Wedding photography and film at Oakley Court

Oakley Court is a country weddings venue on the Berkshire Thames, set between Windsor and Maidenhead, with a Victorian Gothic mansion at its heart and one of the finest terraced gardens on the river.

A Victorian Gothic mansion on the Thames between Windsor and Maidenhead — instantly recognisable for its dramatic pointed towers and river frontage — with one of the finest terraced gardens on the Berkshire Thames and a cinematic atmosphere built over 150 years of history.

We are genuinely drawn to what this place offers visually: the dramatic pointed towers, the sweeping river frontage and the layered history of a building that has been turning heads for over 150 years. The cinematic atmosphere here is built into the architecture itself, and the gardens give couples a setting that is at once grand and quietly romantic. It is exactly the kind of venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Oakley Court

What is it like to get married at Oakley Court?

Getting married at Oakley Court is a genuinely cinematic experience, set within a Victorian Gothic mansion on the Thames with dramatic pointed towers and a terrace that looks out over one of the finest stretches of the Berkshire river. The building carries over 150 years of history, which gives the whole day a sense of occasion that is hard to manufacture elsewhere. Couples often describe it as feeling both grand and intimate at the same time, with the river and gardens adding a natural beauty that complements the architecture beautifully.

How does the setting at Oakley Court work for wedding photography and videography?

A venue like Oakley Court is a dream from a creative standpoint, offering a remarkable variety of light and texture across a single site. The Gothic stonework and pointed towers create strong architectural lines, the terraced gardens give you open, natural settings, and the Thames frontage adds movement and reflection that work especially well on film. Having that range of environments means we can capture very different moods throughout the day without ever leaving the grounds.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at Oakley Court?

Absolutely, and we would love to be part of a wedding at Oakley Court. You can get in touch with us through our website to check availability for your date and have a relaxed conversation about what you have in mind. We work across London and the South East regularly, so Oakley Court is very much within our area and the kind of venue we are always excited to hear about.

Where is Oakley Court and how do guests typically travel there?

Oakley Court sits on the Thames between Windsor and Maidenhead, making it well connected for guests travelling from London and the wider South East. Windsor itself is served by rail links from central London, and the surrounding area has good road access for those driving. It is worth pointing your guests towards the venue's own travel guidance, as they will have the most accurate directions and parking information.

Is Oakley Court well suited to larger wedding parties or more intimate celebrations?

The scale of Oakley Court, with its mansion, extensive terraced gardens and Thames frontage, lends itself to weddings where there is room to breathe and guests can spread across different spaces throughout the day. That said, the character of the building and grounds creates a sense of warmth even when the guest list is more modest. We would recommend speaking directly with the venue team about what works best for your numbers, as they will know the spaces inside out.

Has Oakley Court been used as a filming location before, and does that atmosphere come through on the wedding day?

Oakley Court has a well-documented history as a film location, and that cinematic quality is genuinely present when you are there in person. The Gothic architecture, the river setting and the sense of history all contribute to an atmosphere that feels considered and dramatic in a way that translates beautifully to both photography and film. For couples who want their wedding to look and feel like something out of a period production, it is a very natural choice.