Wedding photography and film at St John's House

St John's House is a country weddings venue in Lichfield, set within the city's medieval close and offering an intimate event space of genuine historical significance steps from the Cathedral's iconic three spires.

A historic almshouse and heritage venue in the heart of Lichfield's medieval close, St John's House provides an intimate event space of genuine historical significance within walking distance of the Cathedral's three spires.

We are genuinely drawn to what this venue represents: centuries of history held within its almshouse walls, with the Cathedral close providing a backdrop that few settings in the Midlands can match. The interplay of ancient stonework, heritage architecture and open sky here speaks directly to what we love to capture on a wedding day, where character and atmosphere do the heavy lifting. It is the kind of place we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about St John's House

What is it like to get married at St John's House in Lichfield?

St John's House offers something genuinely rare: a wedding set within a historic almshouse that has stood in Lichfield's medieval close for centuries. The venue sits in the shadow of the Cathedral's three famous spires, giving the whole day a sense of place and history that modern venues simply cannot replicate. It is an intimate setting, which means your celebration feels personal and meaningful rather than lost in a large commercial space.

How does the historic architecture at St John's House affect wedding photography and videography?

Heritage venues like St John's House are a real gift for photographers and videographers because the character is already built into the walls, the stonework and the light. The medieval close setting and the proximity to the Cathedral provide a variety of backdrops within a short walk of one another, so there is no need to travel between locations to achieve variety in your images and film. We always take time before a shoot to understand how natural light moves through a historic interior, which is especially important in older buildings where windows and stonework can create beautiful but unpredictable conditions.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at St John's House?

Absolutely, and St John's House is exactly the kind of venue we would love to work at. If you are planning your wedding there, please get in touch with us and we can talk through your vision for the day, the layout of the venue and how we would approach both the photography and videography. The earlier you contact us the better, as our diary fills up and we want to make sure we are available for your date.

Is St John's House easy for wedding guests to get to?

St John's House sits in the heart of Lichfield's medieval close, which means it is very centrally located and easy to find on foot once guests arrive in the city. Lichfield is well connected by rail, with direct services from a number of major Midlands destinations, making it accessible for guests travelling from across the region. We always recommend couples share clear directions with their guests in advance, as the close itself has a distinctive character that is worth a little planning to navigate.

Are there places for wedding guests to stay near St John's House?

Lichfield is a well-established historic city with a good range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets, from independent guesthouses to larger hotels within easy reach of the close. Because St John's House is so central, most accommodation in the city is within comfortable walking distance for guests. We would recommend asking your venue coordinator for their suggestions, as they will know the local area and what works well for wedding parties.

What should we consider when planning our wedding timeline at a heritage venue like St John's House?

Historic venues often have specific considerations around access, lighting and the use of certain spaces, so we always encourage couples to share their venue's guidelines with us early in the planning process. At a venue like St John's House, the intimate scale means that timing and flow between spaces needs a little more thought than at a larger estate, and we factor that into how we structure coverage throughout the day. We are happy to join a venue visit with you if that would help, so we can plan the photography and videography around the actual spaces and light rather than working from guesswork.