Swanley Meadows Wedding Photographer

A groom in a blue suit and green tie is placing a wedding band on the bride's finger. The bride, wearing a white dress with floral embroidery and a colorful flower crown, smiles at him. They stand indoors with wedding guests in the background.

“Absolutely outstanding! Nik exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding photography.“

Why Swanley Meadows is Perfect for Cheshire Tipi Weddings

When you imagine a relaxed, festival-style wedding, Swanley Meadows ticks every box. It combines a secluded rural setting with stunning tipis that are flexible enough to suit any couple’s vision.

Here’s what makes it such a brilliant wedding venue:

  • The Tipis: Spacious, atmospheric, and magical when lit up at night with fairy lights and firepits
  • The Setting: Nearby riverside, open meadows and sweeping countryside. A dream backdrop for photos and for guests to enjoy
  • Outdoor Ceremony Options: say your vows in the open air or keep things rustic-chic under the tipi canopy
  • Festival Vibe: food trucks, garden games, live music, it all works here and creates the perfect laid-back atmosphere
  • Privacy: Tucked away in Cheshire countryside, it feels like your own exclusive hideaway for the day

It’s the kind of venue where couples can be themselves, and that’s exactly what makes the photos so good.

A couple stands together by a serene river, the bride in a lace dress holding dried flowers, while the groom stands closely behind in a suit, surrounded by lush greenery.

Relaxed, Real Wedding Photography at Swanley Meadows, Cheshire

Planning your wedding at Swanley Meadows? If you’re after a photographer who’ll tell the story of your day without staging or stress then you’ve just found them.

I’m Nik, a wedding photographer who covers Swanley Meadows and venues all across Cheshire. My style is candid, documentary, and totally unfussy. I don’t do endless group shots or stiff, awkward posing. Instead, I focus on the real moments: the nerves before you walk down the aisle, the speeches that make your mates laugh until they cry, and the wild dancefloor at the end of the night.

Swanley Meadows is one of Cheshire’s best-loved tipi wedding venues, and for good reason. Set among peaceful fields with views of the lake and countryside all around, it’s a place where you can throw a wedding that feels natural, unique, and completely your own.

    My Approach to Swanley Meadows Wedding Photography

    I photograph weddings with a documentary approach – letting things unfold naturally while I quietly capture the big moments and all the small details you don’t want to forget.

    What you can expect if I’m your Swanley Meadows wedding photographer:

    • Relaxed coverage all day: From getting ready through to late-night dancefloor chaos
    • Natural, true-to-life editing: Images that won’t date or look over-processed
    • A calm presence: I blend in, keep things stress-free, and never make the day about me
    • Family and group photos handled quickly: So you’re not stuck waiting around
    • Portraits that feel easy and authentic: No awkward instructions or staged poses

    Swanley Meadows gives us loads of options visually. We can shoot by the lake at golden hour, use the open fields for natural portraits, or capture the tipis glowing at night as the party kicks off.

    A happy couple dressed in wedding attire strolls hand-in-hand through a serene, green field surrounded by trees and lush foliage.
    A bride and groom sharing a dance under a chandelier decorated with colorful ribbons, with a DJ booth in the background and light-up letters on the floor.

    Real Weddings at Swanley Meadows

    Every wedding I’ve photographed at Swanley Meadows has been completely different, which is exactly what I love about the venue.

    I’ve seen couples go all-in on the boho festival vibe with street food vans, acoustic sets and barefoot dancing. I’ve also photographed more classic rustic celebrations with elegant décor and candlelit receptions inside the tipis.

    The beauty of Swanley Meadows is that it adapts to your style. Whether you want a relaxed, outdoorsy feel or something with a touch of glamour, the setting makes it possible – and my job is to capture it in a way that feels true to you.

    Book Your Swanley Meadows Wedding Photographer

    If you’re planning a Swanley Meadows wedding and want photography that’s natural, creative and full of real emotion, I’d love to hear from you.

    I keep things easy and unfussy, with a focus on the fun, the energy and the honest moments that matter most. No fake smiles. No cheesy editing. Just timeless photography that brings your day back to life every time you look at it.

    Let’s make something amazing together – Get in touch.

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    “I saw one photograph and knew instantly Nik had to be my photographer!”
    Stef & Lou

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    Swanley Meadows Wedding Photographer
    Creative, documentary wedding photography in Cheshire and beyond.

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