Gorwell Farm wedding photography

Gorwell Farm Wedding Photography

St Nicholas Church Abbotsbury

Hannah and Hugh chose to marry in the Abbotsbury area. It’s such a lovely spot not only for the rolling landscape but also the crisp slivers of the blue ocean cutting across the horizon. Conveniently located halfway between both families, the area holds significant meaning for the couple.

Hannah and Hugh were introduced at school in Dorset where they became first loves. They didn’t work out the first time around, and some three years later, at the age of 20, they began dating again. And this time, the rest is history as they say! Eight years, a flat of their own in London, many holidays and craft beers later – the Yates’ arrived!

The Barn at Gorwell Farm

Sweet and simple was the approach to their day – the weather could not have been more favourable and rustic accents of the Gorwell Farm Barn against the lush backdrop of green pulled the entire wedding together. They wanted a fun, simple, and festive day with as many friends and family joining the celebrations! Hannah’s needs were uncomplicated – good food, good wine, local beer, freshly cut ivy and an entourage of help to pull it all together! The stone barn was a natural choice because it afforded them the freedom to make the stone barn their own and so they did. Hugh’s mother, Jane, and friend Sheilagh pulled in season English garden flowers and arranged them beyond expectation.

Hannah’s bridesmaids assembled terracotta pots the day before that adorned the tables and added to the rustic feel. A good friend and gardener, Eve, arrived with a van full of ivy from the woods that accented the pots perfectly. In addition to her growing and styling expertise, Eve tackled the wedding cake, a chocolate biscuit that was quite extraordinary!

Hannah and Hugh both enjoy good friends and family, good times, and stories. The things that the best memories are made of! Even the favours were beautifully thoughtful. They had collected beach stones with the date of the wedding on the back as a remembrance.

The Dress

Hannah was so striking in her cotton lace overlay strapless gown. Her number one score for this day as the hanger was “poking out” on the rack – practically begging her to try it on! She immediately fell in love with how delicate and striking it was without having to remortgage the flat! The royal blue heels were a fabulous touch – her something blue and lovely to coordinate with the bridesmaid’s dresses.

The Ceremony

It was clear as she glided down the aisle, arms intertwined with her father, that Hugh’s breathe had been knocked clear from his lungs at the sight of her. Hannah was so taken aback seeing everyone present that they loved and adored smiling back at her. It was a day filled with contagious smiling (this should be a requirement for all weddings!). And to place the icing on the cake, Reverend Mark Aitken was there to administer the ceremony. A staple in the couple’s lives as school children, it was a necessity that he be present on their special day, along with his son as an usher. The sense of connectedness between this couple runs very long and very deep.

The First Dance

The first dance was lovely and slow – catered significantly to Hannah’s choice of footwear (and quite practical). As the couple wound through the party they had created, it was evident that they had an ease about them. The day was theirs – surrounded by those they loved and put together in a manner that was uniquely their own.

Advice from Hannah and Hugh

As so many before them have put into words – eEnjoy each moment as the day goes by so quickly and forget about all the little small things – no one else will notice them at all!

All the happiness to come for Hannah and Hugh!