A bride and groom during their wedding ceremony in the Orangerie at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset. The couple are cuddling and smiling at each other and the weddings guests are clapping behind them.

Hestercombe Gardens Wedding: Kathryn & Jack’s relaxed celebrations

I’m really excited to show you some images from this beautiful wedding at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset. It is the first time I have photographed a wedding at Hestercombe, and I was so delighted to be there. The estate gardens are managed by the Hestercombe Garden Trust, an independent charity that oversees the restoration and maintenance of the beautiful grounds. It’s the sort of wedding venue that I get really excited about – there are so many different and beautiful sections to the gardens, and the buildings are so beautiful. When I first chatted to Kathryn and Jack about it all, I knew that it was going to be absolutely wonderful to photograph, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed!

Hestercombe Gardens is an incredible place for a wedding. It has the loveliest feel to it, with lots of beautiful old stonework around the stunning gardens, views right across the Somerset hills, and such incredible planting around every corner. The very best bit for me was the Orangery. There is something absolutely irresistible about a wedding in an orangery – all that light, the huge windows, the old stonework, the archways. Just such a perfect place for a wedding ceremony, and it was great to get back in there during the drinks reception for some photos as well. We were lucky enough to have a really warm sunny day, so wedding guests enjoyed drinks on the lawn, and were able to wander around the wider gardens and explore.

The reception meal was held in the Bampfylde Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. This was also a really great space, and it was wonderful to capture all the guests relaxing outside in the evening sunshine here at the end of the day. I loved getting to know Kathryn and Jack, and their family and friends were utterly lovely. Just a wonderful wedding to photograph, and I very much hope to return to beautiful Hestercombe Gardens again soon!

  • The house and gardens at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • The Orangery and some stone details from the gardens at Hestercombe Gardens
  • Flower arrangements in the Orangery at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • A bride laughing with a group of bridesmaids in dark green dresses
  • A groom and groomsmen standing together at the entrance to the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens
  • Wedding guests chatting in the gardens at Hestercombe
  • A bride walking down some steps at Hestercombe Gardens with views across Somerset
  • A wedding in the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • A wedding in the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • The bride and groom laughing together at their wedding in the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens
  • A bride and groom signing the register at the Orangery in Hestercombe
  • A wedding in the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • A bride and groom walking through confetti with an orangery behind them
  • A bride and groom raising glasses to each other in a garden setting
  • Candid shots of wedding guests hugging and congratulating a couple in a garden setting
  • Wedding guests having drinks outside an orangery
  • A bride and groom walking across a grass lawn with their wedding party
  • A wedding group photo in the orangery at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset
  • Wedding guests enjoying a fun drinks reception at Hestercombe Gardens
  • Wedding guests having drinks outside an orangery
  • A bride and groom walking together through the orangery at Hestercombe
  • A couple chatting together on their wedding day in the orangery at Hestercombe in Somerset
  • Portraits of a bride and groom at Hestercombe Gardens on their wedding day
  • A bride and groom walking together smiling through the orangery at Hestercombe
  • A bride and groom in the orangery and walking up stone steps at Hestercombe
  • A groom and bride walking across a stone terrace with beautiful views of Somerset at Hestercombe Gardens
  • Close ups of natural floral arrangements
  • Beautiful floral arrangements at a wedding reception
  • An incredible wedding cake decorated with edible flowers
  • Wedding guests laughing during speeches at a Hestercombe wedding reception
  • Bride raising a toast during speeches at a Hestercombe wedding reception
  • Wedding guests laughing during a Hestercombe wedding reception
  • A bride and groom walking up stone steps at Hestercombe Gardens
  • A bride and groom walking through Hestercombe Gardens smiling and talking together
  • A bride and groom cuddling in beautiful gardens
  • A bride and groom walking through Hestercombe Gardens with incredible views over Somerset
  • Wedding guests relaxing at chatting in evening sunlight at a Somerset wedding reception
  • Wedding guests relaxing at chatting in evening sunlight at a Somerset wedding reception
  • Wedding guests relaxing at chatting in evening sunlight at a Somerset wedding reception
  • Wedding guests relaxing at chatting in evening sunlight at a Somerset wedding reception
  • A bride in a wedding dress walking across the grass in evening sunlight at a Hestercombe Gardens wedding reception
  • A couple in beautiful evening sunlight, walking through Hestercombe Gardens on their wedding day
  • A couple in beautiful evening sunlight, walking through Hestercombe Gardens on their wedding day and laughing together
  • A couple in beautiful evening sunlight, laughing together in Hestercombe Gardens on their wedding day

Hestercombe Gardens wedding suppliers:

Thanks so much to all the other suppliers involved in this beautiful day!

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Kathryn’s dress: Sassi Holford

Florist: Tilda Rose Floristry

Cake: please let me know if you made this beautiful cake, as I don’t have details!

Make up: Eleanor Nancy

Hair: Kimberley Williams

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