Sturminster Newton, Tithe Barn Country Wedding!

I first met with Clare in The Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum months ago, to discuss her and David’s wedding plans. I was delighted to find out they were planning a traditional country wedding in Hinton St.Mary, Sturminster Newton, a beautiful village located in between Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum and Sherborne.

We met with both Clare and David at their wedding venue a month before their big day at The Manor House, Sturminster Newton, where they showed us the Tithe Barn in which their wedding reception was to take place. It was an impressive room with high ceilings and had a medieval feel about it, with antlers, swords and paintings hanging from the stone walls. The perfect setting for country wedding reception!

The Manor House, Sturminster Newton

We had not heard of The Country Manor Tithe Barn before and David told us that he actually worked as a farmer on the land of the Manor House, which granted them the use of their Tithe Barn and also let us take a Group photo and couple shoot in their breathtaking formal gardens. It is the villagers of Hinton St.Mary’s best kept secret, so it was a very special venue and a privilege to photograph at this unique location.

Formal Gardens, Sturminster Newton Manor House

Country Wedding Garden

On Clare and David’s special day we arrived at the St.Andrews church, Okeford Fitzpaine, which sits on top of a hill and looks down on the village. From here we had a good viewpoint to capture the guests arriving and keep a look out for the Groom.

St Andrews Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

Sturminster Newton, Groom arriving

Groom at St Andrews Church, Okeford Fitzpaine

As soon as we caught a glimpse we took some relaxed shots of the Groom, Best Man and Ushers making their way through the Church yard. Next the Bridesmaids arrived, dressed in pale green dresses; Clare’s sister Ellie (Chief Bridesmaid) had made both Clare’s wedding dress and the bridesmaid’s dresses, which all looked stunning!

Bridesmaids in green!

Bridesmaid with flowers, Okeford Fitzpaine

Clare arrived with her mother in a charming cream Ryecroft Tourer, provided by All Aspects Wedding Services, she looked beautiful!

Ryecroft Tourer, All Aspects Wedding Services

Arrival of the Bride!

We took our last shots moments before making our way into St.Mary’s church.

Church Wedding Ceremony

The Kiss!

Signing the Register!

The service was heartfelt and personal and the quaint village church setting made it even more special!

Newly Wed!

Confetti!

The sun shone brightly as the newly weds and their guests left the church, celebrations were made and confetti thrown before everybody leisurely made their way to The Manor House, Tithe Barn.

Tithe Barn Wedding, Hinton St Mary

A toast to us!

Clare and David made their entrance in their gorgeous wedding car. We made the most of this, as it is not often you get the chance to sit is such a fabulous car!

Group Photograph in the Gardens

Everybody headed out to the steps on the garden lawn, where we planned to take a group shot of all the guests, before taking a leisurely stroll around the grounds.

Country Garden couple shoot

The roses and lavender were out in full bloom, as we wondered around the gardens with newly weds, Mr & Mrs Stevens! It was the perfect spot to capture some elegant and romantic shots of the couple in the grand English Country Gardens.

Romantic Wedding Photography

We left the happy couple to enjoy their Reception with everybody tucking into what looked like a feast.

Tithe Barn Wedding Reception

Later there was to be country dancing and I am sure everybody had a good time, dancing the night away!

Photographs with thanks and congratulations to Clare & David, Mr & Mrs Stevens!

Church:

St. Andrews Church, Hinton St Mary, Sturminster Newton

Reception:

The Manor House, Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary, Sturminster Newton

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Videography:

We would like to give a special mention to Wessex Wedding-Hi Definition Videographer Steve Shovlar. It was a pleasure to work alongside Steve and his equipment is the best we have seen of a videographer yet!

Wessex Weddings
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Tel: 01202 805850

Wedding Car:

We were very impressed with All Aspects Wedding Services and their cars which were immaculate!

All Aspects Wedding Services
1227 Christchurch Road,
Bournemouth
Dorset BH7 6BW

Website: http://www.allaspectsweddingservices.co.uk/

Tel: 01202 427539

Wedding Flowers:

Florabunda,
40 East St,
Blandford Forum,
DT11 7DR

Tel: 01258 451824