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 beautiful 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 stunning 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 at River Cottage was just incredible, and I hope you enjoy looking through these images!
![A bride to be sitting having make up done](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_2.jpg)
![Beautiful white and green wedding bouquet, and bridal shoes hanging over a tin bath](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_3.jpg)
![A bride to be sitting on a bed with bridesmaids in blue robes, raising glasses and laughing together](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_4.jpg)
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![A smiling bride to be, with a wedding dress hanging behind her](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_10.jpg)
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![Wedding guests entering a church](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_13.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen walking down a village street together](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_14.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen walking down a village street together](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_15.jpg)
![A groom inside a church ready for a wedding ceremony](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_16.jpg)
![Bride arriving for her wedding with her father, with a vintage car behind them](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_17.jpg)
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![Bride and groom smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_23.jpg)
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![Bride and groom walking through confetti after their wedding ceremony](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_29.jpg)
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![Sign reading 'path to the farm' and the first sight of River Cottage through the trees](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_32.jpg)
![Bride and groom walking through the kitchen garden smiling at each other during their wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_33.jpg)
![Portraits of a bride and groom in the kitchen garden at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_34.jpg)
![Wedding guests in the garden at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_35.jpg)
![Bride with a group of female wedding guests smiling at the camera](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_36.jpg)
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![Wedding guests in the kitchen garden at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_38.jpg)
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![Groom and groomsmen in the kitchen garden at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_40.jpg)
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![Bride lifting her veil with sunlight streaming through in the kitchen at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_43.jpg)
![Wedding guests walking through the kitchen garden at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_44.jpg)
![Marquee set up in a field for a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_45.jpg)
![Interior of a wedding marquee at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_46.jpg)
![Beautiful wedding flowers at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_47.jpg)
![Wedding table decorations in a marquee at River Cottage with views across the fields and valley](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_48.jpg)
![Guests walking through a field to a marquee at a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_49.jpg)
![Bride and groom walking into the marquee during wedding at River Cottage, with Devon hills behind them](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_50.jpg)
![Wedding speeches in a marquee at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_52.jpg)
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![Wedding guests reacting during the Groom's speech in a marquee at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_56.jpg)
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![Groom raising a toast during a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_58.jpg)
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![Wedding guests laughing at best man's speech at a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_63.jpg)
![Wedding starters plated up ready at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_64.jpg)
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![A black cat and a ginger cat enjoying the sunshine during a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_66.jpg)
![River Cottage farmhouse and kitchen garden](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_67.jpg)
![River Cottage chefs preparing wedding main course plates](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_68.jpg)
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![A marquee in a field with buttercups for a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_72.jpg)
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![Puddings for wedding guests at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_81.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids smiling in the sunshine during a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_77.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen in the evening sunshine during a River Cottage wedding](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_78.jpg)
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![Bride and bridesmaids walking across the field at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_80.jpg)
![Stunning white wedding cake decorated with white roses and greenery](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_82.jpg)
![Bride and groom laughing and tasting wedding cake](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_83.jpg)
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![Bride and groom cuddling in evening sunshine at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_85.jpg)
![Close up black & white portrait of bride and groom](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_86.jpg)
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![Bride and groom cuddling together on their wedding day with River Cottage behind them](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_88.jpg)
![Bride and groom with River Cottage behind them and sunset over the fields](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_89.jpg)
![Bride and groom laughing and walking together](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_90.jpg)
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![Wedding guests outside a marquee in evening light](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_92.jpg)
![Wedding guests toasting marshmallows and laughing together](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_93.jpg)
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![First dance for bride and groom during wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_95.jpg)
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![Guests dancing at a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_97.jpg)
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![Guests dancing at a wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_99.jpg)
![Bride and groom dancing together at a River Cottage wedding](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_100.jpg)
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![Bride and groom kissing on the dancefloor at their wedding at River Cottage](https://helenliskphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wedding-at-river-cottage_helen-lisk-photography_102.jpg)
Getting married at River Cottage
Are you getting married at River Cottage? Have a look at some other weddings I have photographed there:
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
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 at River Cottage:
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