English Wedding at Tissington Hall

One of our favourite weddings to date would have to be from this one, set in the stunning high peak district, was this Tissington Hall wedding. Built in the 17th century, this beautiful Jacobean mansion is filled with character and given its historical grandeur, it will no doubt leave a lasting impression. Set on five acres of stunning grounds, complete with a rose garden, a Tissington Hall wedding creates an amazing backdrop for all those wedding photos.

Morning Preparations

It was a typical English summer’s day, wet and raining….no surprises there! The day started early as we met Carly, along with her mum and bridesmaids at around 8.30am to start taking photographs in the bridal suite. The girls were really excited and thrilled that the day had finally come. I loved listening to them all talk amongst one another and seeing their bond. It was also a very proud moment for Carly’s mum and her brother, who returned home to England, after living in Australia, to attend the wedding and give her away.

As the morning went on, the groom, Dan, and his groomsmen arrived later and we took the opportunity to photograph them too. Tissington Hall has various rooms which can be used for taking photographs , so use this to your advantage.

The Ceremony ~ St Mary’s Church

Just a short walk from the main hall, is the charming St Mary’s church. Thankfully, just in time, the weather held out and Carly was able to walk to the church, escorted by her brother, Jordan. There, the groom and the guests waited patiently for Carly’s arrival.

Carly & Dan really wanted to incorporate the traditional church wedding too, so this location was perfect for them. It is also worth noting, that should you wish to tie the knot at St Mary’s Church, their policy is that you must attend sunday service for 6 months as part of the agreement.

Post Ceremony

Following the ceremony, guests did their rounds to congratulate the newly weds, while also enjoying drinks and light snacks inside the main hall. We also took this opportunity to wander the grounds to take photographs and later made our way inside for some indoor photos too.

This is also a great time for the couple to take a moment to be alone as a newly married couple.

The Reception

The main reception and wedding meal was held in the beautifully decorated marquee. Here, guests listened to heartful speeches, witnessed the cake cutting and first dance. Later in the evening guests enjoyed the use of our amazing photo booth and celebrated until late.

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