Dorfold Hall

Dorfold Hall Wedding Photography

Dorfold Hall is the self proclaimed best kept secrect in Cheshire. But don’t be fooled, this venue has taken the wedding industry by storm. The Hall is architecturally stunning. A Grade I listed Jacobean house, Dorfold dates back to the 1600s. Rich in history, the house was built for James I to visit. If it’s good enough for royalty it’s sure to dazzle wedding guests. This venue is bound to stand out in your wedding photographs. There are many gorgeous aspects that your Dorfold Hall wedding photographer can utilise for pictures. Outside there are elegant gardens to be explored and many a beautiful spot inside too. Still quite new on the scene, this family run wedding venue is soon to become one of the most popular in Cheshire. A wedding photographers dream. Dorfold Hall is a charming place for any wedding day.

One of the most popular locations for Dorfold Hall wedding photography is certainly the gardens. Great care has been taken to ensure that they look stunning year round. The boarders have been filled with summer flowering plants as well as herbaceous plants which are at their best nearer the end of the year. Flowers and greenery give wedding photographs a delightful backdrop. Contemporary wedding photographers will focus on framing images and using the natural surroundings to fill the background of the picture with colour. Gone are the days in photography where you find a fountain and have a picture taken in front of it. The best wedding photographers will work in a creative and innovative way to capture stunning images.

Take a look at Keeley & Michael’s beautiful Dorfold Hall Summer Wedding

Lakeside wedding pictures

Another great spot for Dorfold Hall wedding photography is the lake. The lake was remodelled in 1862, to reduce its size to make way for the impressive driveway. Since then the lake has been dredged removing tonnes of silt to restore the lake to its original beauty. Now the lake is crystal clear and a charming place for romantic portraits of the newlyweds. Dorfold Hall also has amazing statues in the grounds. The history and grandeur of the place is reflected in the impressive figures. Guests will immediately feel that they are somewhere of great history and appeal. It won’t just be your wedding photographer snapping away at Dorfold Hall! Inside Dorfold there are many impressive features which would translate into gorgeous wedding images. From the Jacobean staircase to the stunning original features, in the event of rain your wedding photographs would not be ruined. Although photographing indoors is more difficult, especially in historic buildings, choosing an experienced wedding photographer will ensure your photographs are not compromised.

The royal treatment

At the Hall guests are made to feel completely at home. The night before the big day you can have an intimate dinner. The grand dining room can seat up to 20 of your nearest and dearest. Pre dinner drinks are held in the stately drawing room which has stunning moulded ceilings. For couples who would like this moment to be captured we can create a bespoke wedding photography package. The King James I bridal suite is sure to give weddings an extravagant flair. Designed for royalty in the 1620s this room has been fitted with wood panelling and moulded plasterwork. The opulent room adds that extra special touch, splendid enough for King James I. Brides strive to feel like royalty for a day, at Dorfold Hall they will be following in the footsteps of actual royals! The hall has further accommodation in the main house and in separate cottages which have been recently renovated. At a Dorfold Hall wedding everyone feels extra special for the day.

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Making The Most Of Dorfold Hall

With a venue like Dorfold Hall there are loads of photographic opportunities. We recommend booking a wedding photographer who knows the venue well. They will be able to make the most of the venue and deliver beautiful photos. Having captured weddings at Dorfold we know amazing spots for pictures. From the upper level of the ceremony to the perfect place to hang your wedding dress, we know how to deliver the best photography possible at the venue.