Gloucestershire Wedding Photography

Authentic, story-driven documentary wedding photography across Gloucestershire and the UK

Betty Bhandari Gloucestershire Wedding Photographer

Covering Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, and the South West

Portrait of photographer Betty Bhandari
Portrait of photographer Betty Bhandari
Portrait of photographer Betty Bhandari

From teary vows to full-belly laughs and joyful reunions, I’ll capture the full emotion of your day in natural, heartfelt images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

 

Just be you, and I’ll do the rest!

 

Hi, I’m Betty — focused so you don’t have to be.
As an award-winning Gloucestershire wedding photographer with years of experience, I’m here to take the pressure off, so you can relax and soak up every magical moment.

My approach is documentary-style with a gentle, unobtrusive presence. I won’t pose or orchestrate your day — I’ll simply let it unfold naturally while I quietly document every moment, every interaction, and every beautiful detail.

Why Gloucestershire is the Perfect Backdrop for Wedding Photography

 

Photographing weddings in Gloucestershire is an absolute joy. Since making the South West my home in 2011, I’ve had the pleasure of working with couples throughout this stunning county – from the edge of the Forest of Dean to the picture-perfect Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire combines rural charm, historic beauty and refined elegance. Whether you’re dreaming of a rustic celebration in the hills, a refined affair in a Georgian manor, or a relaxed gathering in a countryside barn, this county delivers scenery and soul in equal measure.

From golden-hour fields to charming stone villages, ancient churches to grand halls, Gloucestershire sets the stage for timeless, meaningful wedding photography.

 

Gorgeous Wedding Venues in Gloucestershire

Over the years, I’ve had the honour of photographing at some of Gloucestershire’s most iconic venues. The soft Cotswold stone and landscaped gardens at Manor By The Lake offer an elegant yet relaxed feel. Totworth Court is ideal for couples who love rustic warmth and woodland romance. At Merriscourt, the drama and grandeur of the architecture give your wedding a real sense of occasion.

Whether it’s the peaceful countryside of The Barn at Berkeley, the refined charm of Matara Centre, or the modern elegance of Kingscote Barn, Gloucestershire has a venue to reflect every couple’s personal style.

 

A Variety of Backdrops for Every Couple

What makes Gloucestershire such a gem is its range. Want wildflower meadows and rolling views? Tick. Fancy a stylish city wedding in Cheltenham or Gloucester with historic character? Absolutely. Prefer a peaceful, private countryside escape? There are endless tucked-away gems to discover.

Whether you’re going boho and barefoot or black tie and formal, Gloucestershire offers a setting that suits your vision.

 

Your Story, Set in Gloucestershire

As a Gloucestershire wedding photographer, I specialise in capturing real moments with honesty, heart and beauty. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime collection of stories, relationships, and emotions – and this county provides the perfect canvas for those stories to come to life.

Let’s create a gallery of memories that’s authentic, emotional, and uniquely you – all against the beautiful, character-rich backdrop of Gloucestershire.

Some lovely reviews from newly married couples:

From start to finish our experience with Betty has been incredible! We were let down by another photographer and Betty was able to step in at very short notice to save the day!
Betty was very responsive, professional and organised. We started with an in depth video call to run through the day, so she could get an idea of what we were looking for, advise with suggestions and just get to meet each other prior to the day. After speaking with Betty we knew we were going to be in very capable hands and wish we had chosen her from the very start, we knew we could trust her with our big day!
On the day, Betty was prompt, very well equipped and did not miss a thing! Betty was non stop all day, she was able to photograph all of the significant moments of our special day, working around us and making us feel at ease to just enjoy ourselves. We had a list of portrait photos that we wanted which were all captured beautifully. She was very flexible and would make the most of opportunities during the day. We were fortunate enough to have some golden hour sun where she captured some of our favourite photos. Alongside this, Betty captured loads of wonderful candid pics throughout the day, managed our guests very well, staged shots of our venue, decorations, rings and other elements to showcase the day in full.
We can’t recommend Betty enough, she really is a super star! If you choose Betty for your wedding you will not be disappointed! Thank you Betty!

Yasmin & Rich, Leigh Court Wedding

Betty is an absolute superstar! We absolutely loved Betty doing our wedding photos and have had feedback from family and friends that she was brilliant.

On the big day, Betty fit in straight away, taking photos of all the special moments and even those that we wouldn’t have even thought to snap. She made everyone feel comfortable, was friendly and fun, but at the same time she was subtle and sometimes I didn’t realise she had taken a photo! Which made for some even more special moments. She was also adaptable – we had an area of the venue in mine for our family and bridal party photos, but at the time the sun was in everyone’s faces, so she quickly suggested another location which ended up making for even better shots. They were brilliant! Thanks for helping to make our day special and for giving us some great memories to cherish forever. I would recommend Betty to anyone.

Beck & Sam, Paintworks Wedding

Fantastic from beginning to end! We met before the wedding and did a walk around area to scope photo opportunities, again she listened to our ideas and offered hers and together came up with a plan we were all happy with.
Our wedding day ran smoothly and Betty was on hand to help with so much more than photography! (…dress button legend and boat climbing extraordinaire!..)
We really enjoyed spending time with Betty throughout the day, particularly our couple shots, as she made us feel really at ease, and our family and friends all gave her such high praise.

We are beyond happy with our photographs and we couldn’t thank her enough for making our day extra special.

Gema & Catherine, Bristol Registry Office & Radnor Rooms Wedding

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