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Vicky & Dan: Barns Hotel Bedford Wedding

I always like to remember who were the first couple to book us for the next wedding season, and I believe Vicky and Dan were the ones we can give the most organised couple award to!

The Barns Hotel in Bedford was the setting for their day, and one of my favourite things about this venue is where the bridal suite is situated, so they get to see all of their guests and the groom arriving one by one. Cue lots of excited peeks out of the window!

I loved Vicky’s elegant bridal look, with her lace dress and flowing train, and bouquet of white peonies and hydrangeas by Greycourt Florists.

They said their vows to each other in the Tithe Barn, and left under a sprinkling of confetti thrown by closest friends and family. The weather was perfect and the afternoon was spent enjoying drinks on the patio before returning to the turned-around barn for their wedding breakfast, drinking and dancing.

Congratulations Vicky & Dan, it was a joy to photograph your day!


"Dan and I just wanted to say again thank you so much for yesterday. You guys were amazing and I cannot wait to see the photos! I knew when I saw your beautiful photography that I wanted you to capture our wedding day and I'm so glad you did.

You honestly were amazing... and thanks for all the 'added extras': you're not just photographers.. you're buttonhole putter on-ers, canapé and drinks give outers, guest organisers.. you were fantastic! Our guests have also told us how lovely and unobtrusive they thought you were. Thank you again."
- Vicky & Dan


Cat and Graham...Dan and I just wanted to say again thank you so much for yesterday. You guys were amazing and I cannot wait to see the photos 👏 I knew when I saw your beautiful photography that I wanted you to capture our wedding day and I'm so gl…

Sally & Callum: Rustic floral wedding at Barns Hotel Bedford

Being a wedding photographer has turned me into somewhat of a crazy flower lady, and so it was no surprised that I am completely in love with Sally's vision for their wedding day!

Their gorgeous, heartfelt day started out in the intimate setting of Clapham church, with the vicar and his band playing upbeat, jolly hymns and a choir of children from the school the bride and groom work at singing during the signing of the register.

A quick trip in a VW camper van later, they arrived at the Barns Hotel in Bedford to continue their celebrations, in the tithe barn that had been decorated from top to toe in beautiful jars of flowers, lace table cloths, bunting and fairy lights. Their cake stood atop a stunning hand carved wooden cake stand, a thoughtful and talented gift from a family member!

Sally wore flowers dotted in her hair, and carried a huge bouquet of beautiful summery flowers: peonies, daisies, gypsophila and sweet peas, crafted by the hugely talented April Flowers. And to top it all off, a beautiful lace Justin Alexander gown from George James Bridal with a bow around the waist. Amazing!

And to top it all off, they ended their night with my favourite wedding entertainment EVER - a ceilidh band - which never fails to get people up and dancing!

Congratulations Sally & Callum - I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to photograph your gorgeous day!


"Thank you so much for everything. You both felt more like wedding guests than photographers and we really appreciate everything you did on the day for us that was above and beyond! The photos are so beautiful and natural and have captured our day perfectly. We will recommend you to everyone!"  - Sally & Callum


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Amy & James: Scottish Wedding at the Bedford Barns Hotel

Amy & James' wedding was our very first at the Barns Hotel in Bedford, set on a gorgeous July day. They managed to plan their entire day from Scotland with the help of family down south, which we greatly admire as we know how difficult it was planning our own.. which was less than half of that distance away!

They draped the tithe barn in fairy lights and adorned the place with gorgeous handmade decorations, all themed around their world travels, featuring themed cocktails and sweets for every guest, a table for each country and polaroids of their wonderful travel photos strung across the walls.

Thank you Amy & James - it was an honour to capture your beautiful wedding day!


"We just returned from our honeymoon late last night so it was wonderful to wake up and look through all the pictures this morning! They are perfect! Thank you both for all your hard work on the day - it's clear to see it all paid off. We can't wait to see the prints! Thanks once again for everything - you really went above and beyond all our expectations." - Amy & James


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Cat & Graham are a husband and wife wedding photography duo from Bedford in the UK who believe in beautiful, non-intrusive wedding photography that captures the spirit and emotion of your day. www.catlaneweddings.com