Summer Wedding at The Italian Villa in Dorset

March 20, 2026

A Beautifully Relaxed Summer Wedding in Dorset – The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

Abi and Ethan’s summer wedding at The Italian Villa at Compton Acres had the perfect laid-back approach. It felt natural, relaxed and most of all – true to them. Set within the beautiful gardens of Compton Acres, everything felt effortless—from the outdoor drinks in the sunshine (and sometimes the rain) to partying on the dancefloor all night!

About The Italian Villa at Compton Acres…

Tucked away in the heart of Compton Acres between Poole and the sandy beaches of Sandbanks, The Italian Villa offers a slice of Italy in Dorset. With its sun-soaked terraces, elegant architecture, and manicured gardens – it really does offer the perfect backdrop for an elegant summer wedding.

Beyond the villa itself, the surrounding 10 acres of themed gardens—Japanese, woodland, and more—offer endless opportunities for wedding photos. With exclusive hire, this multi-award winning venue is one to view for your dream Dorset wedding! And I’m sure it goes without saying, I LOVE photographing weddings here! A huge thank you to Abi & Ethan for being the best couple to work with, here’s a selection of highlights to enjoy…

Visit: The Italian Villa

Wedding Breakfast Sweetheart Table

first look with mum

confetti amongst the Italian gardens

bride and groom wedding attire

wedding hugs

buttonholes and doc martins

The Italian Villa Wedding Suppliers

Photography – Greg Shingler Photography

Venue & Decor – The Italian Villa

Registrars – Poole Registry Office

Florist – HillView Flowers

Cake – Diamond baker

MUA – Jo Watts

Transport – Dorset dubhire

DJ – Jay Rachet

Italian Villa Wedding Photographer

italian gardens at Compton acres

unique wedding cake design

bridal preparations

first look with bridesmaids

drinks reception at the Italian villa

Testimonial from the happy couple…

‘Stop what you’re doing and book Greg! Greg was absolutely amazing as our wedding photographer from the start of the process, until the delivery of our final album. I was concerned about having someone in my space while I was getting ready on the day of my wedding, but Greg put everyone at ease. He was considerate, very flexible and the end product was simply perfection. A true professional and highly recommended.’

5-star google review, Abi & Ethan, married August 2025

The Italian Villa Dorset wedding photography

candid guest photography

wedding speeches

group photo at the Italian villa in poole

bridal wedding details

wedding camper van transport

Dorset Wedding Photography by Greg Shingler

Are you planning your wedding at The Italian Villa in Compton Acres? 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 Wedding Photographer based in the south west of England. I’m lucky enough to travel the UK documenting 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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2025 – A year in review

January 1, 2026

2025… What an INCREDIBLE year!

2025, you have been amazing! As ever, I feel so lucky to call this my job. I want to thank everyone who has trusted me in capturing their special day. Every single wedding has been so memorable-there have been champagne sprays, tractor rides, epic dance floors, woodland weddings, sunsets on the beach, singing waiters, a Jane Austen parade, dog ring bearer’s to name but a few. And to top it all off, 2025 gave us a Summer that just kept on delivering incredible weather! I’ve been fortunate to witness 33 couples saying ‘I do’, and it has been a bloody pleasure! I cannot wait to do it all over again, bring on 2026!

2025 in 100 photos…

See a highlight video HERE or scroll for awesomeness!

You made it to the end!

Are you recently engaged & planning your wedding? If you love a natural style of photography, I’d love to hear from you!

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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2024 – A year in review

December 31, 2024

2024… You have been AMAZING!

What an incredible year of weddings! As ever, I feel so lucky to call this my job! I want to thank everyone who has trusted me to capture their special day. Every single wedding has been so memorable and it’s a pleasure to capture all of the wonderful memories. This year has been my biggest yet, photographing over 30 weddings and visiting lots of new fantastic venues. I cannot wait to do it all over again, bring on 2025!

2024 in 100 photos…

See a highlight video HERE or scroll for awesomeness!

You made it to the end! Hurrah!

Are you recently engaged & planning your wedding? If you love a natural style of photography, I’d love to hear from you!

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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Parley Manor Wedding

February 27, 2023

Dorset Wedding Photographer

Lorna & Tim’s Summer wedding was held at Parley Manor in Dorset. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, Parley Manor is an idyllic wedding venue that offers ample photo opportunities! It’s the perfect venue for a laid back summer wedding and garden party, and Lorna & Tim’s wedding was just that! Their outdoor ceremony was held within the gardens of Parley Manor, followed by a drinks reception on the lawns overlooking the manor house.

Parley Manor Wedding Photographer

It was a pleasure to photograph Lorna & Tim on their special day. They wanted a laid back approach, focusing on the beautiful setting just as much as their celebrations. After their ceremony, guests headed over to the Italian walled gardens for lawn games and the wedding breakfast supplied by the wonderful team at merlin’s catering.

Enjoy their wedding highlights…

NATURAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Are you planning your wedding at Parley Manor in Dorset? If so, then I’d love to hear from you!

I’m Greg, a Dorset Wedding Photographer. I’ve been fortunate to photograph many wonderful weddings and celebrations throughout the southwest over the past 10 years. My aim is to document your wedding day in a very natural and candid style. You’ll find I blend into the crowd to capture all of the excitement and emotion that unfolds throughout your day. I want to celebrate the individuality of your wedding & take you back to the moments, so you can relive them!

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2022 A year in review

January 11, 2023

WOW! What a year that was!

I’ve had an amazing year of weddings and I feel so incredibly lucky to be doing this job! Somehow, it managed to slip my mind that I’ve been doing this for 10 years!! A HUGE thank you to all of my lovely couples who trusted me to capture their special day, I can honestly say that I loved every single one! As always, a huge thanks to the photographers that worked with me this year; Steve, Richard, Stephie & James. Here’s to another year!

HERE ARE MY 2022 HIGHLIGHTS!

*See the video for full cheese HERE *

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Frequently photographing weddings in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Devon, Berkshire, Hampshire, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire & beyond!

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A Beautifully Relaxed Summer Wedding in Dorset – The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

About The Italian Villa at Compton Acres…

The Italian Villa Wedding Suppliers

Testimonial from the happy couple…

Dorset Wedding Photography by Greg Shingler

Are you planning your wedding at The Italian Villa in Compton Acres? 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 Wedding Photographer based in the south west of England. I’m lucky enough to travel the UK documenting 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.

GET IN TOUCH

TAKE A BROWSE…

2025… What an INCREDIBLE year!

2025 in 100 photos…

You made it to the end!

Are you recently engaged & planning your wedding? If you love a natural style of photography, I’d love to hear from you!

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.

GET IN TOUCH

TAKE A BROWSE…

2024… You have been AMAZING!

2024 in 100 photos…

You made it to the end! Hurrah!

Are you recently engaged & planning your wedding? If you love a natural style of photography, I’d love to hear from you!

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.

GET IN TOUCH

TAKE A BROWSE…

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NATURAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Are you planning your wedding at Parley Manor in Dorset? If so, then I’d love to hear from you!

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WOW! What a year that was!

HERE ARE MY 2022 HIGHLIGHTS!

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Frequently photographing weddings in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Devon, Berkshire, Hampshire, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire & beyond!

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