Wedding photography and film at Aston Hall
Aston Hall is a historic weddings venue in Birmingham, a grand Jacobean mansion carrying centuries of history through its Long Gallery, sweeping grand staircase and richly characterful rooms.
Aston Hall is a magnificent Jacobean mansion in Birmingham, with a Long Gallery, grand staircase and centuries of history in every room. Dramatic and full of occasion, top of our wishlist.
We think it is one of the most dramatic backdrops for a wedding day anywhere in the region, and the kind of place where every frame practically tells a story on its own. Honestly, it sits firmly at the top of our wishlist and we cannot wait for the day we get to film here.
Getting to Aston Hall
Aston Hall is easy to reach from Birmingham city centre. The nearest train station is Aston, just under a mile away, with regular services from Birmingham New Street taking around five minutes. Birmingham Airport is roughly eight miles from the venue, making it convenient for guests travelling from further afield. There is parking available on site, but spaces can fill quickly so arriving early is recommended. Nearby street parking is also an option, though check local restrictions before leaving your car. For the evening, book your taxi in advance. Local firms like TOA Taxis and Uber operate well in the area, but demand rises sharply after events finish, so pre-booking saves a lot of waiting around.
Where to stay near Aston Hall
Comfortable rooms within the venue itself, perfect for wedding guests wanting a short walk to bed.
A traditional pub with cosy en-suite rooms, offering a hearty breakfast and easy taxi access to the venue.
A welcoming family-run guest house with spacious rooms and helpful hosts familiar with local wedding guests.
A well-appointed hotel with a leisure centre and ample parking, ideal for families attending the wedding.
A charming Victorian property offering individually styled rooms and a generous full English breakfast each morning.
A stylish city centre hotel with excellent transport links, suited to guests who want to explore Birmingham after the wedding.
Frequently asked questions about Aston Hall
What is it like to get married at Aston Hall?
Getting married at Aston Hall means exchanging vows inside one of England's finest Jacobean mansions, surrounded by centuries of history and architecture that simply cannot be replicated. The Long Gallery, grand staircase and richly decorated rooms give the day a real sense of drama and occasion. It is the kind of venue where the building itself becomes part of the celebration, lending every moment a grandeur that feels genuinely historic.
How does the architecture at Aston Hall work for wedding photography and videography?
A Jacobean mansion like Aston Hall is a gift for photographers and videographers, offering sweeping staircases, tall mullioned windows, ornate interiors and beautifully textured stonework that create extraordinary backdrops at every turn. The Long Gallery in particular is the kind of space that lends itself to portrait work, with its length, light and period detail. We work with natural and available light wherever possible, and historic venues like this one give us so much to work with throughout the day.
Can we book Big Day Productions to film and photograph our wedding at Aston Hall?
Absolutely, and Aston Hall is a venue we would genuinely love to be part of. If you are planning your wedding here, please do get in touch with us to check availability and talk through what you have in mind. We cover weddings across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, and a Jacobean mansion of this character is exactly the kind of setting we are passionate about capturing.
Is Aston Hall easy for wedding guests to reach?
Aston Hall sits within Birmingham, one of the UK's most connected cities, so guests travelling from across the country can reach it without too much difficulty. Birmingham has excellent rail links and is well served by major road routes, making it straightforward for guests arriving from further afield. It is worth sharing travel and parking information with your guests in advance, as you would with any city-centre venue.
What makes Aston Hall different from other historic wedding venues in the West Midlands?
Aston Hall stands out because it is a genuinely rare example of Jacobean architecture in an urban setting, giving it a character that feels both grand and surprising. The combination of the Long Gallery, the sweeping staircase and the richly layered interiors means there is real variety across the building for different parts of your day. For couples who want history and drama woven into every corner of their wedding, it sits at the very top of our wishlist as a venue.
Do we need to think about anything specific when planning photography and film at a historic venue like Aston Hall?
Historic venues often have considerations around lighting, restricted areas and the preservation of interiors, so it is always worth confirming with your venue coordinator exactly where photography and videography are permitted. We always liaise with venue teams ahead of the day to make sure we know the space and can plan accordingly. The richness of a building like Aston Hall means that even with any restrictions in place, there is no shortage of remarkable spaces to work with.
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