Wentbridge House Hotel

WEST YORKSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER TOM ROBERTS, OF CHAMPAGNE SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY, AT WENTBRIDGE HOUSE HOTEL, PONTEFRACT

In a profession that takes me to a lot of venues and hotels, Wentbridge House starkly stands out for its very high quality of service and the genuinely kind and attentive approach of all there, from reception staff, to those attending to guests in the Drawing Room, bar and brasserie, let alone the care, detail and time afforded to me by the events and wedding coordinator team.

The village of Wentbridge sits near Pontefract, just off the A1, on what would historically have been the prior route.  It is a four-star Georgian country manor hotel, in the running since 1960, and under its current ownership for the last 31 years, whilst the house originally dates from 1700.

Accommodation comprises of 41 individually decorated bedrooms across the main house, coach house, garden rooms and a contemporary wing, offering a choice of 4 wedding suites, from classic four posters to more contemporary designs. Wentbridge offers 3 event rooms and 2 restaurants (2 AA Rosette).

The oak panelled Tudor Room offers an intimate setting for smaller gatherings of up to 24 guests, whilst the Leatham Room (named after the former family of the House) can be set for either ceremony or wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests. As a venue that will only host one wedding per day, the Leatham Room is often used for ceremony (assuming an outdoor option has not been chosen) whilst evening reception moves next door to the Crystal Suite, which can accommodate up to 130 day guests, expanding to 180 in the evening.  Another afternoon reception option includes to courtyard for drinks, canapés and hog roast.

The wedding day drinks packages alone have me desperately wishing I was organising my own wedding – I’m not called Champagne Shutter for nothing!

The garden Folly offers a beautiful outdoor setting for ceremonies, on a southwest facing lawn that would make for photography elegantly glowing with backlighting in afternoon summer sun, whilst still orientated to include the grandeur of the Folly and beech trees in the gardens, recently redesigned by Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner Stephen Welch.

There are no end of details offering abundant options for elegant wedding photography.

SEE CHAMPAGNE SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY’S VIDEO AT WENTBRIDGE HOUSE

Every couple is different – and whilst it’s all well and good me extolling the virtues of a what I think about portraying your day at a venue, we must make a genuine connection to tell your story! Check out Champagne Shutter Photography - my approach here. Information from me on other venues can also be found on my website and blog.

For a friendly chat about your bespoke wedding photography plans, get in touch or reserve a Zoom call with Tom at Champagne Shutter. Alternatively, give me a ring on 07738 620485 or email via tom@champagneshutter.com. You’ll also find me on Hitched.