Tunnels Beaches Wedding Photography

(Updated 2025)

Who doesn’t love some Tunnels Beaches wedding photography!? I know when I started my career as a wedding photographer it was high up on the list of wedding venues I wanted to work at. Not only situated in the stunning north Devon coastline, it had a reputation of hosting amazing weddings with a fantastic team in place. All of which I’m pleased to say is true and I’m always excited when an enquiry for Tunnels Beaches pops up in my inbox.

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I’m pleased to say I’m a recommended photographer of Tunnels Beaches. Which is fantastic as it’s is my favourite Devon wedding venue, I always leave a wedding with a smile on my face and a bunch of amazing wedding photos to get edited! Here are a selection of some of my favourite Tunnels Beaches wedding photography from recent years. Full wedding galleries can be found below, plus some tips on how to get the best wedding photos possible, with some FAQs about getting married at Tunnels Beaches.

  • “Lee was a fantastic photographer for our wedding – laid back, professional and lovely…
    …On the day, Lee was brilliant – went about his work without causing any disruption, made sure we were comfortable and took some time for ourselves… The end result is an amazing set of photos capturing the day”
    – Nicole & Andrew – At Tunnels Beaches

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Tunnels Beaches Wedding Photography FAQ

Being such a popular venue it won’t be hard to find a collection of photographers that have worked at Tunnels Beaches, which will provide a wide variety of pricing. You can see my wedding pricing here. I personally prefer to keep things super simple and offer one price that provides unlimited coverage. I can be there all day, with no cap on the photos delivered or limitations within the gallery.

Yes, I am very happy to say I am a recommended photographer of Tunnels Beaches. Having photographed their several times over the last eight years I’m always happy to receive a Tunnels enquiry. The photos within this post are a true reflection of my style of photography. I want couples to drink and dance all day long, enjoy every minute with friends & get some great photos at the same time.

I opt to always carry two identical cameras with me – Sony a9 cameras for the fellow camera geeks out there. That with two different prime lenses (plus some extras in the bag) provide a variety of different frames throughout the day. For light I utilise natural light until it’s not longer available, when I pop the odd small flash up here and there.

It’s a popular question, with a variable answer. A Tunnels Beaches all day wedding would receive between 600-900 images. I don’t limit the number of images I shoot on the day, or subsequently edit thereafter. I deliver every photo I believe reflects your wedding day and to the high standard I set for myself.

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Tips For Tunnels Beaches Wedding Photography

Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe is one of Devon’s most unique coastal wedding venues — carved through hand-dug tunnels leading to a private beach and sea-view terrace. It’s a dream location for couples who want a relaxed, modern wedding with incredible ocean backdrops. Having photographed here several times, I’ve learned a few useful tips to help your day run smoothly and make the most of this stunning setting.

  1. It’s always worth checking the local tide times for your date to see when everything is accessible. This might influence when and how you want to do things. Low tide offers more beach space for photos, while high tide brings dramatic waves against the cliffs, both beautiful, but they give different atmospheres for your images. Here’s a photography guide to getting the most out of your Tunnels Beaches wedding photos.
  2. The first dance – inside or out? By this point you may have decided if you’re having a DJ or a band for the evening, but where do you want your first dance to be? Depending upon the time of year some couples opt for a dance on the terrace, with the music coming from the floor above them. Whilst others prefer to have that immediate connection with the music in the main room itself. Both are great, but definitely worth thinking about with the venues extension plans in 2026.
  3. Tunnels Beaches weddings often revolve around the sea and sunset, so the time you hold your ceremony influences the rest of your day. An early afternoon ceremony leaves plenty of time for relaxed drinks, portraits, and a sunset dinner, while a later start gives golden light but can shorten your post ceremony flow. Balance your vision for the day with how you want the evening to unfold.

Tunnels Beaches Full Wedding Galleries

About the Wedding Venue

Tunnels Beaches is one of the most popular wedding venues in Devon, and for good reason. Most who book are seeking a relaxed and fun wedding day, which also happens to be the typical weddings I photograph. Not many venues can claim to have their own private beach! Despite its life beginning in the 1820’s, Tunnels has a modern feeling to the whole venue. Couples have great flexibility to input their own style into the day.

Couples can invite up to 120 guests for the day, up to 160 for the evening. Most who get married at Tunnels Beaches don’t live in the region and travel from all over the UK to get married here. With that there is self catering luxury accommodation available. There are 4 great properties available, all right next to the venue, with Runnymede House being the newest addition.

Tunnels Beaches is one of those rare venues that feels both intimate and dramatic, a natural amphitheatre framed by cliffs and sea. It’s a photographer’s dream, offering endless opportunities for creative, emotional storytelling. If you’re planning your wedding here and looking for a Devon wedding photographer who knows the venue well, get in touch to chat about your plans.

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