Another first not only for myself but also for the venue, shooting the first wedding at the all new Barns & Yard, Hanley Hall. Having seen the plans when the couple booked me, I knew this day would be incredible and it did not disappoint. Follows is a little bit about Dan & Ella along with some images of my favourite moments – Barns and Yard Wedding Photography

WHEN DID YOU GET MARRIED?


August 2019

WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED?


Barns and Yard, Hanley Hall, Worcestershire

HOW DID YOU MEET?


We met for the first time when we were 16 at a college induction day. Ella ended up going to a different college but after both changing courses and universities, we ended up studying at the same uni and even staying in the same halls of residence. Although we spoke to each other and were friends through uni, our relationship didn’t start until we both graduated.

WHERE DID YOU GO ON YOUR FIRST DATE? HOW DID IT GO!?


We arranged to go for drinks in Nottingham and ended up on a bit of a pub crawl which ended in Wetherspoons! No awkwardness as we’d already known each other for years and planned a joint birthday night out.

TALK ME THROUGH THE WEDDING PROPOSAL !?


Dan proposed at the side of Lake Windermere whilst on a bike ride in November last year, after having been together for 6 years. He was not as secretive as he thought in the couple of week leading up to it, with trips to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham!

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING VENUE?


We fell in love with it as soon as we saw it, with restrictions to what we could do creatively, it was the perfect blank canvas to plan our day exactly as we wanted. As a brand new venue, it also had August availability which we didn’t;t expect to find having only booked in the February.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT OR MEMORY OF YOUR WEDDING DAY?


For both of us it was the moment we first saw each other as Ella walked down the aisle. Having all of our closest friends and family there was so special to us, and such an emotional experience.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLES?


Enjoy the planning and build up as much as you can. Take your time and enjoy choosing all of the smaller details too, and definitely use a spreadsheet!

HOW DID I DO AND HOW WERE YOUR IMAGES?


Darren was an absolute pleasure to have as our wedding photographer and was great in the lead up and on the day – he even got involved with the limbo! Darren and Iliaria were very adaptable and relaxed on the day and planned our portrait shots around quieter periods of the day so we never felt rushed or pressured. We love the photos, and they are a perfect representation of our day. We have laughed and cried our way through them and capture memories that we will cherish.

OTHER SUPPLIERS THAT DESERVE A SHOUT OUT?


Food: Shropshire Lad, Adam Purnell – @shropshire.lad http://shropshirelad.co.uk
Flowers: Ginger Lily Florist – http://www.gingerlilyflorist.com
Wedding Planner: Laura Randles, Studio 81 Events – https://www.studio81events.com
Pianist: Little Miss Keys – https://www.facebook.com/littlemisskeys/
DJ: Benny Smyth – https://bennysmyth.co.uk
Venue: Barns and Yard – https://www.barnsandyard.co.uk
Bar: Oscars Bar – https://www.oscarsbarhire.co.uk

Hair & Makeup – http://makeupbyjodie.co.uk/wedding-hair-oxfordshire/

If your planning a wedding and want to find out more about what I offer regarding Barns and Yard Wedding Photography then feel free to get in touch.