Get married at Hestercombe and you'll have the unique opportunity to capture your wedding photos in 50 acres of gardens.
Sunday 22nd December - the gardens and house will remain closed to daytime visitors due to the high winds, however the Stables Restaurant and Gift Shop will be open as usual. Our Father Christmas and Illuminate events will be taking place as planned.
The flower-filled Formal Garden and Victorian Terrace guarantee fairy-tale photographs, while the wildflower meadow, frothing waterfall and secluded corners of the Landscape Garden are perfect for more bohemian, rustic pictures.
Here, we share some of the most romantic real wedding photos captured at Hestercombe to help inspire your own.
Image courtesy of Simon Biffen Photography
Wedding photos that reveal your love and emotion in the most natural way can be stunning. Just look at the smiles of Nyla and Paul as they venture around the Landscape Garden.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
Posed wedding photos can pack in tons of emotion too. Find a secluded spot like this corner of Hestercombe's Formal Garden and let your photographer work their magic.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
Your wedding will likely be the day you have the most pictures of you taken in one go in your entire lives. But if you're not used to being in front of the camera, it's natural to feel a little shy. Walking and talking together is a great way to get relaxed, more natural photos.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
The same approach works wonderfully after dark, when your guests can gather around and light up the photo with sparklers.
Image courtesy of Gracious Photography
When you've had your fill of group photos and want a moment alone, our wildflower meadow is a beautiful spot to visit.
Image courtesy of Simon Biffen Photography
Or you could explore the winding paths of our Landscape Garden and capture stunning wedding photos amid the ferns.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
Hestercombe's very own waterfall, fondly known as the Cascade, offers a backdrop you'll struggle to recreate anywhere else.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
The gardens are also filled with picturesque architectural features like this, the Daisy Steps. Catch them at sunset for this gorgeous glowy light...
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At the far end of the Pergola, the beautiful stonework creates a dreamy backdrop as the sunlight filters through.
Image courtesy of Jamie Dodd Photography
Speak to your photographer ahead of the day and plan to pop out for more couple's photos during the 'golden hour' just before sunset. This glorious, gentle light creates an enchanting backdrop and highlights your dress and veil beautifully.
Image courtesy of Larissa Joice Photography
Your first kiss as newlyweds - there's not a lot that can beat this when it comes to romantic photos. It is sometimes best to ask your guests to put their phones away for the ceremony, otherwise known as going unplugged. This ensures no screens are held out in the aisle, which could block your photographer's shot.
Image courtesy of Gracious Photography
One of the most romantic wedding photos of all, what could say love better than a newly married kiss as confetti cascades all around?
Image courtesy of Larissa Joice Photography
Sometimes all it takes is one look - that's certainly the case for this photo, taken in the Victorian Shrubbery. One you could easily recreate.
If you've fallen in love with Hestercombe's beautiful gardens, why not make it the setting for your own wedding day? If you're looking for Taunton wedding venues, find out more about weddings at Hestercombe.
