A Winters Barn Wedding - Emma & Sam

Photographing a Wedding at Winters Barns in Canterbury: Emma and Sam’s Big Day


Emma and Sam’s beautiful Thursday wedding at Winters Barns in Canterbury was a day to remember. As a photographer, I was there to capture every moment of this special occasion.

Like the emotional moment when Emma’s father saw her all dressed up and ready. It was a sight to behold. It’s fair to say she blew him away (and ever the gent, he did the decent thing and had a little cry!)

And he wasn’t the only one impressed with Emma - check out the look on this little lady.

Before we knew it, it was showtime. Sam was keenly awaiting his bride over at the barn, but first Emma’s girls got to proceed her down the aisle - and they all looked amazing and did an incredible job.

And then it was Emma’s turn. Obviously she knocked Sam’s socks off when he laid eyes on her.

The ceremony itself was short, sweet and really rather lovely (save for the moment where I dropped my GoPro on the floor making a big old racket - DOH!)

After the ceremony we had roughly 2 minutes before the rain was due, so with the help of wedding coordinator and all round legend Sally (to use her full name), the guests were rushed outside for the confetti shot, and they absolutely pelted the newlyweds - it was excellent! 

And then, between short showers (by that I mean it was raining - not that we all nipped off for a quick shower), I managed to take a stroll around the beautiful Winters Barns gardens with the Bride and Groom to take some incredible photos.

After the Wedding Breakfast we were treated to 3 excellent speeches that each had funny and emotional elements to them and kept the guests well entertained. 

After the speeches it actually turned into a beautiful little rainless moment outside for the guests to enjoy the gardens.

Soon enough, the evening guests had arrived and it was time for Emma and Sam to enjoy a lovely first dance together.

And then… PARTY TIME

Hands up if you had the best time at Emma and Sam’s Wedding!

That’s all for this little preview, folks.

An incredible day for the most wonderful couple. 


I’ll add one or two more pictures from this day to the Facebook and Instagram pages as I edit them, so feel free to follow along over there.

Huge thanks to all at Winters Barns for taking such good care of me and for making sure everything ran so smoothly. Special thanks to Sally for running such a smooth show!


Thanks too to all of Emma and Sam’s wonderful guests for making me so welcome. A fantastic bunch of people - I had a great time!

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