Tunnel Beaches Wedding Photography
Set on the rugged North Devon coastline near Ilfracombe, Tunnel Beaches is a truly unique seaside wedding venue. With its private beaches, dramatic cliffs and hand-carved tunnels leading down to the shoreline, it offers couples an unforgettable setting for a coastal wedding that feels relaxed, exclusive and full of atmosphere.
Tunnel Beaches is ideal for couples who want their wedding to feel connected to nature — informal, meaningful and focused on experience rather than tradition. From a photography point of view, it’s an incredible backdrop for candid, documentary wedding photography, where real moments unfold against a striking coastal landscape.
A Relaxed, Documentary Wedding at Tunnel Beaches, Ilfracombe.
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 at Tunnel Beaches is always documentary-led. 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.
Group Photos Without Stopping the Day
Of course, I’m always happy to photograph family and friend group shots — they’re important too. I simply recommend keeping them relaxed and limited. Around 8–10 group photos is usually ideal and means they don’t interrupt the flow of the day or pull you away from your guests for too long.
At a venue like Tunnel Beaches, keeping things moving helps maintain the fun, laid-back atmosphere that makes it so popular.
The Fleece at Bretforton Wedding Photographer
If you’re planning a wedding at Tunnel Beaches (or anywhere else in the Devon area) and are looking for relaxed, documentary wedding photography that captures real moments, genuine emotion and the true story of your day, I’d love to hear from you.
