Garthmyl Hall is a beautiful countryside escape on the Welsh borders – stylish, character-filled, and relaxed in the best way. I’ve photographed real weddings here, plus branding shoots and boudoir sessions, so I know the spaces (and the light) really well.
If you want your wedding to feel design-led but not over-produced, this place is a dream to photograph: calm pockets for portraits, plenty of atmosphere indoors, and a day that flows without feeling staged.
Why Garthmyl Hall is a Dream Wedding Venue
A House Full of Heart (and Natural Light)
Garthmyl Hall’s interiors are full of personality – tall windows, antique mirrors, colour-rich rooms and thoughtful details everywhere you look. The light here is especially lovely during morning prep and later in the day when everything softens, which makes a huge difference for relaxed, natural portraits indoors.
Because each space has its own feel, your gallery ends up looking and feeling distinctive – not like the same wedding day repeated in a different venue.
Gardens Made for Saying “I Do”
If you’re planning an outdoor ceremony, the walled garden at Garthmyl Hall is a brilliant setting – ivy-covered walls, seasonal planting, and a layout that feels intimate without being cramped. It’s calm, private, and it photographs beautifully from lots of angles (so you get variety without disappearing for ages).
Overnight Elegance: The Bedrooms
I’ve photographed luxury boudoir sessions in Garthmyl Hall’s bedrooms, and they’re perfect for getting ready on a wedding morning – soft natural light, vintage touches, and enough space to keep things calm even with a busy room.
There’s also on-site accommodation, which makes the whole day feel more relaxed (and is ideal if you’re planning a full weekend celebration).
Real Weddings at Garthmyl Hall
Carrie and Callum’s winter wedding at Garthmyl Hall was full of energy – cosy candlelit vows, big laughs, and a dance floor that didn’t let up once the lights came on. It’s the kind of venue that feels intimate in winter, with plenty of atmosphere indoors, and their day flowed beautifully from start to finish.
Here’s what Carrie and Callum had to say:
“Thank you so much Laura! We spent about 2 and a half hours going through all the photos last night with our family, even had aunty and uncle pop round for a party. They are AMAZING! You captured every moment, it was so lovely to see all the background pictures…it’s a nice balance of emotional and HILARIOUS! I can’t believe there are so many! How many photos did you start with??? I’m so happy to have so many, it will be hard to pick but we’ll just have to choose a lot I think… we might have a wall dedicated to the wedding!”
— Carrie + Callum, Garthmyl Hall Wedding
Take a peek at a real Garthmyl Hall wedding here.
Real Wedding Photography, not Styled Shoots
If you’d like to see how a full Garthmyl Hall celebration might come together, head to my Real Weddings galleries. Every photograph across my website was taken at a real wedding, as it actually unfolded.
On the rare occasion I share a styled shoot, I’ll always say so. Styled shoots are brilliant for inspiration, but the pace is completely different – and real weddings come with real timings, real emotion, and all the in-between moments you can’t plan.
If you can picture yourselves in my work, you can check availability here.
Garthmyl Hall Wedding FAQs
Is Garthmyl Hall an exclusive wedding venue?
Yes! Garthmyl Hall is offered as exclusive hire, with only one wedding per weekend, so you won’t be sharing the space with anyone else.
Is the venue licensed for civil ceremonies?
It is! You can have your ceremony indoors or in the Walled Garden.
Where is Garthmyl Hall?
Garthmyl Hall, Garthmyl, Montgomery, SY15 6RS (right near the Shropshire border)
Visit the Garthmyl Hall website
Other venues you might like (if Garthmyl Hall is your vibe)
Each link includes real wedding stories, galleries and planning notes — so you can get a feel for the venue before you book.
- Hawkstone Hall wedding photographer: Grand country house with gardens, chapel and sweeping views.
- Walcot Hall wedding photography: Characterful rooms, lakes and woodland walks.
- Davenport House wedding photographer: Elegant Georgian home with light-filled spaces and a statement staircase.
- Rowton Castle wedding photography: Romantic castle setting with landscaped grounds and historic interiors.
- Iscoyd Park wedding photography: Georgian country house on the Shropshire border.
West Midlands venues I also feature:
- Hampton Manor wedding photographer: Arts and Crafts house with woodland and walled garden settings.
Looking for a Garthmyl Hall Wedding Photographer?
If you’re looking for a Garthmyl Hall wedding photographer who’s calm, unobtrusive, and there for the real moments, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
My approach is relaxed and quietly observant, with gentle guidance when it helps. You can stay fully present, and your photos bring you straight back to how it felt.
Get in touch to check my availability
Wedding planning resources
If you’re in the planning thick of it (or still deciding what matters most), here are a few calm, practical reads from the blog – the kind that help things feel simpler, not more overwhelming:
Planning the flow
- Why time matters on your wedding day (and how it affects your photos)
- The best advice for planning a wedding (without overthinking it)
Photo moments made easy
- Do you need group photos at your wedding? (A stress-free approach)
- Confetti photo tips (so it actually looks as good as it feels)
- Do you need a second photographer?
Smaller celebrations
- Tips for downsizing your wedding (and keeping it meaningful)
- An intimate London wedding (what a smaller day can look like)
Choosing your photographer
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