Winchester is an absolutely stunning city to get married in! I have shot a few times there, and it’s one place that I would definitely say to make sure you have a good amount of time to walk around and get couple photos after your ceremony. These guys brought their guests with them on their walk as they were only allowed a small crowd, and it was such a lovely day! We walked and chatted and laughed, stopping a few times for some shots.
There is the beautiful cobbled square outside the registry office, and the pretty back streets just behind the high street to get away from the crowds. The tree lined avenue towards the cathedral is fab and you can’t not go to the Cathedral itself. It has stunning arches and a really beautiful square to the side of it, along with the old gates of the city. If you wanted to travel a little further then there are some unique ruins a 10 minute walk from the Cathedral too! So you basically get a cityscape, along with a historic backdrop for your images.
These guys were absolutely up for everything too! We danced, ran, jumped and spun! What better way to spend the first hour after you’ve said “I do”!
We jumped in cars and travelled to Lainston House which is stunning! Again, a venue that gives so much. As well as a stunning exterior and beautiful circular drive, it also boasts rolling lawns at the back alongside church ruins that you can explore. The interior allowed for Sopranos style group shots and the beautiful window light was a dream to work with. Again, these two were absolute stars and just had fun!
It proves how much you can do even with a small group of guests, as long as you choose your venues wisely you can get such an amazing variety of shots in not too much time at all.
Ceremony: Winchester Registry Office
Reception: Lainston House
