Wedding photography and film at The Square Tower

The Square Tower is a hotel weddings venue in Old Portsmouth, a 16th-century royal fortification overlooking the harbour mouth and one of the city's oldest surviving buildings.

A 16th-century royal fortification in Old Portsmouth overlooking the harbour mouth, The Square Tower is one of the city's oldest surviving buildings — its thick stone walls, sea views, and intimate scale making it a memorably characterful venue for smaller celebrations.

We are drawn to places with this kind of depth, where the thick stone walls, sea light and sense of history do so much of the work for you. For couples wanting an intimate celebration with real character, it offers something genuinely rare: a setting that feels both grand in its heritage and personal in its scale. It is absolutely a venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Square Tower

What is it actually like to get married at The Square Tower?

Getting married at The Square Tower is a genuinely unique experience, with centuries of history built into every thick stone wall and sweeping views out over the harbour mouth setting the scene for something truly memorable. Its intimate scale means the atmosphere feels personal and special rather than grand and impersonal, which many couples find far more meaningful. Old Portsmouth itself adds to the character, with the sense of place here being unlike almost anywhere else in the south of England.

How does the harbour light affect wedding photography and videography at The Square Tower?

The harbour-facing aspect of The Square Tower means the available light shifts beautifully throughout the day, with open skies over the water giving photographers and videographers a lot to work with in terms of natural light and reflections. The stone exterior and interior walls also offer rich texture and depth that translate wonderfully on camera. We would love to bring our cameras here, as venues with this combination of architectural character and waterside light are genuinely exciting to shoot.

Can Big Day Productions cover a wedding at The Square Tower?

Absolutely, we would be delighted to cover a wedding at The Square Tower. Whether you are looking for photography, videography or both together, we would love to work with you at such a distinctive and characterful venue. Get in touch with us directly and we can talk through your plans, share our packages and answer any questions you have about how we work.

Is The Square Tower suitable for smaller or more intimate weddings?

The Square Tower is particularly well suited to couples who want a more intimate celebration rather than a large-scale event. Its scale and historic character create a naturally close and personal atmosphere, which tends to make for very genuine and heartfelt moments on the day. From a photography and videography perspective, intimate weddings at venues like this often produce some of the most moving and authentic content.

Where do couples typically stay when getting married at The Square Tower in Old Portsmouth?

Old Portsmouth and the wider city have a good range of accommodation options to suit different tastes and budgets, from characterful guesthouses in the historic quarter to larger hotels closer to the waterfront. We always recommend that couples and their guests book accommodation early, particularly if the wedding falls on a busy weekend, as the area is popular with visitors. Your venue coordinator will likely be able to point you towards options they know work well for wedding parties.

Does the historic setting of The Square Tower create any practical considerations for wedding filming?

Shooting inside a 16th-century fortification does come with its own character, including thick walls, atmospheric low light in certain areas and a layout that is quite different from a modern hotel or barn venue. We always carry equipment suited to a range of lighting conditions, so historic interiors like these are something we plan for carefully and genuinely enjoy working in. A site visit ahead of the wedding day is something we recommend wherever possible, so we can get a feel for the space and make the most of every corner of it.