Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in the Cotswolds
Cotswold Weddings, established over two decades ago, specialises in capturing weddings across the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Founded by Jane and Oli, the business pioneered a reportage-style approach, blending candid moments with artistic portraits and family group shots. With a reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations, they offer a seamless service from pre-wedding consultations to post-event delivery, supported by a team including their videographer daughter Ava.Their client-centric ethos prioritises natural storytelling, technical expertise, and hands-on assistance during events, such as dress adjustments and timeline coordination. Operating from Cheltenham, they serve venues like Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace, combining local knowledge with international standards of excellence.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Pre-Wedding Consultations
Venue Coordination
Same-Day Editing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience photographing weddings in the Cotswolds
- Two photographers work simultaneously for comprehensive coverage
- Hands-on assistance with dress adjustments and timeline coordination
- Rapid delivery of high-resolution images within weeks
- Proven expertise at prestigious venues like Blenheim Palace
What people say
Incredible photos
Professional team
Stress-free experience
Quick turnaround
Creative expertise
Services
Wedding Photography
Cotswold Weddings specialises in comprehensive wedding photography capturing every significant moment from preparations to reception. Their dual-photographer approach ensures simultaneous coverage of bride and groom preparations, ceremonies, and receptions. Using advanced equipment and artistic composition, they deliver 400-800 edited high-resolution images within three weeks. Clients receive both digital files and print-ready versions, with optional album design services available.
Videography
The studio offers cinematic wedding videography with multiple camera angles and professional audio capture. Ava, their dedicated videographer, creates 3-5 minute highlight reels and 30-60 minute documentary-style films. Services include drone footage at suitable venues, multi-track audio mixing, and custom soundtrack integration. All video content is delivered in 4K resolution with mobile-optimised versions for easy sharing on social platforms.
Pre-Wedding Consultations
Comprehensive planning services include venue walkthroughs, timeline coordination, and shot-list creation. Jane and Oli conduct initial consultations to understand client preferences and logistical requirements. They provide location scouting advice for optimal lighting conditions and coordinate with other vendors to ensure seamless execution on the event day.
Venue Coordination
Leveraging extensive experience at over 50 Cotswold venues, the team offers expert location guidance. They advise on optimal photography spots, manage access permissions, and coordinate with venue staff for smooth operations. Their local knowledge ensures efficient scheduling between ceremony, portrait, and reception photography sessions.
Same-Day Editing
The studio provides sneak peek images within 24-48 hours post-event, with full galleries delivered in 3-4 weeks. Their efficient workflow includes colour grading, exposure adjustments, and selective retouching while maintaining natural aesthetics. Clients receive online galleries with download capabilities and printing rights.
People
Jane
Photographer
With over 20 years' experience, Jane specialises in capturing candid moments and artistic portraits. She assists brides with dress adjustments and coordinates family group shots.
Oli
Photographer
Oli focuses on groom preparations and action shots, known for his creative angles and guest interaction. He manages technical aspects of venue photography.
Questions
Do you offer coverage outside the Cotswolds?
Yes, we photograph weddings across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas. Travel beyond 30 miles incurs a small additional fee.
How many images can we expect?
Typically 400-800 fully edited high-resolution images, depending on event duration and guest numbers.
Can we request specific shots?
Absolutely. We create custom shot lists during planning consultations while maintaining flexibility for spontaneous moments.
What's your backup equipment policy?
We carry duplicate professional cameras, lenses, and lighting systems to ensure uninterrupted service.
Do you provide albums?
Yes, we offer premium lay-flat albums with custom design options. Prices start at £350 for 20-page books.
How long do you stay at weddings?
Standard coverage is 10 hours, with optional extensions available for evening events.
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Reviews (5)
Abigail D.
May 02, 2022
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Jane and Oli are just amazing! Two lovely people who did an amazing job capturing our special day! Not only that, they helped coordinate various aspects of the day and were on hand to help at any point. Thank you
Lucy Gozzard
Jan 17, 2022
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We honestly can't thank Jane and Oli enough. They just captured our day perfectly and made us feel both at ease. They were both also fantastic with our younger guests at the wedding. Our photographs look so natural and are just the best keepsake from our special day, they really didnt miss a beat. 100% recommend.
Alice Huggins
Sep 27, 2021
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Jane & Oli were absolutely fantastic on our wedding day; they were so professional while also keeping things fun and relaxed throughout the day! The photos are incredible and capture our day so beautifully. Our guests were also so impressed with them - cannot recommend them enough, thank you both!!
Leanne Walmsley
Sep 05, 2021
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We had the pleasure of Jane & Oli capturing our wedding at The Manor House Hotel in August 2021. As soon as they arrived they put us both at ease and couldnt have made our day any better. They not only took amazing photos but also helped with a lot of the coordination which meant it took the pressure off us. They were great with all of our guests, and in particular my elderly in-laws, making sure their photos were taken first, they were comfortable, had a seat and were out of the shade at all times. We have already received our photos and couldnt be happier with them, it reflects our day perfectly and captured some cracking moments! Thanks again both for being amazing!
Mel Fleming
Aug 02, 2021
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Where do I start!!
Jane and Oli are everything I wanted and more, they go above and beyond and do much more than take photographs, Jane kept me so calm when I felt soooo stressed and even did my sisters hair for her and so much more, she was like my guardian angel. Both Jane and Oli were absolutely fantastic with all the guests and children, extremely adaptable and I cant recommend them enough, they now feel like family to us and we will be forever grateful for the passion they put into the service that they gave us. The photographs are stunning! Thank you both so much. I want to get married again just so we can have you take more pics
Jane and Oli are everything I wanted and more, they go above and beyond and do much more than take photographs, Jane kept me so calm when I felt soooo stressed and even did my sisters hair for her and so much more, she was like my guardian angel. Both Jane and Oli were absolutely fantastic with all the guests and children, extremely adaptable and I cant recommend them enough, they now feel like family to us and we will be forever grateful for the passion they put into the service that they gave us. The photographs are stunning! Thank you both so much. I want to get married again just so we can have you take more pics
