Lanwades Hall Wedding : Richard and Nicola
Richard & Nicola
I love a Lanwades Hall wedding, not just for the venue itself, beautiful as it is, and not just for the brilliant suppliers this venue attracts, but for the type of couple who chooses to celebrate here. Nicola and Richard were exactly that kind of couple, relaxed, warm, and completely unbothered by a camera being nearby.
If you want to see more of what the venue itself looks like, our Lanwades Hall wedding photographer page has a full breakdown of ceremony spots, timings and what to expect on the day.
Arriving in Style
Bridal prep wasn’t actually in Lanwades’ own bridal suite this time, Nicola got ready at the equally glamorous Bedford Lodge, which meant she arrived at Lanwades in a vintage Bentley courtesy of Cambridge Wedding Cars.
The Ceremony
Lanwades has a way of making a ceremony feel both grand and completely personal at the same time, the Edwardian architecture giving every walk down the aisle real weight.
Portraits with the Bentley
That same vintage Bentley gave us a natural backdrop for portraits along Lanwades’ tree lined avenue, one of my favourite corners of the whole estate.
Confetti and Drinks
The drinks reception is where Lanwades weddings really come alive, and Nicola and Richard’s confetti moment was one of the most joyful I’ve shot all year.
The Wedding Breakfast
Lanwades’ dining room feels like a home rather than a hired venue, impeccably styled by the owners, closer to a boutique hotel than a typical wedding marquee.
Speeches
Night Portraits and Cake
Once the light dropped, Lanwades’ formal gardens turned into one of my favourite backdrops for a quiet couple portrait, before we headed back in for the cake.
The Mariachi Band
Not every Lanwades wedding gets a mariachi band, but Nicola and Richard’s did, and it turned the evening into something genuinely unforgettable.
Getting Married at Lanwades Hall
Lanwades Hall, Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UA. Tel: 01638 311 788.
If you’re planning a wedding and still deciding on a venue, Lanwades Hall is genuinely worth visiting before you make your choice. And if you’d like to talk through your day, including the extras available beyond core coverage on our wedding photography add ons page, just get in touch.
