Black & white image of a bride and groom walking hand in hand across a field and smiling at each other

Chris & Lucy’s stunning marquee wedding at River Cottage

It’s always a real treat to photograph a wedding at River Cottage. It’s one of my favourite ever wedding venues. What’s not to love – a relaxed atmosphere, food to die for, and the most incredible location. I’ve photographed many weddings there over the years, and they have always been wonderful.

Chris and Lucy’s wedding was no exception – just such a beautiful day. I loved capturing it all so much, and it’s such a pleasure to share some of the images now. It was great fun photographing Lucy and the girls all getting ready at the lovely Dower House Hotel. Laura Cullen worked with me as a second photographer and captured Chris and the boys at Hawkchurch getting ready for the church ceremony.

The wedding celebrations at River Cottage were just completely fabulous. They started with drinks and canapés in the kitchen garden, then guests walked through the field to the marquee for the meal. River Cottage is such a great location for a marquee wedding. It’s just the most incredible spot with views right across the Devon fields and hills. The marquee was so beautiful, with stunning white flower arrangements and greenery throughout. And watching the sun go down at the end of the wedding reception was just really special.

I have absolutely loved getting to know Lucy and Chris, and their wonderful families and friends. Their wedding day was just incredible, and I hope you enjoy looking through these images!

A bride to be sitting having make up done
Beautiful white and green wedding bouquet, and bridal shoes hanging over a tin bath
A bride to be looking at her wedding dress and smiling
A smiling bride to be, with a wedding dress hanging behind her
Wedding guests entering a church
Groom and groomsmen walking down a village street together
Groom and groomsmen walking down a village street together
A groom inside a church ready for a wedding ceremony
Bride arriving for her wedding with her father, with a vintage car behind them
Bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony
Bride and groom walking through confetti after their wedding ceremony
Sign reading 'path to the farm' and the first sight of River Cottage through the trees
Bride and groom walking through the kitchen garden smiling at each other during their wedding at River Cottage
Portraits of a bride and groom in the kitchen garden at River Cottage
Wedding guests in the garden at River Cottage
Bride with a group of female wedding guests smiling at the camera
Wedding guests in the kitchen garden at River Cottage
Groom and groomsmen in the kitchen garden at River Cottage
Bride lifting her veil with sunlight streaming through in the kitchen at River Cottage
Wedding guests walking through the kitchen garden at River Cottage
Marquee set up in a field for a wedding at River Cottage
Interior of a wedding marquee at River Cottage
Beautiful wedding flowers at River Cottage
Wedding table decorations in a marquee at River Cottage with views across the fields and valley
Guests walking through a field to a marquee at a wedding at River Cottage
Bride and groom walking into the marquee during wedding at River Cottage, with Devon hills behind them
Wedding speeches in a marquee at River Cottage
Groom raising a toast during a wedding at River Cottage
Wedding guests laughing at best man's speech at a wedding at River Cottage
Wedding starters plated up ready at River Cottage
A black cat and a ginger cat enjoying the sunshine during a wedding at River Cottage
River Cottage farmhouse and kitchen garden
River Cottage chefs preparing wedding main course plates
A marquee in a field with buttercups for a wedding at River Cottage
Puddings for wedding guests at River Cottage
Bride and bridesmaids smiling in the sunshine during a wedding at River Cottage
Groom and groomsmen in the evening sunshine during a River Cottage wedding
Bride and bridesmaids walking across the field at River Cottage
Stunning white wedding cake decorated with white roses and greenery
Bride and groom laughing and tasting wedding cake
Bride and groom cuddling in evening sunshine at River Cottage
Close up black & white portrait of bride and groom
Bride and groom cuddling together on their wedding day with River Cottage behind them
Bride and groom with River Cottage behind them and sunset over the fields
Bride and groom laughing and walking together
Wedding guests outside a marquee in evening light
Wedding guests toasting marshmallows and laughing together
First dance for bride and groom during wedding at River Cottage
Guests dancing at a wedding at River Cottage
Guests dancing at a wedding at River Cottage
Bride and groom dancing together at a River Cottage wedding
Bride and groom kissing on the dancefloor at their wedding at River Cottage

Getting married at River Cottage

Are you getting married at River Cottage? I’ve been photographing weddings there since 2013, and there are lots to browse through on my blog. Here are some other equally wonderful weddings I have photographed there:

Alex & Ben’s River Cottage elopement

Thomas & Tilly’s marquee wedding at River Cottage

Natalie & Aidan’s relaxed ceremony in the kitchen garden

Rachel & Jake’s outdoor wedding at River Cottage

Christine & Rich’s River Cottage family wedding

Do get in touch and say hello, and let’s chat about your wedding photography!

River Cottage wedding suppliers

A huge thank you to the amazing team of suppliers for Chris and Lucy’s wedding:

Venue – River Cottage HQ
Lucy’s dress & veil – Suzanne Neville from The Dress, Teddington
Lucy’s earrings – Tiffany & Co

Lucy’s hairpiece – Gillian Million
Lucy’s shoes – Rainbow Club
Florist – Darling Buds
Hair & Makeup – Changing Faces
Cake – Sweet Satisfaction
Band – Route One
Saxophonist – James Harris
Wedding stationery – Canva
Marquee – Taddle Farm Tents
Wedding car – Devon Classic Hire

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