East Quay Venue Wedding Photography
Getting married at the East Quay Venue and looking for a wedding photographer?! You’re in the right place!
Where: Beautiful beachside venue in the heart of Whitstable, Kent.
Style: Unique venue with historical past, ideal for creative, fun couples.
How many: Suitable for up to 100 day guests, plus more for the evening reception.
East Quay Wedding Photographer
Hi! I’m Matt Tyler and I’m a Kent based destination wedding photographer. I’m lucky enough to photograph weddings all over the UK, Europe and beyond. Click here to read more ABOUT me and the places I’ve been.
One of my favourite venues in the UK is East Quay Venue in Whitstable. I’ve been fortunate enough to be an East Quay wedding photographer on many occasions and always look forward to returning. Having this amazing venue walking distance from my house is a huge bonus!
I exclusively book 30 weddings each year and peak dates get booked up quickly. If you’re interested in booking me for your wedding or you’d like to request a copy of my latest brochure, head over to the CONTACT page.
Moments = Magic
I want you to have the best experience of your own wedding. That’s why 90% of the coverage will be pure documentary photography, allowing you to enjoy the day with as little interruption from me as possible. I’ll be hunting for moments from the minute I arrive to the minute I finish. Some of my favourite photos from East Quay weddings in the past 10 years are of the ‘in-between’ – those in-between moments when you’re least expecting anything to happen.
It’s important to allow a small amount of time for portraits. Down at the East Quay Venue this doesn’t need to be any more than about 30 minutes, and it can often be split into two fifteen minute sessions – usually one before you sit down for your wedding breakfast and another during the golden hour (if we’re lucky enough to get one). Being that close to the sea you’ve just got to make the most of it! As a passionate wedding photographer I just can’t let good light go to waste!
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About East Quay Venue
This is a seaside venue in every sense of the word! Nestled in the beautiful little working harbour of Whitstable in Kent, UK, the East Quay Venue offers couples the chance to get married in the original home of the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Fishery Company.
As it reads on the East Quay website; “East Quay Venue retains the structural features and character from its coastal heritage past, offering a relaxed ‘shabby-chic’ ambience; a place that sits beside the beach and from where you can effortlessly wander to the water’s edge…whenever you choose.” I couldn’t have said it better myself!
This isn’t a traditional wedding venue – its got so much character from its historical past, with exposed woodwork, creaky floors and bags of gorgeous character. Hands down one of my favourite venues in the UK.
I’d love to chat to you about being your East Quay wedding photographer and hear how you’re hoping to use the incredible space!
Here are my top 5 reasons to have an East Quay Wedding:
Number 1 : Location, Location, Location!
I mean this one is pretty self explanatory but the location of the East Quay Venue is really special – you are literally a stone throw from the sea, and in fact when the tide is right up you don’t even have to be able to throw that stone very far! One of the best things about being an East Quay wedding photographer is being able to make the most of the incredible seaside location.
Number 2 : Beautiful intimate ceremony space
There are a couple of options of ceremony space, depending on the size of your wedding, but however you choose to do it there is no doubt it’ll feel intimate and special. The mezzanine floor is popular for the larger weddings and the stunning views out of the window overlooking the sea will wow guests, no matter what time of year. Lovely pockets of window light make photographing the ceremony a total pleasure.
Number 3 : Amazing food!
The food at the East Quay Venue is really special! From lamb and hog roasts to more traditional wedding breakfasts and my personal favourite – the boxed fish and chips! Such a great way to celebrate being by the seaside. All the fish has been caught by local fisherman operating out of the harbour, so not only is the food delicious and as fresh as can be, but its also sustainable and supporting other local businesses – WIN!
Number 4 : A reception space that encourages a mental party!
Once the evening draws in and its time to get your dancing shoes on, there isn’t anywhere quite like East Quay Venue. The fact that everything is in once space and the bar is visible from everywhere in the room really helps to encourage a crazy party atmosphere! Whether you’re having a live band (my fav!) or a DJ spinning tunes late into the night, you’re guaranteed a jam packed dance floor!
Number 5 : Killer sunsets!
As a Whitstable native I may be a little biased, but I don’t think you can beat the sunsets we have down here in Whitstable, and even more so being at East Quay Venue right on the seafront! Any East Quay wedding photographer worth their salt will be making the most of the beautiful light that we’re so often blessed with. I’ve photographed weddings all over the world, and when a Whitstable sunset is at its best, it could literally be anywhere in the world!
“Matt instantly put us at ease, was a great communicator and was very interested in who we were and what we liked so that he could represent our day in the best way possible. From the moment he arrived, all the guests and I loved his welcoming, natural and noninvasive approach. The end product was just phenomenal. His style of photography really captures the true essence of the day, looking back at the photos was like reliving the whole day!”
