Hexham Abbey
A place of worship for more than 1,300 years, the abbey rises above the market place. Churches set their own rules on photography during services, so your photographer checks them in advance and works discreetly within them.
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Hexham · Tyne Valley · Northumberland
Wedding photographer in Hexham and the Tyne Valley
Wedding Photographer Newcastle photographs weddings in Hexham and across the Tyne Valley. Ceremonies at the abbey, castle receptions and barn weddings out in the fields are all covered, with a documentary approach a short drive west of the city.
- West of Newcastle
- About 20 miles
- Style
- Documentary
- Settings
- Abbey to hills
01Hexham weddings
Wedding photography in Hexham, from abbey to valley
Hexham is a market town with an ancient abbey at its heart, and the open countryside of the Tyne Valley begins a few minutes from the market place.
Wedding Photographer Newcastle covers Hexham and the villages around it, including Corbridge, Riding Mill, Haydon Bridge and Allendale. The approach is documentary. Your photographer follows the day as it happens, from getting ready through to the first dance, and only steps in with light direction for family groups and couple portraits. Most of the gallery ends up as real moments, with very little of it posed.
Tyne Valley weddings often involve some travel between a church, a reception venue and somewhere for portraits, so a bit of planning helps. Before the day, the team goes through your timings, the order of events and the group photographs you want. That becomes a simple plan with some room left for surprises. The wedding photography page explains the full service in more detail.
02Venues
Hexham wedding venues and ceremony settings
The Tyne Valley has plenty of places to marry. There is a historic church in the centre of town, and out in the countryside you will find castles, hotels and converted farm buildings.
Castles and country hotels
Langley Castle, a restored medieval tower near Haydon Bridge, and Slaley Hall, a hotel on high ground south east of Hexham, are two of the best known venues in the area. Both have grand rooms and grounds with space for portraits.
Barns and rural venues
Healey Barn near Riding Mill is one of several barn and farm venues in the valley. Stone walls and timber beams suit candid photography, and the fields outside make easy portrait backdrops.
If you are still choosing where to marry, the North East venues guide lists more options across Northumberland and beyond.
03Portraits
Portrait locations in and around Hexham
The river and the hills are both a short drive from Hexham, so couple portraits rarely take you far from your guests.
The Sele and Abbey Grounds
Mature trees and open lawns, with the abbey standing above them. It is the obvious choice straight after a church ceremony, with room for family groups and almost no travel time.
Tyne Green and Corbridge
Tyne Green is a riverside park on the edge of town with long views along the water. Nearby Corbridge adds old stone streets and a seventeenth century bridge across the Tyne.
Hadrian's Wall country
North and west of Hexham the land rises into crags and open moorland. It suits couples who want a few wilder portraits, and it works well for elopements.
04Who it suits
A Hexham wedding photographer for relaxed couples
The service suits couples who want to enjoy their wedding and spend very little of it posing. If you would like real photographs of your guests, your venue and the valley around it, with a short portrait session in good light, documentary coverage fits well.
It works for a large church wedding with a castle reception, and just as well for a small ceremony followed by an afternoon in the hills. Couples planning something intimate can read more on the small weddings page. Venues nearer the city and the airport are covered on the Ponteland wedding photography page, while the Northumberland wedding photographer page looks at the rest of the county, up to the coast and the Cheviots.
- Church weddings at Hexham Abbey and village churches
- Castle, country hotel and barn receptions
- Small weddings, civil ceremonies and elopements
- Couples who want countryside portraits without a long journey
- Pre-wedding engagement shoots in the valley
05Coverage
Wedding photography packages for the Tyne Valley
Coverage is built around your day, with no fixed template. Each option below can be adjusted, and the cost, coverage length, delivery and any album are all confirmed in a quote for your plans.
Elopement & Small Wedding
Shorter coverage
Elopements, register office and civil ceremonies
- Ceremony and signing of the register
- Family groups and couple portraits
- Time to celebrate afterwards
- Planning conversation before the day
Half Day
Ceremony to wedding breakfast
Smaller weddings and later starts
- Arrival of guests and the ceremony
- Drinks reception and family groups
- Relaxed couple portraits
- Wedding breakfast details
The full story
Full Day
Preparations to first dance
The whole story of your day
- Morning preparations
- Ceremony, drinks and family groups
- Couple portraits in the best light
- Speeches and first dance
- Timeline and group shot planning
Full Day Plus
Full day with extras
Two angles, an album and more
- Everything in Full Day
- Second photographer
- Engagement shoot
- Handmade wedding album
- Evening party coverage
Extras such as a second photographer or a handmade wedding album can be added to any option. See packages and quotes for the full list.
06Get a quote
How to book your Hexham wedding photographer
Send your details
Use the enquiry form or email info@weddingphotographernewcastle.uk with your date, venue and a little about your plans.
Receive your quote
You hear back personally with availability and a quote based on the coverage you need.
Plan together
Closer to the day, you and your photographer agree timings, group shots and portrait spots.
Enjoy the day
On the wedding day your photographer stays in the background, and you spend the time with your guests.
07FAQs
Hexham wedding photography questions
Can you photograph inside Hexham Abbey during the ceremony?
That is for the abbey to decide, as churches set their own guidance on photography during services. Your photographer confirms the rules with the abbey beforehand and works discreetly within them. Once the service is over, the grounds outside give plenty of freedom.
Do you cover venues outside Hexham, such as Slaley Hall or Langley Castle?
Yes. Wedding Photographer Newcastle covers venues throughout the Tyne Valley and the rest of Northumberland. Share your venue when you get in touch and any travel is set out clearly in your quote.
Can we include Hadrian's Wall in our wedding photographs?
Usually, with some planning. Several stretches of the wall are a short walk from small car parks. Your photographer can suggest a spot that suits your timings, your footwear and the weather, and keep the trip brief so you are not away from your guests for long.
Do you photograph small weddings and elopements near Hexham?
Yes. Shorter coverage suits a register office ceremony or a small gathering followed by portraits by the river or in the hills. The elopement photography page explains how it works.
How do we get a quote for a Hexham wedding?
Send your date, venue and the coverage you have in mind through the enquiry form. You will receive a reply with availability and a quote tailored to your day, with no obligation to book.
08Nearby
Other areas we cover
Newcastle · Northumberland · Durham
Let's talk about your day
Send your date and venue to Wedding Photographer Newcastle to check availability and get a quote for your day.