Thorpe Garden Wedding Photographer, Staffordshire // Vic & Jason

I was thrilled when Vic & Jason asked me to be their wedding photographer at Thorpe Garden back in November. I’ve known Jason for many years so it was a real privilege to document his and Vic’s special day. Just on the brink of Autumn as we were approaching Winter, this wedding was super cosy and night-time couple portraits were a must!

Thorpe Garden is part of the Cripps & Co venue brand and is a very unique Staffordshire wedding venue. Described as ‘botanical-chic’ with its stunning ceremony room and distinctive hand-crafted yurt, all of which is enclosed into a beautifully landscaped walled garden. This venue caters for those looking for a rustic / tipi style wedding but with the benefit of accommodation in the form of a boutique hotel, Constantine House.

The hand-crafted yurt is the showstopper of this unique wedding venue. Captured here in early evening, just before the guests arrived for their reception feast (and amazing food it was may I add!). Draped with festoon lighting and rustic table settings, this created a beautifully intimate atmosphere.

This photo is a real favourite from the day. It was a moment just after Vic had walked down the aisle and locked eyes on to Jason, suddenly, it felt very real! 

Testimonial: Amazing photographer – wholeheartedly recommended!

We got in touch with Greg just under a year before our wedding, and he was reassuring, professional, and considerate from the outset. We could tell straight away that Greg understood what we wanted from the day’s photos, but he also made some great suggestions which we took on board. On our big day, he was prompt and proactive, and maintained that throughout. He marshalled everyone brilliantly for the formal, group, and drone shots, and his candid shots throughout the whole day (the speeches and evening in particular) were really natural. He captured each part of the day perfectly. Very creative and a great personal touch – we really couldn’t have asked for more.

Before travelling to Vic & Jason’s ceremony at Thorpe Garden, I stopped by to document a little of the bridal preparations at Vic’s bridesmaids house. Here is the moment where her bridesmaids sent a pre-recorded video message from the one-and-only Miriam Margoyles. Utterly hilarious and definitely NSFW with her top tips for marriage success! Tears of joy!

Now that is a cheese cake! I always enjoy it when couples ‘break the norm’ and go for something a little different.

After a an afternoon of pretty much non-stop rain, once the sun had gone down we made it outside to capture some amazing couple portraits within the walled garden. The flower tunnel lit up with festoons was calling to me!

Staffordshire wedding photography by Greg Shingler

Are you planning your wedding at Thorpe Garden? If you love a natural and candid feel to your photos, a few creative portraits with a super relaxed approach, then I’d love to hear from you! 

I’m Greg, a UK wedding photographer. I’m lucky enough to travel the nation for lots of happy couples saying ‘I do’! 

I’d love to hear about your plans! Send me a message to see if your date is available, I’ll also send you my ‘wedding photography guide’. In the meantime, you’ll find all of my options and pricing on my website here and below.

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