There was a proper autumn feel to Victoria and Andrew’s celebration at Cooling Castle Barn, with everyone gathering in one place and the day building towards a lively evening inside the barn. The setting gave the wedding a relaxed, grounded feel, with the bridal preparations, ceremony and reception all centred around the venue in October.
Morning
Victoria spent the morning getting ready in the bridal suite at Cooling Castle Barn, which kept everything close and calm before the ceremony. Andrew arrived later in the morning, giving the venue time to fill with family and friends before everyone made their way in for the service.
Ceremony
The ceremony took place at Cooling Castle Barn in the early afternoon. With the autumn weather keeping things indoors, the barn gave the ceremony a close, personal feel as Victoria and Andrew exchanged their vows in front of the people closest to them.
Speeches and Wedding Breakfast
The speeches came before the wedding breakfast, which gave that part of the day a real lift before everyone sat down to eat. Victoria’s father, the best man and Andrew all spoke, bringing a mix of humour, nerves and heartfelt moments into the room.
Evening
As the evening guests arrived, Victoria and Andrew cut the cake before the dance floor became the focus. Their first dance opened the evening properly, with friends and family joining them soon after and the barn settling into a lively October night.