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bride and groom walking holding hands and looking at each other at hencote vineyard

Hencote Vineyard Wedding with a Ceremony at Ludlow Castle

Hencote Vineyard Wedding with a Ceremony at Ludlow Castle

This Hencote Vineyard wedding was extra special for Suzie & Dean. Simply stunning and honestly, one of my favourite venues for English vineyard wedding venues! Wine, sunshine, and breathtaking scenery – what more could you ask for on your special day? Romantic vineyard scenery in the background makes a picture-perfect wedding experience.

bride and groom walking holding hands and looking at each other at hencote vineyard

Getting ready at a luxury wedding venue

The morning was sunny and warm, and Suzie got ready at the stunning luxury guesthouse, The Grange, which is a part of Hencote Vineyard Estate. The bride’s closest friends and family surrounded her. The atmosphere was relaxed and joyful, with everyone enjoying the excitement of the wedding morning. During the wedding morning, all of Suzie’s beautiful details were photographed, including her stunning dress, shoes, jewellery, stationery, and accessories.

outside look of hencote vineyard estate red brick guesthouse with vines wrapped on entrance porch

entrance gates at hencote vineyard estate

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Bride’s details

Every little detail was carefully planned and captured on the wedding morning, from Suzie’s dress to her shoes, jewellery, and stationery.

Dress and veil

Suzie’s beautiful wedding dress by Eva Lendel was romantic yet elegant and perfect for a summer wedding. The dress was A-line, with delicate 3D flowers and shiny fabrics underneath, a deep V-neckline, a low back and a lightweight chapel-length train. The wedding dress looked perfect on her for a sunny summer wedding, and a one-tier sparkly glitter, a chapel-length veil added just the right touch and completed her bridal look so beautifully.

long trail wedding gown with sparkly accents and veil with glitters

Shoes

The bride wore Nike custom-painted sneakers by Sahara Gomez. Painted with delicate flowers of roses, poppies, and other wildflowers. Sneakers made her look playful, unique and different while staying comfortable the whole day.

custom painted Nike sneakers with roses and wild flowers

Jewellery and accessories

The bride completed her look with a beautiful set of jewellery and accessories. A choker necklace, a matching bracelet with sparkling stones, and delicate drop earrings with a single stone, added an elegant look. Suzie also carried a small ivory clutch bag decorated with tiny beads and sparkling stones, which also added an elegant bridal look.

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Wedding ceremony at Ludlow Castle

Suzie & Dean said their “I Do’s” at the beautiful and historical Ludlow Castle in Shropshire.

Venue & setting

There are many English castle wedding venues to choose from. Suzie & Dean have decided to say “I Do” at the ceremony held at The Round Chapel, which is one of the places this venue offers for a wedding ceremony. Simply stunning and honestly, one of my favourite English castle wedding venues.

Wedding ceremony florals

Large urn vase arrangements on tall pedestals decorated each side of the ceremony space. The beautiful florals of dark burgundy and light pink roses and hydrangeas, and a lot of greenery created a beautiful and natural look that complemented the chapel beautifully.

tall wedding ceremony flower arrangement from bold dark burgundy colour flowers and greenery

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Special moments

Suzie walked down the aisle with her father, who looked so proud of his daughter on her wedding day. As the bride reached the front of the chapel, she gave the groom a warm smile, and the love between them was clearly visible.

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Just married couple portraits

After the ceremony, we spent a little time capturing Suzie & Dean’s first moments as a married couple. These photos are always so special – full of smiles, excitement, and that “just married” feeling.

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Wedding reception at Hencote Vineyard

The reception was held at Hencote Vineyard, a stunning venue at the top of a hill surrounded by vineyards. The tables were elegantly set with black tablecloths, gold cutlery, clear charger plates with gold rims, and soft pink napkins, creating a stylish and welcoming atmosphere for the celebration. The florist decorated the sweetheart table with stunning floral arrangements of dark burgundy and light pink roses and plenty of greenery. The Happy Ever After lit sign was a pop-up behind the table.

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Bride and groom portraits

The vineyard’s private gardens, stunning view over Shropshire hills, create the perfect backdrop for romantic bride and groom portraits.

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Why Hencote Vineyard is perfect for weddings

If you are looking for a vineyard wedding venue, then Hencote Vineyard is a beautiful venue for a wedding. What makes this venue so special?

Location & Views

Vineyard is rural near Shrewsbury, with great connections to bigger cities like Birmingham and Manchester. Surrounded by stunning views of the Shropshire hills and rows of vines. There are also beautiful surroundings for couples and family photos.

Ceremony spaces and reception

This vineyard venue offers the possibility for an outdoor or an indoor wedding ceremony. The View restaurant offers an elegant dining experience for up to 150 guests.

Accommodation on site

The Grange and a Georgian farmhouse are both luxury accommodations for up to 28 guests.

High-quality catering & wine

The View restaurant serves only fresh, high-quality local food, and you can also enjoy wine made at this place, which makes the wedding dining even more special.

wedding meal on the place before serving wedding starter on the place

Evening couple photos

When evening approached, Suzie & Dean looked so relaxed and happy. These evening photos are always some of the most relaxed and natural evening couple photos. The photos really show the love between them.

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Let’s capture your dream wedding at Hencote Vineyard

I’m a fine art wedding photographer who loves capturing the little details, genuine connections, and raw, emotional moments. Your day at Hencote Vineyard will be full of memories, and I would love to be a part of your special day! Get in touch to chat about your wedding day’s vision and how we can capture your story.

bride and groom photo looking at each other and smiling, beautiful open scenery of vineyard and hills behind them

Venue: Hencote Vineyard Estate | Ceremony: Ludlow Castle | Photography: Madara Kurtisa Photography | Florist: Calisto Flowers | Caterer: Hencote Estate | Dress: Eva Lendel | Shoes: Nike | Groom Attire: Paul Andrew | Make Up: Rachael Davies Makeup | Hair: Something Blue Hair & Makeup | Videography: Duncan McCabe | Band/DJs: Vertigo Band, Cheltenham DJs

I’m Madara of Madara Kurtisa Photography. I am now local to Birmingham, West Midlands and travel often for the clients I work with around the UK. Specialising in capturing timeless images of weddings and families using traditional film photography methods alongside digital equipment. I document and create a timeless, genuine and natural photos for you and your family to enjoy and cherish for years to come. I offer at-home and an outdoor family photo sessions.

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