Beth & Max's Wedding Story
Beth and Max’s summer wedding at Glewstone Court took place on one of the hottest days of the year, and the venue handled it beautifully. Set in the Herefordshire countryside, Glewstone Court has a sense of scale and calm that works especially well on a busy wedding day, giving everyone space to settle in and enjoy what’s happening without feeling rushed.
Preparations took place on site, which helped keep the morning straightforward and unhurried despite the heat. With everything happening in one place, there was time to take things steadily, keep cool where possible, and let the day build naturally. Beth and Max were both relaxed and focused on the people around them rather than the temperature, which set the tone for the rest of the day.
Their ceremony was held indoors, offering welcome shade and a quieter, more contained atmosphere. The room felt intimate without being cramped, and the sense of occasion came from the people in it rather than any sense of formality. Even with the heat outside, the ceremony felt composed and personal, with guests fully engaged and present.
After the ceremony, everyone moved outdoors for drinks and conversation, making the most of Glewstone Court’s gardens. The pace of the afternoon was easy and sociable, with guests finding pockets of shade, catching up properly, and enjoying the long summer feel of the day. Beth and Max wanted the afternoon to feel relaxed and unforced, which meant portraits could be worked in naturally without pulling them away for long.
As the day moved into the evening, the heat finally began to soften and the atmosphere shifted into something more lively. Speeches, good food, and a busy dancefloor rounded off the day, with the energy building naturally as the temperature dropped. Nothing felt overworked or over-timed – just a wedding that reflected Beth and Max well and made the most of a memorable summer setting.
It was a pleasure to photograph a day that balanced high summer conditions with such an easy, well-run feel. Glewstone Court proved a strong backdrop, and Beth and Max made the most of it in a way that felt entirely their own.
