Set within a private 400-acre Cheshire estate just outside Congleton, Sandhole Oak Barn combines lakeside views, oak-framed barns, and working farm surroundings in one purpose-built wedding venue. Defined by its floor-to-ceiling ceremony windows overlooking the water, weathered timber interiors, covered veranda spaces, and open countryside setting, the venue keeps the entire wedding day moving across one connected ground-floor layout. From drinks beside the six-acre lake to evening dancing beneath low oak beams and fairy-lit ceilings, Sandhole Oak Barn offers couples a relaxed rural setting built around long receptions, loud dance floors, and weekends that stay on-site from morning prep through to farmhouse breakfasts the next day.

Rich Elizabethan heritage meets sweeping rural beauty at The Ashes Barns, an award-winning, exclusive-use wedding venue tucked away at the scenic foothills of the Peak District. Characterised by its beautifully restored 15th and 17th-century stone barns, atmospheric Juliet balcony ceremonies, and unique features like a private glistening lake and a famous no-corkage policy, this family-run Staffordshire estate completely flows with effortless freedom. It strips away the rigid timelines of traditional country manors, giving relaxed couples an authentic, historic backdrop for a genuinely narrative-driven and high-energy celebration.

Authentic farm heritage meets high-end luxury at Owen House Wedding Barn, a stunning exclusive-use venue beautifully secluded within Mobberley's rolling Cheshire countryside. Characterised by its warm timber textures, atmospheric fairy-lit ceremony spaces, and witty design touches like the bespoke Baa-BER prep room, this family-run destination strips away the stiff formality of traditional manors, offering relaxed couples an effortlessly characterful, high-energy backdrop for a genuinely unique rural celebration.

Victorian grandeur meets bold, contemporary eccentricities at Oddfellows on the Park, a stunning boutique hotel completely secluded within Cheadle's scenic Bruntwood Park. Characterised by its dramatic Gothic facade, light-flooded ceremony rooms, and witty modern interiors, this Cheshire destination strips away the stiff formality of traditional estates, offering design-conscious couples an effortlessly stylish, high-energy backdrop for a genuinely unique house-party celebration.

Nestled on the edge of the Cheshire countryside, Hyde Bank Farm is a 17th-century Grade II listed barn that pairs historic stone architecture with a warm, family-run atmosphere. From the oak-beamed hayloft to the sunset views across the surrounding fields, this Romiley venue offers a secluded rural retreat for couples seeking a wedding day that feels both timeless and entirely relaxed.

I’ve been fortunate to photograph weddings at many beautiful venues, but there are a few I return to time and time again. Styal Lodge, Inglewood Manor, Heaton House Farm, Didsbury House Hotel, Oddfellows on the Park and Colshaw Hall are places I know incredibly well. Each offers its own atmosphere, light and character, and years of experience at these venues means I understand how to capture them at their very best.

It’s a privilege to work in spaces that feel so familiar, where I know exactly how to bring out the beauty and emotion of every moment.