CRIPPS BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

What an honour it is being a Cripps Barn wedding photographer. This unique barn wedding venue, set amongst the beautiful Cotswold countryside, is very loved and sought after for its rustic and almost medieval charm and. Catalin and Gabriela’s wedding had that easy, relaxed feel where nothing felt forced and everything felt so easy. The whole day unfolded in that lovely, natural way you can’t really plan (no matter how many spreadsheets are involved).

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.

OUTDOOR CRIPPS BARN 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’.

CRIPPS BARN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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.