There’s lots to love at West Tower.
My reasons will probably be very different to yours, but if you’re particularly interested in know why West Tower is a great venue for photographers, keep reading!
Beautiful Light
Photographers are a funny bunch. You’ll find us searching for the ‘best light’ and using phrases like “Golden hour will be wonderful tonight”. It’s ALL about the light.
When you first walk into the ceremony and reception rooms at West Tower, you’re greeted with the most beautiful big windows, a photographers dream. As the day goes on, the sun sets and the two almost-west-facing sides let in gorgeous light throughout!
Morning Suites
West Tower has done away with getting ready in tight and dull hotel rooms or at home when you’d rather be somewhere special.
They provide a private and bright room for you to be pampered in, followed by one of the loveliest bridal suites.
Theres even a kitchen, so your photographer won’t need to go without a brew. Heaven!
The Grounds at West Tower
Location, location, location… One thing West Tower will never ever be short of, is amazing ‘strolling opportunities’.
I’m a big advocate of strolling on a wedding day. I always urge my couples to just take a few minutes to have a walk around and spend a bit of time alone. For such an intimate venue, West Tower does a great job of supplying you with some lovely places to escape to.
West Tower Food
I’m going to put my neck on the line now and just come out and say it… The food at West Tower is some of the tastiest I’ve had. I cannot confirm if the chefs are secretly wizards, but I certainly have my suspicions.
Romance
OK, hear me out… This is the one I’ve been struggling with because I actually don’t know how to explain it. West Tower is just ‘special’ and gives you a warm fuzzy feeling when you’re there.
It could be the exclusive feeling, the history (it goes all the way back to 1885), the panoramic views, the awesome artwork (art nerd over here), the incredible vendors and lovely staff…
I will call it ‘the romance’ and leave it there. If you’ve been, you’ll know what I mean. You’ll soon feel it for yourself if you’re still to arrange a viewing.