Once again, a wedding event put together after month’s of meticulous planning, had to be comprehensively rethought and changed. Melissa and Nick’s special day needed to be drastically scaled back because of large event restrictions in place at the time. Nevertheless, their marriage at the delightful Cotswolds wedding venue, Pauntley Court Gloucester, was a resounding success!
Enchanting Cotswolds Wedding Venue
Set in 20 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside, Pauntley Court is an unique country house wedding venue. This enchanting retreat has character, quirky charm, together with immaculate formal gardens. You can make it exclusively yours for three days and 2 nights. Whether you want a small wedding, or a large wedding with a marquee, their wedding team will help you create the wedding of your dreams.
Historic Cotswolds Retreat
Pauntley Court is believed to be the birthplace of Dick Whittington . He was born in 1352 and became Lord Mayor of London, four times over.
Elinor Fettiplace , whose recipes from the 1600s are celebrated by historians, grew up here and was one of the last members of the Whittington family to live in the house. In the late 17th century, the manor house was purchased by The Marquis of Somerset. He had plans to build ‘a great house of stone’ which today is represented by the ‘Ruin Garden’ where the foundations for this stone house were originally laid.
The property is half-timbered with three gables on the east side; part medieval, part Elizabethan. In the 18th Century, the house was owned by the Stokes family who added a beautiful ballroom. You can still see the original cornicing in place.
In 1932, Pauntley Court became the Gloucester Home for Wayfarers. It’s purpose was to rescue vagrant young men from an aimless life on the roads. The idea was formed by Poet Laureate John Masefield who raised £8,000 from poetry readings to fund this.
pauntley court gloucester entrance driveway oxford wedding photographer pauntley court gloucester grounds oxford wedding photographers formal water garden pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photography formal water garden pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photography 04 walled garden pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 05 groom bestman enjoy views pauntley court gardens gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 06 smiling bride bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 07 melissa bride dress hanger gloucester oxford wedding photographer 08 brides bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographers 08 brides bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographers 10 smiling mother of bride bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 11 gown lace detail bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 12 smiling bride hanging gown bridal preparation gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 13 tiffany gift box bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographer 14 brides shoes bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographers 15 bridesmaid brides mother bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photography 16 groom watches petanque game pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 17 groomsmen play petanque pauntley court grounds gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 18 groom throws petanque boule pauntley court grounds gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 19 pocket watch cuff links grooms prep pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photographer 20 grooms suit tie groom prep pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photographers 21 groomsman assists groom prep pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photography 22 grooms preparation gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 23 groomsman checks tie groom preparation gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 24 groom wear face mask groomsmens prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 25 brides dress buttoned bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographer 26 smiling bride displays wedding gown bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographers 27 bride holds bouques bridal preparation gloucester oxford wedding photography 27 bride holds bouquet gloucester oxford wedding photography 28 brides bouquet bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 29 smiling brides dress adjustment bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 30 brides dress detail hairstyle bouquet bridal prep gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 31 brides dress portrait bridal prep gloucester oxford wedding photographer 32 bride exits bridal prep room holding bouquet gloucestershire oxford wedding photographers 33 bride carries bouquet to ceremony gloucester oxford wedding photography 34 bride walks to marriage ceremony holding bouquet gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 35 grooms corsage marriage ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 36 grooms bee cufflink marriage ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 37 bride walking to marriage ceremony gloucester oxford wedding photographer 38 smiling bride escorted to marriage ceremony pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photographers 39 bride steps into marriage ceremony room gloucester oxford wedding photography 39 bride steps into marriage ceremony room gloucester oxford wedding photography 41 smiling bride greets groom marriage ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 42 bride groom marriage ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 42 bride groom marriage ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 44 smiling groom marriage ceremony gloucester oxford wedding photographers 45 bride groom exchange rings marriage ceremony gloucester oxford wedding photography 46 bride groom hold hands marriage ceremony pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 47 bride groom sign marriage register gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 48 bride groom marriage register signing ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 49 bride groom aisle walk marriage ceremony gloucester oxford wedding photographer 50 bride groom exit marriage ceremony room gloucester oxford wedding photographers 51 bride grooms confetti shower gloucestershire oxford wedding photographer 52 laughing bride groom enjoy confetti parade gloucester oxford wedding photography 53 bride groom kiss gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 54 canapes garden reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 55 bride offered drink canapes reception pauntley court gardens gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 56 brides handbag bouquet garden reception pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photography 57 groom bestman gloucester oxford wedding photographers 58 smiling groom sunglasses pauntley court garden reception gloucester oxford wedding photography 59 smiling bride groom garden reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 60 groom carries brides dress train pauntley court garden reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 61 bride groom bestman traditional portrait pauntley court gardens gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 62 guest photographs wedding group pauntley court gardens gloucester oxford wedding photographer 63 groomsmens pocket watches garden reception gloucester oxford wedding photographers 64 male wedding party wear covid face masks garden reception gloucester oxford wedding photography 65 guest enjoys garden reception pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 66 guests enjoy champagne drinks garden reception pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 67 bride groom stroll holding hands pauntley court gardens gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 68 smiling bride groom stroll gardens pauntley court gloucestershire oxford wedding photography 69 laughing bride groom walk together pauntley court gardens gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photographers 70 smiling bride grooms romantic moment pauntley court grounds gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photographers 71 bride grooms water reflection pauntley court gardens gloucestershire oxford wedding photographers 72 bride holds bouquet pauntley court beech grove gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photography 73 bride grooms formal garden portrait gloucestershire oxford wedding photography 74 bride groom enjoy views grounds gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photography 75 bride groom share romantic moment gardens gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photographer 76 bride groom stroll formal garden gloucester oxford wedding photographer 77 laughing bride carries bouquetformal garden gloucester oxford wedding photographers 78 bride holds bouqet climbs stairs pauntley court gloucestershire oxfordshire wedding photographer 79 bride groom staircase portrait gloucestershire oxford wedding photographer 80 wedding breakfast table arrangement gloucester oxford wedding photographer 81 wedding breakfast table floral arrangements pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photographers 82 chairs floral decorations wedding breakfast pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photography 83 bride groom enter wedding breakfast pauntley court gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 84 bride groom wedding breakfast gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 85 smiling bride groom wedding breakfast gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 86 bride enjoys drink wedding breakfast gloucester oxford wedding photographer 87 grooms speech reception gloucester oxford wedding photographers 88 groom bestman hug reception gloucester oxford wedding photography 89 bride wipes tear reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 90 guests hear speeches reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 91 garden reception marquee gloucester oxford wedding photography 91 wedding cake reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 92 wedding guest blankets gloucester oxford wedding photographer 93 smiling bridesmaid reception gloucester oxford wedding photographers 94 laughing bride cocktail reception gloucester oxford wedding photography 95 cake cutting ceremony gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 96 bride groom embrace reception gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 97 bride groom first dance reception gloucester oxford wedding photographer 98 guest enjoys drink pauntley court cocktail reception gloucester oxford wedding photographers 99 bridesmaid bestman dancegloucester oxford wedding photography 100 groom bestman smoke cigars pauntley court gloucester oxford wedding photographer 101 groom bestman enjoy views smoking cigars gloucester oxford wedding photographers 102 smiling bride holds grooms arm gloucester oxford wedding photography 103 bride groom stroll holding hands beech grove gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographer 104 just married cans tied to bridal car gloucester oxfordshire wedding photographers 105 bride groom walk to bridal car gloucester oxfordshire wedding photography 106 bridal car just married sign gloucester s r urwin oxford wedding photographer 107 bridal car departts gloucester s r urwin oxford wedding photographers 108 bride groom romantic twilight moment gloucester s r urwin oxford wedding photography
Thank you, Melissa and Nick, for inviting me to photograph your marriage at this special home surrounded by beautiful gardens and countryside. Certainly a very enjoyable day for me and one I now recall with fond memories.
If an historical wedding venue with beautiful grounds and located in the Cotswolds appeals to you, why not take a look at Gemma and Tom’s wedding blog too.