Summer Wedding at Old Down Estate

Emily and James

Emily and James’s June wedding at Old Down Estate was a bright summer celebration full of elegance, personality and laid-back joy. Framed by the sweeping views and manicured grounds of this Gloucestershire estate, their day combined the beauty of a classic country house setting with a relaxed atmosphere that allowed everyone to fully enjoy the experience. From morning preparations to golden-hour portraits and a lively evening on the terrace, this Old Down Estate wedding felt warm, natural and deeply personal.

The day began inside the main house with prep taking place in spacious light-filled rooms that overlook the gardens. The pace was calm and happy, with friends and family drifting through, final details being fixed and that quiet sense that something important was about to begin. Meanwhile guests started to arrive outside with summer light pouring across the lawns and the sound of laughter carrying in through the open windows.

An empty indoor wedding ceremony setup with multiple rows of wooden chairs, a table with floral arrangement, and large windows showing the garden outside at Old Down Estate in Bristol
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors in front of Old Down Estate captured by Bristol Wedding Photographer
A bride in a white wedding gown carrying a bouquet walking down stairs at Old Down Estate with father in a blue suit, holding her arm for wedding photography in Bristol
A bride and groom sharing a kiss at their wedding ceremony, with guests clapping and smiling in the background at Old Down Estate
A bride in a white wedding gown standing in a garden, holding a bouquet, with her back to the camera, overlooking a landscape with trees and hills taken by Bristol Wedding Photographer
A man in a blue suit with a boutonniere on his lapel is standing in front of a mirror, covering his face with both hands, during a first look with daughter at Old Down Estate in Bristol
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony scene, with a bride in a wedding dress being escorted down the aisle by a man in a suit, surrounded by seated and standing guests at Old Down Estate captured by Bristol Wedding Photographer
A bride walking down the aisle with her father at a wedding ceremony, surrounded by seated guests in a decorated Old Down Estate captured by Bristol Wedding Photographer Mike Greenhill

Their ceremony set the tone for everything that followed. Surrounded by people who clearly adore them, Emily and James exchanged vows with a mix of emotion and lightness that made the whole room feel connected. When they walked back up the aisle together the applause, relief and visible happiness told you this was going to be a strong day from start to finish.

Drinks were served outdoors where the June weather did exactly what you hope for at Old Down Estate. Guests spread across the terrace and lawns while taking in the views across the countryside. We used the venue’s gardens and long views for relaxed couple photographs, taking advantage of soft summer light without pulling the couple away for long periods.

The reception carried the same easy energy. The dining room looked incredible with seasonal styling, natural light and a buzz of conversation before speeches landed with the right balance of humour and heart. As evening arrived people moved back outside for fresh air and golden-hour moments on the terrace before heading in again for dancing and late-night celebration.

A couple at their wedding, the groom in a vest and tie, and the bride in a wedding dress with veil, both smiling and holding hands as they cut the cake taken by Old Down Estate Wedding Photographer.
A bride and groom share a dance at their wedding reception, gazing into each other's eyes with smiles, surrounded by wedding guests in a decorated venue with pink lights captured by the Old Down Estate Wedding Photographer.
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