The Old Hall Ely
wedding photography
A thoughtful photography plan.
More time to enjoy your wedding.
From morning preparations to the last dance, plan photographs around the moments that matter to you.
A day that flows.
Photographs that feel like you.
Build your photography timings around the spaces you have booked, your guests and the light. Use the venue details below to plan the spaces, timings and photographs that matter to you.
Leave room to breathe
Share both preparation locations and agree the moments you most want covered.
Keep your guests close
A concise family list keeps groups organised and gives you more time at the reception.
Follow the light
Plan a short portrait session, with a flexible second opportunity if the day allows.
The Old Hall Ely wedding venue
The Old Hall Ely is an exclusive-use wedding venue at Stuntney, near Ely in Cambridgeshire. Its Jacobean manor house, landscaped gardens and views towards Ely Cathedral give couples a varied setting for a countryside celebration.
The venue’s official wedding information describes exclusive use of the manor house, 16 bedrooms and gardens. It also highlights three ornamental lakes, giving couples space to plan a wedding day that keeps the ceremony, reception and accommodation together.
Ceremony and reception spaces
Couples can choose between indoor and outdoor ceremony settings. The garden pavilion overlooks the lakes and grounds, while the Orangery offers a light-filled indoor option with floor-to-ceiling glass that can open towards the gardens.
Having both settings available can make the day easier to plan around changing weather. Couples should confirm current arrangements, capacities and availability directly with The Old Hall Ely before booking.
Planning photography at The Old Hall Ely
The house, gardens, lakes and cathedral views offer a useful mix of backgrounds for documentary coverage and relaxed portraits. A sensible photography plan can include time around the ceremony and reception without taking couples away from their guests for long periods.
It is worth discussing the ceremony layout, access to the grounds and a wet-weather plan with the venue team. Seasonal light and the wedding timetable will affect which parts of the estate work best on the day.
Useful questions for your venue visit
- Which ceremony space will be used, and what is the weather backup?
- When can the couple and photographer access the gardens and lakeside areas?
- Which rooms are available for preparations and overnight guests?
- Are there any current restrictions for photography, confetti or aerial filming?
Wedding photography and videography
If you are planning a wedding at The Old Hall Ely, you can explore Paul Mindy Photography’s wedding gallery, review the photography and videography packages, or get in touch to check availability.
Wedding photography coverage
Explore my Cambridgeshire wedding photography for the approach to coverage, portraits and real moments. Share your preparation locations, ceremony time and reception plans so we can agree the right coverage for your day.
The Old Hall Ely photography questions
How do we plan for an indoor or outdoor ceremony?
Confirm the booked ceremony setting and the venue’s wet-weather decision time. Agree camera positions and leave flexibility for portraits around the rooms and grounds available.
Can we arrange photography and film together?
Yes. Share your wedding date, preparation locations and outline timings so photography and film can be coordinated around your plans before a quote is prepared.
Does this photograph show a wedding at this venue?
The photograph illustrates the wider Paul Mindy portfolio and is not identified as a wedding at this venue.
More wedding planning ideas
If you are comparing countryside wedding settings, explore the The William Cecil photography guide.
Your date. Your plans.
Your kind of wedding.
Share your venue, date and the moments you want to remember.