SOMERSET
St Audries Park
Editorial Photography for Weddings
SOMERSET
THE IDEAL VENUE FOR COUPLES WANTING TO CREATE A ROMANTIC & CASUAl VIBE
St Audries Park is one of those venues that really does have it all. Tucked away in the Somerset countryside, with views across the Quantock Hills and towards the Somerset coast, it’s a beautiful Victorian manor house set within 100 acres of parkland, woodland and a peaceful deer park. The winding drive, dramatic Gothic entrance and pretty gardens make quite an impression, and there’s something wonderfully romantic about the whole place.
As a wedding photographer, I love shooting here because there’s so much variety. The Victorian Orangery is a real highlight, with its huge windows and skylights flooding the space with natural light, making it a beautiful setting for a ceremony. The main house has plenty of character too, from the impressive Great Hall and its grand staircase to the elegant reception rooms. Outside, the formal gardens, fountain and surrounding parkland offer plenty of opportunities for a wander and some relaxed portraits. And when it comes to the evening, the Great Hall provides a brilliant space for the celebrations to get going. It’s a venue that combines historic charm, beautiful surroundings and a really lovely atmosphere, with plenty of space to make the day your own.
– EMMA AND LUCAS
“The images were so raw and beautiful. Everything we could have wanted.”
THE INFO
St Andries is stunning by day with historic charm and gardens, then transforms at night into the ultimate party space.
LOCATION
West Quantoxhead, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4DS- 01984 633 633
I LOVE ELMORE
If there’s one place that deserves to be up there with the very best wedding venues in Somerset, then St Audries Park would certainly be it.
It’s no surprise, then, that I absolutely love it when couples ask me to be their St Audries Park wedding photographer!
A BIT ABOUT IT
St Audries Park has everything you could possibly want from a wedding venue by the bucketful. With a history dating back to 1086, when the estate was recorded in the Domesday Book, it’s a place with plenty of stories to tell. The estate remained in the hands of the Malet family for almost 500 years, before the Acland family transformed the property between 1835 and 1870, creating much of the beautiful Victorian Gothic manor house we see today.
And it’s that combination of history, character and beautiful surroundings that gives St Audries Park such a special feel. It’s not just a stunning backdrop for a wedding, but somewhere with a real sense of history and its own unique atmosphere. Exactly what you want when you’re spending one of the most important days of your life!
CHURCH WEDDING?
If you’re looking for a religious ceremony, St Audries Park has its very own church, St Etheldreda’s, tucked away in the wooded fringes of the estate. It’s a beautiful Victorian parish church and a lovely setting for a traditional Church of England wedding. Afterwards, there’s a rather lovely walk back through the grounds to the main house, where the celebrations can continue.
If you’d prefer a civil ceremony, there are plenty of options too. The Victorian Orangery is filled with natural light from its huge windows and glass roof, while the Drawing Room offers a more intimate setting. You can even get married outside, with two beautiful ceremony locations overlooking the house and gardens.
THE RECEPTION
One of the lovely things about St Audries Park is the opportunity to make the most of the beautiful gardens and grounds. After the ceremony, guests can spill outside to enjoy a drinks reception on the lawns, with the manor house providing a pretty spectacular backdrop. There’s plenty of space for garden games, a few drinks in the sunshine and generally letting the celebrations unfold at their own pace. And if the weather plays ball, there’s nothing quite like a Somerset summer wedding with everyone making the most of being outdoors.
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