Venue guide · Wedding photography
Availability update: Kew lists Cambridge Cottage as closed for refurbishment from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Check the current position directly when choosing your date and venue spaces.
Kew Gardens offers a wedding setting where glasshouses and planting can be central to the atmosphere. For couples who love gardens but want a London celebration, its venue collection provides several distinct ways to bring those ideas together.
Choose the Kew space that tells your story
The Nash Conservatory, Orangery and Princess of Wales Conservatory have different roles and characters within the venue offering. The appeal is the relationship between light, plants and architecture, rather than a single interchangeable garden backdrop. Choosing the right combination is essential to making the day feel coherent.
Making room for photographs
I would agree a short portrait route and access window with the venue team before the day. Kew is extensive, so a few well-chosen locations are better than trying to cover the gardens. Glasshouse light changes with the weather; a flexible plan helps keep the photographs natural and the time away from guests brief.
Before you book
Confirm the spaces available for your date, transport within the grounds and any photography permissions. Ask how public opening and seasonal conditions affect access. Check current refurbishment information before building a plan around a particular building.
Venue information checked October 2026. Venue details and further information. Confirm arrangements directly with the venue for your date.
My wedding photography portfolio
A selection of my wedding photography, with the people, atmosphere and small moments at the centre. These photographs are drawn from different weddings; explore the full portfolio to see more of my work.
Explore my full wedding portfolio
Tell me about your plans
If you are planning a wedding at Kew Gardens, I would love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me your date, your venue and the kind of celebration you are imagining.