When this couple asked me to photograph their wedding at Bailbrook House Hotel in Batheaston (just outside Bath), I leapt at the opportunity. Before the big day, we met at the venue in order to plan which locations would work well for group photos on the wedding day. It also gave them a picture to use for their invitations.

Engagement session at Bailbrook Hotel.Beata Cosgrove PhotographyEngagement photography session Bailbrook House Hotel by Beata Cosgrove Photography

No excuse now for guests to turn up at the wrong hotel!

The hotel's rolling grounds and gracefully landscaped gardens provide several ideal places to take some engagement shots. One of my ideas was for them both to each produce a drawing showing how they see the other, which caused a great deal of laughter!

Engagement session at Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath. Beata Cosgrove PhotographyWhen I met Bex and Rory for their engagement shoot, I asked them both to produce a drawing showing how each sees the other. Beata Cosgrove Photography

Bailbrook House is a handsome Georgian building, and its front entrance provides an imposing backdrop for group photos.....

Wedding photographer in Bath. B&R wedding. Bailbrook House Hotel.Beata Cosgrove PhotographyThree cheers for the bride and groom!

... and confetti shots:

Wedding photographer in Bath. B&R wedding. Bailbrook House Hotel.Beata Cosgrove PhotographyConfetti shower

...as does the garden:

Wedding photographer in Bath. B&R wedding.Bailbrook House Hotel.Beata Cosgrove Photography with its majestic trees just asking to be sat on!

Wedding photographer in Bath. B&R wedding.Bailbrook House Hotel.Beata Cosgrove PhotographyBride seated on tree outside country house hotel in Bath The interior also contains some fine period features for wedding photos in a classical style:

Wedding photographer in Bath. B&R wedding.Bailbrook House Hotel.Beata Cosgrove Photography