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A Barn Wedding in Frensham

As Tracy and Miles were both getting ready at Millbridge Court, I got there early to capture those all-important preparation images. First, I got some great shots of the venue all dressed and ready for the day’s celebrations.

Located in Frensham, a pretty village on the Surrey-Hampshire border, Millbridge Court is a restored 19th century house transformed into a purpose-built wedding venue in the style of a traditional barn. It combines traditional architecture with a modern, elegant and stylish interior.

Its two halls, the ceremony hall and the dining hall, both have traditional oak beams on their vaulted ceilings and full-length windows that throw tons of natural light into the space. As a Surrey wedding photographer, I can never get too much natural light! It was an overcast but clear day, and I found Tracy in Millbridge Court’s Loft. This state-of-the-art bridal preparation area has five make-up stations and a luxurious bathroom, the perfect space for Tracy and her bridal party to get ready. The bridal party consisted of an army of bridesmaids, a very handsome young page boy, and Tracy’s lovely mum. The girls were in high spirits, with a little medicinal bubbly on hand. Tracy was in the capable hands of make-up artist Tania Claire and hairstylist Joanne from Joanne Mobile Hairstylist, with the bridesmaids’ hair styled by Lolo Bridal.

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I also caught up with Miles, who was getting ready in the Hideaway, a gorgeous luxury cabin tucked into a secret garden at Millbridge Court. He was with his brothers and best men for the day, Adam and Oliver. Once ready, they greeted the rest of the groom’s party and enjoyed a cheeky dram before heading to the house for the ceremony.

I then headed back to Tracy, who by now was almost ready. She looked amazing in a gorgeous satin off-the-shoulder dress with a beautiful A-line skirt that gave her a fairy-tale silhouette, complemented by a pretty full-length veil at the back. It was a stunning dress that looked like it had been made just for her. Tracy bought it from Wed2B.

Bridesmaids wore elegant lilac dresses. The flowers on the day were beautiful, the clever creation of Florescence Freelance Floristry. I especially loved Tracy’s bouquet, with wild flowers and pops of lilac and purple, plus small photographs of loved ones lost attached. It’s always lovely when a couple thoughtfully includes loved ones lost among the little touches of the day.

Before leaving, I got some great images of the bridal party, before heading down to see the guests, now excitedly gathering in the house ready for the ceremony. I must mention Miles and his groom’s party, who all looked very smart in faint tweed blue three-piece suits from Lequest Menswear in Weybridge.

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The ceremony was held in the Ceremony Hall, and Tracy was walked down the aisle by her mum. After a wonderfully personal ceremony with some lovely readings, everybody headed outside for a fun confetti moment under the garden’s wooden arbour. It made for a great image.

Guests then headed back to the house for a drinks and canapés reception, and I took my chance to get some great images of the wedding party in the pretty courtyard, along with candid shots of guests happily mingling. With guests entertained, I quickly whisked Tracy and Miles away for a few minutes for a mini photoshoot around the gardens and grounds of Millbridge Court, getting some really romantic portraits of them.

By this time, guests had been seated in the reception hall, and Tracy and Miles were welcomed rapturously by everybody. Speeches came before the food, which is always a good idea, and were wonderful. As a busy Surrey wedding photographer, I’ve heard hundreds of speeches at weddings, and can confirm the speeches at Tracy and Miles’s wedding were amongst the best I’ve heard. Speech givers were dad Andy and best men Adam and Oliver.

Now I must mention the food. The wedding team at Millbridge Court collaborate with caterers Kalm Kitchen to create bespoke wedding menus, and the food at Tracy and Miles’s wedding was exceptional.

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Evening celebrations started with the cutting of the cake, well, one of the cakes. There were two wedding cakes, some gorgeous cupcakes, and a small vegan and gluten-free cake too, all thanks to the clever people at Lola’s Cupcakes.

Tracy and Miles then had a romantic first dance to live musical accompaniment from wedding band Rockit, whose mix of rock and indie classics kept the dancefloor full all night. Tracy and Miles’s guests didn’t hold back, and I took to the dancefloor to get some great shots.

With the party in full swing, it was time for me to take my leave, but not before quickly whisking Tracy and Miles outside for some last images. The two of them embraced under the lit courtyard, their loved ones partying inside, seemed the perfect image to close the story of their amazing wedding day.