Bridal Prep Time
The Old Palace Chester is a STUNNING ( https://oldpalacechester.co.uk/ )venue I am so pleased to of photographed here previously. To give you a quick brief on what you can expect at this venue in the Centre of Chester, just behind the old Roman ampetheatre i have broken the day up into little chunks so you can understand how the day will unfold.
The Ceremony
What an exciting time for you both, ill be there but my aim is that you cant tell I am. Ill be out the way fly on the wall, but in the right place at the right time. Here at Old Palace Chester the ceremony room benefits both from natural light from the windows and a lovely light and airy feel inside, those stunning lights!! wow!
Confetti & Group Photo’s
Now that your married you can let your hair down and have some fun! This is the start of the rest of your life together so lets enjoy it with some outdoor confetti! Here I’ll make sure everyone knows what they are doing and give you a countdown. After the confetti I like to then get stuck into the group shots, here at The Old Palace we have plenty of room and many options for a backdrop for you, lovely !
Portraits By The River
Ok so now your married and we have captured the group photos for you, its time to relax and enjoy a gorgeous walk together around the centre of Chester. Ill take lead and talk to you as we have a relaxed and fun walk, stopping off at some spots like the stunning Chester bridge, the steps by Grosvenor Park and the band stand a picturesque, yellow sandstone, and cast-iron structure built around 1913.
Old Palace Chester Wedding Photographer
The Old Palace in Chester is one of those venues that feels a bit different to the usual.
Right in the centre of the city, but still tucked away enough that it feels calm once you’re inside. It’s got a lot of character to it — the building, the history, the riverside setting — and it all adds something without needing to try too hard.
Weddings here tend to have a really nice pace to them.
Everything’s close by, so there’s no rushing around or jumping between locations. People can settle into the day properly, which always makes a difference. It feels more relaxed, more natural, and that’s usually when the best moments happen.
From a photography point of view, it’s an easy place to work.
There’s a mix of indoor and outdoor space, good light throughout the day, and plenty of spots nearby along the river for a quick walk without disappearing for too long. Nothing feels forced — just a few minutes here and there, letting things unfold.
A lot of couples choose the Old Palace because it keeps things simple.
You’ve got everything in one place, right in the middle of Chester, without it feeling busy or overwhelming. It’s a good balance of atmosphere and ease, which suits a more relaxed approach to the day.
If you’re planning a wedding at the Old Palace Chester and you like the idea of photography that feels natural and unposed, it’s a venue where that tends to happen pretty easily.