October 10, 2019
Marina and Nick’s Summer Southend Barns Wedding
Having already photographed Marina and Nick for their Autumn engagement shoot last year, I was very much looking forward to their summer wedding day, knowing it would encapsulate their warm and fun-loving personalities. This couple’s friendship, natural togetherness and excitement was so genuine that it was reflected on their beaming faces throughout the day!
Along with the close family and friends who made up the bridal party that day, were two honorary guests, the couple’s beloved pooches. As a professional dog walker, it was only natural for this bride to want her precious four-legged friends, Sky and Jet, to be very much part of the proceedings on the big day. Lucky for Marina the roles were to be reversed and with an aisle still to grace, this bride could look forward to one of her dogs walking her for a change!
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August 07, 2019
Lorna & Ryan's Southend Barns Spring Wedding
As established locals close to Chichester, Lorna and Ryan would have been no strangers to the abundance of beauty spots surrounding their coastal home; Chichester harbour, the glorious rolling hills of the Southdowns, and of course, the natural and unspoilt sandy beaches of West Wittering. Thus, a no-brainer choice of wedding venue for the couple was Southend Barns. This perfect countryside location close to Chichester Marina is only a short 10-minute drive from the couple’s home and boasts the convenience of being close to the historic city, also with some lovely accommodation options on the doorstep for wedding guests. One of the joys of Lorna and Ryan’s wedding day for me, was having the opportunity to capture a mixture of composed portraits and natural shots of the couple, both in the barn’s lush green manicured gardens and also whilst walking through the surrounding fields at sunset, where the light was golden and truly magical.
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July 25, 2019
Russell & Paul's Southend Barns Spring Wedding
Russell and Paul’s May wedding day was brimming with theatrical splendour, whilst their contemporary styling was accented with dashes of vintage charm. Chichester’s Southend Barns was the wedding venue of choice which worked perfectly for both the intimate wedding ceremony and as a glamorous backdrop to all the outstanding musical elements on the day. The old restored barns seamlessly combine tasteful modern decor with authentic-rustic details, which suited the couple and the wonderful content of their day perfectly.
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