Preparing for Lisa and Steve’s Kingston Barn wedding photographs, we looked at the weather forecast and packed our waterproofs and umbrellas! Such a contrast to the sun-drenched Purbeck farm wedding we photographed last week. The very moment we arrived at Kingston Country Courtyard stone barn wedding venue, the heavens opened.
We were in for a very wet wedding. Fortunately, Lisa, Steve, and their guests didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits. They enjoyed a fun-filled day full of love and laughter.
Our last gallery of Kingston Country Courtyard wedding photographs featured an outdoor ceremony and exploring the surrounding countryside in the summer sun. Today, the weather had different ideas, and we would be looking for beautiful and meaningful moments in the rain.
Bridal Preparations At Kingston Barn Wedding Venue in Dorset
We found Lisa in the Kingston Country Courtyard bridal suite with her mother and bridesmaids. Despite the grey outside, the happy group of ladies buzzed about he dark room. They nailed the matching silk dressing gown look in varied states of preparedness. Custom wedding morning slippers, custom Converse dancing shoes, and a pair of perfect bridal shoes were dotted about the room. Make-up artist Cat Mutter was on hand to ensure that the ladies were calm, collected, and looking their wedding best.
Pink and yellow rose-laden bouquets arrived from Kabloom Florist, filling the room with floral scents.
It’s not often on a wedding morning that the bride isn’t the center of attention. However, Lisa’s daughter (flower girl) was doing such a good job of being cute that the ladies’ focus did stray. With hair and makeup completed, it was time for dresses. The bridesmaids wore dusky pink dresses with the bride and flower girl in white. As Lisa was helped into her dress, the registrars arrived. They conducted her pre-wedding review before the room emptied into the rain outside.
Groom Preparation Photos At Family Home on The Wedding Morning
Murray found Steve back from breakfast at the couple’s home with his best man and son. A last-minute wedding speech was written under Archie’s watchful eye. The chaps were all dressed in matching blue suits with pink ties and pocket squares. They had chosen matching blue waistcoats and two-tone brogue shoes.
With everyone wedding-ready, they headed for the Scott Arms pub for the all-important Dutch courage. After a quick drink, it was time to make the short journey up the road to Kingston Country Courtyard.
Kingston Barn Wedding Photographs Of Civil Ceremony
The dark stone barn styled by Perfectly Pretty Wedding was awash with hundreds of yellow fairy lights. If that wasn’t enough, two fairy light trees stood on either side of the aisle. Wooden love letters sat in the rain outside alongside a handwritten chalkboard order of the day. Inside the corner of the barn, the four-tiered wedding cake was decorated with pale pink and white flowers.
After greeting some of the guests, Steve took his place at the front with his best man and ring bearer Archie. After an emotional entrance, Lisa walked down the aisle with her father. Facing each other, under the pervasive yellow glow of the fairy lights, Lisa and Steve made their promises to each other and exchanged rings.
From this moment on, the happy couple could not stop smiling at each other. They look happy in these Kingston barn wedding photographs because they were, incredibly so! A shower of confetti was the final act before everyone could enjoy a drinks reception in the bar with some tasty canapés.
For those who don’t know, Kingston Country Courtyard is in the hands of a new management team. They are incredibly refreshing. The improvement in service and professionalism was obvious from the moment we were cheerily greeted in the morning. Watch this space as the venue, service, and particularly catering improve under their expert guidance!
We stole the happy couple away for a five-minute dash in the rain under umbrellas. This gave the guests time to find their seats ready for the wedding breakfast.
Speeches And Wedding Breakfast At A Kingston Country Courtyard Wedding
Backlit by the daylight window, contrasting the dark yellow interior, the father of the bride gave a tear-jerking speech. His words were full of praise and pride for his new daughter. Next up was Archie, the couple’s son. He gave a short and humorous speech, much to the guests’ delight. Steve then said a few words (that he definitely didn’t write on the morning of his wedding!).
The best man brought the speeches to a close, presenting the groom with a Tina Turner photo self-portrait from his stag do. Speeches completed and ribs definitely tickled, it was time for the wedding breakfast. One guest from each table found an apron under their chairs and carved the meat for the table.
Evening Entertainment Photographs In Dorset Barn Wedding Venue
Alan from Party Dexx had been providing the soundtrack to the day so far. He was on hand to gather everyone around for the cutting of the wedding cake. This was immediately followed by the newlyweds’ first dance. The disco lighting and wall up-lighters made for some interesting colour casts for the following Kingston barn wedding photographs.
As well as award-winning pork pies and a huge cheese board from Happily Ever Afters, there was also a doughnut bar, which proved very popular. When not dancing, guests could entertain themselves, donning props in the photo booth supplied by Bloc photo booths.
We exited the barn into the night rain. Looking back multi-coloured disco lighting shone through the windows accompanied by music. This mixed with the sounds of a happy wedding party dancing the night away.
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