Some wedding days simply feel effortless from beginning to end, and Ellie and Matthew’s beautiful spring wedding at St Anne’s Manor was exactly that. With glorious sunshine, elegant styling, incredible suppliers and an intimate celebration surrounded by their closest family and friends, every part of the day reflected exactly who they are as a couple.

As a St Anne’s Manor wedding photographer, it’s always a pleasure returning to this beautiful Berkshire venue. From the bright ceremony spaces to the picturesque gardens, St Anne’s Manor offers everything couples need for a relaxed wedding day filled with genuine moments and beautiful photographs.

Why We Love Photographing Weddings at St Anne’s Manor

Situated in the heart of Berkshire, St Anne’s Manor is one of those venues that offers incredible flexibility throughout the wedding day.
Whether you’re planning a small, intimate celebration like Ellie and Matthew or a much larger gathering, the venue flows effortlessly between each part of the day. Guests can enjoy the gardens during the drinks reception, while the elegant interiors provide beautiful light and a timeless backdrop whatever the weather.One of our favourite things about St Anne’s Manor is how relaxed it feels. Everything is close together, meaning couples can spend more time celebrating with their guests rather than travelling between locations for photographs.

An Intimate Celebration Filled with Meaning

With just 39 daytime guests, Ellie and Matthew chose to celebrate their wedding surrounded by the people who matter most.
The smaller guest list created such a warm atmosphere throughout the day. Every conversation felt personal, every hug lasted that little bit longer and there was a wonderful sense that everyone present was genuinely part of their story.
Ellie looked absolutely stunning after spending the morning getting ready with the incredibly talented Helen Andrew Hair & Makeup, while the beautiful floral designs created by Cherubs Floral Design added elegant pops of colour throughout the venue.
Matthew and his groomsmen looked equally smart, ready to welcome guests before the ceremony began.

A Beautiful Ceremony

The ceremony took place inside St Anne’s Manor, where family and friends gathered to witness Ellie and Matthew exchange their vows.
These moments are always some of our favourites to photograph.
The anticipation before the ceremony begins.
The smiles exchanged as the couple first see one another.
Parents quietly wiping away tears.
Friends trying to hold back emotional reactions.
These genuine moments are the photographs couples often tell us become some of their favourites.

Confetti, Family and Time Together

Following the ceremony, everyone gathered outside for one of our favourite parts of any wedding day — the confetti celebration.
Confetti photographs are wonderfully unpredictable. They are full of laughter, movement and genuine reactions, making them some of the happiest photographs in every gallery.
Afterwards we worked through family photographs before leaving everyone to enjoy drinks together while we slipped away with Ellie and Matthew for some relaxed portraits around the grounds.

Relaxed Portraits Around the Grounds

One of the reasons we love photographing weddings at St Anne’s Manor is the variety available within a very short walk.
Beautiful gardens, mature trees, elegant architecture and quiet corners all provide wonderful opportunities for natural portraits without taking couples away from their guests for too long.
Rather than spending an hour posing, we always encourage couples simply to enjoy a few quiet moments together.
Those little conversations, laughs and moments of calm often become the photographs they treasure most.

A Celebration Filled with Laughter

Following the drinks reception everyone moved through for the wedding breakfast before enjoying heartfelt speeches from Ellie’s dad, Matthew and the best man.
Wedding speeches always tell a story that no camera could predict.
They are filled with childhood memories, embarrassing stories, huge laughs and emotional thank yous.
While one person speaks, everyone else becomes part of the story through their reactions.
It’s one of the reasons speeches remain one of our favourite parts of every wedding day to photograph.

An Evening to Remember

As evening guests arrived, the celebrations continued with cake cutting, the first dance and an energetic evening party led by DJ Joshi from DJ Spacebar.
The dance floor quickly filled with family and friends, creating the perfect ending to a wonderful day.
One thing we particularly loved about Ellie and Matthew’s wedding was how relaxed everything felt.
There was no rushing from one event to the next.
The day simply unfolded naturally, allowing everyone to enjoy every moment together.

Why St Anne’s Manor is Perfect for Wedding Photography

St Anne’s Manor offers a wonderful combination of elegant interiors and attractive outdoor spaces, making it an excellent venue throughout every season.

Some of our favourite features include:
• Beautiful landscaped gardens for relaxed couple portraits.
• Bright ceremony spaces with lovely natural light.
• Easy access between each part of the venue.
• Plenty of space for guests to relax during drinks receptions.
• Fantastic options whatever the weather.

Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding or a much larger celebration, St Anne’s Manor provides a beautiful setting for timeless wedding photography.

Planning Your Wedding at St Anne’s Manor

• Keep time aside for portraits – Around 15–20 minutes is usually all that’s needed to create a varied collection of beautiful portraits without missing too much of your drinks reception.
• Make the most of the gardens – The gardens provide a lovely backdrop throughout the day, particularly during spring and summer when everything is in bloom.
• Consider a smaller guest list

Ellie and Matthew’s wedding showed just how special an intimate celebration can feel. Smaller weddings often create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, allowing couples to spend meaningful time with every guest.

Wedding Suppliers

Venue: St Anne’s Manor https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/brasadi-doubletree-st-annes-manor/
Hair & Makeup: Helen Andrew Hair & Makeup https://helen-andrew.com/
Florist: Cherubs Floral Design https://www.cherubsfloraldesign.com/
DJ: DJ Spacebar http://www.spacebarproductions.com/

Planning Your Own Wedding at St Anne’s Manor?

Ellie and Matthew’s wedding was a perfect reminder that the most memorable wedding days aren’t about how many guests you invite, but about sharing the day with the people you love most.

We’re Stephanie and Steve from Summers Photography, capturing relaxed, colourful and natural weddings across Berkshire, Hampshire and the South East.

If you’re planning your own celebration and looking for a St Anne’s Manor wedding photographer who will tell the real story of your day, we’d love to hear all about your plans. Contact us at info@summers-photography.co.uk , send a contact form or read our other real life weddings.