Ellen and Joshua’s wedding film was shaped around the contrast of a winter day at Harty Estate, quiet morning preparations, a barn ceremony, and an evening that ended with sparklers and fireworks outside. It set out to hold onto the real pace of the day at The Ferry House Inn, with the two of them close to the centre of everything rather than lost in the noise around them.
Morning
The morning began with Ellen getting ready in the powder room at The Ferry House Inn, while Joshua prepared nearby at The Farmhouse at Mocketts Farm Cottages. That gave the film two calm but separate threads before everyone came together at the barn. Winter weddings often have a more tucked-in feel, and this one suited the setting well.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place inside the barn at The Ferry House Inn, with Joshua arriving ahead of Ellen before the 1pm start. Keeping the ceremony indoors gave the film a close, intimate feel, with the focus on the vows, the reactions, and the small exchanges between them. It was the kind of setting where the natural sound of the moment mattered.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
After the ceremony, the reception moved into the event suite for the wedding breakfast. Ellen and Joshua chose a sweetheart top table, which kept the two of them together while the room gathered around them. Speeches came after the meal, with words from the best man, maid of honour, both fathers, and Joshua, giving the film plenty of voice and character from the people closest to them.
Evening
The evening had a few clear moments that gave the film a strong finish. Ellen and Joshua cut the cake earlier in the day, then later moved into their first dance, followed by a father-daughter dance. Sparklers and fireworks at 8pm brought everyone outside and gave the winter night a proper lift on camera.