Mapledurham House Wedding Videography
A Cinematic Backdrop in the Oxfordshire Countryside
Mapledurham House is one of Oxfordshire’s most enchanting wedding venues, blending centuries of history with sweeping countryside beauty.
Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, this Elizabethan manor house has been the setting for countless celebrations, and it offers couples an atmosphere that is both elegant, timeless and deeply romantic.
As a wedding videographer, Mapledurham is a dream. From its distinctive architecture to its riverside views and rolling estate grounds, it provides an endless canvas for cinematic storytelling. Every time I film here, I’m struck by how seamlessly the venue complements my style — emotive, editorial, and timeless. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand black tie celebration, Mapledurham lends itself beautifully to bespoke cinematic films that are as unique as the couple at their heart.
Why I Love Filming at Mapledurham House
What makes Mapledurham so special for wedding videography is the way its history and landscape combine to create a layered, cinematic setting. The house itself, with its Elizabethan façades and character-filled interiors, brings a sense of grandeur, while the surrounding grounds offer a more natural, romantic canvas. Ceremonies can unfold with the manor as one backdrop with the sun glistening off of the River Thames as the other. Drinks receptions spill out onto lawns outside the beautiful permanent tipi and couples can wander down to the river for golden-hour portraits to soak in the ambience of this beautiful Oxfordshire venue.
The changing light throughout the day at Mapledurham is particularly captivating. From soft, filtered morning light across the lawns to rich sunsets reflected on the Thames, it allows me to craft wedding films with natural elegance and depth. Each frame feels alive with atmosphere, helping me build films that aren’t just recordings, but artistic interpretations of your wedding day.
There’s an intimate and timeless feel to wedding days here and vast expansive grounds and views whisk you away from the hustle of modern life. With this seclusion and beauty comes the opportunity for me as a wedding videographer to really focus in and tell your story. I often say to my couples that you don’t watch my wedding films, you feel them- and theres no better place to create that feeling than Mapledurham House.
“When we received our video from Luke, I sobbed like a baby. It was romantic, magical and overall just pure love.
We feel so honoured to have Luke at our wedding and would recommend him at any chance we get. It really is over and above what we expected and we feel so much love being able to share Luke's work with our nearest people
Thank you for making it possible to relive the love from our day, over and over again.”
Alana & Carl, Winters Barns
My Approach to Weddings at Mapledurham
Every wedding I film at Mapledurham House begins with your story. I take the time to understand who you are as a couple, what’s important to you, and how you want your wedding film to feel. The venue’s grandeur is never allowed to overshadow this — instead, it frames your moments and relationships in a way that feels authentic and personal. The venue is the canvas, your story is the artwork.
My approach is calm, discreet, and highly intentional- nothing happens by mistake. I don’t intrude or over-direct; instead, I allow your day to unfold naturally while always being ready to capture the moments that matter most. I offer creative direction in my signature editorial style, capturing a unique blend of natural and authentic moments and curated, show-stopping cinematic visuals.
The sweeping architecture, the riverside light, and the quiet in-between moments of connection all become threads in your story, woven together in the edit to create a film that is cinematic, elegant, and deeply emotive.
Choosing the right videographer for your Mapledurham wedding isn’t about who can produce the most dramatic drone shot or the sharpest footage. It’s about who can see you — who can notice the subtle details, the fleeting glances, the atmosphere in a room, and transform that into a film that feels timeless.
As a wedding videographer I have been fortunate enough to tell the stories of couples all over Oxfordshire, the UK & Europe- I know that the key to a deeply personal and bespoke wedding film is trust and rapport. It’s about telling your unique story and the only way to do that is to understand you.
As someone who has filmed at Mapledurham House, I understand how to work with its unique spaces, light, and flow. I know how to capture the grandeur of the manor without losing the intimacy of your story. My films balance elegance with authenticity, ensuring that you receive not just a visual record of your wedding, but a cinematic heirloom that reflects the essence of your day. This isn’t documentation of your wedding day, its a curation of your legacy in a cinematic style.
My background in the military means I bring composure, reliability, and absolute attention to detail to every wedding I capture. You’ll never need to worry about whether a moment is being missed — my approach is both disciplined and intuitive, allowing me to capture everything seamlessly while you remain fully immersed in your celebration.
Why Choose Me as Your Mapledurham House Wedding Videographer
What Makes My Wedding Videography Unique
Your Mapledurham House wedding deserves a bespoke film that is as unique as your story. I never create formulaic films; instead, I craft each one around the couple and their day. My films are cinematic in scope, fine art in aesthetic, and emotive in their heart. I steer away from trends and popular phases, instead focussing on that timeless aesthetic that strikes right to the heart of who you are.
I use carefully considered composition, natural sound, and cinematic music to create films that go beyond simple highlights. Every laugh, every tear, every spoken word is a building block in the story. When you watch your film years from now, I want you to feel transported — not just remembering what the day looked like, but reliving how it felt.
“Luke has really made the way we will look back on that day so much more meaningful to us.
His unique way of story-telling and working with the speeches and candid moments throughout the day is fantastic.
I have had countless friends and family say that ours is the best wedding video and that they’ve never seen anything like it.”
Kirsty & Stan, The Orangery
The Benefits of Choosing a Photo and Video Team
Alongside videography, I also offer combined photo and video coverage through my specialist team. This means your wedding at Mapledurham House can be captured in both motion and still imagery by a team that shares the same editorial vision, approach and style.
For couples planning a large wedding at the manor, this option provides the reassurance that every angle and every moment will be covered seamlessly. With multiple shooters, we can capture bridal preparations in one part of the house while documenting guest arrivals elsewhere. The result is a complete and cohesive visual record of your day — both in timeless stills and in cinematic motion.
Having one creative team also means you’ll enjoy a unified style across your wedding visuals, removing any risk of clashing approaches and allowing you to simply relax and enjoy your day. This will create a visual synergy between your film and photos that is unparalleled.
If you’re planning your wedding at Mapledurham House, I’d love to be a part of your story. This is one of Oxfordshire’s most inspiring venues, and your wedding here deserves to be captured with artistry, care, and emotion.
Enquire with me today to receive my brochure and begin the conversation about how we can create a wedding film that feels personal, cinematic, and timeless.
Let’s Talk About Your Mapledurham House Wedding: Get In Touch
Featured Bespoke Wedding Films
The best way to understand the power of cinematic wedding storytelling is to experience it for yourself. Below, you’ll find a selection of my wedding films, each telling the love story of a real couple. From grand manor houses to elegant destination weddings, every film is a reflection of the couple’s journey and emotions.
About Luke
I’m Luke Batchelor, a wedding filmmaker based in Kent and working across the UK and Europe. My work has been described as cinematic, emotive, and timeless, blending fine art aesthetics with editorial storytelling. I specialise in capturing weddings at historic and elegant venues like Mapledurham House, where architecture, landscape, and atmosphere combine to create unforgettable backdrops for love stories. Whether I’m in Oxfordshire, Norfolk, London or Italy, France or Croatia, I love telling the stories of my couples through bespoke wedding films.
My approach is calm, thoughtful, and focused on authenticity. I capture weddings with discretion and intention, allowing moments to unfold naturally while shaping them into a film that feels beautifully cinematic. With my background in the military, I bring precision, reliability, and composure to every wedding I film — qualities that allow my couples to relax and trust that their memories are being preserved to the highest standard.
Wedding Venues Like Mapledurham House
If you’re inspired by the grandeur and romance of Mapledurham House, you may also want to explore my work at other venues with a similar character, either within Oxfordshire or across the UK & Europe.
Cornwell Manor offers an idyllic countryside setting, Hedsor House combines Georgian elegance with sweeping parkland, and Blenheim Palace provides unrivalled grandeur for couples drawn to scale and history. Each shares the qualities of refinement, romance, and atmosphere that define my style of editorial wedding videography.
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My Process
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Fill out my contact form & tell me all about your wedding plans, vision for your big day & a little about yourselves. I'll check my availability for your wedding date & will be back in touch with you as soon as I can to answer any questions you may have.
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I'll send you my wedding brochure for you to peruse over & we'll organise a video call to talk everything through. You can ask any questions you have & I'll walk you through my process, how I approach a wedding day & what you can expect from your experience with me.
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It's time to commission your wedding film! I will send you a link to my online booking portal where you'll be able to select the options you feel suit you best, sign the contract & pay the retainer fee- securing your wedding date & of course, your beautiful wedding film!
Frequently Asked Questions - Mapledurham House Wedding Videography
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Yes. I’ve had the privilege of filming weddings at Mapledurham and know how to make the most of its architecture, interiors, and riverside grounds to tell your story beautifully.
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Where conditions and permissions allow, yes. Drone coverage adds a cinematic dimension, showing the manor and estate from above, perfectly situating your wedding within its stunning landscape.
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Yes. I offer videography only, photography only or combined photo and video coverage with my trusted team, ensuring a seamless and cohesive creative approach to your day.
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For grand-scale weddings, I can provide additional shooters to ensure nothing is missed — from preparations and arrivals to every detail of your ceremony and reception.
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Absolutely. Whether you’re hosting a celebration with hundreds of guests or an intimate gathering, I approach every wedding with the same care and attention to detail.