Maunsel House wedding photography | Janet and Andy

On a sunny Saturday back in August I had the absolute pleasure of shooting Janet and Andy's wedding at a place very special to me. Maunsel House in Somerset was, three years previous, where I married my beautiful wife Francesca. It was without doubt the best day ever. So when I heard I would be back to shoot a wedding there, I knew it would be a memorable one. Of all the stand out features at Maunsel, one is the chance to have the ceremony and wedding breakfast outside. There are relatively few venues that allow for this and it makes for a refreshing change of scene.

Photographing a Maunsel House wedding is like stepping into some sort of time warp, if you head into the house you will find a plethora of strange, interesting and eclectic items from spears to crocodiles! This is in part due to the owner, Sir Ben, who has collected a wealth of paintings, artefacts and the like which adorn every wall in the house and make for interesting viewing at every turn!

Amusingly a notice had also been put up warning of the 'beast' that had been spotted and informing guests not to wander off at night. Unfortunately, no big cats were sighted whilst we were in residence!

It was fantastic to wander the grounds during the couple shoot with a relaxed and besotted Janet and Andy who are two of the loveliest people you'd ever meet and are just perfect together.

After speeches, dancing and antics outside it was sadly time for me to leave. I am really pleased to share the highlights from this wonderful wedding in Somerset with you. Enjoy.

If you are getting married (or fancy getting married) at the marvellous Maunsel House then head to the Viewing Weekend there on October 5th and 6th and you'll be able to meet me and other cool suppliers! If you're getting married anywhere else and are looking for a fine art wedding photographer then look me up at www.simonbiffenphotography.co.uk, I'd love to hear from you.