Orchardleigh Wedding Photographer

Izzy and Will’s Somerset Wedding

My favourite thing about being Izzy and Will’s Orchardleigh wedding photographer was seeing the commitment from Izzy’s brother to be present for his sister’s wedding, despite the fact covid restrictions meant it was too difficult to attend in person.

I am not exaggerating when I say he was literally on video chat all day. Lots of weddings I photographed in 2021 had video streaming set up, but I kid you not, Izzy’s brother was even dancing with guests on the dancefloor via zoom! It was amazing to see such commitment and made the fact he couldn’t be there just that extra bit heartbreaking.

I also particularly loved the moment a peacock joined them for their portrait session and I always love it when a bride gives a speech!

The Clients Said…

“Aww thank you Becky! These look fab! Particularly love the confetti one, these look so good!

Thank you for being part of our day, you were so amazing!

So many people have said how they thought you were fab and absolutely everywhere getting the shots!”

the couple raise their hands in joy while wedding guests clap as they depart from their wedding ceremony

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the groom twirls his wife in a dance at Orchardleigh House with views over the Somerset countryside behind

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a white shot of Orchardleigh House from the front

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wedding guests drink champagne, laugh and chat during the drinks reception outside at Orchardleigh Estate

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the bride and groom hold hands and walk down an aisle of smiling guests with the wedding venue behind

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the groom's aunty and cousin laugh at him whilst holding champagne glasses

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a flower girl checks her dress in amongst the views at Orchardleigh

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the groom kisses his new wide as she holds her wedding bouquet in front of the main entrance at Orchardleigh house

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the bride looks longingly at her husband to be as she is walked down the aisle by her father

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two white men point as they dance on the dance floor

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a black and white photograph of a newly-married couple kissing on the steps at Orchardleigh. Foliage frames them

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wedding guests laugh and drink champagne

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weddingg guests dancing on the dance floor

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the bride smiles at her groom at their civil marriage ceremony

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a black and white photograph of the bride smiling at a phone as she chats to her brother via zoom on her wedding day

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Orchardleigh House sits behind the bride and groom who share a kiss in the foreground

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the bride stands in the middle of the room as bridesmaids take photographs whilst the maid of honour puts the veil into the bride's hair

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the bride hugs two young flower girls after the wedding ceremony

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a white man in his suit kisses his white bride in her white wedding dress with veil

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newly-weds smile at each other as they sign the registrar

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two white woman throw their arms in their air as they dance

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the bride looks down and smiles as her husband leans in for a kiss

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four white groomsmen smile and tie their ties

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a bride hugs her friend at her Orchardleigh wedding

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the bride and groom pull full faces as they fold hands and dance with flower girls

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a close up of the ivory lace of the bridal dress' sleeves

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a white woman in a turquoise dress smiles as she raises a flower girl up on the dance floor

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the bride sits quietly in a chair in the bridal suite and concentrates on writing her speech

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a white woman smiles at the laptop where the bride's brother watches the wedding via zoom

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the bride attaches a penny to her bridal shoes

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bride and groom walk down an aisle of wedding guests holding sparklers during their sparkler exit. The wedding venue fills the background

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the groom throws a flower girl up into the air on the dance floor. A chandelier fills the background

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wedding guests smile and clap as the newlyweds hug and smile at each other as they are pronounced husband and wife

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bridesmaids surround the bride as she downs the last of her champagne in the bridal suite

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the bride pauses at the top of an aisle as she is overcome with emotion when she see's her groom. her father holds her hand and smiles and wedding guests look on

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women throw their arms in their air on the dance floor

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the groom greets his emotional bride as she is given away down the aisle by her father

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a woman smiles at the camera as they throws her arms in the air, a flash fires from behind and the bride and a wedding guest dance in the background

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the bride and her friend shout while guests laugh behind at Orchardleigh House

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wedding guests laugh at the father of the bride's speech

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wedding guests descend from the vestibule into the gardens at Orchardleigh

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the bride's parents clap hands and laugh at the wedding speeches

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a guest uses a polaroid camera to take a photo of the bride and groom, wedding guests watch from the background

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the groom looks down to tie his tie whilst his best man laughs next to him

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wedding guests smile and watch as a guest does a reading at the wedding ceremony

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a white lady with grey hair dances on the dancefloor

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the groom looks emotional as he holds his bride's hands and she smiles back at him

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The Other Suppliers

The Venue – Orchardleigh House

Bridal Gown – David’s Bridal

Florist – The Little Flower Co

The Big Day

When I first arrived at Orchardleigh I headed for Murtry Lodge where the groom, Will, and his best men were finishing ties, shoes and buttonholes before the wedding ceremony. Will had three best men, all of whom later gave a speech, which were a wonderful mix between hilarious and touching.

Later on that morning, I headed to the main Orchardleigh house to meet the Bride, Izzy and her bridesmaids in the bridal suite. Izzy was completely laid back and even writing her speech amidst hair and make-up whilst her bridesmaids cracked open the champagne.

One of my favourite moments of the ceremony was when Izzy had to pause as her father walked her down the aisle, as the site of Will at the alter made her overcome with emotion.

The ceremony itself was really retouching and it was apparent how made for eachother Izzy and Will are as they said their vows and exchanged rings.

Confetti was thrown on the lawn with the magnificent wedding venue behind and afterwards guests socialised, drank champagne and played lawn games during the drinks reception. 

After dinner was served and speeches delivered in the Grand Ballroom, guests headed outside for sparklers before the celebrations culminated in everyone ending up on the dancefloor. Will even sang with the band for a song or two and I love the look on Izzy’s face as he performs.

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The Venue

Orchardleigh is a private country estate in Somerset, just north of Frome. It comprises two wedding venues; Elmhay Park and the more traditional Orchardleigh house. It also has lakes, with an island church and an 18 hole golf course. Both venues are exclusive use and have accommodation for wedding guests before and after the wedding. Offering a late license, outdoor wedding ceremonies and dog friendly rooms, it has so much to offer!

Orchardleigh House is a 19th century stately home, nestled in 500 acres of parkland and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. A combination of Elizabethan and French styles known as ‘Nouveau-riche’ give this venue a grand, historic atmosphere. This wonderful Somerset wedding venue won’t fail o impress your wedding guests!

This wonderful wedding venue has so many choices when it comes to options for locations for your civil wedding ceremony.

Outdoors there’s the choice of the Belvedere, a vestibule type space overlooking the estate’s grounds and Somerset countryside beyond or the Woodland, a clearing amongst the trees for the nature-loving bride and groom.

The inside options comprises the Grand Ballroom and the Great Hall, both impressive spaces in which to say “I do”.-The bridal suite, known as “The Bonita Suite” within the house is one of the most impressive I’ve seen. With an enormous bay window with panoramic views over the landscaped gardens and epic views into the countryside beyond. It houses an enormous 4 poster bed to crash out in after a long night celebrating.

Once you’re ready for the day ahead, descend the impressive staircase before being given away to your spouse-to-be!

Orchardleigh wedding photographer – Becky Weir

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