A Winter Wedding Editorial at Parnham House, Dorset

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of photographing a styled editorial wedding workshop at the breathtaking Parnham House in Dorset. As an editorial wedding photographer, I’m always inspired by settings that offer history, romance, and natural beauty. Parnham House delivers on all fronts. This editorial shoot embraced the rich tones and cozy elegance of winter, with bold red florals, decadent styling, and soft, cinematic light that made the whole day feel warm and intimate.


Editorial Wedding Photography for the Winter Season

This shoot was crafted to celebrate the richness of winter weddings while maintaining a sense of elegance and intention. From the deep red hues in the floral arrangements to the luxuriously styled dessert table, every element was carefully designed to showcase modern editorial wedding trends. As a wedding photographer, I love how the crisp winter light brings a new dimension to photography. At Parnham House, it created a beautifully moody atmosphere that elevated the whole aesthetic. There's nothing quite like winter sunshine.


Bold Reds, Winter Florals & Atmospheric Light

The colour palette leaned into winter’s warmth. Rich reds, deep burgundies, and soft neutrals. The floral design was lush and full of texture, bringing warmth and depth to the historic interiors. With both digital and 35mm film photography, I captured the softness and emotion of the day. Film, in particular, brought out the richness of the tones and added a nostalgic, timeless feel to every frame.


Elegant Cakes & Winter Styling Details

The cake and dessert table styling was another standout element—layered, textural designs that felt both indulgent and refined. Paired with bold winter blooms, floral installations and fresh cherries, they added a sculptural focal point to the shoot.


Why Parnham House Is Perfect for a Winter Wedding

Parnham House is a stunning choice for winter weddings. Its heritage features, dramatic spaces, and timeless architecture make it ideal for couples wanting a wedding that feels both editorial and deeply personal. The contrast of candlelight, winter florals, and historic textures creates a dreamlike setting that’s as romantic as it is stylish.


If you’re planning a winter wedding and looking for a Dorset wedding photographer who brings an editorial, artistic approach to every moment, I’d love to hear from you.


This Parnham House editorial shoot was a beautiful reminder of the unique magic that winter weddings bring. With intentional design, atmospheric light, and rich seasonal tones, it reminds me why I love to photograph winter weddings so much.

Group wearing matching striped pajamas sitting together on a bed in black and white photography.
Three women in striped pajamas and head coverings pose playfully at a hospital in this vintage black and white photograph.
Elegant red and white scalloped wedding invitation suite with red roses and perfume bottle on light background.
Vintage gold crown with pale pink feathers and tulle displayed by a decorative window with diamond-pattern glass.
Sunlight streams through diamond pane windows onto a decorative wrought iron chandelier adorned with floral elements.
A group in matching striped pink pajamas poses together on a white bed in a casual lifestyle photo series.
Elegant burgundy and white wedding invitation suite with scalloped edges and red roses against a pink background.
A collected series of black and white photographs showing someone sitting and posing on a carpeted floor.
Two people in wedding attire descend stone garden stairs with lush greenery and ornate balustrade in romantic outdoor setting.
A couple shares a romantic moment while walking along a garden path lined with manicured hedges during a wedding photo session.
A romantic stone gate entrance with decorative wrought iron details opens up to a garden path in late afternoon light.
Aerial view of neatly trimmed cone-shaped topiary bushes lining a garden path on a misty autumn day.
Newly married couple poses on castle grounds with stone walls and red autumn foliage in the background.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment on a garden path lined with manicured topiary hedges at sunset.
A group in white wedding dresses stands in a garden setting during golden hour with red bouquets.

Team:


Photography Sam Sparks Photography

Planning & Design Blue Bird Creative

Host RC Education

Venue Parnham Park

Florist Clementine Moon

Makeup & Hair Melissa Oldridge

Cake Bloom Bakehouse

Stationery Lou Paper

Dress Mara Marie Bridal

Paper Flowers Fiona & Grace