Clevedon Hall Wedding Photographer
Clevedon Hall is a Grade II listed 19th century mansion surrounded by large generous gardens in the town of Clevedon, Somerset. Built in 1852 in a loosely Jacobean Revival style with a symmetrical seven-bay range to the front, it is an ornate and impressive exclusive use wedding venue. The generously proportioned elegantly decorated multiple ground floor areas make Clevedon Hall a perfect option for a winter wedding.
A few of the interior features were actually imported from Leigh Court, giving the rooms a sense of history that no amount of decoration could replicate. The magnificent Great Hall is perfectly suited for ceremonies, while the Conservatory lends itself beautifully to champagne receptions, and the atmosphere-rich Grand Library makes a stunning setting for a formal wedding breakfast.
These grand yet comfortable entertaining areas sit alongside the accommodation of twenty five bedrooms, each with an unique colour scheme and timeless design, creating a blend of luxury and comfort, all while embracing the classic charm of an English country house.
At the beginning of January this year, 2026, Lucy and Joseph hosted their candle lit winter wedding at Clevedon Hall. It was a lovely way to start the year, especially since among the guests was a number of previous bride and groom whose weddings I had previously photographed. These word of mouth recommendations really are the lifeline of any wedding supplier and I am truly grateful and humbled when a close circle of friends appreciate you hard work and care that you put into your photography.
It was a glorious crisp winters’ day and the team from Room For Bloom events had done a beautiful job of decorating the Great Hall for the ceremony and also the Library for the wedding breakfast, by filling every surface with cylinder vases and candles. It is labour intensive work but so worth it as the atmosphered created is so warm and inviting.
There was just about enough warmth in the winter sun, for the bride and groom to lead their guest outside for a confetti run after the marriage ceremony. Then there was time for everyone to mingle and enjoy the drinks in the January sun, though some guests choose the warm refuge offered by the reception rooms that surround the great hall.
The day progressed smoothly in other the wedding breakfast and speeches, performed library, which as the daylight was fading, was now filled with the dancing light of the twinkling candles. As darkness fell the guest were invited to twinkle light of their own, with the sparkler run for the bride and groom at the front of Clevedon Hall. After which we returned the warmth of the building to witness the pouring of the champagne tower and couples first dance as a married couple.
Wedding Photography At Clevedon Hall
There are some venues that stop you in your tracks the moment you walk through the door, and Clevedon Hall is absolutely one of them. Nestled in the seaside town of Clevedon in the heart of Somerset, this splendid manor house built in the Jacobean style is the kind of place that makes a wedding photographer’s job feel less like work and more like a privilege.
With grand interiors, spacious rooms, and timeless décor, every corner of Clevedon Hall tells a story and my job is to capture yours. During the summer, the gardens with their terraces, fountain, lawns, gazebo, and lake offer a wealth of opportunities for ceremonies and dramatic photography, while the stately interior comes alive in the colder months with warm candlelight and rich, elegant backdrops.
History of Clevedon Hall
Clevedon Hall, originally named Frankfort Hall, was designed and built in 1852 by local architect firm Foster and Wood for Conrad William Finzel the 1st. Finzel was the owner of one of the UK’s largest sugar refining businesses, Finzel’s Sugar Refinery in Bristol, whose site has been redeveloped as Finzels Reach.
The house and estate was built on land which originally formed part of the Clevedon Court estate. Frankfort Hall estate initially consisted of a small lodge, stable block. Frankfort Hall was built on the northeast boundary of newly built Elton Road with a stable block and small lodge. Conrad William Finzel 1st died in 1859 leaving Frankfort Hall to his son, Conrad William Curling Finzel who expanded the land to 16 acres. Over the years it has been used as a private house, hospital school, business centre, and now an exclusive use wedding venue.