Wedding Photography at Broadoaks Country House.
A Country House Wedding Venue in the Lake District
As a Broadoaks Country House wedding photographer, I loved every minute of Lucy and Jared’s day. Broadoaks Country House sits between Windermere and Ambleside, right in the heart of the Lake District. So, the setting gave us a stunning backdrop from morning to night.
Oh, what a day. Lucy and Jared were married at Broadoaks Country House and it was my first outdoor ceremony of the season, and we could not have asked for better weather. The Lake District put on its very best for them, with clear blue skies rolling out over the fells and not a cloud in sight.
Broadoaks Country House: A Lake District Wedding Venue
Tucked between Windermere and Ambleside, Broadoaks Country House is one of my favourite Lake District wedding venues. Once voted the most romantic hotel in Britain, its seven acres of secluded gardens are threaded through with a babbling beck, with a lovers’ swing beneath a grand old oak and a pretty pagoda that made the perfect backdrop for the day.
The Ceremony on the Lawn
Lucy and Jared said their vows out on the lawn, surrounded by family and friends, with the fells rising up behind them. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor ceremony in the Lake District, and this one was every bit as beautiful as I’d hoped for my first of the season. Cue confetti, happy tears and the biggest smiles.
Golden Hour Portraits
As the sun began to dip, we were gifted the most gorgeous golden hour, so we ventured out into the grounds to make the most of that light for their couples session. Lucy had a real vision for their photos, and it was so much fun to collaborate together to bring it to life.
The Reception
Instead of a first dance, Lucy and Jared kicked off the party with a first shot alongside their guests. This set the tone perfectly for the night ahead. The dancefloor filled quickly. Lucy’s granddad led the way with some of the most epic moves I have ever seen. Soon, everyone else was trying to keep up with him.
A gorgeous day for the loveliest couple. Huge congratulations to you both, Lucy and Jared, thank you for having me. If you are planning a wedding at Broadoaks Country House, I would love to hear from you. The same goes for anywhere else in the Lake District. So, get in touch as your Broadoaks Country House wedding photographer, and let’s start planning your day.
Explore more moments from Lucy & Jared’s beautiful day at Broadoaks Country House below.
As a Wedding Photographer, This Is Why You Should Choose Broadoaks Country House
Broadoaks Country House is tucked into woodland in Troutbeck with the Lake District laid out in front of it. Windermere, the Langdale Pikes and the Troutbeck hills are all part of the view and the acres of private grounds mean there is no end of beautiful spots outdoors. The golden hour here is something special, with the lawns and the views doing all the work.
You can marry on the Upper Lawn with those hills behind you or in the garden gazebo and I love how a ceremony on the lawn feels so open and joyful. In winter a crackling fire makes the house just as romantic. The Orangery, the Music Room and Figgy’s Bar give the day plenty of rooms to move through.
There is a dedicated wedding prep room so your party can get ready together in calm and a wedding team on the day before and the day itself keeps things running smoothly. Your guests can stay on site too.
Why Choose Megan Maxwell as Your Wedding Photographer
People should choose me as their Broadoaks Country House wedding photographer because I know how to tell a story. After fifteen years as a television director and writer at the BBC, I bring a documentary approach to wedding photography, with an eye for the moments, relationships and little details that make your day yours. Lucy and Jared skipped the first dance and kicked off the party with a first shot alongside their guests.
My style is mostly documentary. I will be in the background for most of the day, catching the hugs, the happy tears, the questionable dance moves and all the unexpected things that happen around you. With the Upper Lawn, the gazebo and the Orangery there is plenty to photograph. You get to spend your wedding day with your favourite people instead of thinking about where the photographer is or what you should be doing.
Photographs of the two of you looking incredible matter too. We will usually take about twenty minutes for a wander together around the lawns and the views across Windermere, with gentle direction whenever it is useful. You do not need to be a natural in front of the camera or know how to pose. Leave that to me.
Beautiful and meaningful matter equally to me. I make images full of life, personality and rich colour that capture not just what your wedding looked like but how it felt to be there.
What I want most is for you to have a collection of photographs that tells the whole story. The big moments, the little moments and the people you love, plus all the things you might otherwise have missed. Photographs to enjoy now and treasure for years to come.
Every collection includes full day coverage with no set hours, travel is included and your previews arrive within 48 hours.
Are you getting married at Broadoaks Country House? Take a look at my portfolio, read more about me or get in touch. You can also message me on WhatsApp.
