Mercedes and Christopher kept their November wedding at Cooling Castle Barn centred on family, small surprises and the people closest to them. Autumn suited the setting well, with the barn giving everything a settled, intimate feel as the day moved from morning preparations into the evening celebrations.
Morning
Mercedes spent the morning getting ready at Cooling Castle Barn, with the ceremony and reception all taking place at the same venue. One of the quieter details was the gift she sent to Christopher before the ceremony, with his reaction captured discreetly so the moment stayed personal.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place indoors at 2pm. During the signing of the certificates, Christopher’s sister-in-law and bridesmaid sang, giving that part of the ceremony its own clear place in the film.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
The wedding breakfast began at 4.30pm, with speeches following during the meal. The maid of honour spoke, followed by Christopher, giving the film a mix of family perspective and the groom’s own words from the day.
Evening
The evening began with the cake cutting at around 7pm, followed by the first dance. After Mercedes and Christopher had their dance, a second dance brought everyone onto the floor with them.