Mel and Nas’ Colourful DIY Wedding at Barley Wood House || Barley Wood House Photographer

Barley Wood House wedding couple photo pond

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph Mel and Nas’ sunny, colourful wedding in August. With an outdoor celebrant-led ceremony, colourful decorations, hand-made glass centrepieces and absolutely perfect summer weather, it was an absolute joy to document.

Barley Wood House wedding guests reception

Outdoor celebrant ceremony at Barley Wood House

The outdoor space at Barley Wood House is one of the things that makes it such a beautiful venue. With panoramic rolling Somerset hills, any excuse to be out in the gardens is a good one. I was so pleased then (as we all were!) that the weather was perfect and Mel and Nas were able to go ahead with their outdoor celebrant ceremony.

Barley Wood House wedding guests at ceremony
Barley Wood House wedding outdoor ceremony bride entry
Barley Wood House wedding outdoor celebrant ceremony
Barley Wood House wedding outdoor ceremony
Barley Wood House wedding outdoor ceremony
Barley Wood House wedding outdoor ceremony first kiss
Barley Wood House wedding confetti
Barley Wood House wedding guests with petal confetti
Barley Wood House wedding petal confetti
Barley Wood House wedding guest hug
Barley Wood House wedding guests

Barley Wood House relaxed couple photos

Having some relaxed, natural couple photos was really important for Mel and Nas. With such a lovely summery day and lovely grounds of the venue, we were spoilt for choice in terms of locations! I scouted out a few spots to go for photos, and we spent a couple of minutes taking some couple photos. My style is very much ‘prompting-not-posing’, so we got some natural, fun photos with no cheesy posing or bossing around! We just spent a couple of minutes getting these photos, so that Mel and Nas didn’t miss out on being present and celebrating with their guests.

Barley Wood House wedding pond couple candid
Barley Wood House wedding couple photos
Barley Wood House wedding couple photos
Barley Wood House wedding couple photo
Barley Wood House wedding couple photos
Barley Wood House wedding couple photo

Colourful DIY wedding styling and handmade glass flowers

As Mel is an established and hugely talented glass artist, she of course wanted to bring some of that skill to the wedding decor. She created a collection of absolutely stunning glass flowers, that were used as centrepieces and decorations around the venue. There were also beautiful ribbon garlands and colourful wild flowers and a bouquet provided by Heart of BS13 Flowers.

Barley Wood House wedding colourful Heart of BS13 flowers
Barley Wood House wedding colourful reception room
Barley Wood House wedding Glass flowers
Barley Wood House wedding biscuit favours
Barley Wood House wedding colourful pom pom lantern
Barley Wood House wedding glass flowers

Barley Wood House wedding photos on analogue film

Such a beautiful wedding deserved some film photos! With the sun shining and rolling hills in the background, it had to be Portra and it had to be my trusted Nikon F100 film camera.

Barley Wood House wedding analogue film outside
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film outdoor ceremony
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film couple photo
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film confetti
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film couple photo
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film guests
Barley Wood House wedding analogue film guests

Barley Wood House Wedding Suppliers

This lovely day was made possible by the following suppliers:

Venue: Barley Wood House

Photography: Suzie Smith Photography

Dress: Wax Flower Bridal

Flowers: Heart of BS13

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