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Top 5 Wedding Venues for Amazing Photography

edwin marcow • 19 February 2019

We all want those perfect pictures to look back on. It’s now a common sight for a wedding to have a professional photographer and a photo shoot on site.

In the era of social media, seeing the same poses and pictures again and again can make it seem impossible to have something unique and breath-taking.

Something that should never be overlooked is the venue itself. No pose is required when you are in a truly stunning location making the day feel magical even when looking back 10 years on.

Find below our top 5 venues which are sure to make your wedding unforgettable.

5. The Barbican, London.

The Barbican Conservatory is hands down one of the most unusual venues to find a wedding ceremony. They are licenced to host weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. Boasting space to accommodate up to 250 people in what can be described as a tropical oasis with tropical plants, 2000+ species of exotic fish and a state of the art lighting system.

4. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

Within an award winning building the Ashmolean Museum provides a stunning backdrop for any reception. With world-class collections from European art to Greek and Roman sculpture galleries you will not be short of photo opportunities.

3. Highclere Castle, Newbury.

What more could you want when getting married in a beautiful & dramatic setting such as Highclere Castle. Location of the magical “Downton Abbey” TV set the venue offers the ability to have stunning photography on the lawns and state rooms.

2. 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin).

Instantly recognisable as one of London’s most famous skyscrapers you and your guests can book the top 2 floors for a breath-taking 360-degree view of London. As one of the least expensive on this list costing “just” £5,000 to book you won’t want to miss an opportunity to take in the architecture and views.

1. Tunnels Beaches – Devon.

Truly a unique location this venue has “hand-carved” tunnels with a private beach and stunning seaside views whilst remaining secluded. This bespoke wedding venue offers numerous photo opportunities along its un-spoilt coastal setting. Let’s be honest who doesn’t want to married next to the Sea?

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