CRIPPS BARN OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY | A July Wedding

A summer wedding at Cripps Barn is always special, but being able to celebrate with an outdoor ceremony makes the most of this beautiful countryside setting. This July wedding was relaxed and full of natural moments, beginning with preparations at The Fleece Hotel in Cirencester before moving to Cripps Barn for a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by gardens and countryside.
The day was focused on spending time together and celebrating with the people closest to them. With no traditional speeches and no first dance, the wedding flowed naturally from one moment to the next, creating a relaxed and personal celebration.

CRIPPS BARN WEDDING | BRIDAL PREP AT THE FLEECE HOTEL

Gabriela got ready at The Fleece in Cirencester, and the morning somehow struck that rare balance between calm and quietly excited, which is no small achievement considering how easily wedding mornings can tip in the direction of mild chaos. There is always a point during the morning where the energy shifts slightly and it all starts to feel very real. Gabriela held that moment so beautifully, carrying a quiet sense of anticipation without any of the usual rush or ‘overwhelm’. I do love the picture of her sitting so beautifully in her wedding dress.

My approach to wedding photography is documentary-led, capturing what naturally happens rather than creating a series of staged moments. The result is a collection of photographs that reflects the atmosphere and emotions of the morning.

OUTDOOR CRIPPS BARN WEDDING CEREMONY

The highlight of the day was the Cripps Barn outdoor wedding ceremony. Once at Cripps Barn, the sun made a very welcome appearance and the outdoor ceremony felt warm, relaxed, and full of those wonderful little moments that tend to mean the most later on. Catalin’s reaction when he saw Gabriela managed to say everything without a single word, which, as a Cripps Barn wedding photographer, is always the moment you are quietly hoping to document.

CRIPPS BARN NATURAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

One of my favourite parts of the day is stepping away for a little while with my couples and taking some really natural, relaxed portraits, without it ever feeling like a big “photoshoot” moment. It’s usually more about a wander, a bit of a chat, finding some lovely light, and just giving you a chance to be together for a few minutes, rather than standing still and being told what to do. I gently guide where needed, but I steer clear of anything that feels stiff or awkward, so your photos still feel like ‘you’.

WHISKEY, CIGARS AND A VERY GOOD EVENING

After dinner, things slowed down in the best way, with whiskey and cigars out on the terrace as the light softened and everyone settled into that cosy, end-of-day feeling. It was one of those simple touches that somehow makes the whole evening feel even more special — a bit indulgent, very relaxed, and very ‘Catalin and Gabriela’.

PLANNING A CRIPPS BARN OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY?

If you are considering a Cripps Barn outdoor wedding ceremony, the summer months are a wonderful time to make the most of the venue’s gardens and countryside surroundings. If you are planning on an Autumn wedding at Cripps Barn, have a look at Mike and Lavinia’s gorgeous Autumn wedding.

I’ve photographed so many wonderful Cripps Barn weddings and they never ever lose their appeal. It really is a breath-taking Cotswold wedding venue and I’m always so thrilled when I book a Cripps wedding. Have you booked Cripps Barn for your wedding? Are you still searching for your Cripps Barn wedding Photographer? If so, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with me via my contact form.

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