NOTLEY ABBEY

“Our first wedding as VLA Photography was photographed at Notley Abbey and it holds a special place in our hearts. ”
— Jon & LAURA

Notley Abbey Wedding Photography & Videography

Romantic, Editorial, and Fine-Art Storytelling at Buckinghamshire’s Historic Manor

Steeped in medieval history and 20th-century glamour, Notley Abbey is one of the most uniquely romantic country house venues in the UK. Located on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border near Thame, this exclusive-use estate requires an artistic eye that understands both grand historic architecture and soft, natural light. As an officially partnered and recommended supplier at Notley Abbey, we know exactly how to bring its magic to life.

We are a husband-and-wife photography and videography team, both holding BA Honours degrees in photography. Having captured weddings at Notley Abbey since our company began in 2010, we have an intimate, expert knowledge of the estate’s layout and light patterns. Our editorial, relaxed, and creative documentary style feels right at home here, mirroring the effortless elegance of a venue famously once owned by Hollywood royalty Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.

Captured Professionally, Through Every Season

Whether you are planning a vibrant midsummer celebration where guests enjoy lawn games long into the evening, or a cozy, candlelit winter wedding wrapped in the warmth of the roaring open fires, our Notley Abbey portfolio showcases stunning stylistic versatility. We blend high-end fashion sensibilities with raw, documentary storytelling to create an authentic visual legacy of your wedding day.

A historic stone building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a manicured lawn and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
An old stone house with multiple windows and a red tile roof, surrounded by greenery and a lawn, under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman with dark curly hair is getting her makeup done by a makeup artist, seen in a mirror's reflection. The makeup artist is applying eye makeup using a brush. The scene appears to be in a bedroom with sunlight coming through a window in the backg
A woman with light skin and dark, curly hair is sitting in a chair, wearing a white satin robe. Another woman with light skin and shoulder-length blonde hair, dressed in a black top and beige pants, is standing behind her, styling her hair.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling as another person styles her hair.
A bouquet of cream, peach, and white flowers with various small blossoms, resting on a gray surface against a rustic wooden background.
A woman with dark hair styled in loose curls sits while someone styles her hair. She is wearing a white robe and has a calm expression.
A man in a dark suit with sunglasses smiling while a woman pins a white flower boutonniere onto his suit outside on a sunny day.
A man in a suit with sunglasses is being photographed by a woman while two men sit at a table outdoors.
Four musicians playing string instruments outdoors on a lawn, with a stone building and trees in the background.
Four women playing violins outdoors on a grassy lawn, with three of them wearing colorful dresses and the fourth woman in yellow, all focusing on their music sheets.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged in rows on either side of a green aisle, decorated with floral arrangements, leading to a floral arch against a backdrop of trees and greenery.
White chairs arranged outdoors with floral decorations and a grassy aisle, indicating a setup for a wedding ceremony.
A bride standing near a window with natural light, holding a bouquet of white and peach flowers, dressed in a simple satin wedding gown with spaghetti straps, inside a room with beige curtains and wooden flooring.
A bride in a satin wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and cream flowers near a window.
A young girl wearing a flower crown and a green dress with white lace details receives assistance from an adult with a bracelet, in an indoor setting.
A group of well-dressed people socializing outdoors on a grassy area, with trees and a stone wall in the background.
People attending an outdoor wedding ceremony, seated on white chairs on a lush green lawn with large trees and a stone building in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a black suit holding a baby in his arms outdoors on a grassy area with trees and a brick wall in the background.
A young man in a navy suit is speaking to an older woman and a man, both seated and smiling, at an outdoor event with many attendees in the background and greenery.
Group of well-dressed people sitting on white chairs outdoors, attending a formal event or wedding, with lush green bushes and trees in the background.
Group of people attending an outdoor wedding or event, sitting on chairs and smiling, with some playing violins in the background.
A groom in a navy suit with a yellow boutonniere stands outdoors with a woman in a navy blazer and striped dress in the background during a wedding ceremony.
A woman walking down an outdoor wedding aisle with two young girls, surrounded by seated guests and lush green trees.
A group of people at an outdoor wedding or gathering, with a focus on two men in suits talking, one holding a young child, all smiling and interacting on a grassy area with trees and a stone building in the background.
A bride in a white gown walks down the aisle, holding a bouquet, being escorted by a woman in a light blue lace dress at an outdoor wedding ceremony. Guests are seated on white chairs on both sides, recording the moment with their phones. The setting
A bride and groom exchange vows at an outdoor wedding ceremony, smiling at each other, with friends and family taking photos in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride and groom standing before an officiant, with seated guests on a grassy lawn and a historic stone building in the background.
People attending an outdoor wedding ceremony, seated on white chairs in a grassy area with trees and rocks in the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride in a white dress, groom in a navy suit, officiant with a blue folder, and guests seated on the grass, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride and groom standing before an officiant, surrounded by seated guests and decorated with floral arrangements, in a lush garden setting.
Bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with smiling guests and greenery in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows in front of an altar covered in green vines and white flowers. Guests seated on both sides, some taking photos, on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
People hugging and celebrating outdoors during a wedding or special event, with trees and greenery in the background.
A couple getting married outdoors, exchanging rings, with a clergyperson holding a book nearby. Guests are seated and watching, with lush green foliage and trees in the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom seated in front of a table, surrounded by guests, with a historical stone building in the background and several trees around.
A bride and groom sitting at a table during their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by seated guests, with trees and greenery in the background.
Guests at an outdoor wedding ceremony, seated with floral arrangements, some capturing the event on their phones.
A newly married couple holding hands and smiling at each other during their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, with a floral arch and lush green foliage in the background.
A bride and groom walking down the aisle holding hands, surrounded by guests clapping and taking photos, with floral arrangements along the aisle in an outdoor wedding setting.
Group of people dressed in formal attire walking outdoors in a garden setting.
Group of people dressed in formal attire walking outdoors, with some smiling and chatting, surrounded by greenery.
People walking outdoors on a gravel path in a garden, dressed in formal and casual attire, with greenery and stone walls in the background.
A bride and groom standing under a large tree decorated with white and yellow flowers, holding champagne glasses, smiling at each other during their wedding in an outdoor garden.
Bride and groom leaving a wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family outside a historic stone church, with flower decorations and confetti in the air.
A newlywed couple walking arm-in-arm through a crowd of celebrating friends and family outside a historic stone building, as guests throw flower petals.
A newly married couple walks down the aisle outside a brick building, surrounded by smiling friends and family, with white flower petals falling around them.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony outside a historic stone building with guests in the background.
A bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors in front of a stone building, with greenery and flowers around them, during a wedding.
A happy couple on their wedding day, smiling and embracing outdoors, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers.
A bride and groom smiling and looking at each other outdoors in a garden, with trees and flowers in the background. The groom is wearing a navy suit with a boutonniere, and the bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet.
A newlywed couple holding hands and walking on a path surrounded by green trees and white fences, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.
A bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors in front of a stone castle during their wedding.
A bride and groom standing in front of a stone church door, smiling happily. The bride holds a bouquet of white and yellow flowers, and the groom wears a navy suit with a light blue tie. Green leaves from a tree partially frame the top of the photo.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a garden path surrounded by trimmed bushes, with trees and greenery in the background, during their wedding day.
A bride in a white gown holding a bouquet, and a groom in a navy suit walking outdoors in a garden, smiling.
Group of people at a wedding reception outdoors, with a historic stone building in the background. The bride is in a white dress holding a bouquet, the groom is in a navy suit with a glass, and others are dressed in formal attire, engaging in convers
A family at an outdoor celebration, with a man in a blue suit holding a young girl wearing a flower crown. A woman in a pink polka-dot dress stands next to him, holding a glass of champagne. Several other people are in the background, smiling and soc
Group of eight people, including a bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing outside a stone building with large windows, during a wedding celebration. The group appears joyful and dressed in formal attire.
A family celebrating at a wedding outdoors, with a bride and groom in the center, surrounded by four women, in front of a stone building with tall windows.
A bride and groom are talking with a woman holding a bouquet of flowers at an outdoor wedding reception with guests in the background.
Two women hugging, one holding a bouquet of white and yellow flowers, while the woman in black dress smiles with a glass of champagne in her hand, at an outdoor celebration with several other guests in the background.
Group of people celebrating outdoors, with a bride and groom at the center, in a garden setting with trees and bushes in the background.
Three men in suits socializing outdoors, holding glasses of champagne, at a garden party or wedding.
A group of people at an outdoor gathering, with two women hugging, surrounded by smiling friends and a child, in a grassy park area.
A group of people at an outdoor gathering, with a smiling elderly woman in a floral dress in the foreground.
Three women at an outdoor gathering, smiling and holding drinks, engaged in conversation.
A young girl in a green dress walking through a garden with lavender plants and trees.
People gathered outside a stone castle-like building with a courtyard on a cloudy day, some dressed in formal attire for an event.
A three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with small daisies and greenery, placed on a glass table with a floral background.
A formal table setting with three forks, three knives, a spoon, and a smaller knife on the right, two empty wine glasses, a small plate, an elegant menu card, and a light-colored tablecloth.
A bride and groom standing together at their wedding reception, smiling, holding glasses of wine, in a warmly-lit rustic venue with string lights and a large chandelier.
Elegant round banquet table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, silverware, glasses, and floral centerpieces with candles, in a rustic brick-walled venue.
An event hall decorated for a wedding or formal celebration, featuring round tables with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, candles, and glassware. The ceiling is adorned with string lights and chandeliers, with exposed brick walls and wooden be
A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking hand-in-hand into a decorated venue, with flowers framing the entrance and chandeliers hanging inside.
A man with glasses and a beard is smiling while holding a microphone and a piece of paper, standing in front of a stone wall. There are other people sitting nearby, including a woman with brown hair in the foreground.
People laughing and smiling at a wedding reception, with a large floral centerpiece and a multi-tiered white wedding cake in the background.
Four women sitting at a table decorated with white flowers and candles, smiling and enjoying a celebration in a rustic setting.
A woman with brown hair wearing a white dress with pink floral patterns, holding a microphone in one hand and a small booklet in the other, standing in front of a rustic brick wall.
A bride and groom sitting at a decorated wedding reception table with a white wedding cake in the background, surrounded by flowers.
A man in a vest and tie giving a speech at a wedding reception, with two women laughing and listening, surrounded by floral decorations and bottles on the table.
A woman smiling and holding a glass of champagne at a formal event with guests seated at tables in the background.
A man giving a speech at a wedding reception, with a microphone in front of a floral backdrop, surrounded by seated guests in a rustic venue with stone walls and large windows.
A bride and groom at their wedding reception, smiling and laughing near a tall floral arrangement and a white wedding cake.
Two women hugging, smiling at each other, in a warm emotional moment at a celebration or gathering.
A woman in a wedding dress walking towards a man in a suit at a rustic outdoor wedding venue during dusk.
A bride and groom holding hands and dancing outside of a historic stone building with large windows, surrounded by greenery and warm lighting.
A newlywed couple smiling and embracing outdoors at sunset in front of an old stone building with illuminated windows, paved walkway, and garden surroundings.
A bride and groom are dancing outside a large, historic stone house illuminated with warm lights at dusk.
A bride and groom walking together on a lawn outside a large stone mansion with warm lighting, during dusk or evening.
Multiple cocktails on a wooden table, with some garnished with lime slices and coffee beans, in an outdoor setting.
Two musicians wearing traditional Mexican mariachi outfits, including large sombreros, playing instruments during a performance at night.
Mariachi band performing outdoors at night, wearing traditional charro outfits and sombreros.
Four musicians perform on a wooden stage under string lights, against a stone wall background. Two play guitars, one sings into a microphone, one wears a sombrero, and a small fan is on the floor.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests in colorful dresses and suits, with some taking photos and videos.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with friends and family watching and celebrating indoors.
People dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception, with a woman in a white dress in the center, surrounded by friends and family.
People dancing and celebrating in a rustic indoor venue with stone walls and floral decorations.
A man with glasses and curly hair embraces a woman with curly hair during a celebration or wedding reception, with other guests dancing and smiling in the background.
People dancing and socializing at a lively indoor party or wedding reception with stone walls and warm lighting.
Two men in suits smiling and posing for a photo at a party, surrounded by other guests dancing and socializing in a rustic indoor setting.
An elderly woman in a colorful dress and pink jacket dancing and laughing at a party or celebration with other guests in the background.
A woman in a polka dot dress is passionately dancing, with her mouth open and arm raised in an expressive gesture, at a lively indoor gathering with other people in the background.

Framing Your Love Story Across the Notley Abbey Estate

From the moment your car travels down the spectacular, tree-lined driveway, Notley Abbey offers an array of cinematic backdrops. Our extensive experience at the venue ensures we know the perfect time of day to utilize each unique space:

The Abbot’s Hall & The Monks' Refectory: Whether you are saying your vows in the bright, elegant Abbot’s Hall or hosting a grand banquet under the soaring beamed ceilings of the 14th-century Monks’ Refectory, we excel at managing indoor ambient lighting to keep your images looking warm, natural, and atmospheric.

The Romantic Walled Garden: For outdoor ceremonies and sun-drenched drinks receptions, the beautifully restored Walled Garden offers a spectacular backdrop. We capture the authentic, candid interactions of your guests mingling against the old stone architecture.

The Magical Cloister Shell & River Thame Walk: For your creative couple portraits, we love guiding you through the stone ruins of the historic cloister shell and down toward the quiet banks of the River Thame. We keep these sessions fun, fast, and completely relaxed so you can get back to your party.

The Elegant Bridal Suite: One of the most luxurious preparation spaces in the country, the master suite provides the perfect, light-flooded editorial setting for capturing those intimate morning details, dress shots, and emotional family reveals.

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