Beeston Fields Walled Garden Wedding Photography
A Boutique Intimate Wedding Venue
I really adore weddings in walled gardens. For me they’re the perfect location to host a timeless wedding day. The natural organic backdrop in every direction is so incredibly timeless. That’s why Beeston Fields Walled Garden is one of my favourite places to photograph wedding days in Nottingham.
Planning your special day at Beeston Fields?
Beeston Fields Walled Garden is such a beautiful place which I have photographed so many times. I love returning time and time again so why not drop me message and find out a little more?
Behind the Scenes at Beston Fields
Through the magic of a 360 camera, I’m able to capture behind-the-scenes content on my wedding days to show my current and future couples exactly what it would like for them to have me along at their Beeston Fields Walled Garden wedding day
All of these videos and more are captured in the most subtle way making sure to not disrupt the wedding day at all. I feel the connection between a couple and their photographer is a really important factor hence why I wanted to show this part of my work as well. I’m not like every wedding photographer and showing you these behind-the-scenes videos from Beeston Fields hopefully helps me to reinforce that statement.
@adamlowndesphotography A simple step portrait posed outside of Dunwood Hall in Staffordshire. #insta360x3 #insta360 #nikonz8 #dunwoodhall #leek #altbride #altcouple #altwedding ♬ abandoned. - FutureVille
@adamlowndesphotography Grabbin’ this beautifully lit sunset photogrpah for Tim & Charl at Dunwood Hall. Love a run and a dress swoosh when doing wedding portraits
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@adamlowndesphotography When attending a wedding as a key family member and a photographer there is only one way to do the group shots. Behind the scenes captured with the @insta360_official X4 #groupshots #offcameraflash #flash #flashphotography #dunwoodhall #godox #godoxad200 #ad200 #ad200pro #dunwoodhall #staffordshire ♬ original sound - 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 Lowndes - Photography
If you are still looking at wedding photographers’ websites and have come to Adam’s website, look no further, you’ve found your photographer!
From our initial meeting with Adam right the way through to our wedding he was approachable, helpful and always happy to offer advice when we weren’t sure about things.We initially met over Zoom and after spending 2 hours chatting we knew he was the best person for the job. Closer to the wedding he came over to our house and we discussed the photos we wanted and the logistics of the day
We couldn’t be more pleased with our photographs, they completely encapsulated the joy of the day.
Sarah & Chris
Beeston Fields Walled Garden, 2019
Married amongst History at Beeston Fields
This beautifully restored traditional Victorian gem sits on the outskirts of Nottingham hidden within the gorgeous 135 acres of the prestigious members only golf club, Beeston Fields.
With the main house erected in 1837 for Alfred Thomas, the gardens were constructed shortly after to help supply the main home with fruits, vegetables and herbs as was a feature of the time for large manor houses.
Steeped in heritage this traditional walled garden did fall into hardship shortly after its long-time gardener, Uncle Fred passed on in the late 60s. Through the sale of the main home and a surge in popularity at the club the owner’s attention then turned to restoring this garden back to it’s former glory in 2011. The restoration brought many original features back to their proud former glory to make this one of Nottingham’s best outdoor wedding venues.
The practical side of the garden still lives on with many homegrown foods still making their way into dishes served by the exemplary kitchen team. With the rustic garden now entertaining thousands of guests every year this practicality has given way to a more sensory and visual attraction through beautifully blooming wildflowers, vines and small trees.
Your Nottingham Wedding Day
It’s not hard to see why so many couples choose to tie the knot at The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields. Its versatility and seasonal character as a wedding venue are real selling points.
I can imagine saying I do amongst almost 200 years of history is an incredible feeling. Walking from the marquee through the wrought iron pergola and meeting your fiancé/fiancée at the Loggia all whilst being surrounded by one of the finest small gardens Nottingham has to offer sounds like the stuff of dreams.
Beeston Fields crumbling high vine-wrapped walls give you the feeling of utter seclusion all whilst being just a few minutes from local suburbia.
The stunning large events marquee is a semi-permanent fixture meaning the infrastructure around this marquee is much better than a marquee erected for a one off occasion in a field.
Letting in just the right amount of natural light diffused through the ceiling it manages to create a soft-lit space throughout the day which is a dream to photograph in amongst as more light equals less work for my camera to do and more time focusing on capturing pictures and memories.
The large bar offers loads of room to grab your pint and a great range of different drink options to meet any fussy guests quench their thirst. Featuring award-winning wine and guest ales from Blue Monkey and Dancing Duck. Keeping the traditional features going strong you can even serve your welcome drinks from an old Victorian sink if you so wish.
The internal moveable walls create a super adaptable space where you can host many different ratios of day-to-evening guests all whilst it not feeling too big or too small. It’s even capable of hosting an indoor wedding ceremony if the weather decides the outdoor service space cannot be used.
An onsite kitchen means The Walled Garden team deliver the best of British cuisine and take real pride in serving their meals. Homemade dishes from homegrown produce are not an unusual site for a wedding breakfast at Beeston Fields. Then in the evenings, you can enjoy the outdoor festoon-lit space with the smell of the BBQ or Paella cooking away for all of your evening guests to enjoy.
Being a Beeston Fields Walled Garden Wedding Photographer
Being a wedding photographer at The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields brings a forever-changing exciting game. You see with a walled garden wedding venue the beauty exists in all different colours and in all different seasons temporarily for only a short moment of time. Then once the seasons return the following year it’s a whole new canvas of colour from the vision of the awesome gardening team.
You see a brick-and-mortar wedding venue has beauty which exists permanently and you usually add in the decorations and personality to make it unique. Whereas The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields has a forever-changing beautiful charm meaning every time I photograph a wedding here the colours and the backdrops are completely different giving you a real unique set of wedding photographs.
As you approach the large blossom tree greets you before a beautiful walkway of tall Pleached Hornbeam secluded the marquee from the outside world.
During the different seasons of the year I choose to compose different photographs in different ways to highlight the flowers and plants which are in bloom at the time of year I am photographing. May brings out the beautiful lilac wisteria which climbs around the old door walls near the bandstand. The roses then appear in the Summer climbing the largest otherwise bare brick wall. Then during August, the white hydrangea appears just before the Apple arch fruits in September.
One of my favourite features of The Walled Garden is the introduction of outdoor lighting throughout the gardens. You can take a walk through the famous apple arch whilst seeing what appears to be glowing fruit followed closely by the festoon lights continuing the path into a small woodland walk around the perimeter of the garden by the Apple Cottage secret door.
Meet Adam Lowndes
A Beeston Fields Wedding photographer
No matter your race, colour, creed, or sexuality, you are everything to me. I wouldn’t live this incredible photography dream job without you. I can’t help but be your absolute wedding hero.
My couples are usually super down to earth and are planning a relaxed fun wedding day surrounded by all those people they love. I love a party! So when it comes to weddings I can’t help but get wrapped up in the magic of your day. Getting so stuck in with your wedding allows me to translate so much more feeling into my photographs. At some point, you’ll want a few awesome photographs of the two of you. These photographs will take minutes and not hours so we can get straight back to the party. Oh and those family formal portraits, don’t worry about them, they’ll be zero hassle.
With my super extraverted personality I’ll be one of the most excited guests from the moment I arrive. It won’t take your wedding party long to assume we are lifelong friends.