Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcestershire is a former Grade II listed monastery dating back to the early 16th century. A recent, and major, renovation programme was expressly designed to reflect the original architecture, including its dramatic stone cloisters and gothic stained-glass windows.
Set in 26 acres of extensive gardens, this country house hotel is nestled between the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills. Located close to the hamlet of Callow End, just 3 miles to the south of the city of Worcester, this was the chosen venue of Hayley and Ricky for this elegant summer wedding.
The Ceremony
Callow Great Hall, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcestershire
Formerly the chapel of the abbey, Callow Great Hall has a capacity for 200 guests, seated in hand-carved wooden pews, and is breathtaking. The towering arched ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows gave a stunning backdrop to the civil ceremony. Hayley looked radiant as she was escorted down the aisle to the melodic sounds of a string quartet.
The Wedding Breakfast
St. Anne’s Hall, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcestershire
Located in the west wing of the hotel, this air-conditioned, light and airy hall was beautifully decorated with fragrant floral arrangements for Hayley and Ricky’s reception. Retaining many period features, this newly refurbished space features an outdoor balcony and terrace overlooking spectacular grounds and countryside beyond. Later that evening, the Hall was transformed into a party room for the tossing of the bride’s bouquet and Hailey and Ricky’s first dance.
I hope you enjoy my images and thank you to a great couple for asking me to share their day.
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worcester oxford wedding photographer 41 groom sees bride escorted down aisle callow end worcester oxford wedding photographers 42 smiling bride father of bride greet groom marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxford wedding photography 43 smiling groom greets bride marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photographer 44 bride groom hold hands marriage ceremony callow end, worcester oxfordshire wedding photographers 45 smiling couple exchange vows marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photography 46 bride groom face celebrant marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxford wedding photographer 47 bridesmaids watch marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxford wedding photographers 48 celebrant hears groom exchange vows bridesmaids watch callow end worcester oxford wedding photography 49 bestman watches groom place brides ring marriage ceremony callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photographer 50 bride groom just married callow end marriage 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photographer 82 bride sits on red carpet steps callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photographers 83 brides portraiture holding bouquet callow end worcester oxford wedding photographers 84 bridal party traditional abbey portrait callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photography 85 bride holding bouquet portraiture callow end worcester oxford wedding photographer 86 bride groom dance into wedding breakfast callow end worcester oxford wedding photography 87 top table guests begin wedding breakfast callow end worcester oxfordshire wedding photographer 88 wedding rings callow end marriage worcester oxfordshire wedding photographers 89 laughing groom groomsmen callow end wedding breakfast worcester oxfordshire wedding photography 90 roses wedding bouquet callow end worcester oxford wedding photographer 91 bestmans speech callow end wedding breakfast worcester oxford wedding photographers 92 bride applaudes wedding breakfast speech callow end worcester oxford wedding photography 93 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If historic wedding venues appeal, then Pauntley Court in the Cotswolds could also be of interest to you. Why not take a look at Melissa and Nick’s elegant wedding I photographed recently.