Wedding photography and film at The Burlington Hotel

The Burlington Hotel is a hotel weddings venue on Worthing's central seafront promenade, defined by its Victorian coastal grandeur and direct access to the long, flat beach below.

A Victorian seafront hotel on Worthing's central promenade, The Burlington provides traditional coastal grandeur with sea-facing rooms and the long, flat Worthing beach immediately below — straightforward, accessible, and genuinely seaside.

We are genuinely drawn to what this setting offers for wedding photography and film: sea light, open skies, and a shoreline that is as accessible as it is beautiful. The hotel's traditional character and sea-facing rooms give couples a backdrop that feels both timeless and authentically seaside. It is exactly the kind of venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Burlington Hotel

What is it like to get married at The Burlington Hotel?

The Burlington Hotel has a wonderfully traditional coastal character, with its Victorian seafront setting and sea-facing rooms giving the whole day a sense of occasion that feels genuinely special rather than manufactured. Worthing's long, flat beach sits immediately below the promenade, so the sea is never far from view and the atmosphere throughout the day carries that easy, breezy quality that only a true seafront venue can offer. It is the kind of place where the building itself does a lot of the work, wrapping your wedding in period grandeur while keeping things accessible and relaxed for guests of all ages.

How does the seafront location affect wedding photography and videography at The Burlington Hotel?

A Victorian seafront hotel like The Burlington gives photographers and videographers a genuinely varied backdrop to work with: ornate period architecture, sea-view rooms filled with natural coastal light, and the wide open beach directly below for portraits with real depth and space. The flat Worthing beach is particularly useful because it is easy to move around on and gives couples and their guests a comfortable, unfussy setting for relaxed shots. We always look for venues where the light and the landscape work together, and a central promenade position facing the sea offers that in abundance across the whole day.

Can we book Big Day Productions to film and photograph our wedding at The Burlington Hotel?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of your day at The Burlington Hotel. We cover weddings across the South and South West and a seafront venue with this much Victorian character is exactly the kind of setting we find genuinely exciting to work in. Get in touch with us directly and we can talk through your plans, check our availability for your date, and explain how we would approach capturing your day at this particular venue.

Is The Burlington Hotel easy for wedding guests to get to?

The Burlington sits on Worthing's central promenade, which puts it right in the heart of town and within easy reach of the railway station, making it straightforward for guests travelling by train from across the South East. The seafront location also means it is simple to find, with no complicated directions needed once guests are in Worthing. Accommodation is available within the hotel itself, which is always a practical bonus for guests who want to stay close to the celebrations.

Are there good spots nearby for wedding portraits outside the hotel?

The long, flat beach directly below the promenade is one of the most accessible and genuinely scenic spots you could ask for, offering open sky, sea views, and plenty of natural space without any awkward terrain to navigate in wedding attire. The promenade itself also provides a classic coastal setting that photographs beautifully, with the hotel's Victorian facade as a backdrop. For couples who want variety, the seafront and beach together give us plenty to work with without ever needing to travel far from the venue.

Does The Burlington Hotel suit couples who want a traditional wedding feel?

The Burlington is well suited to couples who appreciate classic elegance with a genuine sense of place. Its Victorian architecture and seafront position give it a character that feels rooted and timeless rather than trend-led, which tends to appeal to couples who want their wedding to feel like a proper occasion. The combination of period interiors and open coastal surroundings also means there is a natural balance between formality and relaxed seaside charm throughout the day.