Wedding photography and film at The Rectory Hotel

The Rectory Hotel is a hotel wedding venue in the Wiltshire Cotswolds, set in the gentle countryside of the upper Thames Valley, with a beautiful old country house character at its heart.

An intimate country house hotel in the Wiltshire Cotswolds near Crudwell, The Rectory combines beautiful old house character — stone, beams, walled garden — with outstanding food and the gentle landscape of the upper Thames Valley.

We are genuinely drawn to places like this: the kind of venue where original stone walls, exposed beams and a walled garden give a wedding day real texture and warmth, rather than a polished, interchangeable backdrop. The food here has a strong reputation too, which always matters to couples and always shows in the atmosphere on the day. It is exactly the kind of intimate, characterful setting we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Rectory Hotel

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

The Rectory Hotel offers a wonderfully intimate setting, with the warmth of a genuine country house rather than the formality of a large events venue. The old stone, exposed beams and walled garden give the whole day a sense of character and place, while the food and service are consistently praised by couples. The surrounding Wiltshire Cotswolds landscape adds a gentle, unhurried quality that makes the whole experience feel very personal.

How does the setting at The Rectory Hotel work for wedding photography and videography?

A venue like The Rectory Hotel is a real gift for photographers and videographers. The combination of natural stone, original beams, and a walled garden provides a variety of backdrops within a compact, cohesive space, so there is no need to travel far between shots. The soft, layered light you often find inside an old country house can be particularly beautiful for portraits and quiet documentary moments throughout the day.

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

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at The Rectory Hotel. We work with couples across the South and South West, and a venue with this much character and charm is exactly the kind of place we are drawn to. Get in touch with us to check availability for your date and to talk through how we would approach covering your day there.

Is The Rectory Hotel suitable for a smaller, more intimate wedding?

The Rectory Hotel lends itself beautifully to smaller celebrations, where the focus is on quality, atmosphere and time spent with the people who matter most. The house has a genuinely domestic scale that makes guests feel at home rather than lost in a large function space. For couples who want their wedding to feel personal and unhurried, it is a very appealing choice.

Where exactly is The Rectory Hotel and how do guests typically get there?

The Rectory Hotel is located near Crudwell in the Wiltshire Cotswolds, in the upper Thames Valley. It sits in a rural part of the country, so most guests tend to arrive by car, and many choose to stay overnight to make the most of the setting. The surrounding area has a good range of local accommodation options for guests who want to extend their stay in the Cotswolds.

Do you offer both photography and videography for weddings at The Rectory Hotel?

Yes, we offer both wedding photography and wedding videography, and we can provide either individually or together as a combined package. Having both covered by a single team tends to work especially well in an intimate venue like The Rectory Hotel, where coordination between photographers and videographers really matters. We are happy to talk through what would suit your day and your priorities when you get in touch.