Sandon Hall Wedding Photography
Historic Hall Wedding Venue
I’m lucky enough to get to photograph at Sandon Hall quite often. It forms part of my regular rotation of wedding venues in Staffordshire. Its majestic charm sings to me and my photography. It was actually one of the first wedding venues I ever photographed at so also holds a dear nostalgia trip for me.
Planning your special day at Sandon Hall?
Sandon Hall 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 Sandon Hall
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 Sandon Hall 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 Sandon hopefully helps me to reinforce that statement.
@adamlowndesphotography MEGA VLOG | Beth & Ollie If I could I’d make a vlog for every wedding but its just not possible. Captured at a wedding at Sandon Hall, Staffordshire. #sandonhall #sandon #staffordshire #stafford #stone #staffordshirewedding #ukwedding #btswedding #weddingbts #behindthescenes #weddingvlog #vlog #insta360x3 #insta360 #weddingday #weddingtipsntricks #tiktokweddings ♬ Belonging - Muted
@adamlowndesphotography Just go with it on your wedding day and don’t make too many rules. This cricket match started with just three players then it grew and grew into this. #sandonhall #sandon #sandonestate #cricket #cricketatweddings #weddingcricket #weddinggames #lawngames #weddinglawngames ♬ original sound - 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 Lowndes - Photography
@adamlowndesphotography The Father of the Bride seeing his daughter for the first time on her wedding day is one of the only parts of a wedding day which i will hand hold. Ive let it flow naturally before and it just never works as well. Captured at a wedding at Sandon Hall, Staffordshire. #sandonhall #sandon #staffordshire #stafford #stone #staffordshirewedding #ukwedding #btswedding #weddingbts #behindthescenes #weddingvlog #vlog #insta360x3 #insta360 #weddingday #weddingtipsntricks #tiktokweddings #fatherdaughterreveal #fatherdaughterfirstlook #firstlook #fatherofthebride #emotionalwedding ♬ Stuff We Did (from 'Up') - Piano Version - your movie soundtrack
We recently had the pleasure of working with Adam for our wedding back in March and we couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience.
Right from our initial meeting, Adam was professional, approachable, and always happy to help with the finer details.
Adam has an incredible eye for detail and his creativity and passion for photography shine through in every photo. He took the time to understand our vision and he made sure every shot aligned with how we wanted our day to be captured and remembered.
Adam went above and beyond on our wedding day and his dedication to his clients is what really sets him apart. His outgoing personality immediately made us, and our guests feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire day, allowing him to capture every precious and candid moment beautifully.
We are beyond grateful for Adam’s hard work and dedication. Our wedding photos are something we will treasure forever. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, professional, and a joy to work with, then look no further than Adam.
Beth & Ollie
Sandon Hall, 2024
A Historic Hall surrounded within 400 Acres
This opulent Stately Home in rural Staffordshire is one of the most sought after wedding venues in the West Midlands. With over 400 acres of private lush countryside surrounding Sandon Hall you’ll feel tranquility and relaxation as you drive along the mile long driveway up to the country mansion.
Most traditional country homes which have seen the conversion to wedding venues have lost touch with their past selves. This is where Sandon Hall really comes alive. With the Earls of Harrowby and their families still living on site this mansion carries and shows so much historical grandeur to those who step foot amongst it.
Nathanial the first Baron of Harrowby bought a shooting lodge on the original site way back in 1776 which then underwent a huge transformation into a stunning Georgian home designed by architect, Samuel Wyatt. In 1848 disaster struck and the home suffered a huge blaze which had the Earl at the time rebuild the home to it’s present day Neo Jacobean appearance by the architect William Burn.
The Harrowby family have always played an important role in the politics and banking of the nation with the current Earl’s father being a Deputy Chairman at NatWest bank.
Big & Small Weddings All Work at Sandon Hall
If you’re after a luxurious wedding venue within the heart of Staffordshire then you won’t go far wrong with booking your date at Sandon Hall.
With the ability to host 1,000 guests as gracefully as 100, there really is no wedding too small or large for this stunning country house. With several rooms and combinations of indoor spaces, it’s hard not to imagine how easily your day could work at Sandon Hall. If the traditional interior is too much then the super flexible team at Sandon are always looking to host something a bit different and it’s not unfamiliar to see tipi’s outstretched across the rear lawn opened out to the beautifully crafter 50 acres of garden.
Starting at your home you’re then welcome to move yourself on-site in the morning and use one of the museum-quality traditional bedrooms to have your hair and make up done in front of the large bay windows. This negates the need for any rush to the venue once you’re ready and you can descend the grand staircase with your bridesmaids and/or groomsmen in style living every ounce of your fairytale wedding dream.
When it comes to the service you’re able to be fully flexible with your arrangements and can choose a multitude of options as every room at Sandon Hall is licensed to conduct civil ceremonies. If you’ve always imagined your service in the traditional Christian manner then don’t fret Sandon Hall has its own church, Sandon Church! This 13th-century All Saints church sits just a short car or carriage ride away from the main hall.
Once your ceremony is over your guests can once again be welcomed into several transition spaces which Sandon boasts. Most weddings have their reception under the sky without the fear of rain in the Conservatory. A botanical paradise complete with an indoor fountain and mosaic tiled floor. By far my favourite space within the home. It sits right next to the bar which is always brilliantly managed by the award-winning Estate Boys, one of Staffordshire’s top mobile bar suppliers.
You guessed it, next comes the wedding breakfast and when you’re ready you can choose amongst the rooms again and tailor this space towards your wedding size. Most choose to take their wedding breakfast in the Saloon which offers a great diverse space for entertainment and eating. Seating up to 120 guests just in this one room in between the magnificent wooden columns which line the room is the perfect way to make your big day huge.
Your wedding breakfast is served by Sandon’s award-winning catering partners who have delivered 100s of weddings to incredibly high standards over many of years.
The greatest thing about using the Saloon for your wedding breakfast is when the evening comes along theirs a great space to erect an incredible dance floor with enough room for a large band to do their thang.
With the vast choice of spaces, it’s important to know the numbers. The Library can offer 100 guests seated, The Dining Room seats 60 and the conservatory can host a small intimate 40. As already stated The Saloon can seat 120.
As well as being an incredible traditional wedding venue Sandon Hall also offers their own on-site florist who can create beautiful flower arrangements for your big day. Grown and cut to your exact specifications you can have foliage which encapsulates the beautiful season you’ve chosen to marry within. An onsite service hardly any other wedding venue can compete with making Sandon Hall really stand out from the crowd. You are more than welcome to bring in your own floral supplier though should you want something different.
Rain or Shine, Glorious Photographs at Sandon
Being a Sandon Hall wedding photographer is an absolute dream come true. I’ve been very lucky to return to this gorgeous venue so many times over the last few years and it sits right up there with my favourite places to shoot. Most venues which keep the majority of their historical interior decor usually put me off and look a little old and tired. When amongst this country mansion you can’t help but feel inspired and blown away by the decor. A credit to the Harrowby family for keeping the home in beautiful condition throughout all these years so we’re able to enjoy beautiful craftsmanship as if it was installed yesterday.
When it comes to taking photographs there is not really a lot of places where I can’t focus my camera on a stunning backdrop meaning one concern of mine is already taken care of and I can wholeheartedly focus on the action, moments and emotion.
There’s no need to fear about rain on your wedding day at Sandon Hall. It is very unlikely you will fill every space they have to offer which means when it comes to taking that all-important group shot or those formal family portraits then we can occupy one of those incredibly large indoor spaces. I’ve often used The Drawing Room to do just that before in the past. They were some of the best photographs of this variety I’ve ever captured; truly stunning.
Then if we need to capture a few intimate couples portraits indoors then once again our options are even more endless. Using the grand staircase and several other magnificent features around the stately home I’m able to give you as impressive photographs as you would get outdoors.
Let’s be honest though, we’d all like it not to rain on our wedding day, wouldn’t we? I know I would. So when we do get a chance to explore the outdoors we can take several different walks to discover different areas of the magnificently well-kept gardens. Small architectural follies and expansive views across the Staffordshire countryside make it a beautiful outlook for any photograph of my brides and/or grooms.
Throughout the day the large floor-to-ceiling windows, bay windows and conservatories provide beautiful soft natural light so you like only your very best on your big day. I love natural light and Sandon Hall has an abundance of it. When the sun goes down in the evening there’s more than enough space to erect light stands to provide beautiful dance floor off-camera flash lighting to bring stunning light to your big moment surrounded by all of your friends and families.
Meet Adam Lowndes
A Sandon Hall 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.