Wedding photography and film at Wakehurst Place

Wakehurst Place is a country weddings venue in the heart of the Sussex countryside, set within a 16th-century manor house managed by Kew Gardens and surrounded by 500 acres of woodland and water gardens.

A 16th-century manor house managed by Kew Gardens set in 500 acres of Sussex woodland and water gardens, Wakehurst Place combines extraordinary horticultural breadth with the sense of a landscape shaped by centuries of deliberate, loving cultivation.

We find that venues shaped by centuries of deliberate cultivation offer something genuinely rare on a wedding day, and Wakehurst delivers exactly that: a landscape with real depth, texture and character at every turn. The interplay of ancient trees, open water and considered planting creates the kind of layered, atmospheric light that makes for truly compelling photography and film. It is a place we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Wakehurst Place

What is it like to get married at Wakehurst Place?

Getting married at Wakehurst Place means exchanging vows within a landscape that feels genuinely alive, shaped by centuries of careful cultivation across 500 acres of Sussex woodland and water gardens. The 16th-century manor house gives the day a sense of history and permanence, while the extraordinary horticultural surroundings add a natural grandeur that no hired decoration could replicate. It is the kind of venue where the setting does the talking, and couples tend to feel that very quickly when they visit.

How does the setting at Wakehurst Place affect wedding photography and videography?

A venue managed by Kew Gardens and spread across 500 acres of diverse landscapes gives photographers and videographers an enormous amount to work with, from the formal architectural lines of the manor house to the wilder, more intimate pockets of woodland and water. The variety of light and texture across the grounds means there is rarely a shortage of interesting locations to move through during a shoot. For us as a team, that kind of layered, living environment is exactly where photography and film tend to feel most natural and most meaningful.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at Wakehurst Place?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at Wakehurst Place. It is a venue we hold in real admiration, and the combination of the 16th-century manor and those extraordinary Kew-managed grounds would make for a genuinely special day to document. Just get in touch through our website and we can talk through your plans, check availability and find the right package for you.

Is Wakehurst Place easy to reach for guests travelling from outside Sussex?

Wakehurst Place sits within the Sussex countryside, and while it has a beautifully secluded feel, it is well connected to the wider South of England road network. Guests travelling by train will find rail links into the surrounding area, with onward road connections to the venue. It is always worth pointing guests towards local accommodation options in advance, as the rural setting means planning ahead makes the day far more relaxed for everyone.

What makes Wakehurst Place different from other country house wedding venues in the South?

Most country house venues offer beautiful architecture and well-kept grounds, but Wakehurst Place goes considerably further because its 500 acres are actively managed by Kew Gardens, giving the landscape a horticultural depth and variety that is genuinely rare. The sense that this land has been shaped by centuries of deliberate, loving care comes through in every corner of the estate. For couples who want a venue that feels meaningful and alive rather than simply picturesque, Wakehurst is in a category of its own.

Are there good spots within Wakehurst Place for couple portraits during a wedding day?

With 500 acres of Sussex woodland, water gardens and the grounds of a 16th-century manor to explore, Wakehurst Place offers an exceptional range of portrait locations within a single estate. Couples can move between the more formal architectural backdrops of the manor itself and the quieter, more atmospheric stretches of garden and woodland, giving a real variety of mood and texture across the day. We always work closely with couples and their venue coordinator to plan a portrait route that makes the most of wherever the light and the grounds take us.