Manor by the Lake Wedding Photography

The wedding spaces at Manor by the Lake

The Wedding Prep areas

The prep spaces at Manor by the Lake are truly stunning, and there's a wonderful choice of rooms to suit however you envision your wedding morning. Think big windows, lots of natural light, and elegant traditional interiors - everything you could want for those first moments of your wedding day.

As a Manor by the Lake wedding photographer, my personal favourite isn't actually the honeymoon suite (surprising, I know!). It's a beautiful bedroom downstairs that few couples know about, with soft white panelling and sage green walls. It's flooded with natural light and overlooks the gardens, offering a peaceful, private spot before guests arrive for the ceremony.

What I love most about these suites is that they feel genuinely luxurious without being dark or heavy - which makes a real difference from a photography perspective. Skin tones stay clean and natural in the light, and there's plenty of room for everyone to move freely without the morning feeling rushed or crowded.
There's also a wonderful variety of spaces for photographs throughout the morning. Emotional gift exchanges, final dress moments, bridal portraits, and candid interactions between you and your bridal party can all be captured within the same space or in neighbouring rooms, away from guests until the moment is right.
For groom prep, the Manor Rock Bar downstairs is a fantastic choice, with striking green leather sofas and its own bar for a relaxed start to the day. And beyond the main honeymoon suite, there are several other bedrooms available for wedding prep too, offering even more flexibility depending on your group size and style.

The Italian Pavillion - Manor by the Lake Outdoor Ceremony Space

If the weather plays ball, an outdoor ceremony here is pure magic. The gardens at Manor by the Lake look stunning in summer, and saying your vows beneath the Itallian Pavillion surrounded by greenery is so beautiful with the manor behind you as you walk down the aisle. Not to mention with all that natural light, and space for your wedding photographer to move around you get stunning ceremony photos that bright, airy and timeless.

Outdoor ceremonies also make for a relaxed day. Guests flow straight into the gardens afterwards for drinks and confetti, and everything moves naturally from one moment to the next. You're right by the manor arches too, perfect for confetti photos.

My favourite spot for photos when I have a second photographer with me? The honeymoon suite balcony. It gives an incredible view over the ceremony below. So if you book a second photographer, I'll be sending them straight up there to catch your walk down the aisle from above.

Maximillian Room & The Ballroom - Manor by the Lake Wedding Reception Spaces

This is hands-down my FAVOURITE place for a wedding reception at Manor by the Lake, it also doubles as a gorgeous plan B for your wedding ceremony if the weather isn’t on your side.

This room has gorgeous woodwork and feels really elegant but has gorgeous views of the gardens from two perspectives and it’s got loads of natural light. I love it when couples have long tables set up in here banquet style, it looks absolutely gorgeous and celebrates the castle like vibe of the Manor by the Lake.

If you have a larger wedding party though, this wedding venue do also have the Ballroom is built for larger groups. Although it is darker than Maximillian, it is a neutral space so your styling gets to shine here whether you’re planning something colourful and modern or classic and understated.

And when the evening reception starts? The Ballroom comes alive once those dancefloor lights are up. The atmosphere always feels incredible once the dance floor fills up.

NEWS JUST IN: The Manor by the Lake have also recently added a new space which is gorgeous for smaller weddings called the Garden Lounge. This space is an intimate area with floor to ceiling glass which overlooks the gardens. This would be perfect for a smaller wedding breakfast or cocktail hour indoors if you’re looking for something more modern.