A Summer Wedding at Sandon Hall | Staffordshire Wedding Photography on Digital & 35mm Film

 

 

"Oh my GOD! These photos are SO magical thank you so so much. Honestly, everyone said just how incredible you were, you are AMAZING at your job! The best choice I made for our wedding, the photos are absolutely everything and MORE! It feels insane reliving every moment!" - Kate, & Harry


A sun-filled summer wedding, an outdoor ceremony, spritz in the sunshine and the most beautiful golden-hour light. This wedding at Sandon Hall in Staffordshire had all the ingredients for a wonderfully relaxed celebration, with plenty of lovely moments to capture across both digital and 35mm film.


From the beautiful surroundings of the estate to the little details throughout the day, Sandon Hall was the perfect setting for a summer wedding that felt elegant, personal and full of atmosphere.


A Beautiful Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Sandon Hall

Set within the Staffordshire countryside, Sandon Hall is a stunning country house wedding venue, with impressive architecture, beautiful gardens and expansive grounds that make it particularly special for outdoor celebrations.


With the sunshine firmly on our side, the couple were able to make the most of the setting with an outdoor wedding ceremony.


There is something lovely about an outdoor ceremony in the summer. The natural light, the surrounding greenery and guests gathered together in the sunshine create such a relaxed atmosphere. As a wedding photographer, I love being able to document these moments naturally, capturing everything from the smaller exchanges between guests to the couple's reactions throughout the ceremony.

Sandon Hall offers so many beautiful backdrops for wedding photography, but the setting never needs to feel overly formal or staged.


Spritz, Mini Golf, Magic & Summer Wedding Details

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed drinks in the sunshine, with a spritz bar, mini golf course and a roaming magician adding a playful touch to the celebrations.

I always love it when couples include little details like these in their wedding plans. Not only do they give guests something to enjoy, but they also create plenty of opportunities for natural, candid wedding photographs.


From guests catching up over drinks to the friendly competition around the mini golf course, these are often the moments that bring so much personality to a wedding gallery.

The combination of Sandon Hall's elegant surroundings and the more relaxed elements of the day worked beautifully together, creating a celebration that felt stylish without being too formal.


Sandon Hall Wedding Photography on Digital & 35mm Film

I photographed the wedding using a combination of digital photography and 35mm analogue film, something I particularly love incorporating into summer weddings.

The two formats work beautifully alongside one another. Digital allows me to document the day as it unfolds, capturing everything from the finer details to the movement and energy of the celebrations, while 35mm film brings a slightly different quality to the gallery.


With its natural grain, softer tones and nostalgic feel, film lends itself particularly well to sun-filled afternoons, outdoor celebrations and those lovely in-between moments.

I love how the combination creates a gallery that feels both modern and timeless, bringing together natural documentary wedding photography with a more considered, editorial approach.


Golden Hour & Drone Wedding Photography at Sandon Hall

One of the highlights of the day was undoubtedly the evening light.

We were treated to a gorgeous summer sunset, with the grounds of Sandon Hall looking particularly beautiful as the light softened towards the end of the day.

Golden hour is one of my favourite opportunities to take couples away for a few relaxed portraits. Nothing too heavily directed or time-consuming, just a chance to enjoy a few quieter moments together while making the most of the beautiful natural light.


I was also able to capture some lovely drone photographs throughout the day, offering a completely different perspective of Sandon Hall and its surrounding landscape.

Drone wedding photography is a wonderful addition when the venue and conditions allow. It gives a real sense of place, capturing the scale of the grounds, the architecture and the wider setting in a way that photographs from ground level simply can't.


Together with the digital and 35mm images, these aerial photographs added another dimension to the story of the day.


Planning a Wedding at Sandon Hall, Staffordshire?

For couples looking for a beautiful country house wedding venue in Staffordshire, Sandon Hall offers an incredible setting for a summer celebration.

From outdoor ceremonies and drinks on the lawn to beautiful gardens and sunset portraits, there is so much scope to create a day that feels personal to you.

As a UK wedding photographer, my approach is relaxed, natural and documentary-led, with an editorial eye for beautiful light, thoughtful details and genuine moments. I photograph weddings using both digital and 35mm film, creating galleries that feel authentic, timeless and full of atmosphere.


If you're planning a wedding at Sandon Hall and are looking for a Staffordshire wedding photographer who combines natural, editorial wedding photography with 35mm film, I'd love to hear about your plans.


Team:

Photography: Sam Sparks Photography

Venue: Sandon Hall

Video: Beneath The Veil

Hair: Laura Conway

Makeup:  By Rhianna Mae & By Molly Bow

Flowers: Flower Design Of Lichfield

Dress: The Ivory Edit

Mini Golf: Crazy 9

Signaige: Abbie Worton

Evening Band: Ultraglow

Acoustic Duo: A&S Music

Magician: Saavan Magician

 

Aerial view of a grand historic manor house surrounded by manicured gardens, mature trees and rolling countryside at golden hour.
White strapless wedding dress hanging on an antique mahogany wardrobe beside floral wallpaper, with bridal shoes on the floor.
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony with a bride and groom at a stone pavilion as seated guests watch on a sunny lawn framed by tall hedges.
Bridesmaid in a brown satin dress helps a bride button her white gown with a long train in an elegant room with floral wallpaper.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos and white boutonnieres laughing and walking together along a sunny stone path at an outdoor wedding.
Two women in elegant dresses dance and hold a white scarf overhead while guests celebrate around them at a lively indoor party.
Jo Malone perfume bottle, an open ring box with a gold ring, and pearl earrings on a pink striped tufted fabric surface.
Smiling groom in a tuxedo and bow tie cheers with a woman in a green dress while guests dance at a lively wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a laughing couple in wedding attire walking across a sunlit lawn with a historic manor house behind them.
Black and white photo of wedding guests in formal dresses gathered in a grand hall with tall columns, arched ceilings, and a chandelier.
Bride in a white gown laughs with groomsmen in black tuxedos and bridesmaids in brown dresses holding white bouquets at an outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom embrace in an elegant wedding reception room with a crystal chandelier, portraits, and white-linen tables set with flowers.
Bride in a white gown and groom in dark trousers walk hand in hand across a sunlit lawn toward a historic manor at golden hour.
A man in a tuxedo gives a speech at a wedding reception while seated guests listen beside a long table with white floral centerpieces.
Black and white wedding reception photo of a bride and groom kissing as guests raise glasses in a toast beside a large floral arrangement.
Guests dance and raise cocktails at an elegant evening party in a purple-lit hall, with a woman in a satin dress laughing.
Black and white photo of two people walking along a curved garden path through flower beds, with tall trees in the background.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a sunlit lawn in front of a historic stone manor with golden light streaming through the trees.
Black and white photo of an elegant wedding reception hall with round tables, chandeliers and arched ceilings set for a formal dinner.
Black and white aerial view of a historic country house surrounded by dense trees and parkland, with a river and rolling countryside beyond.
Bride in an elegant white gown with a long train holds a bouquet while admiring her reflection in a mirror beside an antique wooden wardrobe
Black and white photo of a newlywed couple holding hands and raising their arms as they walk down the aisle past applauding wedding guests.
Black and white photo of seven groomsmen in tuxedos and bow ties posing on the steps of a grand stone building with columns.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black suit kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony before a stone archway with a bell and white flowers
Black and white aerial view of a bride and groom walking hand in hand toward a circular stone fountain in a lush, hedged garden.
Bride and groom pose in an elegant black and white wedding reception hall with a chandelier, portraits, and tables set for guests.
Bride and groom share a first dance in an elegant ballroom while smiling wedding guests, including a small child, watch and cheer.
Bride in a white backless gown holding a bouquet embraces a smiling man in a tuxedo and bow tie in a bedroom in black and white.
Aerial view of a grand historic stately home with a gravel courtyard, winding driveway, mature trees and rolling countryside beyond.
Bride in a white satin gown and groom in a black tuxedo kiss on a golf cart while holding spritz cocktails in a sunny garden.
Bride and groom walk through a cloud of confetti as smiling wedding guests cheer in a sunny garden ceremony.
Bride and groom descend a grand staircase in a historic mansion, framed by white floral arrangements in a black and white wedding photo.
Elegant wedding reception hall with round tables, candlelit centerpieces, chiavari chairs, arched ceilings, and a crystal chandelier.
Group of men in suits playing mini golf on a grassy lawn with white fences and putting greens in front of a large historic stately home.
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