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Oak Tree Barn wedding photographer

Oak Tree Barn

Oak Tree Barn wedding photography

Welcome to Naomi and Carlos’ wedding at Oak Tree Barn. It was my first time shooting at oak tree barn and it did not disappoint - what a cool vibe this place has. For an October wedding we had just the best light all day - it felt like a early warm summer, all day, everyone was outside, the sun was low and it looked like golden hour all day - it was perfect all day long

bride and groom embracing in a field with beautiful sun flare during golden hour at their wedding at oak tree barn

The prep:

Oak tree barn has a in built salon on site (run by the lovely Jessica Simpson Studios ) which is amazing to have on site, it’s bright and there are lots of chairs and mirrors so you and your bridesmaids can all utilise at the same time. The rest of the prep took place in the beautiful house that was on site which is perfect as a base camp for everyone else

Bridesmaid having eyelashes applied at the oak tree barn

Little baby smiling during wedding prep at the oak tree barn

Bridesmaid getting ready in the mirror at oak tree barn wedding

Oak tree barn wedding prep - baby smiling at camera

Bridesmaid smiling at baby in the bouncer at oak tree barn weddings

Bride having mascara put on during bridal prep at oak tree barn wedding

Bride and Bridesmaids fist pumping during bridal prep at oak tree barn weddings

Bride putting her dress on at oak tree barn wedding

Dad hugging the bride at oak tree barn wedding after seeing her in her dress for the first time

The church ceremony

There were some absolutely beautiful moments during the ceremony - The kids were absolutely incredible through the service. Lenham church is a stunning church.

Groom waving at guests at the oak tree barn

Bride arriving in car at the church for her oak tree wedding

Bride walking up to her church wedding with dad and bridesmaids

Bride and dad walking up to the church in kent on their wedding day

Bride sees her husband for the first time at her church service in kent

Bride smiling at her groom during their church service in kent

Groom smiling at mum during his wedding in kent

Bride leaning on dad during their church service in Kent

Bridesmaid smiling at wedding couple during their service in kent

Bride and groom smiling at guests at the altar at their kent church

Brides mum reading to her during their church service in kent

Bride and groom smiling at mum as she does a reading during their service

Little boy smiling and looking at mum during his uncles wedding in kent

Bride and groom at the front of penshurst church in kent

Bride and grooms first kiss at the church in penshurst

Bride and groom kneeling at penshurst church

Bride and groom laughing as they walk out of the church in penshurst kent

Penshurst church: The confetti walk

If you are having a church wedding I always suggest we do confetti straight after the ceremony - no-one has wandered meaning it’s a great opportunity to get as many guests as possible involved. It’s also a great opportunity for a group photo - i have a drone so i can do it pretty much anywhere

Confetti photo and bride and groom laughing

Lots of confetti being poured over the bride and groom

Confetti being poured over the bride and groom at the oak tree barn

Group photo outside the church in penshurst

Guests hugging the bride outside the church on their kent wedding day

Oak tree barn weddings couple photos

the light was simply gorgeous - and there were so many spots around the venue to capture gorgeous photos of the couple - it’s truly unique for that reason.

Bride and groom walking down the steps at the oak tree barn bathed in sunshine

Bride and Groom in the wedding ceremony at the oak tree barn

Bride and groom smiling in the sunshine at ther wedding at the oak tree barn

Bride and groom laughing and holding hands at their wedding at the oak tree barn

Bride and groom smiling in the sunshine at oak tree barn

Bride and groom laughing while on the swing at the oak tree barn in kent

Golden hour picture in black and white of the bride and groom at their oak tree barn wedding

Bride and groom with foreheads together during golden hour at their wedding at the oak tree barn in kent

Groom lifting the bride in the air during golden hour at their wedding at the oak tree barn in kent

Oak tree barn documentary photography

So many nice candids from this wedding - the venue lends itself so well to allow guests to explore with a natural and beautiful backdrop

Guests outside in the sunshine drinking and chatting at the oak tree barn wedding

Little grumpy boy a wedding at the oak tree barn looking at the camera

Bride and family smiling with drinks at the oak tree barn

Couple taking their picture as a selfie at the oak tree barn wedding in kent

Oak tree barn: wedding breakfast, speeches and candids

The breakfast room here looks amazing, you can totally tailor the room how you want it to be and it’s a beautiful blend of rustic and modern elements.

Oak tree barn wedding setup for the top table

Wedding table setup with dry flowers at the oak tree barn in kent.

Smiling guest at the oak tree barn wedding

Bride and groom entrance to applause at their wedding at oak tree barn.

Bride and groom smiling and shaking hands with guests at their oak tree barn wedding breakfast

Bride smiling and hugging guest for a photo at her wedding in kent

Cute boy laying his head on his hands during wedding speeches

Father of the bride holding mic and delivering speech at the oak tree barn

Bride laughing hard at her dads father of the bride speech

Bridesmaid laughing during the wedding speeches at oak tree barn in kent

Bride and groom hugging the brides dad at their wedding at oak tree barn

Groom laughing at his brothers best man speech at his wedding in kent.

Bride about to drop the mic at her wedding in kent

Groom smiling at his bride during her toast at the oak tree bears weddings in kent

Bride giving her speech during her wedding at the oak tree barn

Oak Tree Barn: First dance and dancing photos

Bride with arms around grooms neck during their first dance

Guests all in a line kicking legs in the air at the oak tree barn

Bride with her arms in the air on the dance floor at the oak tree barn

Wedding dance photos from oak tree barn - bride hugging mum

Wedding dance photos of the bride and groom at the oak tree barn in kent

Bridesmaid dancing at the oak tree barn in kent

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Chilston Park Wedding photographer

Chilston Park

Chilston Park wedding photography

Welcome to Max and Marie’s epic Christmas wedding at Chilston Park. The wedding took place a few days before xmas in 2021 and was such a celebration after their wedding was moved so many times. We really had everything, A fantastic rented house for prep, a beautiful church, gorgeous christmas decorations at the venue, epic dancing and some absolutely stunning fireworks.

bride and groom on the swing at chilston park

The prep:

Max and Marie opted to get ready at separate locations to chilston park, the george hotel in Lenham and a private AirBnB. I was able to get some gorgeous photos of the little ones as they were getting ready as flower girls

MOther of the bride holding her granddaughter at Chilston Park

Bride having her makeup applied at Chilston Park

Wedding dress hanging up at Chilston park

Mum laughing at daughter during bridal prep at chilston park

Bride getting hair made up at chilston park with christmas tree

granddaughter crying and being hugged by granny at chilston park

Bridesmaid having eye makeup applied at chilston park

Bridesmaid having makeup applied during prep

Mum holding two mirrors and showing her daughters faces during bridal prep at chilston park kent

Flower girl laughing at bridesmaid during prep at chilston park

Mum and sister helping bride get into her wedding dress

Bride in her dress as shot in the mirror at chilston park

Bride showing a personalised perfume bottle at Chilston park

Groom and best man getting ready at chilston park kent

Groom and best man getting rings ready at chilston park

Groom and best man clinking drinks at chilston park

Groom reading wedding day card from his wife

The church ceremony

There were some absolutely beautiful moments during the ceremony - The kids were absolutely incredible through the service. Lenham church is a stunning church.

Groom having button hole fitted at chilston park

Groom watching his children walk down the aisle at lenham church

Groom seeing his wife walk down the aisle at Lenham church

Bride walking down the aisle at lenham church

First kiss at lenham church after getting married

Chilston Park: The confetti walk

I always try and plan the confetti walk as close to the ceremony as possible, all your guests are together so it makes sense to do it at this time. The path at the church was a little narrow but still meant everyone was able to throw confetti

Photowalk

This is my favourite part of the day - it’s often a chance to get away from the wedding day business for a short while and just relax a little, have fun and celebrate the fact that you are now married. It’s slightly more challenging during winter weddings - we lose the light far earlier than on a normal summer wedding day - plus it was coooldddd. So well done Marie on managing to go for a ten minute walk.

Bride and Groom with their wedding car at chilston park kent

Bride and groom smiling at chilston park

Bride and groom smiling as they are walking at chilston park

Bride and groom hugging on the pier at chilston park

Bride and groom laughing at chilston park

Groom pushing bride on the swing at chilston park

Bride and groom laughing on the swing at chilston park

Bride and groom on stairs at chilston park

Chilston park: wedding breakfast, speeches and candids

There are lots of different rooms at Chilston park, this allows for lots of different looks to your photos and candid opportunities for guests. You have the wedding breakfast room, the darkly lit staircase (some epic portraits here), the marquee at the back and the gorgeous front lobby with beautiful chandeliers.

Baby trying to eat a bread roll at chilston park

Magician showing magic tricks at chilston park kent

Bride crying during dads speech at chilston parl

Bride and groom cutting cake at chilston park

Chilston Park: First dance and dancing photos

The extended room at the back of the venue is perfect for your band/dj to setup in, the room is big enough for all your guests and enables me to get photos of your first dance from wide angles and close up angels.

First dance between bride and groom at chilston park

Romantic first dance between bride and groom at chilston park

Bride and daughter dancing at chilston park

Chilston park Fireworks:

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There is something about Chilston Park that gives those “special days” a little extra sparkle. Hold your dream wedding ceremony in an elegant period room; this 17th-century manor house has plenty to explore. Surrounded by 22 acres of stunning Kent parkland, Chilston Park is tailor-made for memories. Enjoy photos in the grounds, dine beneath chandeliers and finish your day in a romantic feature bed. Weddings couldn’t get any more idyllic.