I recently went to scout out a Somerset wedding venue: Elmhay Park, near Frome. It's set on the Orchardleigh Estate, home to a lake with an island church and even a golf course. So let's take a look round...

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First up is Elmhay Village, a suite of lodges and cottages for guests, set around a fine courtyard (below).

Courtyard at Elmhay Village, Orchardleigh House. Wedding venue. Beata Cosgrove PhotographyCourtyard at Elmhay Village, Orchardleigh House. Wedding venue. Beata Cosgrove

The wedding venue itself (Elmhay Park) is in a fine walled garden, dominated by the light-filled Orangery (below).

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Ceremonies can take place in the Italian Garden (below) with a covered space that is open to the outside.

Elmhay. Orchardleigh. Wedding venue. Beata Cosgrove PhotographyOrchardleigh House. Wedding venue. Beata Cosgrove Photography

Having done a comprehensive recce of the place, I can say with confidence that there are a number of perfect locations for photographing groups of wedding guests, as well as signature shots of the bride and groom.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding at Elmhay Park, do please get in touch. Feel free to send me an email, and I will let you have full details of my Elmhay wedding photography packages.