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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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Alex & Max: Summer Outdoor Wedding at Kimbolton Castle

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In a lovely sentimental touch, Alex and Max decided to get married at Kimbolton School, the very place their love story began when they met in their schooldays!

On a beautiful July morning, my day started capturing the girls getting ready at a family friend’s home. With bridesmaids in pale blue, Alex in a stunning lace dress by Mori Lee and all carrying bouquets of white roses with pops of blue delphiniums, they looked just perfect for a summer wedding. A particularly lovely moment unfolded when Alex’s bridesmaids and parents saw her in her dress for the first time - there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!

The sun shone down on their ceremony in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle, and Max waited at the end of the aisle as Alex descended down the grand stone staircase, accompanied by her parents. The ceremony was witnessed by their lovely mums, who stood under the arch as Alex and Max exchanged heartfelt vows.

Afterward, guests enjoyed garden games and drinks whilst we nipped off to make the most of the beautiful castle grounds for their couple portraits. My favourites took place in the Saloon, where light poured through the windows as Alex and Max enjoyed a moment alone together. And of course we had to take photos with their adorable golden retriever Mango!

The White Hall was the perfect setting for dinner, tables decorated in stunning white and blue floral arrangements. The speeches were both funny and heartfelt, the standout moment being the mums performing a duet on the piano which they’d written just for the newlyweds.

Alex and Max’s first dance kicked off the evening, with guests joining them to dance their hearts out. And to make it even better, they surprised their guests with a gigantic order of Domino’s pizza to keep everyone fed as the night progressed.

Thank you guys for having us capture your day! It was wonderful from start to finish and we wish you every happiness for the future.

featured suppliers

Venue: Kimbolton Castle
Florist: Daisy Ellen
Dress: Morilee
Suit: Moss Bros
Hair & Make up: La Powder Box
Band: The Good Times

Kimbolton Castle on a sunny day, with a green lawn and bright blue sky, with a silhoette of a tree in the foreground.
Groom and four groomsmen in light grey three-piece suits with white ties and brown belts.
Kimbolton School on the morning of a wedding day, against a blue sky with clouds.
The courtyard at Kimbolton Castle, filled with wedding guests whilst they wait for the ceremony to start.
Groom waits eagerly with his groomsmen for his bride to arrive for their wedding ceremony in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle.
A wide angle photo showing the courtyard at Kimbolton School, following the bride as she walks down the steps with her parents to the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and Groom join hands during their wedding ceremony at Kimbolton Castle.
Wedding guests enjoy garden games on the lawn at Kimbolton Castle.
The White Hall at Kimbolton Castle dressed for the newlywed's wedding reception with white and blue floral centrepieces.
Bride and groom kiss on a window bench in the Saloon at Kimbolton Castle.
Guests seated at round tables at a wedding reception in The White Hall at Kimbolton Castle.
Bride and groom touch foreheads tenderly in the courtyard at Kimbolton Castle.
Two wedding guests carry boxes of Dominos Pizza.

Are you getting married at Kimbolton Castle 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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Mel & Jono: Joyful Summer Wedding at South Farm, Royston

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My first wedding in July took me back to South Farm for the wonderful Mel and Jono’s day, the venue looking absolutely beautiful under the sunshine as everyone got ready for the big day.

My day began with a lovely morning capturing Mel, her sisters and mum getting ready in the Coach House suite and it was just heartwarming to capture the excitement they shared as they all prepared for the day.

Mel looked absolutely stunning in her chic Jesus Peiro dress which she paired with a bouquet of purple roses, sweet pea and eucalyptus - perfect for a summer wedding. Jono looked dapper in his morning suit, with blue cravat and grey waistcoat.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for their outdoor ceremony, held in the Summer House nestled in South Farm’s peaceful gardens. Mel walked down the aisle arm in arm with her mum, beaming as she approached Jono.

Their joyful ceremony was such a joy to capture as they said their vows in front of their friends and family, and their married life started walking back down the aisle through a tunnel of bubbles, followed by a confetti run in front of the iconic South Farm blue door.

Dinner and speeches took place in the beautifully decorated Tudor Barn which brimmed with floral arrangements and little iced biscuits as favours for the guests. I was amazed to learn that Mel had made the wedding cake herself - what a talented bride!

A real highlight of the day was taking Mel and Jono for photos with the piglets, a photo opportunity unique to South Farm that’s always a hit with both couples and guests alike! The joy on their faces made for fabulous photos and I’ll never turn down an opportunity to cuddle up with piglets!

After a little detour to take some couple photos in the beautiful golden hour, their evening kicked off with a joyful first dance before friends and family joined them on the dancefloor to dance the night away.

Thank you Mel and Jono for having us capture your wonderful day! We loved every minute and wish you every happiness at the start of this exciting new chapter in your lives together.

“Oh my goodness Cat! You superstar. They are absolutely amazing and we love them. Thank you so so much, you are such an excellent photographer!”
— Mel & Jono

featured suppliers

Venue: South Farm
Florist: Emily Tallulah
Cake: Made by the bride!
Dress: Jesus Peiro via Ellie Sanderson
Hair & Make up: Belles Beauty
Suit: Moss Bros
Videographer: Hushabye Films

Bridal bouquet with purple roses, eucalyptus and sweet pea.
Groom slides wedding ring onto brides finger during wedding ceremony in the Summer House at South Farm, in black and white.
Bride and groom exit the Summer House at South Farm after their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Guests surround newlyweds with bubbles after their South Farm outdoor ceremony.
Three bridesmaids in blue bridesmaid dresses stand next to bride with bouquets of purple roses, sweet pea, and eucalyptus.
Bride and groom kiss by a vintage bike, with a blue window and red roses in the background at South Farm.
Wedding guests in the Tudor Barn at South Farm smile as they listen to the speeches.
Bride in wedding dress crouches to pets four piglets in a sunlit barn at South Farm.
Bride screams with excitement at meeting the pigs at South Farm wedding venue.
Newlyweds by a farm gate; groom kisses bride's forehead as the sun sets.

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

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