Emma and Billy, Eden Barn

A relaxed barn wedding, rustic, boho, indie-chic vibes, and more bridesmaids and grooms men than you can shake a stick at. This July, Emma and Billy wed at the beautiful Eden Barn in the Yorkshire dales.

When Emma and Billy initially contacted me, they said they wanted less of a formal traditions and more of a big party in a barn. They wanted their wedding to be a celebration of them, bringing together their family and friends and bridging that infamous North/South divide! Inviting their nearest and dearest and holding joint events over the weekend for everybody to get to know each other, Emma and Billy made a weekend out of their wedding.

The Big Day

Emma's prep was at Nelson Barn in the Yorkshire Dales, not too far from their venue, Eden Barn. Emma did her own makeup instead of opting for an MUA, and as one of the bridesmaids was a hair stylist, all of the bridesmaids' hair was sorted! With everybody pitching in, there was a real atmosphere of helping each other out as Emma and her bridesmaids all pitched in to get ready. While it can get a bit hectic with 7 bridesmaids in one place, luckily, there was enough space for everyone - important when everybody's getting ready together! All the girls kept their cool, staying excited, not stressed.

Emma's gorgeous dress was by one of my favourite designers, Made With Love bridal. The dress was beautiful and free flowing, with floral lace applique details that matched the rustic boho theme perfectly. Flowers for the day were by the incredible Sasha at Sassflower. The couple opted for greenery everywhere to create that boho luxe wedding vibe, with a few muted dusky pink accents and pampas grass in Emma's bouquet. Billy and the boys went for vintage style woollen houndstooth ties to compliment the tweed jackets, braces, and Billy's signature trilby.

Emma, her mum and dad, and the bridesmaids arrived at Eden Barn in style in a vintage campervan. Eden Barn offers a beautiful choice of ceremony spaces, as you can either get married inside the barn or outside under the pagoda. Thanks to the beautifully sunny mid-July weather, Emma and Billy opted for a gorgeous, outdoor wedding - it was like being abroad! The bridal party walked down the aisle in pairs, with a romantic touch added as some couples walked together. Emma's dad had the honour of walking the bride down the aisle, bringing groom Billy to shed a little tear or two.

Inside the venue, Emma and Billy had the barn set up with one top table at the front and two long tables either side, running the length of the barn. The tables and the barn beams were adorned with Sassflower greenery, with lots of DIY details by Emma. The favours of mini alcohol bottles, that came with personalised messages, along with the order of the day and seating plan, were made and calligraphed by Emma! Billy's mum generously made the cake, which was decorated with two polaroids of the bride and groom.

Instead of a traditional sit down meal, Southcott Event Catering served some seriously good BBQ in a serve yourself style buffest. In the evening, the band Fraudio kept guests entertained with indie rock all night long. Both serious music fans, Emma and Billy wanted their day to incorporate the bands they'd seen together. Their first dance was to Toothpaste Kisses by The Maccabees, with Emma walking down the aisle to Bombay Bicycle Club. Meaningful touches like this made the day extra special and personal for the newly married couple.

Eden Barn is a dream for wedding photographers, with so many options for bridal party and couple portraits. Each little spot feels unique to Eden Barn, with some of my favourites including the corrugated iron structures and the countryside road outside which offers spectacular views of the Cumbria/Yorkshire dales.

If you're planning a countryside barn wedding, relaxed boho wedding, or a wedding at Eden Barn, then have a nosy below for some of my favourite highlights from this wedding.

Bridal party at Eden Barn lake district wedding
Made with love bridal gown at Eden Barn wedding
Bride and bridesmaids lake district wedding
Bride in made with love bridal gown with sassflower bouquet Eden Barn wedding
Bride and dad first look at lake district wedding
Bride and Bridesmaids reveal at Eden Barn
Emma in her Made with Love bridal Gown with Sassflower Bouquet at Lake District wedding in Eden Barn
Sassflower bouquet manchester florist
Mother of the Bride and bride, made with love gown and sassflower bouquet, cumbria wedding
Bride and Bridesmaids cumbria wedding
Groom with trilby hat in Kirky Stephen
Groom and groomsmen at cumbria wedding
Groom in trilby hat alternative wedding photography in the lake district
couple walking down the aisle at Eden Barn in cumbria
Alternative indie groom cumbria wedding
Bridesmaid and usher walking down the aisle at Eden Barn
Groom and groomsman hugging, alternative emotive wedding photography
Bride and father walking down the aisle at Eden Barn
Outdoors UK wedding ceremony at Eden Barn in Cumbria
Groom sees Bride for the first time at Eden Barn in West Yorkshire
Outdoor wedding ceremony with couple holding hands under tree canopy as guests look on.
Outdoors wedding ceremony photograph at Eden Barn in the Lake district
Close-up shot of wedding ring exchange during outdoor ceremony.
Emotional moment during ring exchange at outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Tender first kiss moment at outdoor wedding with guests watching from wooden benches.
Joyful wedding ceremony moment under wooden beams decorated with greenery.
Newlyweds walking down aisle while guests celebrate at outdoor summer wedding.
Rustic wedding welcome sign with 'Let's do this' text and couple's names.
Vintage wedding decor setup with wooden crates and rustic signage.
Newlyweds sitting in classic mint green VW van decorated for wedding.
Wedding party poses under wooden gazebo with greenery decorations and blush bridesmaid dresses.
Wedding party smiles together under rustic wooden pergola with greenery.
Rustic wooden pallet seating chart display with handwritten text and greenery accents.
Groomsmen in dark suits walking together outside rustic barn under moody sky.
Bridal party in blush dresses poses outside rustic metal barn under cloudy sky.
Full wedding party poses for formal group photo outside rustic metal barn.
Rustic seating chart with 'Find Your Seat' sign and eucalyptus decorations on brick wall.
Rustic wedding reception table with wooden decor and moody lighting in stone venue.
Place setting on wooden table with eucalyptus and table card at rustic wedding reception.
Couple poses against rustic barn doors under moody sky in wedding attire.
A rustic wedding portrait against a weathered stone wall and wooden door backdrop.
Bride wearing Made with love gown at Eden Barn in the Lake district
A wedding couple poses together on a lush green lawn with moody natural lighting.
A romantic wedding moment captured in front of an industrial corrugated metal warehouse.
Bride and groom in front of barn at Eden Barn wedding venue in Cumbria
Artistic portrait against industrial corrugated metal wall background.
A flowing white wedding dress trails in the dirt before a large industrial metal building.
Vintage-styled portrait against industrial metal siding.
Wedding celebration moment with guests in front of rustic stone wall with string lights.
Speech moment at wedding reception with stone wall and fairy light backdrop.
Candid reception moment with string lights and stone wall creating warm ambiance.
Wedding reception table setting with place cards, greenery and wine glasses.
Speaker gives wedding speech against rustic brick wall with twinkling fairy lights backdrop.
Wedding speech moment in rustic venue with glowing string light backdrop.
Guest laughs joyfully during reception at rustic stone-walled venue.
Guest speaking into microphone against rustic brick wall background.
Wedding reception head table setup with string lights and brick wall backdrop.
Wedding cake display with illuminated E and B letters and macrame decor.
Two polaroid photos displayed on white wedding cake topper.
Playful outdoor moment with child being lifted against dramatic cloudy sky.
Groomsmen share laughs at rustic indoor bar during wedding celebration.
Couple shares intimate dance moment under twinkling fairy lights.
A romantic first dance at a wedding reception with twinkle lights glowing in the background.
Newlyweds cutting their wedding cake together beside rustic brick wall decor.
A black and white capture of a couple's intimate dance moment at their wedding reception.
Newlyweds dancing together while a live band performs in the rustic brick venue.
Wedding guests enjoying themselves on the dance floor at an indoor reception.
Couple walking together on a countryside path near a rustic fence.
Bride in lace gown and groom in suspenders walking along a rural path.
Intimate moment between newlyweds on their wedding day in a countryside setting.