Cheltenham Wedding Photographer | Elegant Cotswolds Weddings | Zara Davis Photography

Cheltenham is one of the most beautiful places to get married in Gloucestershire, known for its elegant Regency architecture, tree-lined promenades and beautiful historic venues. As a Cheltenham wedding photographer, I’m fortunate to regularly photograph weddings here — capturing celebrations that range from intimate gatherings to grand, timeless wedding days.

My approach to wedding photography is relaxed and documentary-led, focusing on natural moments as they unfold — the laughter, emotion and atmosphere that truly tell the story of your day. Alongside this, I gently guide a small number of relaxed editorial portraits, giving you beautiful, frame-worthy images while still allowing you to spend most of your time enjoying the day with your guests.

Based in Gloucestershire, I photograph weddings across Cheltenham and the wider Cotswolds countryside, and have worked at many of the area’s most beautiful venues including Manor by the Lake, Pittville Pump Rooms, Ellenborough Park and The Queens Hotel.

Beautiful Wedding Venues in Cheltenham

Cheltenham offers an incredible variety of wedding venues, from grand historic buildings to elegant manor houses surrounded by gardens.

Some of my favourite Cheltenham wedding venues include:

Manor by the Lake

Manor by the Lake is one of Cheltenham’s most iconic wedding venues. With its striking Victorian architecture, beautiful gardens and elegant interiors, it provides a stunning setting for weddings throughout the year. The grand staircase and sweeping driveway make for particularly beautiful wedding portraits.

Pittville Pump Rooms

Pittville Pump Rooms is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Cheltenham. The neoclassical architecture and sweeping columns create a dramatic and romantic backdrop for wedding ceremonies and portraits, especially in the surrounding Pittville Park.

Ellenborough Park

Set on the edge of Cheltenham with views towards the Cotswolds hills, Ellenborough Park is a beautiful country house venue. The historic building, elegant reception rooms and landscaped gardens create a relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere for weddings.

The Queens Hotel

Located on Cheltenham’s famous Promenade, The Queens Hotel offers a classic Regency setting for elegant weddings in the heart of the town.

1. Cheltenham’s combination of historic architecture, green spaces and countryside views makes it an incredibly versatile place for wedding photography.

My Approach to Wedding Photography

My photography style is elegant, romantic and soulful, with a focus on capturing genuine moments rather than heavily staged images.

Throughout most of the day I photograph events as they naturally unfold — the quiet anticipation before the ceremony, the laughter during speeches, and the small moments between family and friends that often become the most treasured memories.

I also take a short amount of time to create relaxed portraits of you both together. These are guided in a gentle and natural way so that they never feel overly posed or forced, while still giving you timeless images that you’ll want to display in your home.

The result is a gallery of photographs that feels natural, emotional and true to your day.

A Cheltenham Wedding Photographer Based in Gloucestershire

Being based locally means I know Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswolds area well. From the elegant streets of the town centre to the countryside just beyond the edge of the town, there are so many beautiful places for wedding photography.

I regularly photograph weddings across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds including:

• Cheltenham
• Stroud
• Cirencester
• Tetbury
• The wider Cotswolds countryside

If you're planning a wedding elsewhere in the region, you may also like to explore my work as a Cotswolds wedding photographer, where I photograph weddings across many of the area’s most beautiful venues.

Natural Wedding Photography That Tells Your Story

Every wedding is different, and my goal is always to photograph the day in a way that reflects the atmosphere and personality of each couple.

Some weddings are quiet and intimate, while others are full of energy and celebration — but the moments that matter most are often the ones that happen naturally in between.

My role as your Cheltenham wedding photographer is to capture those moments as they happen, preserving the emotion and atmosphere of your day so that you can relive it for years to come.

FAQ

Do you photograph weddings across Cheltenham?

Yes, I regularly photograph weddings at venues including Manor by the Lake, Pittville Pump Rooms, Ellenborough Park and The Queens Hotel in Cheltenham.

Where are you based?

I'm a Gloucestershire-based wedding photographer covering Cheltenham, the Cotswolds and across the South West.

What style of photography do you offer?

My style is relaxed, natural and documentary-led, combined with a small amount of gentle editorial portraiture to create timeless images.