Curradine Barns wedding photography is perfect if you want a relaxed barn wedding where everything happens in one place – ceremony, drinks, dinner, and the party – with loads of warm atmosphere and gorgeous countryside around you.
We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur). We shoot in a DOCU-ART style: candid documentary moments first, with relaxed cinematic portraits (no stiff posing, no awkward vibes). We’re TWIA National Winners and now TWIA judges.
Quick Answer
Curradine Barns is brilliant for documentary wedding photography because the venue has clear “story spaces”: the Granary Barn and Garden Gazebo for ceremonies, the Barley Barn for dining, and the courtyard/cantina flow for relaxed guest moments. It’s easy to keep portraits quick (so you don’t miss the fun) while still getting a beautiful, full story.
Where is Curradine Barns?
Curradine Barns is located in the picturesque village of Shrawley, set amidst acres of rolling countryside, Worcestershire, UK.
Key facts (Curradine Barns snapshot)
Location: Shrawley, near Worcester, Worcestershire
Ceremony: 118 in the Granary Barn or Garden Gazebo; 150 in the Barley Barn
Dining: 150 seated
Evening: 155 for dancing
Accommodation: 10 bedrooms plus the honeymoon suite (up to 26 guests)
The Curradine Barns photo plan (best photos, zero faff)
- Getting ready: keep it calm and close
Because accommodation is on-site, we can capture both sides of prep without rushing between locations.
- Ceremony: choose your vibe
Granary Barn / Garden Gazebo = cosy and romantic. Barley Barn = bigger guest numbers and a brighter, more open feel.
- Drinks reception: the courtyard is documentary gold
This is where the best candid moments happen – hugs, laughs, and people properly relaxing.
- Couple portraits: 10 minutes, once
We’ll grab you for a quick wander (no long disappearing act), then put you straight back into your guests.
- Evening: don’t skip the party chapter
Once the formalities end, the real celebration begins – carefree joy and beautiful chaos.
Why Choose Curradine Barns?
There are many reasons why couples choose to have their wedding at Curradine Barns. Firstly, the barns are beautiful and atmospheric. They have a lot of old-world charm which is perfect for creating a rustic wedding feel. Additionally, the barns are perfect for capturing natural and atmospheric wedding photos because they offer lots of interesting light and shadow effects.
What to Expect on Your Wedding Day at Curradine Barns?
Your wedding day at Curradine Barns will be unique, relaxed and special. You will experience lots of atmosphere and beauty as you celebrate your love with your friends and family. Your wedding pictures will benefit from the stunning light and shadow effects that the barns can create. Curradine Barns wedding photography is truly stunning.
The Ceremony Venue
The barn has a beautiful old-world charm and is perfect for a romantic wedding ceremony. You can also hold your ceremony outdoors in the summertime if weather conditions permit.
The Reception Venue
The reception barn has a modern look and plenty of space. This is one of our favorite places for the wedding speeches because it is bright and spacious.
What are the benefits of booking a wedding at Curradine Barns?
There are a number of benefits to booking your wedding at Curradine Barns. First and foremost, the barns are perfect for capturing natural and atmospheric photos. This makes Curradine Barns wedding photography unique and special. Additionally, the barns are perfect for a relaxed and rustic wedding theme. This will give your wedding photos a unique and special look. Finally, Curradine Barns is located in the picturesque village of Shrawley which offers plenty of beautiful countryside to admire.
How many hours of photography should I need?
We would recommend a full day photography coverage simply because you only get married once and want the best memories from the entire day. We usually shoot for around 10-11 hours with time for portraits and family photos as well as the relaxed and natural reportage of your day.
Don’t miss the getting ready pictures!
Don’t miss the party pictures!
The best spots for Curradine Barns wedding photography
The ceremony and reception barns
The ceremony barn is the perfect place to capture the moment of exchanging marriage vows. The reception barn is a great place to have your wedding speeches and portraits.
The garden
The garden is a great place to have your photos taken before the ceremony begins. It is also a great spot for photos after the ceremony, including the confetti moment and some family pictures too.
The surrounding fields with stunning views
The surrounding fields are beautiful and offer stunning views. You can also have photos taken outside the barns at different times of the day – golden hour and blue hour are great to use in Curradine Barns wedding photography.
Curradine Barns wedding FAQs
How many guests can Curradine Barns hold?
Ceremony: 118 in the Granary Barn and Garden Gazebo, or 150 in the Barley Barn. Dining: 150. Evening dancing: 155.
Does Curradine Barns have accommodation?
Yes – 10 bedrooms plus the honeymoon suite, sleeping up to 26 guests in total.
Is there a church nearby?
Yes – Curradine’s FAQs say St Mary’s Church in Shrawley is the closest, around 0.1 miles away.
Can we choose different ceremony spaces?
Yes, Curradine lists ceremony options including the Granary Barn, the Garden Gazebo and the Barley Barn (with different capacities).
What makes Curradine great for documentary photography?
Guests stay together on one site, the courtyard keeps the energy flowing, and there are multiple “moment zones” (ceremony → drinks → dinner → party) that naturally create candid reactions.
Worcestershire wedding venues (still searching?)
If you’re comparing venues in the county, our Worcestershire wedding venues GUIDE is the quickest shortlist by vibe. And if you’re looking for a Worcestershire wedding photographer with a DOCU-ART approach (real moments first, relaxed cinematic portraits), you’ll find our style, coverage and availability there too.
Similar Worcestershire venues with the same barn / countryside energy. If Curradine Barns is your vibe (warm barns, relaxed flow, big party), you might also like:
- Redhouse Barn wedding photography
- Deer Park weddings Worcestershire
- Brockencote Hall wedding photography
- Stanbrook Abbey wedding photography
Get in touch with your wedding photographers.
We hope you enjoyed examples of our Curradine Barns wedding photography. If you would like to discuss wedding photography in more detail, please get in touch. We would be happy to to chat with you and we can’t wait to hear your story.
