Bride and groom get showered by confetti by their friends and family at Manor By The Lake.

Manor By The Lake Wedding Photographer | Cheltenham Wedding

Relaxed, documentary wedding photography at Manor By The Lake in Cheltenham, capturing natural moments in an elegant lakeside venue.

Manor By The Lake Wedding Photography

Tucked away just minutes from the centre of Cheltenham, Manor By The Lake is a beautiful Victorian manor house wedding venue surrounded by landscaped gardens and tranquil lakeside views. Despite its grand appearance, the venue feels calm, welcoming and surprisingly intimate — a perfect balance of elegance and ease.

Manor By The Lake is ideal for couples who want a wedding that feels refined without being overly formal. From a photography point of view, the mix of characterful interiors, natural light and outdoor space makes it a wonderful setting for candid, documentary wedding photography.

A Relaxed, Documentary Wedding at Manor By The Lake

While photography is obviously important, it’s only one part of your whole wedding day. What really matters is celebrating your commitment and bringing two families together. You may have guests travelling from all over to be there, and you should have the time and space to actually enjoy them.

My approach to Manor By The Lake is always documentary-led in a story telling way. I capture the fun, emotion and atmosphere as it unfolds, working quietly with a fly-on-the-wall presence. I won’t pull you away for hours of posed photos or make you miss time with your guests. Your wedding day isn’t a photoshoot — it’s a celebration. And the most meaningful photographs are always the natural ones don’t you think?

A Collection of Real Manor By The Lake Weddings

This blog isn’t about one single wedding, but a collection of moments from Manor By The Lake across different seasons (Both summer and winter) . Each celebration feels unique, shaped by the people and the energy they bring.

Beautiful photo of Manor By the lake looking though the cherry blossom.

Overview of the ceremony and formal gardens.

A lovely spring day out the back gardem at Manor By The Lake.

Indoor wedding set up at Manor by the Lake. This is a Hindu ceremony, so more flowers!

B&W candid photo of the bride getting into her wedding dress helped by the mother of the bride and her bridesmaids.

Groomsmen help actor James Moore into his wedding attire in the Elvis Bar at Manor By The Lake.

B&W candid photo of the bride having the back of her wedding dress done up by her bridesmaids.

Portrait photo of the bride and her long dress down the stairs at Manor By The Lake.

Groom and groomsmen get ready with smoke bombs and drums as they are about to start the Baraat.

A colourful Baraat, with smokebombs, drums and grooms family members behind, walking towards the entrance of the wedding.

Dwar Rokai (Blocking the Entrance) a Hindu tradition, the groom's sisters or the bride's sisters block the entrance, demanding money (bribe) to let the groom enter the Manor By The Lake.

Outdoor Hindu ceremony at Manor By The Lake.

Portrait documentary photo of two grooms exchanging rings during their wedding ceremony.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Manor By The Lake.

Emmerdale actor James Moore celebrates getting married to his wife, Sophie at Manor By The Lake.

Bride and grooms exit of their Hindu wedding ceremony at Manor By The Lake.

B&W candid photo of two grooms who have just got married, signing their wedding register. They are sat in a Bay Window surrounded by flowers.

Bride and groom (James Moore), walking down the wedding isle whilst wedding guests throw confetti at them.

Storytelling candid photo of mother of the bride and mother of the groom hugging during the Baraat. Everyone else clapping and smiling.

Large group shot of everyone at Manor By The Lake.

B&W candid photo of guests enjoying themselves.

Candid photo of the brides mum looking after the brides wedding veil.

Candid, storytelling photo of an Indian Baraat with everyone from the grooms side celebrating at Manor By The Lake.

Bridesmaids and bride pose in the formal gardens.

Candid, storytelling photo of guests cheering each other with drinks.

Emmerdale stars having fun at James Moore's wedding at Manor By The Lake.

Bride and Bridesmaids dressed in Indian sari stand on the steps at Manor by the Lake.

Bridesmaids stand in the gardens at Manor By The Lake.

Bride and groom stand in a blossoming tree and grab a moment to themselves.

Bride and groom kiss underneath a blossoming tree. They are standing next to a lake.

Groom and groom hold hands and walk outside the front of the impressive Manor By The Lake.

Bride and groom raise their arms in the air and look very happy.

Wedding breakfast layout at Manor By The Lake.

Wedding breakfast details including a cute Alice in Wonderland teacup.

B&W photo of guests celebrating by putting their glasses together and cheering.

Bride and groom kiss at night underneath the lit bandstand at Manor by The Lake.

B&W photo of bride and groom kissing in the dark in between the front arches at Manor By The Lake. The pillars are made into silhouettes by the lighting.

Night time photo of bride and groom kissing on the bridge at Manor By The Lake

Cute photo of bride and groom kissing at night next to a wooden bridge and underneath festoon lights. Bride's one leg is raised up.

Venue & Backdrops for Photography at Manor By The Lake

Manor By The Lake offers a beautiful variety of backdrops for relaxed wedding photography:

The Victorian Manor: Elegant rooms filled with character and natural light
The Lake & Gardens: Perfect for calm portraits and candid guest moments
Tree-Lined Paths: Add depth and softness to outdoor images
Cheltenham Setting: Central yet peaceful, ideal for local and destination guests

The venue photographs beautifully throughout the year, from bright summer weddings to atmospheric autumn and winter celebrations.

Group Photos Without Stopping the Day

Group photos are always welcome, but at a venue like Manor By The Lake, keeping them relaxed and efficient works best. Around 8–10 group photos is usually ideal, ensuring you’re not pulled away from your guests for too long and the natural rhythm of the day is preserved.