Haughley Park Barn Wedding VenueThe idyllic rustic barn wedding venue

This was my first time at Haughley Park Barn, and what a place for a wedding…! The grounds are stunning, the setting is idyllic, and without doubt, if you are considering this venue for your wedding, go for it. It’s awesome here.

Bridal prep

From the moment I arrived to photograph Claire and her bridal party getting ready, I just knew this would be a day to remember. Aside from the fact that Claire and Harvey are the sweetest, most fun couple you could wish to meet, everything was so cool, relaxed, and so chilled. The cottage you get to use when getting ready is ideal for photos. Plenty of room, lots of natural light, and so easy to get beautiful photos. Both inside, and out. I spent the whole morning with the bride, maids and brides mother, and knew from the banter and jokes that this whole day would be fun and full of laughter.

The Church

I then headed off to All Saints Church in Stanton for the wedding ceremony, and I got to spend some time with Harvey and his side of the family and the groomsmen’s. It’s always good to get some formal shots before the ceremony as it breaks up the photo sessions throughout the day, so you don’t feel like you are stood in front of a camera for too long. Needless to say, the jokes were even more in abundance with Harvey and especially his family. It’s weddings like this that I love. Just so much fun and laughter.

Although, I have to say that Harvey was looking so nervous as he waited at the front of the church for Claire to arrive – and his expressions when he saw her waling down the aisle with her father reminded me of just how much this means to the young men when they get married. It was very touching to see Harveys reaction, and no surprise really, Claire looks stunning in her dress.

The reception

With the formal ceremony at the church, we had a short drive to Haughley Park Barn for the wedding reception, and it is just perfect. You have a beautiful country home as your backdrop, huge gardens with a variety of flowers, open spaces, wooded areas, the pond, the old rustic barn – just too many to mention. I even threw the drone up in the air to get some amazing aerial photos and some cracking videos too.

Without doubt, I think everyone had a wonderful day, and I cannot thank Claire and Harvey enough for inviting me to share their special day.