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EMILY & MATTHEW

Glewstone Court, Herefordshire

A bride and groom kiss in front of a building, with their happy wedding party around them dressed in burgundy outfits and holding red and white flower bouquets.

Glewstone Court Wedding

A couple dressed up in formal clothes stands outside, hugging and laughing together, with trees and open countryside behind them.

Emily and Matthew’s wedding in Herefordshire

Emily and Matthew married outside at Glewstone Court, near Ross-on-Wye, with their guests looking out across the lawn and countryside. Inside the house, Emily’s dress hung at the window before the preparations: shoes being fastened, the big bow at the back of her dress and a bouquet tied with a long burgundy ribbon.

The outdoor photographs are full of people leaning in for hugs, laughing together and crowding around the two of them. The lawns gave Emily and Matthew space to walk, turn and pull each other close. There are veil portraits, a kiss in the aisle and, after dark, a piggyback.

Back indoors, the story carries on around the tables and under the curved staircase. The faces at the meal, in the doorway and gathered around the couple hold this set together.

  • There’s a big grassy garden with a round fountain and neatly trimmed bushes at the front. On the lawn, there are rows of chairs and a table arranged. In the background, you can see bare trees and some hills.
  • There are empty chairs lined up on the lawn, all facing a small table covered with a white cloth. The set-up is outside in front of a large white house, and some people are standing together near the house in the background.
  • A big evergreen tree and some blurry leafy branches surround a bright blue sky on a clear day. You can see some trees in the distance at the bottom of the photo.
  • A nicely decorated room with large windows, tables with white tablecloths, a gold mirror, flower arrangements, and a basket sitting on one of the tables.
  • Two silver rings, some pearl earrings, and a bottle of perfume sit on top of two envelopes in the sunlight.
  • A bunch of white and dark red flowers with green leaves and a long red ribbon is sitting on a fancy cream-coloured chair.
  • A woman seen from behind has her hair styled up with a pearl clip and is wearing a white dress that’s open at the back.
  • Two wedding rings sit on a posh wedding invitation for Matthew and Emily, whose wedding is on 21 March 2026 at Glewstone Court. Sunlight and some shadows are cast across the invitation.
  • A white marble statue of a woman wearing flowing clothes and holding a pearl earring stands by a window, with a garden visible outside.
  • A close-up of a white satin dress with a big bow and a zip on the back, shown in gentle light that makes the fabric look shiny.
  • A white dress without sleeves is hanging in front of large windows, with curtains on both sides and a view outside through the glass.
  • Two women are getting a wedding dress ready in front of large windows with sheer curtains; one is on a chair, the other is standing beside her on the floor.
  • A woman wearing a red dress is helping a bride in a white gown fix her shoes in a bright room with a big window.
  • Three women are together inside by a window. One is sitting down in a wedding dress, smiling, and the other two are standing close behind her. They all look happy.
  • Four men wearing dinner jackets are sitting at a metal garden table outside, talking to each other on a grassy lawn with trees and bushes behind them.
  • Two men wearing dinner jackets are outside. One has a beard and is smiling, whilst the other is wearing sunglasses. They both look as though they’re having a good time together.
  • Five people wearing formal clothes are standing outside a building, chatting and holding drinks on a sunny day.
  • Three men wearing suits are standing on the grass outside. One of them has sunglasses on and is holding a drink. They’re smiling and chatting on a bright, sunny day, with some trees and a building behind them.
  • A bride holding flowers stands on some steps while a woman and a young girl walk up to her. There are some blurry people in the front of the picture.
  • An outdoor wedding is taking place with guests sitting on both sides of an aisle. The couple are standing at the front, and you can see fields and hills in the background beneath a clear sky.
  • Two people are holding hands at what looks like a wedding or another fancy event. One is dressed in a suit, the other is wearing a dress and has a bracelet on. The picture is in black and white.
  • A bride and groom are kissing during their outdoor wedding, with guests sitting nearby and a big house and some trees behind them.
  • Three blokes wearing suits are hugging and laughing together outside on a sunny day.
  • The bride and groom hug and kiss outside whilst their guests stand in two queues, clapping and smiling at the wedding.
  • Four women dressed up for a special occasion, one in a white wedding dress, smile and hug each other whilst holding bouquets of red and white flowers. They’re standing in front of a white building with columns.
  • A row of champagne glasses filled with bubbly sits on a white tablecloth, whilst people dressed up are chatting in the background at an outdoor gathering.
  • Four adults dressed smartly are standing and smiling outside a white building with columns. One woman is holding a bunch of flowers.
  • A bride and groom kiss in front of a building, with their happy wedding party around them dressed in burgundy outfits and holding red and white flower bouquets.
  • A bride wearing a white dress with a bow is walking on the grass outside a large house, while someone in a suit watches her.
  • A bride holds her groom’s face as they laugh together outside, both dressed in their wedding clothes.
  • A bride wearing a white dress and a groom in a tuxedo are holding hands and running outside, smiling at one another.
  • A woman wearing a white wedding dress stands on the grass, holding her dress and glancing back over her shoulder as sunlight comes through the trees in the afternoon.
  • A man dressed in a dinner jacket kisses the hand of a woman wearing a sleeveless white dress as they stand outside a large building.
  • A bride and groom share a kiss outside under their wedding veil, with sunshine and a building behind them.
  • A couple in wedding clothes kisses outside—one is wearing a white dress, and the other has on a white shirt with a black waistcoat.
  • A bride wearing a white dress twirls as she walks into a room with a man in a suit. People stand around watching in what looks like a formal room with framed pictures on the walls.
  • A woman wearing a white dress stands in front of a mirror, fixing her earrings in a corridor with chandelier lights.
  • Five people are sitting together at a smart dining table with wine and glasses, showing strong emotions. The table is in front of large windows that let in natural light, and there’s a candelabrum in the middle.
  • An older man wearing a suit is sitting at a table, and a smiling woman with glasses is putting her hand on his head. It looks like they’re at some kind of formal gathering.
  • A woman wearing a white dress and a man in a dinner jacket are sitting at a table, happily smiling and laughing together in a bright room with large windows.
  • A bride and groom share a kiss next to a nicely set dinner table with wine glasses, candles, and decorations at their wedding reception. An older woman is sitting in the front of the scene.
  • A woman with her eyes closed leans in for a kiss. She’s wearing a pearl earring and an engagement ring, and someone has their arm round her shoulder. The photo is in black and white.
  • A bride and groom stand close together, looking at a large house with hedges on each side. The photo is in black and white.
  • Two blokes in tuxedos are smiling outside. One has long hair and is holding a cigarette, and the other has short hair and a beard. They’re standing in front of a stone wall with trees behind them.
  • Four people dressed up are standing in a room, chatting and laughing together. One person is holding a drink, and there’s a stag's head on the wall behind them.
  • Three people in formal clothes stand together at an indoor party, smiling and holding drinks. The woman in front is laughing with a glass in her hand. The place looks posh and lively.
  • A man wearing a dinner jacket is laughing while holding a plate with cake at an indoor event next to a wooden staircase.
  • A woman wearing a white wedding dress is walking up a curved staircase, holding hands with a man dressed in formal clothes who is right behind her.
  • Some people are inside watching as a man and woman walk down the stairs, whilst others are taking photos and looking on.
  • A woman wearing a white dress and a man dressed up in formal clothes are smiling and hugging each other as they pose together outside at night.
  • A bride and groom kiss outside at night. She’s wearing a long dress, and he’s got on a shirt and waistcoat. The photo is in black and white.
  • At night, a woman in a wedding dress laughs as a man in a suit gives her a piggyback. They both look happy.

Vendors

Venue: Glewstone Court

Photography: Dan Wimble

Hair and makeup: @guzmakeupandhair

Dress: @weddingdays31

Alterations: Nina Furness

Flowers: @irismaeblooms

Planning your wedding photographs at Glewstone Court

The lawn at Glewstone Court appears in these photographs in two different ways: as a broad ceremony setting, with guests and countryside in the frame, and as a space for close portraits. Emily and Matthew’s gallery includes both. The house gives the pictures a sense of place without needing to be the background in every photograph.

Inside, the window light and curved staircase change the feel again. If you’re planning photographs here, those indoor settings are worth considering alongside the gardens. A short list of essential group photographs also leaves room for the cheering, hugs and changing expressions around them, as you can see in the wedding-party pictures.

Glewstone Court wedding photography questions

Where is Glewstone Court?

Glewstone Court is near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, with the postcode HR9 6AW. The venue’s contact page includes directions and viewing details.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony at Glewstone Court?

Yes. Glewstone Court offers outdoor ceremonies in its grounds, with orchard views or a setting beneath the cedar tree. Emily and Matthew’s photographs show their ceremony outside on the lawn. The venue also offers indoor ceremony rooms; see its ceremony information for the options.

Where can we take our couple portraits?

Emily and Matthew’s portraits use the lawn, the house frontage and the path between the hedges, as well as window light and the staircase indoors. The gallery is a useful starting point for choosing the settings you like. We can decide which to use around the light and the pace of your day.

Is Glewstone Court an exclusive-use wedding venue?

Yes. The venue states that exclusive use includes the house and grounds for your hire period. There is also accommodation on site. Its wedding information explains the arrangements, and the venue can confirm what is included for your date.

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At night, a woman in a wedding dress laughs as a man in a suit gives her a piggyback. They both look happy.