Wedding photography and film at That Amazing Place

That Amazing Place is a country weddings venue in rural Essex, set within a beautifully converted Victorian farmhouse and barns near Great Hallingbury, offering exclusive use across walled gardens and characterful event spaces.

A beautifully converted Victorian farmhouse and barns near Great Hallingbury in Essex, That Amazing Place provides exclusive-use event spaces set in walled gardens and grounds with the relaxed, personal atmosphere of a venue built specifically around the celebration day.

We are genuinely drawn to what this venue promises for a wedding day: the warmth of a space designed entirely around celebration, the texture of old stone and timber, and the kind of enclosed, garden-wrapped light that makes for really natural, layered photography and film. The exclusive-use setup means a couple truly has the place to themselves, and that relaxed, personal atmosphere tends to bring out the most honest, unguarded moments. It is exactly the kind of venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about That Amazing Place

What is it like to get married at That Amazing Place?

That Amazing Place offers an exclusive-use experience in a beautifully converted Victorian farmhouse and barns near Great Hallingbury in Essex, meaning the venue is entirely yours for the day. The walled gardens and grounds give the celebration a relaxed, intimate feel, and because the space was built specifically around weddings, everything from the layout to the atmosphere is designed with the couple in mind. It has the warmth of a private estate without the formality of a traditional hotel wedding.

How does the setting at That Amazing Place work for wedding photography and videography?

A converted Victorian farmhouse with barns, walled gardens and open grounds gives photographers and videographers a really varied palette to work with across a single site. The different architectural textures, natural light in the garden spaces and the character of the original buildings all lend themselves to a mix of relaxed candid moments and more considered portraits. Venues like this, with distinct zones and a countryside feel, tend to give us a lot of creative freedom throughout the day.

Can we book Big Day Productions for our wedding at That Amazing Place?

Absolutely, we would love to be considered for a wedding at That Amazing Place. You are welcome to get in touch with us directly to talk through your plans, share your date and find out which of our packages suits you best. We are always happy to have a relaxed conversation before you commit to anything.

Is That Amazing Place easy to reach for guests travelling from across Essex and beyond?

That Amazing Place sits near Great Hallingbury in Essex, which is well connected to the wider region by road. The surrounding Essex countryside is accessible from a number of directions, and the venue's rural position means guests are arriving somewhere that genuinely feels like a destination rather than a function suite. We would recommend checking travel options with the venue directly, as they will have the most up to date guidance for your guests.

Does That Amazing Place suit couples who want a relaxed, personal wedding rather than a formal one?

It seems very well suited to that kind of day. The exclusive-use arrangement means there are no other events happening alongside yours, which naturally creates a more personal and unhurried atmosphere. The converted farmhouse and barn spaces, combined with the walled gardens, give the day a countryside character that tends to put guests at ease and lets the celebration unfold at its own pace.

What should we think about when planning videography at a barn and farmhouse venue like this?

Barn and farmhouse venues often have wonderful natural acoustics and light, but it is worth thinking about how the spaces transition across the day, from a ceremony setting to a reception and evening. We always recommend a conversation early in your planning so we can think through the flow of the day together and make sure we are positioned to capture the moments that matter most to you. The variety of indoor and outdoor spaces at a venue like That Amazing Place is something we would be really keen to make the most of.