Wedding Photographer Haywards Heath

Welcome to my website!

I’m Andy Kerr, a Sussex wedding photographer based near Haywards Heath.

If you’re looking for wedding photography in and around Haywards Heath please scroll down…

FAQs

HOW DO WE SECURE THE DATE?

As part of my consultation process you have the opportunity to place a very small fully refundable deposit to secure your date in my calendar. This guarantees that I will not take a booking from another couple for your wedding date in the following two weeks.

I restrict myself to 25 weddings a year to allow me to give you the excellent customer service that I’m known for, so with bookings being taken up to two years from now, if you think we could be a good fit you can get in touch here.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY WEDDING VENUES NEAR HAYWARDS HEATH?

Whether you’re looking for something luxury or intimate, there are some fantastic wedding venues near Haywards Heath that I’m sure you’ll love.

Here are some of my favourite venues with links to their websites.

Ghyll Manor Weddings

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Sussex countryside, this elegant 17th-century country-house hotel brims with character and style, the traditional oak-beamed building gazing out over acres of gorgeous private gardens, including a lake and pretty summerhouse. 29 rooms for you and your guests. Ghyll Manor website >>

Brookfield Barn Weddings

A relatively new barn wedding venue. The property underwent a total renovation in 2015, followed by the completion of the handcrafted oak-framed barn in the summer of 2016. The barn has a gorgeous backdrop through the bifold doors over the lake and golf course, and the oak pergola on the edge of the water are both licensed for civil ceremonies. Exclusive use of the venue for your wedding including the grounds, guest rooms and 9 hole golf course. Brookfield Barn website >>

The Ravenswood Weddings

Ever popular, The Ravenswood estate boasts 18 acres of landscaped lawns, gardens and lakes as well as a magnificent 15th century manor house with plenty of picturesque locations for great wedding photos. The Ravenswood website >>

Castle Goring Weddings

Castle Goring is a magnificent and unique Grade 1 listed 18th-century building regarded as one of the most important houses architecturally in the country. Built several hundred years ago in beautiful grounds surrounded by ancient woodland in the South Downs National Park, this newly restored venue provides the ideal setting for weddings. It was the first house ever built with a dual façade, Greco-Roman on the Southside and Castellated Gothic on the North. Castle Goring website >>

Stanhill Court Hotel Weddings

A magnificent country manor house, built in 1881 and surrounded by acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland. A stunning venue with idyllic views overlooking the Surrey Hills. Stanhill Court website >>

South Lodge Weddings

South Lodge is the perfect venue for all seasons. Set within the dramatic South Downs, they have 93 acres of parkland, panoramic views to die for in summer from their outdoor wedding pavilion, and plenty of vibrant colours in the autumn set a theme for your wedding day. They have beautiful candlelit ceremonies and roaring log fires add to the atmosphere of romance when there is a chill in the winter air. In spring they have a striking display of rhododendrons that has to been seen to be fully appreciated. South Lodge website >>

Ockenden Manor Weddings

A lovely Elizabethan manor house with twenty-eight bedrooms set in nine acres of beautiful grounds with an award winning dining room. A charming location and building. Ockenden Manor website >>

Cowdray House Weddings

Cowdray House is a magical setting for weddings. With its beautiful gardens, impressive architecture and elegant interiors, it is an exceptional exclusive-use venue for civil wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, it lends itself perfectly to large parties as well as more intimate gatherings, while still retaining the warmth of a family home. The House is located at the heart of the 16,500 acre Cowdray Estate and provides the bridal party with total privacy. Cowdray House website >>

Goodwood House Weddings

Set at the heart of 12,000 acres of stunning park and woodland, Goodwood House has hosted family celebrations for over 300 years. Home to the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, there is a palpable sense of history here, in a place that was designed purely for entertaining and pleasure. With its classic Regency architecture, fabulous collection of art and furniture, and breathtakingly beautiful grounds, it’s hard to imagine a more English setting for your wedding. Goodwood House website >>

Pelham House Weddings

Pelham house is located in Lewes, a historic town of charming cottages surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs. Thanks to its town centre location, a stone’s throw from the station, all of your friends and family can be in attendance. Yet with its peaceful landscaped gardens and clifftop views you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere. Pelham House website >>

Amberley Castle Weddings

Amberley Castle lies waiting to be discovered as a truly unique wedding venue. On the doorstep of the South Downs National Park, with its green rolling pastures, open spaces, ancient woodlands and river valleys Amberley Castle has been used exclusively by royalty, politicians and VIPs throughout its history. 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens (roamed by a resident white peacock) set the scene and the castle is still completely enclosed by a high curtain wall, with the medieval stonework forming an evocative backdrop to your special day. Amberley Castle website >>

Pekes Manor Weddings

Pekes is a lovely old East Sussex pre-Tudor Manor House with five surrounding smaller houses, set among charming gardens within a small private estate approached by two long private drives. The estate sits peacefully in open countryside with absolutely stunning views all round, across the Wealden landscape and over to the South Downs. Pekes Manor website >>

West Dean Gardens Weddings

A beautiful wedding reception venue in West Sussex. Marquee/tipi receptions for up to 200 guests are held on the picnic lawn or front lawn and the features of the Gardens offer idyllic photo opportunities. West Dean Gardens website >>

Fontwell Park Weddings

Set within 65 acres of beautiful countryside, Fontwell Park is a charming local wedding venue near Arundel and Chichester. Providing a stunning setting for your wedding day. Available spaces include Fontwell House, the Paddock Marquee, the Premier Ground Floor, and the Premier First Floor. Fontwell Park website >>

Southdowns Manor Weddings

A beautiful setting for the perfect wedding, this lovely Manor House provides a relaxed and intimate venue for smaller events or larger parties. Complete with a landscaped terrace, attractive gardens and wonderful views of South Downs National Park. Southdowns Manor website >>

Findon Manor Weddings

A charming hotel that dates back to the 15th century and is set in beautiful lawned gardens which provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Licensed to hold civil ceremonies & partnerships and approved by the registrar to conduct the ceremony and vows for up to 100 people indoors with the option for additional seating outside. Findon Manor website >>

10 TOP WEDDING VENUES IN SUSSEX

For fuller information on some of the venues listed above ready my blog ‘10 Top Wedding Venues in Sussex’

CAN WE GET WEDDING ALBUMS FROM YOU?

Absolutely. if you're looking for a luxury wedding album for your photos I offer a customised wedding album service, complete with full layout design included to tell the story of your day.

Hand-made from the finest leather (or material of your choice) these luxury wedding albums are so sumptuously put together and finished, you won’t be able to resist touching them!

Read about my wedding albums here

DO YOU COVER OTHER AREAS TOO?

In addition to Eastbourne I cover the whole of the UK and abroad.

See my venues guides for other locations here.

DO WE NEED TWO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS?

I often work with a second photographer which is perfect for capturing groom prep in addition to your bridal prep photography, particularly if you are both getting ready in different locations.

A second photographer is also perfect for capturing extra memories on your wedding day whilst I’m concentrating on doing my thing.

Read about the pros and cons of two photographers

Just let me know when you contact me that you’re thinking about a second photographer.

CAN WE HAVE WEDDING GROUP PHOTOS?

Yes. They’re not mandatory but when you look back on your wedding day photos in years to come I think you’ll be glad that you included wedding group photography.

These days families and close friends regularly live far apart across the country, or even abroad. How often in the future are you likely to have the opportunity to include them together in the same photos taken by a professional photographer?

If you’re worried about how long these photos will take, I have a carefully designed order of wedding group photos that allows me to zip though the ‘formals’ in the most time-efficient way. If you’d like to know a bit more about ‘how’ just mention it to me when you get in touch!