Alis & Brad - Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells Wedding Photography

Alis & Brad

Hotel du Vin · Tunbridge Wells · Kent

Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells · Walled Garden · Own Studio Bride

An intimate Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells wedding in the heart of Kent. Full of warmth, easy laughter and the kind of family energy that makes a documentary wedding photographer’s job an absolute pleasure. Alis wore a stunning gown by Own Studio and Brad looked sharp in a navy three piece.

The Morning

Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells’ bedrooms are quietly perfect for getting ready. High ceilings, soft Georgian light through the sash windows, and just enough space for the bridesmaids and a few quiet glasses of fizz. Alis stepped into her Own Studio dress with her mum holding back tears, and Brad was downstairs in the bar trying to look calm while definitely not feeling it.

The Ceremony

The Burgundy Suite at Hotel du Vin is one of those rooms that just works for a wedding ceremony. Warm wood, soft pendant lighting, exposed brick and the right amount of space for everyone who matters. Brad waited at the front, looking slightly nervous and very much in love. When Alis appeared on her father’s arm in her Own Studio gown, the whole room held its breath.

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Confetti & Canapés

Out into the walled garden for confetti, prosecco and that wonderful collective exhale after the ceremony. Tunbridge Wells in spring did not disappoint. Soft golden light through the cherry blossom, glasses catching the sun, and hugs from family who had waited a very long time for this day.

A Quiet Fifteen Minutes

We slipped away through the hotel’s quieter corners. Past the wine cellar, down a sun dappled side passage with that iconic Hotel du Vin sandstone behind them. Alis’s Own Studio gown caught the spring light beautifully, and Brad just kept laughing. These easy, calm, unposed minutes are always my favourite frames of the whole day.

The best wedding photos happen when nobody’s thinking about the camera. I’m there to capture the real moments. The ones you’ll actually want to look back on.

Oliver Holder

The Bistro

Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells’ bistro is one of the most romantic dining rooms in Kent. Candlelight, low ceilings, beautiful ironwork, and food that genuinely lives up to its reputation. Bottles of red doing the rounds, laughter rolling through every course, and the whole room feeling like a private supper club for the people who matter most.

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The Speeches

Speeches that had everyone laughing and crying inside the same paragraph. The father of the bride brought the heart, the best man brought the chaos, and Brad pulled it all together with the kind of toast that makes a wedding feel like a beginning, not an end.

The Party

First dance, friends piling onto the floor, the maid of honour leading the chants, Brad’s brother attempting choreography. Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells lends itself to exactly this kind of evening. Intimate, unstuffy, the right number of people in the right space. We left somewhere around midnight with everyone still going.

Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells Weddings · Common Questions

Where is Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells?

Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is a Grade II listed Georgian sandstone mansion at Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2LY. It is a five minute walk from Tunbridge Wells railway station and around an hour from London by train.

Can you have a wedding ceremony at Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is fully licensed for civil ceremonies. The Burgundy Suite is the most popular ceremony room, and the walled garden is used for outdoor blessings and drinks receptions in fine weather.

Is Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells a good venue for an intimate wedding?

Yes. It is one of the best small wedding venues in Kent, comfortably suiting weddings of around 30 to 80 guests. The bistro dining room and walled garden create a warm, relaxed atmosphere that suits documentary style wedding photography particularly well.

Do you photograph weddings at Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. I am a documentary wedding photographer covering Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells and weddings across Kent, London and the South East. Travel from Bristol is included for most Kent and London bookings.

Alis and Brad, thank you for letting me document such a beautiful, joyful day. Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells, your bistro and walled garden are going to live in my mind for a long time. Here’s to the two of you.

Bride’s dress: Own Studio
Venue: Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Photography: Oliver Holder

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