autumn old down estate wedding

Autumn Old Down Estate Wedding

An autumn wedding at Old Down Estate is always something special, and Anna and Simon’s day was full of warmth, personality, and a few unexpected highlights. From a heartfelt church ceremony in Olveston to golden sunset portraits and even a llama encounter, this wedding was the perfect mix of tradition and fun.

A heartfelt ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Olveston
Anna and Simon tied the knot at St Mary’s Church in Olveston, a beautiful village church that felt intimate and welcoming from the moment guests arrived. The vicar was genuinely lovely and set such a relaxed, joyful tone for the ceremony. It was one of those services where you could feel how much everyone was enjoying being there.

Anna looked incredible walking down the aisle, and Simon’s reaction said everything. There were lots of smiles, laughter, and a real sense of togetherness, which made photographing the ceremony a joy.

From church to Old Down Manor
After the ceremony, everyone made their way to Old Down Estate for the reception. Autumn was in full swing, with soft golden light, warm tones in the trees, and that crisp countryside feel that makes this venue so special at this time of year.
Old Down Manor offers so many lovely spaces for relaxed moments and natural portraits. Anna and Simon wanted their day to feel easy and unforced, and it suited the venue perfectly.

Personal touches and sporting loyalties
Anna and Simon’s personalities were woven into the day in subtle, brilliant ways. Anna is a big football fan, while Simon is all about rugby, and there was plenty of friendly banter between guests throughout the day.

Golden hour, sunset views, and llamas
As the day moved into evening, we were treated to a stunning sunset. The light at Old Down Estate was perfect, and we slipped away for a few relaxed portraits that captured Anna and Simon together, soaking it all in.

And then came the llamas. Meeting them was an unexpected highlight and made for some fun, memorable moments that summed up the laid-back nature of the day.

A brilliant team of suppliers
Venue: Olveston Church and @olddownestate
Dress Designer: Tiffany (@tiffanybridalwear) [suggested]
Dress Boutique: The Bridal Room, Westbury (@thebridalroomwestbury) [likely]
Shoes: Nike (@nike)
Suits and Ties: Brigdens (@brigdens) [likely]
Rings: 77 Diamonds (@77diamonds) [likely]
Hair and Makeup: Fergal Doyle Hair (@fergaldoylehair) [likely]
Cake: Dee’s Cake Shop (@deescakesthornbury) [likely]
Florist: Victoria Veasey (@victoriaveasey1)
Band & DJ: Band Bespoke (assembled by Simon’s brother) (@bandbespoke) [suggested]
Videographer: Spark and Story Films (@sparkandstoryfilms) [likely]
Cars: Kens Cars (@kenscarsuk) [likely]
Chair Decoration: Hollyboo (@hollyboo) [likely]
Photo Booth: Hot Shots Entertainment (@hotshotsentertainment) [likely]

A perfect autumn wedding at Old Down Manor
Anna and Simon’s autumn Old Down estate wedding was relaxed, personal, and full of genuine moments. From the warmth of the church ceremony to sunset portraits, Bella the dog, and even llamas, it was a day that felt completely true to them.

If you are planning an autumn wedding at Old Down Estate or St Mary’s Church in Olveston and love natural, documentary-style photography with an editorial feel, I would love to hear from you.