For Claudia and Michael’s wedding at Glebe House Cottages in Devon, I was lucky enough to photograph one of the first ever weddings at their brand new Glebe Barn. The space is modern, symmetrical, and purpose-built for weddings, with a stunning ceremony room, large reception hall, and entrance area that all flow beautifully together.

The day started at The Little Barn, where Claudia and her bridesmaids were getting ready. Everyone was in great spirits, and Kayleigh Emily MUA was on hand for makeup.

Meanwhile, Michael and his groomsmen were just finishing up their buttonholes when I caught up with them at the barn entrance. The weather looked like it might rain, but it held off, leaving us with soft, even light for most of the day.

Today would be one of the first ceremonies ever in the bran new Wedding Barn. The space felt calm and open, with clean lines and soft tones that worked perfectly for the ceremony. The ceremony itself was full of emotion and connection, and the barn made a beautiful backdrop without needing anything extra.

Right after the ceremony, we headed out to the rose garden for the confetti. From there, we moved over to the main house, a more traditional part of the venue, for group photos. The mix of old and new across the property gave us a lot of variety for portraits. We took a short walk around the older parts of the property for a quick couples photoshoot. Nothing too staged or overly posed, just some quiet moments together with space to breathe. I wanted to save the Barn for our golden hour shoot later!

Back in the reception all, guests sat down for the wedding breakfast, followed by speeches and cutting of the cake by Swirls and Pearls.

As the light outside shifted, we stepped out again for a few more portraits in the golden hour glow, and got some great candid laughing shots.

Once the sun dipped, it was time to dance. The reception room lit up as Perfect Wedding DJs kept the energy high, and everyone hit the dancefloor. Claudia and Michael were right in the middle of it, surrounded by their favourite people.

If you’re getting married at Glebe House Cottages or planning a relaxed, countryside wedding in Devon, I’d love to hear from you. As one of the very few photographers to have photographed at this new venue, I can honestly say it’s a brilliant space for a celebration.

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