Did you recently get engaged? If so, congratulations! (and just so you know, admiring your ring at every possible opportunity is totally normal!) Or perhaps you've been engaged for a while, but have decided that now it is finally time to plan your wedding!
So you have a wedding to plan! YAY! First up on your wedmin list is more than likely going to be 'find the perfect venue'! But with so many venues to choose from it can be a little overwhelming. I'm super lucky to have had the opportunity to photograph at some absolutely wonderful wedding venues over the last 9 years. So to help with the overwhelm, I have put together this guide with some of my favourite and recommended rustic style wedding venues in The Midlands area. I hope you find it useful!
I live in Rugby, which is such a great location as it’s right on the border of Warwickshire, so Northamptonshire and Leicestershire aren’t far at all! I photograph weddings all over The Midlands and because Rugby is right on the main road network (M6/M1/A45 etc.), lots of places are easily reached. I include travel within 50 miles of Rugby with all my packages and all the venues on this list are within that radius, so no extra travel costs apply. I do of course travel all over the UK though - so just get in touch for a millage quote if your venue is more than 50 miles from my postcode CV22. Before you start looking for the perfect venue it’s a good idea to start by thinking about possible 'themes' and styles for your day and pick a venue that suits your personalities! Do you know what style of venue/wedding you want - A rustic barn? A farm in the middle of nowhere? A field with a Tipi for a festival vibe? Or maybe a fancy country house that you can style with rustic decor? You’ll find venues that match all of those styles on this list! Other things to consider before you start looking is your budget and also make a rough guest list so you know how many people you need the venue to accommodate.
So, in no particular order, here are my favourite rustic Midlands wedding venues!
Swallows Nest Barn - Warwickshire
Swallows Nest Barn is a gorgeous rustic wedding venue set in the Warwickshire countryside. Near Warwick, it is an exclusive use venue set on a family farm. The main barn has amazing high ceilings and huge windows allowing lots of natural light in. The courtyard is a lovely area to have your drinks reception with your guests and the fields surrounding the venue are perfect for couple portraits!
Wethele Manor - Warwickshire
Wethele Manor is a fantastic venue set in the Warwickshire countryside near Leamington Spa. The venue has an impressive outdoor ceremony area (as well as a beautiful indoor ceremony room) and the marquee is the perfect blank canvas to style to suit your theme. This is such a wonderful venue for couple portrait locations - one of my favourite areas is the pagoda at night which is lit up with fairy lights, creating an amazing photo!
Dodford Manor - Northamptonshire
Dodford Manor is set in the Northamptonshire countryside. The barns have been beautifully refurbished to create an amazing venue with so much rustic charm! Lets not forget out the incredible views - a epic backdrop for photos, especially at sunset!
The Granary at Fawsley - Northamptonshire
The Barns at Hunsbury Hill - Northamptonshire
The Barns at Hunsbury Hill is Northampton‘s hidden gem! It’s is such a stunning barn venue in Northampton. My best friend got married her last year and it was the most amazing day and the venue staff were amazing! I loved photographing here too!
Dodmoor House - Northamptonshire
Dodmoor House is an amazing barn wedding venue in Northamptonshire. I have loved all of my weddings there. The staff are amazing and it’s an multi award winning venue! With two amazing converted barns, it has so much rustic charm.
Warwick House - Warwickshire
Park Farm - Northamptonshire
Home Farm Events - Northamptonshire
Skylark Farm - Northamptonshire
The Woodlands - Leicestershire
Ashton Lodge Country House - Warwickshire
Ashton Lodge will always have a special place in my heart as it is where my husband and I got married back in 2016. It’s a lovely venue near Rugby. Set in the Warwickshire countryside, the grounds are gorgeous for photos. The main ceremony room is light and airy - perfect for lovely ceremony photos and the marquee is an amazing blank canvas to style and theme however you want to! We had lots of vintage bunting, rustic wooden logs, flowers in jars, hessian and lace. But it is a venue which can suit so many different styles and themes. The house has lots of rooms for vip guests to stay which we loved as lots of family don‘t live locally.
Hampton Manor - Solihull
Sulgrave Manor - Northamptonshire
Slapton Manor - Northamptonshire
The following venues I haven’t photographed at yet. Some I’m booked to photograph at very soon and I can’t wait! They all definitely deserve a place on this list though!
The Meadow Barn at Straford Park - Warwickshire
Shustoke Barn - Warwickshire
Blackwell Grange - Warwickshire
Crockwell Farm - Northamptonshire
Mythe Barn - Leicestershire
Cider Mill Barns - Warwickshire
Kingstanding Farm - Warwickshire
Wood Farm at Everdon - Northamptonshire
Newlands Bishop Farm - Solihull
Cattows Farm - Leicestershire
The Hill Farm House - Northamptonshire
Shearsby Bath - Leicestershire
Wooton Park - Warwickshire
Fillongley Hall - Warwickshire
Norton Fields - Leicestershire
Lapstone Barn - Gloucestershire
Mickleton Hills Farm -Gloucestershire
Primerose Hill Farm - Oxfordshire
Dovecote Events - Oxfordshire
Hadsham Farm - Oxfordshire
Hyde House - Gloucestershire
Enchanting Woodland Weddings - Solihull
Bennetts Willow Farm - Worcestershire
Midlands wedding photographer
Hi! I'm Amy, a wedding photographer based in Warwickshire, photographing love stories in The Midlands and across the UK. I describe my style as storytelling. I unobtrusively document the story of the day, as it happens. I'm all about capturing real smiles, happy tears, big hugs, fun, laughter and most importantly LOVE! Click here to find out more about my natural, creative & relaxed storytelling wedding photography.
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