All Saints hotel, Bury St Edmunds Wedding Photos

Written By Julie Clarke

Here are 5 things I loved about shooting a wedding at the All Saints hotel

The location:

Since this venue is in Bury St Edmunds, I love that it is pretty close to me, and it was very easy to find. All Saints Hotel is situated in the village of Fornham St. Genevieve located just outside Bury St Edmunds. There was lots of easy parking for you and your guests.

I didn’t actually do the ceremony, as this booking was a postponed reception from Covid, but they have a couple of options for the ceremony area. They have a beautifully lit ceremony room, an outdoor ceremony courtyard, or you can also do your ceremony at a local church and then come to the All Saints for just the reception.

All Saints Hotel, Suffolk wedding photos
A newlywed couple holding hands while walking away from the camera in a grassy area, surrounded by trees, under a cloudy sky.

2. Preparation room

It is always a toss up if the room where the wedding party is getting ready has good lighting or if it’s super dark, cramped, and tricky for photos. Not at the All Saints Hotel, their executive suite is beautiful, spacious, and full of natural light. Which is a photographer’s dream come true!

I had a lovely time capturing Sarah getting ready with her mum & sister. Her hair & makeup artist Kathryn from Doll Creative did such a beautiful job highlighting their natural beauty.

I had no issues moving around the room, capturing details, and making sure the light was just perfect while Sarah was getting ready.

Get in touch with Kathryn here

A woman applying nail polish to another woman's nails while seated in the preparation room at All Saint's Hotel
A makeup artist applying eyeliner to a bride sitting in a chair in the All Saints Hotel, with a focused expression. The woman is wearing a white bridal robe and is holding a small champagne glass in her hands.
A bride sits in front of a window at the All Saints Hotel, having her hair styled. A wedding hairstylist is spraying her hair with a product while she looks away.
A wedding dress hanging on a mirror with a veil draped over it, surrounded by patterned curtains.
A bride in a detailed white wedding gown is adjusting her dress with the help of a bridesmaid, while looking at her reflection in a mirror.
A bride is having her veil adjusted by a bridesmaid in front of a window, creating a silhouette effect.
A groom in a navy blue suit standing against a light-colored wall, looking to the side. He has a boutonniere featuring a white flower and greenery.
A bride in a veil gently holds a bouquet of white roses and greenery, with soft lighting highlighting her serene expression in black and white.

3. Portrait locations

The Courtyard right outside the ceremony spot was perfect for capturing the family & group photos. With lots of greenery for the background even on a sunny day, we were able to get large groups in the photos with no issues. As an experienced photographer, one of the first things I look for when I arrive for a wedding is make sure we have a space big enough and well lit for the group photos.

The grounds on the All Saints Hotel has a lot of beautiful portrait options too. With a huge weeping willow tree, a pond & bridge, and loads of open green space, we had no problem finding places to take the couple’s portraits. The Events Team was super accommodating and drove us everywhere we wanted to go on their golf carts as well, which saved us so much time.

A bride and groom stand together on a wooden bridge at All Saints Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, surrounded by green grass and trees. The bride wears a white wedding gown and holds a bouquet, while the groom is dressed in a navy suit.
Bride and groom embracing under a willow tree, with the bride's flowing veil catching the wind and her bouquet visible.
A joyful couple smiling at each other under a delicate wedding veil in a natural setting.
A bride in a veil and a groom sharing a moment under hanging greenery, captured in black and white. The couple is partially facing each other, with soft sunlight illuminating the background.
Bride and groom smiling together on their wedding day in a scenic outdoor setting, surrounded by confetti and soft light.
Bride and groom joyfully pose outdoors, surrounded by falling confetti, with the sun shining behind them.
A bride in a wedding dress holds a bouquet of white roses and greenery, smiling in a sunny outdoor setting with trees in the background.
Bride and groom embracing outdoors during sunset, showcasing love and connection.

4. The Reception Hall is spacious & Beautiful

A group of people enjoying a gathering in a well-lit room. A man in formal attire holds a drink while another man and children play on a black and white checkered dance floor.

The reception hall has a beautiful view of the golf course with massive windows to let in a bit of light during the first part of your reception. This is a great time to grab some friends and get a few photos with them before the light goes down and we have to resort to flash photographer.

Luckily thanks to how well lit this room is, if it happened to be a rainy day, this would be a perfect spot to take your group photos without worrying about getting wet or the photos being too dark.

Hiring a photo-booth is also a really fun idea and a great way to spend time with some of your guests and get a photo with them. And there is loads of space for this in the reception hall. Bonus – this can double as your wedding favours so that you don’t have to spend extra money on items your guests might not want or use.

Their dance floor is a really fun black & white checkered pattern which opens up all kinds of options for colour schemes. They also keep the patio area nicely lit for your more introverted friends who might want a break from the noise or who don’t care for dancing.

A three-tiered wedding cake decorated with white and purple floral elements and gold accents, positioned on a clear cake stand. Beside it, a glass dome containing figurines representing a couple and their pet, set on a white table with fairy lights.
A bride in a wedding dress playfully gestures to a man in a suit next to a decorative wedding cake, with guests in the background.
A bride and groom share a dance at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests who are watching and enjoying the moment. The dance floor features a black and white checkered pattern with sparkles, while attendees are dressed in formal attire, capturing the joyful atmosphere.
A bride and groom embrace during their first dance at a wedding reception, surrounded by guests on a checkered dance floor.

5. All Saints Bonus features

The All Saints have a few really cool add ons that I find brilliant.

They accommodate the little ones by having a special kids menu items, as well as a Childcare option to make sure your littlest guests are cared for and your taller guests can enjoy themselves a little more freely.

You can book rooms for your guests so that they don’t have to worry about who will drive home. They can hold 10 rooms for the night before and 15 rooms for the night after your wedding to ensure your guests or family members are accommodated. They also have a fully equipped gymnasium, complete with two fitness studios and a swimming pool, & sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi for extra pampering before or after your wedding.

Or you can even take advantage of their golf course if that is something you’re interested in!

But the best part is probably the spa options! This is truly an all in one wedding venue, how lovely to book a nice spa treatment before the stress of a busy wedding day?

A mother interacting with her baby girl on the dance floor, accompanied by two other young girls. The children are smiling and wearing colorful dresses, while a lively atmosphere is suggested by the lighting in the background.
A group of children and a woman dancing together on a black and white checkered dance floor at an event. The woman is holding hands with two young girls, while another girl is leaning in. The atmosphere is joyful and festive.
A golf cart on a green golf course near a pond, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A smiling man in a black shirt and backpack, leaning forward while holding a handle, with a building in the background.

My husband Tom really enjoyed riding on the golf carts!

Overall, the Events team are really kind and helpful. I know Sarah & Conor had a great experience with them and I know I would love to work here again!

If you are booking your wedding at All Saints Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, and are looking for a Suffolk wedding photographer contact me!

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