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Helen & Ben: Rustic Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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The beginning of August brought Helen and Ben’s fantastic wedding day, set at Bassmead Manor Barns near St Neots. Their relaxed countryside wedding was filled with beautiful pastel hues and made for the perfect summer celebration surrounded by their favourite people.

My day started with capturing the girls getting ready, buzzing with excitement in their matching floral dressing gowns, each embroidered with their initials in a lovely gift from Helen. She looked radiant in her Rosa Clara dress, which she paired with a summery bouquet of pastel pinks and blues. I loved capturing her dad hugging her after he saw Helen in her dress for the first time - a really lovely moment and one of my favourite photos to this day.

Their ceremony took place in the Rickety Barn, a gorgeous rustic setting adorned with fairy lights twisting around the barn’s beams. They said their vows in front of their nearest and dearest and it was so lovely to see the joy on their parents’ faces as they applauded at the end of the ceremony.

We braved the blustery weather to capture the newlyweds with their friends and family in front of the iconic Bassmead bridge, and then took a little walk around the grounds with Helen and Ben for their couple photos. We had so much fun shooting as they laughed together and enjoyed each other’s company in a little calm moment amidst the wedding madness.

Before dinner guests enjoyed heartfelt speeches, the highlight of which had to be Helen and Ben delivering a speech together in a wonderful break from tradition. In the evening, they had hired a tuktuk for guests to take photos in as a nod to their love of travelling.

The evening celebrations began as Helen and Ben cut their wedding cake: a stack of chocolate brownies topped with a cake painted with delicate cherry blossoms. Their friends and family joined them on the dancefloor to boogie the night away and we left after capturing their fabulous dance moves.

Congratulations Helen and Ben! We loved your day from start to finish and wish you both a wonderful life together.

“We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for photographing our wedding on Saturday. You were amazing battling the winds and making us laugh even though it was a bit of a challenge! Your stamina to keep going and energy was fantastic. You also went above and beyond your role for helping with my dress and the button holes. Thank you! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to others.”
— Helen & Ben

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: Flowers by Suzanne
Dress: Rosa Clará via Morgan Davies
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: Izzy Wild
Cake: One Part Love
Band: 2plo
Tuk tuk: Ride my Tuk Tuk

Make-up artist applies eyeshadow to bride in hair rollers and floral robe in Bassmead Manor Barn's Bridal Boudoir.
Groom and his groomsmen cheers in blue suits white shirts and pale blue ties.
Father of the bride hugs his daughter tightly in an emotional moment.
Bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife.
Wedding ceremony guests crowd round with their phones to take photos of the bride and groom.
Four smiling bridesmaids stand either side of the bride with pink, white and blue bouquets, and pale blue dresses.
Four groomsmen in blue suits laugh as they pick up the smiling groom at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Groom kisses bride on the forehead during a quiet moment in the grounds of Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and Groom wander hand in hand through the grounds of a Cambridgeshire wedding venue.
Bride and groom share magical first dance beneath the fairy light lit beams of Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.

Are you getting married at Bassmead Manor Barns and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Catherine & Michael: Rainy Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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On a rainy July morning, I returned to Bassmead Manor Barns to capture the lovely Catherine and Michael tie the knot. Despite rainy showers coming and going throughout the day, it certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and we had so much fun photographing them celebrate this exciting new chapter with family and friends.

The Rickety Barn was the perfect cosy spot for their ceremony, and Catherine looked radiant walking down the aisle in her floaty lace dress, arm in arm with her dad. She carried a summery bouquet by the Flower Story: pink and white roses mixed with lush greenery and white veronicas. Michael stood proudly beside her, both of them all smiles as they said their vows in front of the most important people in their lives.

Guests threw petal confetti as they walked back down the aisle, and joined them for celebratory cocktails in the gardens as the rain stopped with perfect timing. We made the most of the beautiful grounds for their photos, and one of my favourite shots has to be during their couple portraits when the wind suddenly picked up and lifted Catherine’s veil into the air!

Before dinner, guests enjoyed fantastic speeches that had everyone laughing, before enjoying some of the best wedding food in the business! Later, they put up a wall of Krispy Kremes for evening nibbles whilst the venue got everything ready for the evening’s celebrations.

After a joyful cake cut, everyone hit the dancefloor and we loved capturing their moves before leaving them to dance the night away. It was the perfect end to their fantastic wedding day.

Thank you to Catherine and Michael for not only asking us to capture your day but making us feel so welcome too! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

“I’m not exaggerating when I say waking up this morning to see an email from you with the photos felt like Christmas morning!

We’ve just sat with a cup of tea looking through them all, feeling like I could laugh and cry seeing each one. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of your work and feel so grateful that we chose you to capture our day.”
— Catherine & Michael

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: The Flower Story
Decor: White Emporium
Cake: Two Little Cats
Dress: Atelier Emelia via Morgan Davies
Suit: TM Lewin
Hair and make up: Izzy Wild

Pink and white rose bridal bouquet mixed with lush greenery and white veronicas.
Father of the bride escorts his daughter down the aisle at Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.
Brides and groom laugh as they join hands during their barn wedding ceremony.
Groom places wedding ring on bride's finger during their wedding ceremony at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle at Bassmead Manor Barns, smiling as guests throw petal confetti.
Three wedding guests enjoy conversation and cocktails after the ceremony.
Outside, two bridesmaids in pale green dresses, stand either side of bride in floaty white lace bridal gown.
Bridge Barn at Bassmead Manor barns decorated in pink and white for the wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a kiss on the bridge at Bassmead Manor Barns surrounded by summer foliage.
In the Bassmead Manor Barns gardens, the bride smiles as her veil is blown into the air by the wind. The groom is standing next to her smiling at her.
Three female wedding guests dance in the fairy light lit Bridge Barn.

Are you getting married at Bassmead Manor Barns and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Jamie & Rob: Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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Jamie and Rob’s wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns was an absolute joy to photograph! Their gorgeous venue, nestled in the Bedfordshire countryside, is one of my all time favourites and I’m so honoured to be one of their recommended photographers.

They chose soft pastels for their day, with the girls in pale blue dresses, carrying bouquets of seasonal wildflowers by the talented ladies at Flowers at 58, and the groomsmen in matching ties. Jamie looked stunning in a lace and tulle dress by Maggie Sottero, and Rob and the boys looked sharp in their navy suits.

Their wedding ceremony took place in the charming Rickety Barn, a cosy and rustic setting which created an intimate atmosphere to exchange their vows under the beams and fairy lights in front of their closest friends.

Guests showered the newlyweds with confetti before heading to the beautiful gardens of Bassmead for a relaxed drinks reception. The gardens made for the perfect backdrop for photos with their family and friends, and we were thrilled to find lots of beautiful wildflowers in the nearby fields for their couple portraits. It was lovely to give them a quiet moment together amidst the whirlwind of the big day.

The celebrations continued with dinner, followed by speeches that had everyone bent over in laughter, moments which were a complete joy to capture. And as the evening set in, Jamie and Rob took to the dance floor with a choreographed first dance, ending in the highlight of Rob picking Jamie up and spinning her around. Everyone joined them on the dance floor and the photo booth props even made their way into the dancing photos!

Thank you guys for having us capture your wonderful day. A huge love and congratulations to you both!

“Thank you SO MUCH for these. We are not posers but you both made us feel at ease and we barely knew you were there. You captured things we weren’t even aware of!”
— Jamie & Rob

featured suppliers

Venue: Bassmead Manor Barns
Florist: Flowers at Fifty Eight
Dress: Maggie Sottero via George James Bridal
Accessories: Love From Becky
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: Belles Beauty

Summer wildflower bridal bouquet with pink roses and ivory ribbon.
Bride having her hair curled in the Bridal boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Groom, in a blue suit with a grey waistcoat and pale blue tie, chats with guests outside before the ceremony.
Bridesmaid in pale blue bridesmaid dress button up bride's lace bridal gown at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Guests in summer wedding attire congregate in the beautiful courtyard at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Newlyweds embrace in a field of pink and white wildflowers at Bassmead Manor Barns in Cambridgeshire.
Bride and groom share a kiss behind pink wildflowers in the Cambridgeshire countryside.
The groom in a grey waistcoat smiles as he gives his wedding speech in the Bridge Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Broom lifts the bride off her feet during choreographed first dance at Bassbead Manor Barns.
The summer sun sets over Bassmead Manor Barns courtyard with beautiful outside ambient lighting.

Are you getting married at Bassmead Manor Barns and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Gemma & Charles: Summer Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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It’s always a joy to return to Bassmead Manor Barns, and Gemma and Charles’ sunny June wedding was no exception. It was a fab day from start to finish and everyone made us feel so welcome and a part of the day.

My day began capturing Gemma, her bridesmaids and mum getting ready in the boudoir. Everyone was buzzing with excitement and I couldn’t get over how stunning Gemma looked in her St Patrick gown, adorned from head to toe in elegant floral embroidery. To complete her bridal look she carried a vibrant bouquet of purple roses, thistles and astilbe which perfectly complemented Charles’ magenta tie and blue suit.

Their ceremony took place in the beautiful Rickety Barn, surrounded by their loved ones and exchanging vows in front of a stunning floral moongate. It was so lovely to capture the start of this new chapter in their lives together, particularly the emotional hug they shared at the end of their ceremony. Such a heartfelt moment!

Glorious sunshine came down as they left the barn as a newly married couple to confetti thrown by their nearest and dearest, and guests spilled out into Bassmead’s beautiful courtyard as we snuck off for couple photos with the newlyweds.

The barn looked fabulous dressed up for dinner with colourful floral arrangements decorating the tables, with jewel-toned bunting hanged from the beams.

As the evening unfolded, Gemma and Charles surprised everyone with an upbeat choreographed first dance that kicked off the party and we left them all to dance the night away.

Huge love and congratulations to you both and thank you for having us capture your day!

“Thank you so much Cat, they are amazing. So many wonderful memories flooding back! We can’t wait to show our friends and family. We hope to see you again soon, maybe at another wedding! ”
— Gemma & Charles
Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue in the summer sunshine.
Gemma's pink and purple bridal bouquet with summer blooms and vibrant foliage.
Bride in beautiful lace wedding dress puts on earrings in the Bridal Boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Crouching bridesmaid in burgundy bridesmaid dress helps the bride with her beautiful lace train.
The newlyweds seal their vows with a kiss in the Rickety Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Moat Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns, decorated with multicoloured bunting, hung above round tables with fresh summer flowers.
Father of the bride looks up as groom delivers speech, bride sits between them with a smile.
Bride and groom embrace among the red and white roses at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Wedding guests, in summer dresses, dance during the wedding reception in the Moat Barn.
Bride and groom share a kiss in front a beautiful flower circle in the Rickety Barn at Bassmeand Manor Barns.

Are you getting married at Bassmead Manor Barns and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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Hannah & Nick: Intimate Spring Wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns

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Nestled in the Bedfordshire countryside, Bassmead Manor Barns is one of my all-time favourite venues and it was lovely to return there for Hannah & Nick’s wedding day. It was the perfect setting for their intimate celebration, with the Rickety Barn ready for their vows adorned in vibrant wildflowers and fairy lights.

They exchanged heartfelt vows surrounded by their nearest and dearest before starting their celebrations in a shower of petal confetti thrown by joyful guests as they left the barn.

After the ceremony, we wandered the grounds with them and made the most of the beautiful spring blossom for their couple portraits. It was especially lovely to capture their joy not only as newlyweds, but also expectant parents too.

Bassmead’s wedding food is some of the best I’ve ever had, and guests enjoyed a fantastic dinner followed by emotional speeches which we loved capturing. Their night started with a joyful first dance followed by Hannah and her dad dancing a lively jig - a lovely surprise to start the evening’s celebrations.

After sneaking out to take some dramatic night time portraits we left them all to dance the night way. Hannah and Nick, thank you so much for having us capture your wonderful day!

“We’ve been recommending you to everyone! You made us feel so at ease at the wedding and you both really fitted into the day, it felt like you two were guests more than photographers! Thank you for helping make our day so special.”
— Hannah & Nick
Bride having her make up applied in the bridal boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride sits with her bridesmaids, dressed in floral robes, in the Bridal Boudoir at Bassmead Manor Barns.
Bride and Groom join hands to recite their vows in the Rickety Barn at Bassmead Manor Barns.
The newlyweds smile, hand in hand, as guests shower them in pink and red confetti.
Bride in a lace-capped sleeve dress, and groom in a blue suit with pink tie, gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, smiling.
Two bridesmaids in orange dresses beside the bride, holding colourful spring bridal bouquets.
Groom and best man, hands in pockets, wear blue suits with pink ties and pocket squares.
Newlyweds arm in arm, walking in Bassmead Manor Barns grounds at sunset, with golden light behind them.
Wedding guests smile as they clap and take photos on their mobile phones at Bassmead Manor Barns, in black and white.
The newlyweds share a moment on the bridge at Bassmead Manor Barns as night closes in.

Are you getting married at Bassmead Manor Barns and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.

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