A bride in a lace gown and groom in a tuxedo walk hand-in-hand along a garden path, surrounded by trimmed hedges and greenery.

Black Tie Caswell House Wedding

Holly and Perry’s wedding at Caswell House was a vision of understated elegance. A black tie celebration in the height of summer, set against the warm stone and soft gardens of Caswell House, a beautiful Cotswolds venue.

Their ceremony took place outside at the loggia, framed by beautiful neutral-toned florals from Foxgloves & Roses. Holly wore a sleek Made With Love gown from Halo & Wren Bridal, while her bridesmaids kept things effortlessly cool in sage green Pretty Lavish dresses.

Caswell Kitchen served up a laid-back but flawless feast, and the music—courtesy of Garden Strings during the day and Jonny Ross Music into the night—kept the energy just right. I was lucky enough to be joined by my great friend and videographer Jake Burgess who seamlessly captured the atmosphere of the day. 

It was a relaxed, beautifully curated day with just the right amount of polish. Nothing felt overdone—just stylish, joyful, and very them.

As a Cotswolds based wedding photographer I love working at Caswell House, the beautiful walled gardens and abundance of natural light are the perfect setting for timeless, relaxed, yet editorial wedding photography.

A strapless wedding dress hangs on a white hanger, reflected in a mirror, against a wall with exposed wooden beams and a light wooden door.
Invitation, silver heels, perfume, earrings, ring box, and ribbon on tufted fabric surface.
A bouquet of white and pale pink flowers with greenery is placed on a white tufted chair next to a pair of silver strappy high-heeled sandals.
Six women in matching pajamas stand barefoot on grass, holding champagne glasses in a garden. One woman wears white, others wear beige. Stone wall and trees in the background.
A man in a formal suit with a bow tie buttons his vest in front of a mirror.
A man in formal attire adjusts his vest in front of a large mirror, showing his reflection. The setting is a room with wood paneling and a stone accent wall.
A man in a tuxedo adjusts his jacket, standing in a room with stone walls and an open door.
Man in a tuxedo adjusts his jacket while standing indoors near a stone wall and an open door. Black and white image.
A person in a suit adjusts their cufflinks.
Person adjusting cufflinks on a suit in a black and white photo. Hands and part of the suit are visible, with a blurred background.
Five men in tuxedos stand outdoors, holding bottled drinks, with greenery and trees in the background.
Five men in tuxedos stand outdoors, posing for a photo. Some hold drinks, with trees and a garden setting in the background. Black and white image.
A woman in a green dress helps another woman fasten her lace wedding dress in front of a mirror.
A woman helps another woman by fastening the back of her strapless lace dress, preparing for a formal event.
A bride wearing a strapless lace wedding dress is assisted by a woman adjusting her shoe. Another woman stands in the background.
Bride in lace gown adjusts dress while another woman helps with shoes in a room with a large mirror.
A bride adjusts her earring while smiling, with long wavy hair and a veil.
Black and white photo of a bride smiling, adjusting her earring. She has long wavy hair and is wearing a veil.
Bride in a wedding dress is seen by four bridesmaids in sage green dresses and a woman in a magenta outfit and hat. They express surprise and admiration in a room with wooden beams.
Bride in a strapless lace dress holds a bouquet of white and pink flowers, standing indoors near a window, looking to the side.
Bride in a lace strapless gown holding a bouquet of flowers, looking to the side, illuminated by soft light.
A man in a tuxedo stands smiling, facing a group of women in formal dresses, one holding a bouquet, inside a room with wooden beams.
Bride in a white dress walking down an outdoor aisle with an older man. Guests seated on white chairs, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Bride and father walking down an outdoor aisle during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by seated guests and floral decorations.
A bride and groom hold hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony, with a celebrant standing between them. Floral decorations are in the background.
A couple exchanges rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony, flanked by floral arrangements. An officiant and groomsman stand nearby.
A couple exchanges rings during a wedding ceremony, standing in front of a floral arch, with the officiant and a person adjusting their attire nearby.
A couple kisses at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and floral decorations, in front of a rustic stone building.
A couple kisses beneath an archway during an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and floral arrangements.
Bride and groom holding hands, walking on a stone path between greenery, with a rustic building in the background.
A bride and groom walk down the aisle outdoors, smiling, while guests throw confetti. Guests are seated on white chairs, and floral arrangements line the aisle.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle hand in hand as guests throw confetti. They are outdoors, surrounded by friends and family.
A newlywed couple kisses while walking down an aisle. The bride holds a bouquet, and the groom carries a certificate. Guests stand and watch.
A bride and groom pose with four adults in formal attire, including colorful dresses and hats, in front of a stone building.
A wedding party poses in front of a stone wall. Four men in black suits and five women in matching dresses stand beside the bride in a white gown. Everyone is holding bouquets.
Bridal party stands in formal attire, with the bride and groom in the center, against a rustic stone wall backdrop.
A bride and groom stand with their wedding party, dressed in formal attire, posing in front of a rustic stone building.
Five men in tuxedos stand in a line, posing for a photo in front of a rustic stone building with floral decorations.
Five men in tuxedos stand together, smiling, in front of a stone building with an arched doorway.
Five men in formal black suits and bow ties walk outdoors on a stone path, with a stone wall and greenery in the background.
Five men in tuxedos walking forward outdoors, smiling, in front of a stone wall with plants on either side.
Five women pose outdoors; one in a white bridal gown with a long train, and four bridesmaids in matching olive dresses, each holding bouquets. Stone archway and rustic wall in the background.
Bride in a white gown stands with four bridesmaids in matching sage dresses, all holding floral bouquets, in front of a rustic stone backdrop.
Bride in a white lace gown stands with four bridesmaids in matching light green dresses, all holding white and pink flower bouquets, in front of a stone archway.
Five women in dresses, one wearing a bridal gown, smile and hold bouquets in front of a stone archway.
Five women walk together outdoors, smiling. The bride wears a white gown, and the bridesmaids are in matching light green dresses, each holding bouquets of flowers.
Bride in a lace dress walks with four bridesmaids in matching gowns, holding bouquets. Stone building in the background. Black and white photo.
A woman in a vibrant pink outfit and hat holds a glass and a clutch while talking outdoors.
A rustic dining hall with exposed beam ceilings, stone walls, and tables set for an event. String lights and chandeliers add a warm ambiance.
A round table is set for a formal meal with menus, glassware, cutlery, and small decorative items on a white tablecloth.
Black and white image of a table set for dining, featuring folded napkins, a menu, various glasses, silverware, and small bottles, arranged neatly on a white tablecloth.
Table setting with a "Nine" sign, glassware, candles, and greenery centerpiece. Background features a rustic interior with string lights.
Elegant wedding reception setup with tables adorned with white tablecloths, floral arrangements, and greenery. Twinkling string lights hang from the ceiling. Stone wall in the background.
Bride and groom embracing outdoors; bride wears a lace gown and veil, groom is in a black suit.
Bride and groom stand closely together outdoors. The bride is in a white lace gown and veil, and the groom is in a black suit. Sunlight filters through tree leaves, creating patterns on them.
A bride and groom embrace on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom kiss in a lush garden setting, surrounded by greenery. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers.
A bride and groom kiss outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery. The groom wears a suit, and the bride is in a long, lace wedding dress. The scene is captured in black and white.
A bride and groom stand on a wooden path surrounded by greenery. The groom whispers into the bride's ear while she holds a bouquet of white and pink flowers, both smiling towards the camera.
Bride and groom in wedding attire pose outdoors, surrounded by greenery. The groom whispers to the smiling bride, who holds a bouquet. Black and white image.
A groom in a black suit kisses a bride in a white dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
A groom kisses the bride's forehead as she smiles, holding a bouquet. They are outdoors, surrounded by foliage. Black and white image.
A bride and groom hold hands while walking outside. The bride wears a white strapless gown and holds a bouquet. The groom wears a black tuxedo.
A couple wearing wedding attire walks hand in hand outdoors. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers. The image is in black and white.
Bride and groom walking on a garden path in front of a rustic stone house, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Bride and groom walking together in front of a rustic stone building surrounded by gardens.
A bride and groom hold hands, walking through a garden path with colorful flowers, near an old stone building.
A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors, with the bride wearing a veil and bouquet visible in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands, facing each other. The bride is in a strapless dress with a veil. The groom wears a suit and bow tie. The focus is on their hands. Image is in black and white.
Bride and groom in formal attire stand facing each other on a garden path, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, with a stone wall in the background.
A bride in a white gown and a groom in a black tuxedo walk hand in hand on a gravel path in a lush garden.
A bride in a lace gown and groom in a tuxedo walk hand-in-hand along a garden path, surrounded by trimmed hedges and greenery.
A bride and groom walk through a garden path. The bride holds a bouquet, and both are dressed in formal attire. The background features hedges and trees. Black and white image.
A bride and groom kiss on a gravel path in a garden, surrounded by green hedges and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride in a white gown holds a bouquet of pale flowers while standing beside a groom in a black suit who leans his head toward hers. They are outdoors, surrounded by greenery.
A bride and groom stand closely in a garden, with the groom holding a bouquet. The bride smiles at the camera, and the groom leans in, eyes closed. The scene is in black and white.
Silhouetted couple in wedding attire kiss under an archway, surrounded by greenery, with a garden view in the background.
A bride and groom kiss under a stone archway framed by foliage, with a garden pathway visible in the background.
A couple in wedding attire kisses on a stone path lined with greenery and flowers, with ivy-covered buildings in the background.
A bride and groom embrace on a narrow stone pathway surrounded by flowering bushes and rustic stone buildings.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a stone pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, near a stone building.
A couple in formal wedding attire walks hand in hand down a garden path lined with lush greenery.
A bride and groom sit at a decorated table. The groom covers his face with his hands, and the bride is smiling widely.
A man with hands over his face and a woman laughing sit at a table with flowers and wine glasses.
Silhouettes of two people walking together against a sunset sky with scattered clouds and trees in the background.
A couple in formal attire embraces in a grassy field with a soft, cloudy sky overhead.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a gravel path beside an ivy-covered building. The bride smiles at the camera, wearing a white gown, while the groom wears a dark suit.
A couple in formal attire walks hand in hand on a gravel path in front of an ivy-covered building. The woman wears a long dress, and the man is in a suit. The scene is in black and white.
A couple dressed formally is dancing in a rustic venue with string lights, surrounded by an audience of clapping and smiling people.
A couple in formal attire shares a first dance under string lights in a rustic venue, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers in evening wear.
A couple dances surrounded by guests in a rustic venue adorned with string lights and stone walls, creating a romantic atmosphere.
A bride and groom dance energetically, with the groom lifting the bride. Guests watch and cheer in a warmly lit indoor setting.
A couple dances enthusiastically, with the man lifting the woman in a room filled with people watching and smiling. The woman wears a long, elegant dress. The scene is indoors with stone walls.
Bride and groom dance joyfully in a rustic venue adorned with string lights, surrounded by cheering guests.
A couple dances in a warmly lit room decorated with string lights, surrounded by clapping guests. The woman is lifted into the air by the man, both smiling.
A bride and groom celebrate with friends. One person plays the saxophone while others hold drinks. The setting appears to be a rustic indoor venue.
A bride, groom, and two men celebrate together. The bride holds a glass, while one man plays a saxophone. Everyone is smiling in a festive setting.