Luxury Wedding at Bourton Hall

A bride and groom stand outdoors in formal wedding attire, holding hands and smiling at each other, surrounded by a garden with flowers and greenery during their Bourton Hall Wedding Photography

Lizzie and Karan’s Summer Wedding at Bourton Hall, Warwickshire Wedding Photographer


There are a few wedding venues that truly capture my heart, and Bourton Hall in Warwickshire is definitely one of them! Set on the gorgeous Shakespeare Hill, this elegant 18th-century mansion perfectly embodies the Italian Renaissance style, making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. I’ve had the pleasure of being a Bourton Hall wedding photographer a handful of times, and now it was Lizzie and Karan’s turn to tie the knot in this magnificent place.

From the very first call I had with Lizzie and Karan, I had a feeling their wedding day was going to be something really special. They were so kind, warm, and easy to talk to, and there was just this natural excitement about everything they were planning. It was also really clear that they were surrounded by the most wonderful families and friends, all sharing that same love and energy, which made it even more special to look forward to their day.

The couple had the most incredible day! Their wedding was classic, yet modern, effortless, and amazingly romantic. Bourton Hall was the perfect choice for them, and the weather worked in our favour, meaning we already had the ideal setup for some unforgettable photos.

The large historic stone mansion, Bourton Hall, with multiple windows and columns stands behind a manicured lawn and symmetrical garden under a partly cloudy sky.
Rows of empty white chairs with sheer fabric draping are arranged in the Chapel, a wood-panelled room with large mirrors, set up for an indoor event or ceremony.
The Chapel and Bourton Hall entrance feature two historic buildings with classical architecture, including columns and decorative stonework, connected by a black enclosed walkway.
Two elegant white wedding dresses are displayed in a bright room, one wedding dress hanging on a looking glass and the other on a hanger by an open door with a garden view.
A bride in a white dress and veil holds a bouquet whilst walking down the staircase in an ornately decorated interior.
A bride in a white off-shoulder gown and veil stands on stone steps, smiling, as the groom in a black suit kisses her on the head. Outdoors, greenery and a brick wall are in the background, Bourton Hall Wedding Photographer.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black dinner suit hold hands and walk on grass outdoors, both smiling at each other.

Eva Murko Photography

Hey there! I’m Eva, a passionate wedding photographer from Solihull, Birmingham. I absolutely love capturing those real, natural moments at weddings across the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. My joy is to give you a special and personalised wedding experience by creating timeless photos that bring back all the emotions from your big day. I truly believe in the magic of photography to document the beauty and emotions of your wedding day. Let’s create wonderful memories together!

A bride and groom kiss whilst standing with their wedding party, who cheer and hold flowers, on a lawn with trees in the background.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand outdoors, smiling, surrounded by cheering bridesmaids in pale dresses and groomsmen in dark suits holding bouquets at The Bourton Hall Wedding.
A bride and groom in formal attire share a kiss in a garden, surrounded by blooming flowers and greenery. Bourton Hall Wedding Photographer
A bride in a white wedding dress stands indoors by the grand windows of Bourton Hall, holding a bouquet of white flowers as sunlight streams into the elegant room.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony as guests watch and white confetti floats in the air.
The groom, in a tuxedo with a buttonhole, stands indoors by a leaded glass window, looking outside with one hand in his pocket.
A bride and groom stand under a white arch in a garden; the groom kisses the bride’s hand whilst both smile at each other. Bourton Hall Wedding Photography.
A bride and groom in formal attire walk hand in hand on a lawn in front of a large, elegant stone building with multiple windows and white parasols. Bourton Hall Wedding Photographer

Wedding Preparations

Lizzie was preparing for her big day in the elegant Lady Bourton Honeymoon Suite with her family and bridesmaids. The bride looked ethereal in her wedding dress, surrounded by the most incredible bridesmaid crew who brought such a warm, joyful energy to the morning and were by her side every step of the way. The bridesmaids’ attire paired perfectly with the surroundings, resulting in truly harmonious photos. Given my love for details, I took the time to create a beautiful flat lay while the party was putting on its final touches.

Naturally, on the other side of the mansion, Karan had a more laid-back experience with his groomsman and family, though emotions were through the roof. After all, this was one of the most exciting moments of their lives.

Six blush-coloured dresses on hangers are arranged on a white canopy bed frame beneath an ornate chandelier in a bright room.
A wedding flat lay featuring a save the date card, rings in a box, perfume, jewellery, white roses, and vow booklets arranged on a reflective surface.
White high-heeled sandals, a pink peony, and a perfume bottle are arranged on a stone surface beside a pond with lily pads and scattered leaves.
The bride with long, wavy blonde hair sits at a dressing table while another person styles her hair, using clips and a curling tong. A second person is seated on the floor nearby.
A person in a white lace dressing gown sits with hands clasped on their lap, showing manicured nails and a gold bracelet.
A woman in a dressing gown smiles whilst having her hair styled, surrounded by others in matching satin pyjamas in a bright room.
The bride in a white dressing gown sits on a bed, smiling, with a small gift bag and open jewellery box beside her.
A bride in a white dress is surrounded and embraced by six bridesmaids in light-coloured dresses in a bright, elegant room.
A bride and her mother share a moment as the woman in a teal dress adjusts the train of the bride's white gown in a well-lit room with floral wallpaper and a large mirror.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil stands in a bright, elegant room at Bourton Hall, holding a bouquet, sunlight streaming through the window behind her—perfectly captured by her wedding photographer.
A person adjusts a black cufflink on the white sleeve of a dress shirt.
A groom and his brother, both in tuxedos, stand in a bedroom as one helps the other fasten his shirt cuffs. A suit jacket hangs in the background.
Two men in dress shirts and bow ties stand indoors; one adjusts the other's bow tie near a window with curtains.
A groom and his brother, both in suits, stand in a bedroom as one helps the other adjust his jacket and bow tie, preparing for a formal occasion.
Four men in dinner jackets stand together indoors, holding drinks and laughing—groom and groomsman celebrating or toasting in a well-lit room with a chandelier and a bed in the background.
Black dress shoes, a bow tie, a pair of cufflinks, a bottle of aftershave, an open ring box with a ring, and a "His Vows" booklet arranged on a white surface.
A groom in a black suit adjusts his bow tie whilst standing indoors near a window with patterned curtains.
Four men in dinner jackets and buttonholes walk together outside a light stone building with ornate windows and a parked black car nearby.
Two men in dinner jackets stand in a formal room; one is pinning a buttonhole on the other's jacket. Floral arrangements and wedding decor are visible on a nearby table.
The groom and his mother share a heartfelt hug, both dressed elegantly, as he holds a drink in one hand at a festive indoor event.

A Beautiful Ceremony in the Chapel

As the guests gathered inside the former Italian-style Catholic chapel chosen by the bride and groom for their ceremony, there was a real sense of anticipation in the air. One of the most unforgettable moments of the day was seeing Lizzie walking gracefully down the grand staircase beside her father, looking absolutely stunning as he escorted her down the aisle. It was such an emotional moment, and you could instantly feel just how much it meant to everyone present.

The chapel looked breathtaking, full of timeless charm and elegance that created the most beautiful setting for their vows. Lizzie and Karan’s ceremony was truly heartfelt from beginning to end, overflowing with emotion, love, and so many meaningful glances between the two of them. It was one of those ceremonies where you could feel every word and every moment so deeply.

A bride in a white dress and veil descends a carpeted staircase in a wood-panelled interior, holding a bouquet as people gather in the background.
A bride and her father walk arm-in-arm down a wooden staircase in an elegant hall—the bride in a white gown and veil, holding a bunch of flowers, beside her father dressed smartly in a dinner suit.
A bride in a white dress walks down the aisle with an older man in a dinner jacket, surrounded by seated and standing guests in a wood-panelled venue.
Bride in white dress walks down the aisle with an older man; guests watch and smile in a wood-panelled room decorated with white flowers.
A bride and groom stand facing each other, holding hands during their wedding ceremony, with guests seated and watching in the background.
Two emotional bridesmaids wipe away tears whilst sitting and holding bouquets during a wedding ceremony; a bride in a white dress is in the foreground.
A bride in a white dress wipes away a tear whilst standing next to a groom in a black suit during a wedding ceremony, with seated guests watching in the background.
A bride and groom kiss at the altar in a wood-panelled room, surrounded by applauding guests. White flowers decorate the foreground.
A groom in a dinner suit signs a document while a bride in a white dress and veil sits beside him, both smiling, in a wood-panelled room with people in the background.
A bride and groom, both smiling, walk hand in hand down an aisle as guests clap and celebrate around them at an indoor wedding ceremony.

Bourton Hall Drinks Reception & Portraits

While their guests were mingling, I whisked the couple away for their portrait session. Lizzie and Karan were naturals in front of the camera, and it didn’t take much to create magic with them. Since the weather was great, I also had the opportunity to experiment with light and capture the true energy of their special day. This is one of the many reasons why I simply love being a Bourton Hall wedding photographer – the possibilities here are endless.

A bride and groom in formal wedding attire stand close together on a garden path, with the groom holding a bouquet and embracing the bride.
A bride and groom embrace indoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and wearing a veil, both dressed in formal wedding attire.
A bride and groom hold hands outside Bourton Hall, surrounded by smiling wedding guests. The bride holds a bouquet, and confetti petals are scattered on the ground.
A bride in a white dress stands outdoors with seven bridesmaids in matching light pink dresses, all holding bouquets of gypsophila.
A bride in a white dress stands with eight bridesmaids in light-coloured gowns, all holding bouquets, walking together on a lawn with trees in the background.
A bride in a long gown and veil walks on grass with bridesmaids holding posies, while the groom in a suit looks at her.
A bride and groom kiss outdoors on a grassy lawn, with the bride in a white dress and veil and the groom in a black suit. Bridesmaids are visible in the background.
A group of people in formal attire gather closely, hugging and laughing outdoors, with one person playfully adjusting another’s wig or hairpiece.
A younger man in a suit embraces an older man in a blue jacket on a tree-lined path, with flower petals scattered on the ground.
A bride in a white dress and veil kisses an elderly woman on the cheek outdoors, holding a bouquet of white flowers.

A groom in a black suit kisses a bride in a white dress and veil as he dips her on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
A bride and groom stand outdoors in formal wedding attire, holding hands and smiling at each other, surrounded by a garden with flowers and greenery during their Bourton Hall Wedding Photography
A bride and groom stand together in an elegantly decorated reception hall, looking at each other and smiling in the wedding breakfast room at Bourton Hall.

Wedding Breakfast and Speeches

Afterward, we headed to one of my favourite spots at Bourton Hall – the breakfast room. The couple chose white throughout, enhancing the modern setting, while the interiors made us feel like we were in Italy!

What truly stood out throughout the reception was the incredible connection Lizzie and Karan share with their families and friends. There was so much warmth, love, and genuine appreciation in every interaction, and it was incredibly special to witness and capture. The speeches were heartfelt and emotional, filling the room with both laughter and tears, while the food was absolutely amazing and enjoyed by everyone around the tables.

Elegant banqueting hall with round tables set for wedding breakfast, featuring gold-trimmed ceiling, chandeliers, large mirrors, and tall windows with draped curtains.
A round banquet table set for a wedding breakfast, featuring glassware, plates, cutlery, a white tablecloth, candles, and floral centrepieces in a bright, elegant room.
Three women in formal dresses stand with their arms round each other, facing away from the camera at an indoor event.
An older woman in a blue hat and red jacket hugs a bride in a white dress at an indoor event, with people seated in the background.
Two women embrace at an indoor event, one wearing a white dress and the other in a pink outfit, with seated guests visible in the background.
A woman in a white dress leans over to kiss a seated woman on the cheek at a formal event, while two men in dinner jackets sit nearby at a table set with food and flowers.
An older woman in a blue patterned dress smiles and holds hands with a younger woman in an embroidered sari, standing indoors near a window.
A man in a dinner jacket reads from a paper, delivering a heartfelt father of the bride speech at a formal event, as another man places a comforting hand on an emotional seated woman's shoulder.
A bride in a white dress smiles and touches her face whilst seated at a table during a wedding reception, with other guests in formal attire nearby.
A man in a dinner jacket kisses a woman on the head as they sit at a table decorated with white flowers and glassware, with sunlight streaming through the windows behind them.
A wedding top table with six people dressed formally, floral centrepieces, and large windows with curtains in the background. The atmosphere appears emotional and celebratory.
Three people sit at a decorated table; two women wipe their eyes while a man in a dinner jacket looks at them, smiling. Flowers and glassware are in the foreground, and a window is behind them.
A bride and groom kiss whilst guests look on and smile at a formal indoor wedding reception with floral decorations.

First Dance and Party Time

It didn’t take long for the couple’s party to join in on the photo fun! For me, this was the ideal moment to capture some candid images – I especially loved when the girls brought out their parasols and all the vibes.

Everyone had a ton of fun during the party time, and the positive energy didn’t stop for a single beat. Of course, for a couple as grand as Lizzie and Karan, they had to have an unforgettable cake cutting and their first dance. Their family and friends got on the staircase and showered them with confetti, while they shared a romantic kiss in the middle of the hallway. Undoubtedly, this was the moment of the entire day!

A bride and groom embrace and kiss outdoors at a wedding reception, with guests in formal attire and white parasols in the background.
A bride and groom dance together outdoors on grass, surrounded by guests, with a stone building in the background.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a black tuxedo hold hands while standing on grass in a garden setting. Bourton Hall wedding photographer.
A bride in a white dress and veil holds a bouquet of white roses whilst smiling beside a groom in a black tuxedo, outdoors at golden hour.
Bridesmaids in matching light-coloured dresses hold white parasols and walk or dance together on the grass outside a large stone building.
A wedding party in formal attire stands outside a building, celebrating and smiling as confetti or droplets fall around them.
Two women in light-coloured dresses stand outside at dusk, one laughing and holding a paper parasol, the other partially obscured by her parasol.
A bride and groom share a first dance on a dark wooden floor, surrounded by falling confetti, as guests watch from upstairs and the sides.
A bride and groom kiss in front of a wedding cake, surrounded by falling confetti, with guests watching from a wooden staircase behind them.
A bride and groom smile and hold hands while dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests and soft lighting.
A woman in a blue sari with raised arm dances enthusiastically at an indoor event, surrounded by other people and dim, festive lighting.
People dressed in formal attire dance and raise their hands at an indoor celebration, with bright lights and blurred motion in the background.
A man in a white shirt plays a red Hohner accordion indoors, with sheet music and a flower arrangement visible in the background.
Three women in formal dresses, including a bride in white, stand close together smiling and singing at an indoor event, surrounded by other guests.
Three men perform together; two sing into a microphone while the third plays an accordion. One man holds a sheet of paper, and all are dressed in formal shirts and jackets.
A bride in a white dress twirls with a man in a suit on a chequered dance floor, surrounded by guests at a wedding reception.
A bride and groom dance energetically on a chequered floor, surrounded by guests in formal attire under dim lighting with light spots on the walls.

Solihull Wedding Photography | Bourton Hall, Main St, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9QZ

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Lizzie + Karan

“Omg wow!! We have just watched the slideshow and then all the photos and then the slideshow again 🥹🥹
All the photos are incredible- you captured all the moments so well. We feel as if we have just relived the whole day. Thank you so, so much. You went above and beyond and got so so many nice photos of our friends and family too 🥹 we are so grateful that you were our photographer on the best day of our lives 🥹🥹

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Suppliers:

Venue: Bourton Hall

Hair: Bridal Hair By Sharon

Makeup: Soie Makeup Artists – Charlotte

Florist: Lily Loves

Videography: Milana Jones Wedding

Dress: TDR Bridal

Band: Felliny – Slaters

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