Nicole & Mark: A Down Hall Wedding
The sumptuous Down Hall Wedding in Hertfordshire was the setting for the wedding of Nicole and Mark. From experience, a Christmas wedding has a unique feel and the opportunity to be particularly special. Some may fear the risk of inclement weather, but the intangible delight of beautiful flat light and gorgeous sunsets mixed with a festive feeling gives the day its own priceless grandeur.
Down Hall at a glance
Down Hall is a hotel, spa and estate on Matching Road in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford, close to the Essex and Hertfordshire border. The house is an Italianate mansion in about 110 acres of gardens and woodland. It is licensed for civil ceremonies, and its weddings are held in a self-contained West Wing that includes a bridal dressing suite. The largest room is the Bridgeman Suite. The hotel has 98 bedrooms, so many guests can stay on site, and exclusive use is offered.
A photographer is only as good as their charges, and Nicole and Mark were incredibly accommodating on the day; nothing was too much trouble as they enabled me to record the event in the best way possible. They were patient and open to any idea, allowing me to get any shots I felt might really work. The task was made all that easier thanks to the breathtaking scenery of Down Hall – a venue like this makes shooting a wedding an exciting opportunity, thanks to the variety of fantastic locations, giving me the option of multiple areas to get the all-important couple shots.
Down Hall Wedding Photography
The day went exactly to plan. Starting at Down Hall for the always fun bridal preparation, we quickly transitioned to shooting the groom and his usher pre-wedding, followed by capturing the guest arrivals as we began the short journey up the road for the church ceremony at the characterful Hatfield Heath United Reformed Church.
A brilliant day followed with the reception, speeches and meal, with the Down Hall staff as excellent as ever. A Down Hall wedding is a real treat for suppliers too, given how well we’re fed!
I really am delighted with the final wedding photo gallery we delivered to Nicole and Mark. They’re a lovely, sweet couple who really reaped the rewards of their undoubtedly endless hours of planning. I wish them both all the best in the future.
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Suppliers:
Venue:- Down Hall Wedding
DJ/Lighting:- LoveLight Entertainment
Hair:- Beau Babbington
Make-up:- Kayleigh Whiting
Florist:- Floristry at The Meadows
Band:- Hand Fulla Soul
Photographing a Down Hall wedding
Down Hall gives you lots of choice for couple portraits, with different spots all around the house and grounds. Nicole and Mark married in December 2017. We started with bridal preparations at Down Hall, then photographed Mark and his ushers before the guests arrived. Next was a short trip up the road for the ceremony at Hatfield Heath United Reformed Church. Winter at Down Hall brought soft, flat light and a lovely sunset, which suited the festive feel of the day.
Down Hall wedding questions
Can you get married at Down Hall?
Yes. Down Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies in its wedding wing. Nicole and Mark chose a church ceremony nearby at Hatfield Heath United Reformed Church and came back to Down Hall for the reception.
Can guests stay at Down Hall?
Yes. Down Hall is a hotel with 98 bedrooms, so close family and friends can stay on site.
Where are the best photos at a Down Hall wedding?
There are lots of spots around the house and grounds for couple portraits. In winter, the soft light and an early sunset work beautifully, as they did for Nicole and Mark in December.
How much does a Down Hall wedding photographer cost?
With me it’s one all-in price of £2,500 for the whole day, with UK travel included. You get 800+ edited photos, plus 100+ previews the next day. See everything that’s included.
Have you photographed weddings at Down Hall before?
Yes. I photographed Nicole and Mark’s Christmas-time wedding at Down Hall in December 2017. They had a church ceremony in Hatfield Heath, then the reception, speeches and meal at Down Hall.
Here’s the story of their day….
