremony: Stephanie Forster

Makeup: Stephsion_makeup

Hair: Jessica Marvin

Florist: Camilla’s Creations

Stationary: Lou Paper

Caterers: Kalm Kitchen