Woburn Sculpture Gallery Wedding: A Perfect Blend of Art and Romance
At the heart of the Woburn Estate lies the magnificent Woburn Sculpture Gallery, a stunning venue that perfectly blends art and romance for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience.
Originally built in the 18th century as an orangery, the Woburn Sculpture Gallery in Bedfordshire has since evolved into an exquisite space housing a remarkable collection of sculptures, paintings, and other works of art. This unique setting, filled with natural light, provides an elegant and inspiring atmosphere for wedding celebrations. With its soaring ceilings, grand chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the stunning gardens, the Sculpture Gallery offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting.
A Celebration of Love and Art at Woburn Sculpture Gallery
Woburn has history, the grounds are stunning, the architecture fascinating and it appears in the Domesday book in 1086 (I’ve been calling it the doomsday book, am I saying it wrong? this reminds me of the time I was saying ‘a-dajj’ with a sort of French accent, instead of ‘adage’, I guess that’s a testament to how polite people in are? can I claim that one? yes I’m going
Like much of the UK in the middle ages, there seemed to be a great mis-use of fire, Woburn was hit by many fires throughout it’s history. Reading by the lamplight? Clothes soaked in paraffin? Grandma soaked in paraffin? who knows, either way, it’s been burnt down and rebuilt a few times. The jewel in it’s crown today and what it is probably most widely known for is of course Woburn abbey and Woburn safari park, and that’s where this gig goes down.
Starting off at St.Mary’s parish church and heading off up the hill, past the Deer and on to the sculpture gallery.
One thing about wedding photography that I’ve always loved is how moments just happen in front of you. It’s probably why I’ve always struggled with the idea of winning awards for my photography, because the moment is there, you just have to be paying attention. In the same way that a dream comes to you, an aesthetically pleasing moment appears in the exact same way. It is not in your control, you have no influence over it and even poetically enough, if you try too hard to hold on to it, it will escape you.
You have to embrace it, stay calm, move fluidly with it and allow it to run it’s course, snatch at it and it disappears, like an icicle melting in your palm, the perfection of it exists only for a second. This wedding was full of these moments, somehow bold and subtle at the same time. The twisting of fingers, such a simple gesture that communicates so much. Apprehension, nerves, joyful anticipation.
It’s amazing to watch people do what they do. There’s no need to interfere, the beauty is all around. And if you were in any doubt over whether or not to have a confetti canon, scroll to the end, it will probably help you make up your mind.
Want to see another wedding at Woburn? Check out this epic wedding at Woburn Abbey.