The Mill Barns Weddings – Meet Wedding Photographers
We have photographed quite a few amazing weddings at the Mill Barns, Alveley in Shropshire and we are coming back to capture many more. Every single wedding day we have documented there, was unique and if you want to see our photos of our weddings at the Mill Barns, here are the examples.
We are Cotswolds wedding photographers based in Hereford, West Midlands, not too far away from the Mill Barns. Our photography style is natural, colourful and fun, have a look:
WHAT IS SO UNIQUE ABOUT THIS VENUE?
Well, many things but we really like the fact that the ceremony room is separated from the room in which the wedding breakfast is served. What does this mean for the couples and their guests? A HASSLE-FREE DAY! Just imagine – everything is set up in the morning and the only thing left to do is just to enjoy your day! So, how does a typical wedding day look like at the Mill Barns?
We’ve photographed some amazing days there, so let’s take a look at how a full wedding day at the Mill Barns, Alveley,, might look like:
The Mill Barns weddings
Getting ready
You can get ready in the spacious and well-lit dressing room which is situated just below the ceremony barn! The wedding mornings we have photographed there, were definitely stress-free and so much fun!
You’ll feel the excitement as you walk into that gorgeous dressing room, where laughter and chatter are all around. Your friends are there to help with hair and makeup, making the vibe totally joyful. Playful teasing, heartfelt hugs, and a few happy tears thrown in add to the happy atmosphere. It’s not just about getting ready; it’s about making memories that kick off your wedding day in the best way!
The ceremony
CIVIL CEREMONY
From the photography point of view the ceremony barn looks amazing. Plenty of space for all your guests, beautiful views and also plenty of space for you to walk down that aisle (some aisles at other venues are really tiny!)
Every click of our camera captures those quick moments, letting you relive the magic long after the day wraps up. Because it’s not just about saying “I do”; it’s about weaving together a tapestry of feelings that will stick around forever!
CHURCH CEREMONY
There is a lovely Alveley church not far from the Mill Barns…
You might also choose a different church and include the vintage tractors, cars and buses to also enjoy the travel on your day. Here’s an example of such travel that also includes the vintage train!
THE CONFETTI MOMENT
You can either have it in the Ceremony Barn or outside. As wedding photographers we always recommend a bright confetti. It just stands out nicely on the pictures. What do you think? Which type of confetti would you prefer?
And if you’re after some pro advice on the best confetti choice, just follow this link – CONFETTI TOP TIPS by The Mays.
Group Pictures
The Mill Barns weddings are weather-proof. What does it mean? Well, you will need that group family pictures, right? Even if it’s only a few for your parents and grandparents, you need to have them taken somewhere. If the weather is nice, we can of course have them outside. When it rains, we can always use the hall, the ceremony barn or the space downstairs.
Reception Drinks
The Mill Barns wedding venue is just perfect for your reception drinks and other wedding party warm-up activities. Just look at the grounds, the lake and the stream – this couldn’t be more relaxed and wedding photography perfect!
Wedding Breakfast and the speeches
The wedding breakfast takes place in another spacious barn. The Mill Barns were literally built for weddings and the bright walls and oak beams are just perfect if you ask us – the photographers!
Evening fun
We love photographing the evening craziness on the dance floor and we actually stayed with the couple and their guests until midnight. This party was amazing, they left in the vintage car, just after midnight.
Couple Pictures
The Mill Barns offer amazing backdrops for your wedding pictures. Beautiful gardens, a stream and even the interiors offer so many different options for creative and fun pictures of you.
And when that golden hour hits, we take our couples out for a few more portraits. The golden hour turns everything into this dreamy backdrop, just right for capturing your love. Those moments are always pure magic – every shot shows off our couples’ real connection. It’s these little moments that become treasured memories, sticking around long after their wedding day turns into beautiful stories!
Just look at those evening parties at The Mill Barns again!
Get in touch with your Cotswolds wedding photographers
If you just want to have fun on your wedding day and posing for pictures makes you want to die a little inside, get in touch, we would LOVE to be your photographers! The Mill Barns weddings are amazing, and we’d love to photograph more weddings there.
