Arnos Vale Wedding Photographer

Arnos Vale Wedding Photography

Bristol

The Clients Said…

Becky is a wonderful human that I have a lot of time for. Not only is she a fabulous photographer, but she is a very calm person, very organised, super easy to talk to and puts you right at ease.
We actually found Becky through a google search but I have been telling all of my friends and family about this wondeful photographer. Right from the off, Becky was super excited to capture our day as it was at Arnos Vale Cemetary in Bristol.
Becky is a true professional, super friendly, and absolutely has amazing ideas. She was able to capture the emotions and moments of our wedding day in a stunning way. She made us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Her photos are beautiful and artistic, with perfect lighting, angles, and colors. We were overjoyed with the final results.
We are so grateful to have worked with Becky on our special day. She is not only a talented photographer, but also a lovely person. We highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer for their wedding or any other occasion. Thank you so much, Becky!

Arnos Vale Wedding Venue

Tucked away, just a stone’s throw from Bristol City centre, this gem of a place has 45 acres of woodland and three venues to choose from. Just a few minutes from Temple Meads, you’d hardly know this beautiful woodland estate existed, especially by comparison to its industrial neighbour the Paintworks, which is far more noticeable from the main road separating the two venues.

Arnos Vale is a traditional Victorian cemetery now licensed for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

The Spielman Centre has grand steps which lead up to beautiful pillars framing large wooden doors. This elegant feat of Victorian architecture was designed in 1839 and now has a modern glass atrium café attached too. This building is licensed for marriage and civil ceremonies which can be booked via Bristol Register office.

The Anglican Chapel is a Grade II listed building, licensed for church of England ceremonies, with its incredible belltower.

Finally, tucked away in this unique forest ecosystem is the Underwood Centre, perfect for nature-inspired outdoor ceremonies with its large oak beams, tin room and wooden benches. Outdoor ceremonies can be booked via Bristol Register office with registrars coming to complete the marriage formalities.

Not only is Arnos Vale an incredibly unique place to get married, but your wedding will also go towards supporting the wonderful charity that is Arnos Vale.

Photo Tips for Getting Married at Arnos Vale

Which venue space would you recommend for holding our ceremony?

Most people choose to get married at either the Underwood Centre or the Anglican. The Underwood Centre is perfect for those wanting to be out in nature, but is small and can be shrouded in uneven light if the sun is bright.

The Anglican is larger and has more even light for more consistent looking photos, so it really depends what your priorities are!

Why should we choose you to be our wedding photographer at Arnos Vale?
My style is mostly documentary and informal, so if you’re looking for a photographer to blend into the day and capture real moments as they unfold, I might be your girl! I’m all about the real stuff; my style is non-performative and full of emotion. I also love nature, so this lends itself well to Arnos Vale’s beautiful woodland cemetery backdrop. 

When is the best time for portraits?
Lighting throughout the woodland can be beautiful throughout the day as beams of light can shine through the canopy of trees, creating gorgeous bokeh and backlight. Golden hour is trickier at Arnos Vale because the sun sets behind the tall trees, so if you’re looking for that gorgeous evening light, it’s worth heading out an hour or two before the sun actually sets. 

Do you offer packages for this venue?
I have a wide range of packages, from micro-wedding packages to full-day packages. I also offer highlight films and videography packages which you’ll find more information about here. Arnos Vale is a venue I know well and have a good relationship with Sophie and the team, so I always love to work there.

More Photographs from Arnos Vale Weddings

A Wedding Day at Arnos Vale

The wedding ceremony was beautiful, with Bristol-based Celebrant Debbie conducting a gorgeous, unique and personal ceremony and pronouncing Libby and Dan as husband and wife. Smudge, of course, was the ring bearer and everyone was in tears at how meaningful the hand-written vows were.

After the ceremony drinks were served at the Underwood Centre with confetti being thrown, family photos captured and hugs and kisses aplenty as congratulations were wished.

Dinner was served in the Anglican chapel, which had naturally been decorated in a nature-inspired, woodland theme. Once speeches had been delivered, we headed out for a walk around the Cemetery for some cool portraits.

The evening reception was happening in the Spielman Centre and so once the DJ was set up, Libby and Dan took to the dancefloor for their first dance while guests whooped and cheered before joining them to party late into the night. 

Bristol Weddings

Bristol is such a cool city, one I’ve come to call home having moved here back in 2011.

There are so many cool and quirky venues within the city iteself, from the Mount Without to the Radnor Rooms or The Forge. Further afield are more traditional country weddings such as Coombe Lodge, Priston Mill or Aldwick Estate. Whatever style of wedding you’re after, you’re sure to find a wedding venue that’ll suit your vision and unique style.

I have often taken clients up to the Suspension Bridge for photos, an icon Bristol Landscape and a perfect backdrop for any Bristol newly-wed portrait session. Shooting with a higher f-stop enables me to keep my subject and the iconic backdrop in focus.

Arnos Vale Wedding Photographer – Becky Weir 

Similar Venues to Arnos Vale

Here are some similar Venues I’ve also worked at

– Goldney Hall
–Clifton Observatory
-Mud Dock
-Berwick Lodge
-Clevedon Pier
– St George’s Bristol
-Square Club, Bristol
– The Forge
– Coombe Lodge
– Clevedon Hall