Lou + Jack had one of the most heartfelt and sentimental weddings I have ever been to. They decided to get married at Huntstile Organic Farm in Bridgewater. They wanted to be outside, in the open air, with the beautiful June sunshine shining over them.
The day started with Lou hanging out with her mum and girlfriends on the farm; everything was super chilled and relaxed. Just a stone’s throw away in another building, Jack was getting ready, ironing his shirt and greeting guests as they started to arrive.
Everyone was buzzing for the day ahead, lots of hugs and kisses and then so many oooooooohs and ahhhhhhhhh’s as the tractor pulled up ready to take everyone up to The Stone Circle.
The Stone Circle is a truly magical spot. Made from ancient staddle stones, the circle lies on the edge of a woodland, upon a hilltop with breathtaking views across the county, so that was all pretty special on its own. But what made the ceremony truly amazing was that Lou + Jack’s best friend officiated the ceremony for them. The humanist ceremony was beautiful, personal and utterly fun. It was the perfect blend of each of their personalities, mixed with core values and a lot of singing (Jack plays in a band!)
After the I do’s and all the singing (and an impromptu flyby,) some guests opted to walk back down the hilltop, whilst others jumped aboard the tractor once more and we all headed back to the far,m where the drinks were flowing, the music was playing and the sun kept shining.
The marquee looked amazing – just the right blend of DIY/festivalness. Bunting, wildflowers, a whole table of cakes ready for pudding and lovingly baked by Jack + Lou’s friends and family. What I loved best about the set-up was NO TOP TABLE. Jack and Lou sat slap bang in the middle of the room with everyone they love around them. It was so refreshing and allowed me to get so close to people for the speeches, which were SO GOOD! (I also just want to say, the food was amazing, the in-house catering team use home-grown produce and caters to all dietary requirements, yay for us vegans!)
Afterwards, I took Jack and Lou for a walk around the farm, and we strolled through the fields as the sun was giving us its best late summer hazy vibes. Everyone was on top form. Bellies full, hearts full, now it was time for dancing.
The really awesome thing about being in a band, they will 100% play at your wedding, and that is exactly what happened. The dancing did not stop. It was wild, and I also set up the photobooth, which just descended into utter carnage! The totally awesome thing about Huntstile is that they have accommodation included in the venue hire, plus camping pitches for a further 30 guests. So the party does not need to stop, you can carry on at breakfast the next day!
I will forever look back at this wedding with the happiest of memories. A beautiful couple, amazing weather, a stunning location, and the most awesome, relaxed wedding vibes going!
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT:
EVERYTHING
This whole wedding had my heart.
The people, the place, the vibes, the ethos. It was a wedding I will NEVER forget.
The love, the joy, the support and the laughter. Everyone singing along together after the ceremony and the unplanned flyby – MAGIC!
All of the emotion, all of the joy, sadness, madness, love, beauty, tears, dancing, excitement, disbelief (the head-in-hands shots were hilarious!) was there, all of the things we loved AND, on top of that, even more that we never had the pleasure to observe in person. You captured so many moments that, up to now, we have fondly remembered; it’s amazing to now have a beautiful photographic record as well.
THE TEAM
PHOTOGRAPHER: KIRSTY BOWEN //
Venue: Huntstile Organic Farm
Catering: Huntstile Organic Farm
Wedding Dress: Watters
Suits: Cad & The Dandy
Day Band: Laimu
Band: Silver Souled
Florist: Roots + Wild Flowers from the Farm
Hair: Bristol Bridal Hair and Make-up
