Tutbury Castle Wedding Photographer

The bride and groom share a joyful moment as they walk hand-in-hand through a lush garden, surrounded by greenery, on their wedding day.

I'm Paul Hickey of Once in a Lifetime Photography, an award-winning wedding photographer based in Worcestershire. I photograph weddings across the West Midlands and Staffordshire. This page explains where Tutbury Castle weddings stand today, and how I would photograph one when the castle reopens.

Can you get married at Tutbury Castle?

Not at the moment. The castle is closed while the Duchy of Lancaster completes conservation work. Reopening is planned for spring 2027. The new operator, Bespoke Hospitality, plans an all-weather events space called the Castle Atrium for weddings and celebrations. Check dates and packages directly with the castle.

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A bride and groom share an intimate moment under blossoming trees at a scenic wedding venue in Worcestershire. The bride's elegant lace gown and long veil add a touch of timeless beauty to the serene outdoor setting.

What's planned at Tutbury Castle

The Castle Atrium: a new all-weather space for weddings, celebrations and events.
A café and private dining: for smaller celebrations and wedding breakfasts.
Historic accommodation: new rooms on the upper floor of the main house.
The setting: a scheduled monument on a hill above the Dove Valley, with medieval ruins and long views.

Award Winning Wedding Photos

A bride and groom stand close together, smiling at each other, in front of an old brick archway with greenery, red flowers in the foreground, and trees in the background.

How I'd photograph a Tutbury Castle wedding

Documentary coverage of the ceremony and reception, without staging moments.
Portraits among the ruins: stone arches and walls give strong frames in any light.
Dove Valley views: wide portraits from the castle mound, timed for later-afternoon light.
Creative night portraits: off-camera flash, gels and smoke against the ruins after the first dance.

About Me

Bride and groom smiling at each other in a lush garden setting, with the bride in a strapless white wedding dress and the groom in a dark suit.

Why book Paul Hickey?

Award-winning. A multiple Wedisson Award winner and Flashmasters Gold Award recipient, with 150+ weddings photographed since 2014.
One photographer, start to finish. I photograph every wedding myself.
Insured, with backup equipment. Backup cameras, lighting and memory cards come to every wedding.
Travel included. No extra charge for Tutbury.

Perfect for couples who… want natural documentary photos of a historic setting, plus a few dramatic evening portraits.

Wedding Planning Guides

Black and white photo of the groom being joyfully tossed into the air by his groomsmen during the wedding celebration, capturing the excitement and camaraderie of the moment.

Packages

Signature Wedding Photography – £1,395. 8+ hours, 700+ edited images, online gallery and creative night portraits.
Complete Wedding Collection – £1,795. Signature plus a 30-page album.
Signature Photography + Highlights Film – £2,190. Signature plus a 4–6 minute Highlights Film.
Complete Collection + Highlights Film – £2,590. Complete Collection plus a 4–6 minute Highlights Film.

I photograph every wedding personally. A second photographer can be added for £300, and a ceremony film for £350. Travel to Tutbury is included. See the full wedding photography packages.

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