Set in 400 acres of verdant Staffordshire countryside, Sandon Hall is a gorgeous neo-Jacobean style house, completed in 1854 after being rebuilt following fire damage. Alongside the stunning ornamental gardens, including the historic Temple Garden, couples can choose from several indoor options for a wedding ceremony. My favourite is the bright and airy Victorian Conservatory, with lush planting and views across the gardens bringing the outdoors in. The cosy Library can seat 100 guests, while the beautifully ornate Drawing Room and the butter-yellow Dining Room can each accommodate 60 people. For couples planning larger weddings during summer months, you have the option to hire a tipi or marquee within the extensive gardens, which also offer a fantastic spot for a game of croquet. For couples wanting a traditional church ceremony, 13th century All Saints Church is just a short drive from the house.

My second favourite room at Sandon Hall is the large central Saloon, ideal for the wedding breakfast and evening dancing. Seating 120 guests, couples can make a dramatic entrance down the grand fairy-lit staircase! I also love the big wooden pillars leading up to ceiling arches, framing speeches perfectly. In addition to exclusive use of the rooms and gardens at Sandon Hall, venue hire also includes use of the three preparation rooms and an overnight stay in their luxury accommodation The Agency.

Are you planning a Sandon Hall wedding? I’d love to hear from you!

Photographs taken whilst second shooting for Mimi Foster Photography, and Paul Smith Photography.