There was a relaxed summer feel to Leanne and Ellis’s celebration at Cooling Castle Barn, with everything centred in one place and plenty of time for the day to build naturally. July suited the venue well, giving their wedding a bright, open feel without needing anything to be rushed. It felt like a day built around family, speeches, and the moments that mattered most to them.
Morning
Leanne spent the morning getting ready at Cooling Castle Barn, which gave the preparations a calm, settled start. With the ceremony taking place at the same venue later in the day, there was space to capture the small details, the last checks, and the quieter moments before guests began arriving.
Ceremony
Ellis was due at the venue ahead of the ceremony, with guests gathering at Cooling Castle Barn for the 2 o’clock start. Having the ceremony on site kept the focus firmly on Leanne’s arrival and the moment they saw each other, without the pressure of moving between locations.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
The wedding breakfast began in the late afternoon, with speeches planned afterwards. Ellis, the best man, the maid of honour, and Leanne’s father all had their moment, giving the evening a strong personal thread and plenty of material for the film beyond the formal parts of the day.
Evening
By early evening, the celebration moved into dancing, with a father and bride dance followed by Leanne and Ellis’s first dance together. It was a simple, personal way to bring the formal part of the film to a close before the party carried on at Cooling Castle Barn.