If you’re planning a wedding at the Riding School at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, you’ll love this laid back wedding photography for inspiration!
The Riding School at Calke Abbey
I met Victoria and Tom at Calke Abbey a few weeks before their wedding and as I walked into the Riding School I was completely blown away. It’s a photographer’s absolute dream with so many opportunities. The exposed brick of the walls and the flaking green painted doors of the Riding School make for fab backdrops but my favourite is the orangery in the grounds of Calke Abbey. The blue peeling paint and it’s beautiful windows are just amazing! I was lucky enough to get the couple all to myself for enough time to make full use of the grounds whilst guests enjoyed canapes in the Riding School. They were married at Melbourne Parish church in the village where Victoria grew up and as her family spent a lot of time at Calke Abbey when she was younger, they chose the venue for these reasons.
relaxed summer wedding
After dinner, guests were invited to join the bridal party for a game of cricket – a big passion of both families! The evening ended with dancing in the Riding School – and boy could these guys dance! I don’t think I’ve ever photographed a wedding where pretty much everyone could actually dance – and I mean properly dance! I loved photographing at Calke Abbey and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a venue with a bit of a difference – but be warned they book up very early!
Without further ado, here’s their wedding at the Riding School at Calke Abbey…
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Calke Abbey wedding photography
The Riding School at Calke Abbey is a photographer’s dream. It’s full of charm, character and quirky features that make it a stunning space for a wedding ceremony and reception. The six hundred acre grounds of Calke Abbey gives an array of varied locations for couple portraits. With its peeling paint, exposed brick, wooden doors and fairy lights, the Riding School has an industrial feel for those couples looking for something different.
FEATURED SUPPLIERS
Venue The Riding School at Calke Abbey | Bride’s Dress Maggie Sottero | Bridesmaid Dresses Little Mistress | Grooms Suit Moss | Flowers Isobel The Florist | Cake M&S | Band The Quartones
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