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Wakefield Wedding Venue Gude
Wakefield and its districts—Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Featherstone, and Normanton—boast some of the finest wedding venues in West Yorkshire, and I have had the privilege of photographing weddings at many of these venues over the last 5 years.
In this Wakefield and The 5 Towns Wedding Venue Guide, I will discuss my favourite venues and why I favour them.
I believe Wakefield offers wedding venues that can accommodate all wedding sizes and budgets, from elegant halls to charming hotels. Wakefield boasts venues that will suit any wedding size and budget.
Here is a list of some of my favourite venues in the Wakefield area, in no particular order.
I will be discussing the venues from both a photography perspective and in terms of the guest numbers the venues can accommodate.
The Hepworth Gallery Wakefield
Step into a realm of artistic enchantment at The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield, a truly exceptional wedding venue that stands unparalleled in Yorkshire. Picture exchanging vows amidst captivating masterpieces, an experience unmatched by any other venue.
Let me paint a picture of what awaits you at The Hepworth Gallery:
For those seeking an ultra-modern and stylish setting, look no further. This iconic building, a beacon of artistic innovation in Wakefield and beyond, offers a wedding backdrop that transcends the ordinary. Bask in the natural light flooding through expansive windows, lending an ethereal aura to your special day. The gallery’s minimalist aesthetic, accentuated by clean walls and clever spatial design, sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration.
Yet, The Hepworth Gallery is more than just its architectural splendor and the treasures it holds within. Step outside into the meticulously curated garden, a photographer’s paradise perfect for capturing timeless moments and group portraits. In every aspect, The Hepworth Gallery embodies sophistication and uniqueness, making it the quintessential choice for discerning couples.
Whether you’re an art aficionado seeking an immersive experience or simply crave a wedding venue that defies convention, The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield promises a celebration like no other.
The Hepworth Gallery Wakefield
https://hepworthwakefield.org/hire/weddings/
Waterton Park Hotel, Walton
Waterton Park Hotel is a venue I don’t get photographs at as much as I would like. I would say that when I am on my travels photographing weddings around the county, and if I get asked where I am from (Wakefield), the one wedding venue they will associate with Wakefield most is Waterton Park Hotel, the Walton Hall to be exact.
It’s easy to see why it’s so memorable: Walton Hall is set on an island within a lake. I have been there many times and it still amazes me.
To access the Hall you take a short walk across an iron bridge. The island the Hall is on is large with nice areas for photographs, and stunning views to the other side of the lake and surrounding woodland.
Again, I always like photographing weddings here, and I would say out of all the venues in the Wakefield area, Waterton Park Hotel has the wow factor for its location, history and coolness.
Waterton Park Hotel, Walton
https://watertonparkhotel.co.uk
Wedding Guest Numbers: 6 – 145
Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, Badsworth, Pontefract
Rogerthorpe Manor is a favourite location, like Kings Croft, its star selling point for me is its amazing gardens and lawns that look beautiful in wedding pictures.
At Rodgerthorpe Manor, you can also get married outside, although I have not photographed an outside wedding there yet.
The Kings Croft jewel has to be its wedding Pavilion which is located on the grounds, it’s a lovely hexagonal glass building that can seat 80 people inside, and on nice days the doors can be opened and guests can sit on benches around the Pavilion.
As a wedding photographer, I enjoy photographing weddings in the Pavilion. The light inside the Pavilion is always good and I love the near 360° views of the countryside and the gardens you get inside, I feel that the Pavilion gives you some of the benefits of an outdoor ceremony but with the safety of having a roof over your head just in case, the English weather does not play ball.
Overall, Kings Croft has beautiful all year round landscaped gardens that make getting lovely images a breeze, it has good size function rooms and good staff. I also love that it’s a family-run venue.
Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel
https://rogerthorpemanor.com
Wedding Guest Numbers: 102 maximum daytime guests
Dimplewell Lodge Hotel, Ossett
Dimplewell Lodge is the perfect venue for smaller weddings, and as a photographer, I love the gardens here too. The gardens are located just in front of the lodge and there is always nice foliage all year round.
The interior of the hotel is decorated really nicely and it makes some of the larger venues feel lacking in this department.
I think this venue is really good if you have a guest that can not walk too far.
Dimplewell Lodge Hotel
https://www.dimplewell.co.uk
Wedding Guest Numbers: 100 maximum daytime guests
The kings croft Hotel, Pontefract
The Kings Croft Hotel is one of my favourite wedding locations in the Wakefield area to photograph weddings at. The King’s Croft can handle very small intimate weddings of 10 guests all the way to a wedding with up to 300 guests. It has 4 functions rooms to host wedding receptions in with two of the rooms being very large.
The Kings Croft jewel has to be its wedding Pavilion which is located on the grounds, it’s a lovely hexagonal glass building that can seat 80 people inside, and on nice days the doors can be opened and guests can sit on benches around the Pavilion.
As a wedding photographer, I enjoy photographing weddings in the Pavilion. The light inside the Pavilion is always good and I love the near 360° views of the countryside and the gardens you get inside, I feel that the Pavilion gives you some of the benefits of an outdoor ceremony but with the safety of having a roof over your head just in case, the English weather does not play ball.
Overall, Kings Croft has beautiful all year round landscaped gardens that make getting lovely images a breeze, it has good size function rooms and good staff. I also love that it’s a family-run venue.
The Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefract
https://kingscrofthotel.com
Wedding Guest Numbers: 10 – 300
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