Wedding photography and film at The Upper House

The Upper House is a country house wedding venue in Staffordshire, set in formal grounds near Barlaston and shaped around contemporary design, well-crafted interiors and a genuinely unhurried atmosphere.

A boutique country house hotel set in formal grounds near Barlaston in Staffordshire, The Upper House combines contemporary design with well-crafted interiors and gardens that offer a genuinely refined and unhurried atmosphere for smaller, quality-focused celebrations.

We are drawn to places that bring together beautiful light, considered architecture and gardens with real character, and The Upper House ticks every one of those boxes. For couples looking for something boutique and quality-focused rather than grand and impersonal, we think this is a venue worth exploring seriously, and one we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Upper House

What is it like to get married at The Upper House?

The Upper House offers a genuinely intimate and considered setting, with a boutique country house feel that suits couples who want quality over scale. The formal grounds, contemporary interiors and unhurried atmosphere create a day that feels personal and carefully curated rather than rushed or formulaic. It is the kind of venue where the details really do matter, and where smaller celebrations tend to shine.

Is The Upper House a good venue for wedding photography and videography?

Country house venues like The Upper House tend to be beautifully suited to both photography and videography, offering a mix of formal garden settings, well-crafted interiors and natural light that gives a creative team a lot to work with. The refined, unhurried atmosphere also means there is real space to capture quiet, genuine moments rather than just the set pieces. For us as filmmakers and photographers, that kind of environment is exactly what we look for.

Can I book Big Day Productions to film and photograph my wedding at The Upper House?

Absolutely, we would love to be considered for a wedding at The Upper House. You can get in touch with us through our website to check availability for your date and have a conversation about what you are looking for. We work across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands and are always happy to discuss how we can cover a venue we are excited about.

Where is The Upper House and how do guests typically get there?

The Upper House is set near Barlaston in Staffordshire, within easy reach of the wider Midlands road network, making it accessible for guests travelling from across the region. As a country house hotel, it sits in its own grounds away from the bustle of larger towns, so most guests tend to arrive by car, though nearby accommodation options mean some can stay close by and avoid a long journey home.

Is The Upper House suitable for a smaller or more intimate wedding?

The Upper House has a boutique character that makes it particularly well suited to smaller, quality-focused celebrations where atmosphere and attention to detail take priority. The formal grounds and carefully considered interiors feel at their best when a wedding has space to breathe rather than being stretched across a very large guest list. If you are planning something refined and personal rather than a large-scale event, it is well worth exploring.

What should I consider when planning wedding coverage at a country house venue like The Upper House?

Country house settings reward a coverage approach that balances the architecture and grounds with the quieter, more personal moments that unfold throughout the day. It is worth thinking about timing so that your photographer and videographer can make the most of both the interior spaces and the outdoor areas. We always recommend having a conversation with your creative team early in the planning process so that the coverage is shaped around the specific character of the venue rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.