Dewsall Court Wedding | Venue Guide & Real Films
Dewsall Court weddings are truly one of a kind. Set in the Herefordshire countryside, the 12th-century family home has been lovingly restored into an exclusive-use wedding venue. From morning preparations in the house to ceremonies in the rustic Wainhouse barn, it’s a venue full of character and beauty. Couples can choose from a variety of spaces: the gardens for outdoor drinks receptions, the cosy church on the grounds, or the dramatic barn for the evening celebrations. It’s the perfect setting for couples who want a relaxed, stylish, and personal wedding surrounded by nature.
As a wedding videographer, I love filming at Dewsall Court because it has such a versatile flow to the day. There’s always a natural rhythm - quiet, emotional moments inside the house, open laughter and celebrations in the gardens, and the wild energy of the Wainhouse barn at night. My approach is to stay unobtrusive, letting the day unfold while I capture the atmosphere, the light, and the little moments that make the film feel alive.
Oliver & Roisin’s Autumn Dewsall Court Wedding
As a Dewsall Court wedding videographer, I’ve had the pleasure of filming at this beautiful countryside venue - and Oliver & Roisin’s October wedding was something truly special. With golden sunshine, emotional moments, and a party that threw tradition out the window, their day was heartfelt, joyful, and completely true to them.
The morning was full of laughter and anticipation as both Oliver and Roisin got ready on-site in different parts of the venue. One of the most touching moments came just before the ceremony – when Roisin shared a quiet, emotional first look with her dad. It was a beautiful, grounding pause before the day fully took flight.
The ceremony took place at Dewsall, filled with warm autumn light and so much love. Adding to the intimacy of the moment, Roisin’s brother led the ceremony as their celebrant, which made the whole experience feel even more personal and meaningful. Their vows were sincere and heartfelt, shared in front of friends and family in one of the venue’s most beautiful spaces.
As the afternoon rolled into evening, the party energy steadily built - and instead of a traditional cake cut or first dance, Oliver and Roisin surprised everyone with a piñata. Packed with party hats, props, and pure chaos, it burst open and launched the dance floor into full-blown mayhem. No slow build, no polite shuffle - just instant celebration, and some of the most fun I’ve captured all year.
Their wedding was a perfect blend of meaning and mischief - moments of emotion balanced with total, unfiltered joy. It was a reminder that the best weddings are the ones that reflect who you are. And Oliver & Roisin’s day did exactly that.
COUPLES Q&A
Let’s start with your story - how did you two meet?
We met nine years ago on Tinder of all places. We had lots of mutual friends and I had recognised Ollie from University so it was a good conversation starter. That, and the profile picture of Ollie cuddling the most gorgeous looking dog!
Tell us a bit about you both - what do you do, what are you into, and what’s life like together?
I am a lawyer and Ollie is an accountant so we sound deathly boring people (we promise we aren't!) but really, our happiness and fun stems from spending time together (usually with our cockapoo Rudy) ticking off every beach in Wales, eating all the food and travelling. Married life is largely just the same but it's brought with it a new level of contentment and happiness – plus with the most amazing memories of our incredible wedding weekend.
How did the proposal happen?
Ollie organised the most perfect proposal I could have wished for – I had no idea it was going to happen any time soon as we were in the midst of a huge house renovation. So the surprise made the proposal extra special. We were on a sunset walk at one of our favourite beaches with Rudy our dog and I was busy snapping pictures of the sunset when I turned around and Ollie was on one knee! It was low key and so perfect for us. We had the most special meal in a gorgeous local restaurant to celebrate later that night and spent the weekend at the beach getting excited and starting to make initial wedding plans.
What made you choose your wedding venue, and what stood out to you about it?
My mum had actually found Dewsall Court as it was relatively local to her house. We only booked to see two wedding venues and knew as soon as we walked into Dewsall that it was the one and we didn't need to look at any others!
What kind of experience did you want to create for your guests?
Not only did we want to get married in a beautiful venue but we wanted to ensure that it was a comfortable and sociable place. We didn't want anywhere stuffy where our guests felt they couldn't relax or explore. Dewsall Court was perfect for this as they have so many amazing areas in and around the house that you could use – from the house gardens for post-ceremony drinks and music to the Wainhouse barn where we held our ceremony, wedding breakfast and dancing. The grounds and gardens were brilliant in the sunny weather. However, the main thing was we wanted incredible food! And the venue really delivered – the sticky toffee pudding still lives rent free in my head and we had such great feedback from guests about how excellent the food was.
Laughter and drinks during the outdoor reception at Dewsall Court.
What are some of your favourite memories from the day itself?
From start to finish I just remember having the largest smile on my face – so much so, my cheeks hurt! Having all our family and friends together, with the most incredible weather we could have wished for (for October!), dancing the night away are memories we will have forever.
What was it like seeing your wedding film for the first time?
In the excitement and overwhelm of the day it's inevitable that some memories are a little hazy. It's why we were so sure we wanted to have our day captured on film, so we could look back and truly remember all the special moments of our day. Watching the film Morgan made for us, for the first time, was so special. We popped a bottle of our wedding champagne to make it a true experience and it was better than either of us could have hoped for! I went on to rewatch it about ten times! We have decided to rewatch the film every year on our anniversary. It's truly one of the most special, valuable things we will ever have. It's worth its weight in gold to us!
Any advice you’d give to other couples currently planning their wedding?
Try not to get swept up in wedding traditions or current trends if they're not 'you'. The most special things we did at our wedding were things that were personal to us. We got rid of the first dance as we both hate dancing and were dreading it! We are so happy we did that – it was the right choice for us and we didn't feel any nerves or dread then!
KIND WORDS FROM OLIVER & ROISIN AT DEWSALL COURT
“We are so happy we had Morgan to capture our wedding day on film. He was lovely to work with, professional and perfectly blended into the background so we didn't even know he was there! The film itself is fantastic – Morgan cleverly pieced together snapshots of audio with particular clips and it truly has made our film so personal and perfect. His style and editing is stunning and he worked so well alongside our photographer. Thank you Morgan, we couldn't have asked for more!”
– Oliver & Roisin
The newlyweds walking through the candlelit Wainhouse barn at their Dewsall Court wedding.
SUPPLIERS FROM THE DAY
Venue: dewsall.court
Videographer: morganlewisfilms
Photographer: kirstylouisephoto
Makeup Artist: makeupbycharlt
Florals: janlima_flowers
Decor: urbanframe
Dress: lauramaybridal
Saxophonist: eve_lesedi
Band: weareaudiosugar
LOOKING FOR A DEWSALL COURT WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER?
If you're planning your wedding at Dewsall Court and you're looking for a relaxed wedding videographer who creates artistic yet authentic films, I'd love to hear from you.
My approach is all about capturing your day as it truly felt - real moments, genuine connection, and a film that feels uniquely yours.
You can explore more of my work on the Films page, or get in touch to check availability.