Sandon Hall Staffordshire

a bride and groom walk outside towards the grand stone sandon hall, surrounded by trees, captured in timeless black and white on their wedding day.
a bride and groom stand in front of a vintage car outside the grand sandon hall, a large historic stone building with ornate towers and columns, capturing their magical wedding day.
Anne and Martin in front of the stunning Sandon Hall in Staffordshire.

Sandon Hall is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Staffordshire and I have had the privilege of visiting this incredible venue on several occasions now.

The mansion’s interior and stunning gardens make it the dream venue for a wedding, civil partnership or humanist celebration. The mansion and it’s grounds, affords a stunning backdrop for any occasion, and it even boasts it’s own 13th century Church too. So you can choose from a variety of locations for your big day. All Saints Church is but a short ride from the mansion and is truly a beautiful setting for a religious wedding ceremony.

No wonder Anne and Martin choose this incredible place to host their wedding day.

a bride and groom walk outdoors on a gravel path at sandon hall, holding hands and smiling, surrounded by greenery on their wedding day.

The interior of Sandon Hall is just incredible, from the amazing stairs to the simply incredible interior, it drips with authenticity that few venues can compete with.

elegant dining room set for an event at sandon hall, with round tables, white tablecloths, candles, chandeliers, a wooden floor, and framed portraits on the walls—perfect for a memorable sandon hall wedding.
a bride holding a bouquet descends a wooden staircase in the ornate, historic sandon hall wedding venue beside another person. a large decorative tapestry hangs along the stairwell, capturing the elegance of a perfect wedding day.
a bride and groom stand together at the top of a grand wooden staircase in sandon hall, a stunning wedding venue adorned with classical paintings and detailed woodwork, capturing the magic of their wedding day.

All Saints Church

The beautiful Church, just a short ride from Sandon Hall, was the perfect place for Martin and Anne to get married. The Church is within the grounds of Sandon Hall and easily accessed via the main road or across the grounds of Sandon Hall itself. This Church is so beautiful and offers a truly enchanting backdrop to any religious wedding.

a stone church with a clock tower stands among old gravestones, framed by large trees on a cloudy day—the perfect timeless backdrop for a sandon hall wedding.
a bride and groom stand at the altar in All Saints Church, surrounded by seated guests, with stained glass windows and wooden beams visible—a perfect scene for a sandon hall wedding day.

The lighting a Church offers is truly divine. The way it cascades through the stained glass is simply breathtaking, a truly painterly light that perfectly compliments my more artistic approach. No need for flash here, just allow that light to bathe the scene. Embrace that light and let it breathe.

a bride and groom kneel at the altar during their sandon hall wedding ceremony inside the historic church, with guests seated and a priest officiating on their special wedding day.

I always try and record the signing of the register (as it used to be called) in a more natural and candid way. No need to pose, just let the moments flow without interruption, your story, your way, every step of the way. This has always been my mantra and I still love watching as these events unfold. Observational photography for all those precious, timeless moments.

a bride in a white gown stands at a sunlit window signing a document, with guests observing in the dimly lit church interior of sandon hall, making for an unforgettable wedding day.
on their wedding day at sandon hall, a bride and groom sign a document inside a dimly lit, historic church adorned with floral arrangements on a wooden table as guests stand nearby.
a bride and groom stand together at the altar of All Saints Church, framed by large floral arrangements and elegant wooden architecture on their wedding day.

Confetti At All Saints Church

a bride and groom walk down a church path at sandon hall, a stunning wedding venue, surrounded by guests celebrating and holding flowers, with children in formal attire standing nearby.

Like most Churches I have had the pleasure of working at, All Saints Church allow confetti as long as it is either natural or at the very least, biodegradable. But please do check with Sandon Hall first before making your plans for confetti as rules can, and do, change.

a bride and groom exit sandon hall on their wedding day while guests throw confetti over them; both are smiling, and the bride holds a large bouquet.
a bride and groom exit sandon hall while guests throw confetti at them; the bride holds a large bouquet of white flowers, capturing the joy of their wedding day.
the bride and groom walk outside sandon hall as guests throw confetti at them, smiling and holding a bouquet, after their beautiful wedding day ceremony.

Sandon Hall Weddings

Anne and Martin’s wedding was truly one of the most relaxed and simply wonderful days spent at Sandon Hall. My more creative, documentary approach, to their wedding day was perfectly aligned to their own aspirations. I have a real love of observational photography and always look for those gorgeous images with natural light. If this is what you want for your special day, then please do feel free to get in touch and have a chat over your plans.

In the meantime here are a few more images from their special day at Sandon Hall.


Phil

two men help two boys get dressed in suits in a room with floral wallpaper at sandon hall; another man stands nearby with a garment bag visible in the background.
in a room with floral wallpaper at sandon hall, a man helps a young man adjust his vest and shirt while others in suits prepare in the background.
two people in dress shirts, one helping the other fasten a cufflink on a shirt sleeve, with dramatic lighting highlighting their hands—a refined moment before a sandon hall wedding.
a man in formal attire stands in front of a mirror, smiling at his reflection in a room with floral wallpaper and red curtains at sandon hall.
three men in suits are in a room at sandon hall; one man is putting on a formal jacket in front of a wardrobe while the others watch him, preparing for the sandon hall wedding.
a man in a blue suit adjusts his jacket while standing in a room with floral wallpaper and a wooden wardrobe at a sandon hall wedding.
two men in suits, one standing and the other seated, are in a dimly lit room near a large window with outdoor scenery visible, capturing a quiet moment at a sandon hall wedding.
a woman sits in a chair getting her makeup done by another woman, while two others are nearby in a softly lit room with patterned wallpaper at sandon hall.
a person sits at a table near a large window in sandon hall while another stands beside them, both cast in silhouette, in a dimly lit room with outside trees visible through the window.
a wedding dress and two smaller dresses hang from a four poster bed in a spacious, carpeted bedroom with vintage decor and patterned wallpaper at sandon hall.
a woman styles another woman's hair at a vanity in a softly lit room at sandon hall, with large windows, floral wallpaper, and a wedding dress reflected in a standing mirror.
two women in a sandon hall bedroom admire a wedding dress hanging from a four poster bed. one holds the dress up as the other stands nearby, both captivated by its beauty.
a woman in a wedding dress stands as another woman adjusts the back of her gown in a softly lit, elegant room at sandon hall, adorned with a large mirror and vintage furniture.
a bride in a white gown stands smiling in a spacious, elegant sandon hall bedroom as three bridesmaids, two in blue and one in white, watch from the background.
a bride in a white gown stands in a vintage style sandon hall bedroom, while two bridesmaids in blue dresses look on from the background near a bed and dresser.
a bride walks up a wooden staircase holding a bouquet, while another woman adjusts the train of her dress in the historic surroundings of sandon hall.
a bride descends a grand staircase at sandon hall, escorted by two people in an ornate, high ceilinged room with columns, paintings, and wooden paneling.
a bride in a white dress stands in a doorway at sandon hall, gazing outside at a vintage car parked on the driveway, with a man in a kilt standing nearby.
a bride holding a bouquet walks out of sandon hall with an older woman, viewed through the open door of a vintage car with red leather seats.
a bride steps out of a white vintage car with assistance at sandon hall, while another person holds a bouquet of white roses nearby in a parking area with trees and parked cars in the background.
a bride walks with companions along a path beside an old stone church at sandon hall, surrounded by gravestones, under a partly cloudy sky.
a bride and groom stand under an arched stone doorway at sandon hall with three young children, all dressed formally, posing for a group photo.
a bride walks down the aisle of sandon hall, holding a bouquet, while guests stand and watch. stained glass windows are visible in the background.
a bride in a white dress walks down the aisle with an older man in a tuxedo inside sandon hall, surrounded by seated and standing guests.
a bride and groom embrace at the altar of sandon hall during their wedding ceremony, with guests seated on either side and elegant floral arrangements in the background.
a bride and groom sign a document at a table in a dimly lit church at sandon hall as wedding guests stand nearby, watching.
a newlywed couple holding hands walks outside sandon hall as guests toss confetti; the bride holds a large bouquet of white flowers.
a vintage wedding car decorated with ribbons is parked outside the grand sandon hall, with people gathered in the background.
a bride and groom stand together at the end of a flower lined garden path at sandon hall, surrounded by lush greenery and arched trellises.
a bride and groom walk hand in hand across a grassy lawn toward sandon hall, a large, historic building surrounded by trees.
a bride and groom embrace outdoors in the gardens of sandon hall, with the bride in a white dress and veil and the groom in a dark suit, surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees.
a bride and groom walk hand in hand through a garden archway, both smiling, with the grand sandon hall as a stunning backdrop—a perfect moment from their sandon hall wedding.
a couple stands in the center of an elegant, chandelier lit sandon hall dining room with round tables set for a formal event; two other guests are present in the background, creating a classic sandon hall wedding atmosphere.
bride and groom walk among round, elegantly set tables in a formal, chandelier lit banquet hall at sandon hall, beautifully decorated with paintings and floral arrangements for a stunning sandon hall wedding.
a bride and groom stand among decorated round tables in an elegant, chandelier lit dining room with wood paneling and portraits on the walls, capturing the timeless charm of a sandon hall wedding.
bride and groom stand together in an elegant, formal dining room at sandon hall, with white clothed tables, floral centerpieces, and classical portraits on the walls, capturing the timeless beauty of a sandon hall wedding.
a three tiered white wedding cake with floral decorations sits on a round table covered with a white tablecloth in an ornate, wood paneled room at sandon hall, bathed in soft, warm lighting—the perfect scene for a sandon hall wedding.
a bride holding a bouquet looks closely at a three tier wedding cake decorated with flowers at a sandon hall wedding, while another person stands nearby in the elegant, formal setting.
close up of a white cake decorated with realistic sugar flowers and green leaves, glowing under warm, blurred lights—the perfect centerpiece for an elegant sandon hall wedding.
a two tiered white cake decorated with white and pale peach flowers and greenery, placed on a silver tray at a sandon hall wedding, with a cake knife beside it on a round table.
a formal table setting at sandon hall wedding features white roses, tall lit candles, glassware, and plates elegantly arranged for a meal in a warmly lit room.
a long dining table set with glassware, silverware, white plates, white roses, and lit candles, prepared for a formal sandon hall wedding or elegant event.
a bride and groom stand at the top of a grand wooden staircase at sandon hall, decorated with string lights and surrounded by ornate architecture and greenery, capturing the magic of a sandon hall wedding.
a bride and groom walk down a grand staircase decorated with flowers and lights inside the ornate wooden venue of sandon hall, creating a magical sandon hall wedding atmosphere.
a bride and groom enter the wooden hall at sandon hall holding hands, smiling, while guests applaud.
a bride and groom enter the wood paneled sandon hall holding hands and smiling as guests stand and clap. the bride holds a large bouquet of white flowers at their sandon hall wedding.
a man in a suit wipes his eyes while reading a paper, with two women beside him at a decorated table during a formal sandon hall wedding.
a black and white photo captures seated wedding guests holding hands at a decorated table during a sandon hall wedding, while another person stands nearby holding a piece of paper, possibly giving a speech.
a bride and two older guests sit at a decorated sandon hall wedding table, smiling and holding hands, while someone stands nearby reading from a piece of paper.
a bride and groom stand with family at a sandon hall wedding reception table, holding glasses. the groom speaks into a microphone while the bride smiles at him.
a bride and groom embrace tightly indoors at their sandon hall wedding, while two seated guests look on and another writes at a table.
a bride and groom sit closely together at a banquet table, holding hands and smiling, surrounded by other formally dressed guests at their elegant sandon hall wedding.
at a sandon hall wedding, a man in a suit speaks into a microphone and holds papers, while a young girl stands behind him smiling; guests seated at tables watch.
a bride and groom sit at a table at their sandon hall wedding, the bride laughing with her hands covering her face, surrounded by two male guests in formal attire at the reception.
a bride and groom in formal attire cut a white, tiered wedding cake together in an ornate, warmly lit room at their elegant sandon hall wedding.
a bride and groom share a kiss on the dance floor while wedding guests watch in an elegant, formal room at sandon hall.
two women in wedding dresses embrace and dance in the center of a sandon hall wedding, surrounded by guests who are clapping and watching.
a bride and groom share a kiss on the dance floor while guests stand around them, clapping and smiling in a formal, elegant sandon hall wedding setting.
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Phil Barrett
Phil Barrett

Phil Barrett is a seasoned photographer with a rich background in creativity. Starting his journey as an illustrator and designer, Phil's work graced the greeting cards of some of the world's largest producers. After two decades in the industry, a twist of fate led him back to university, where he founded PbArtWorks, initially envisioned as a design and photography agency. However, it was his unique approach to wedding photography, characterized by its natural, unforced essence, that truly resonated. For over a decade, Phil has captured weddings across Shropshire, Cheshire, North Wales, and beyond. Beyond weddings, Phil's passion for photography is evident in his leisurely strolls around his town, capturing its scenic beauty. Whether through pen, brush, camera, or lens, Phil's ultimate goal remains consistent: to create beautiful imagery that brings joy to people. His mantra? "Good enough is never good enough."

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