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Bassmead Manor Barns Wedding With DIY Decor & Pronovias Bride Dress

Photography by WE ARE // THE CLARKES
A Summer celebration at Bassmead Manor Barns with DIY decor, Pronovias wedding dress and navy and gold accents running throughout. The couple became husband and wife in front of their close friends and family in a rustic barn ceremony. Pimms drinks were on the menu next as everyone soaked up the sun and amazing atmosphere in the perfectly manicured gardens of the Cambridgeshire wedding venue. With lots of tasty treats, a cookie wall (baked by the bride herself!) and popcorn stand to name a few, the contemporary wedding cake was definitely a highlight! The table centerpieces were nostalgic photos of the couple, hung from trees that sat alongside the hand-stitched table numbers, the DIY decor definitely made it a personal affair! And all this was captured by the extremely talented We are // The Clarkes!
Wedding signs at Bassmead Manor Barns
Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue
Pinned bridal updo
Wedding ceremony set up at Bassmead Manor Barns
Wedding chair decor for ceremony at Bassmead Manor Barns
Wedding stationery in navy and copper
Groom preparations in navy waistcoat for wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns wedding
Floral buttonhole for groom at Bassmead Manor Barns
Bridal beauty with pinned updo
Bridal preparations at Bassmead Manor Barns
Father sees bride for first time in wedding dress
Personalised wedding suit with hand stitched initials
Bride makes her way to ceremony at Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue
Bride walks down aisle in Pronovias wedding dress
Groom sees bride walking down aisle
Bride and groom exchange their vows at rustic barn ceremony
Bride and groom exchange their vows at rustic barn ceremony
Confetti exit for bride and groom at Bassmead Manor Barns  wedding
Confetti exit for bride and groom at Bassmead Manor Barns  wedding
White wedding bouquet for bride in Pronovias strapless wedding dress
Pimms wedding drinks
Champagne for guests
Champagne with floral detail

What Made Our Day Unique

The Rickety Barn at Bassmead has this really magical, cosy feel to it and that set the tone for the day for us. We wanted a day that felt intimate, special and completely ‘us’, which meant a relatively small wedding so we could take in every moment with every person. Everything just felt absolutely incredible. We were so lucky to be working with so many talented suppliers and everything they did was fantastic and fit into this intimate, magical, elegant setting, so it all came together into this beautiful, love-filled day.

Madi & Ian

Bassmead Manor Barns

Bassmead Manor Barns is a rustic country retreat in Cambridgeshire and couldn't have been a more perfect place for this couple to say their vows. The rustic barn for the ceremony was decorated in white flowers, twinkly fairy lights and candle lanterns that lined the aisle. Followed by courtyard drinks (Pimms of course!) and a wedding breakfast reception that had a navy theme running throughout, from the stunning contemporary wedding cake to the cupcake wedding favours!

Inspiration & Styling

The words we used most often were ‘romantic elegance’ - we didn’t want things to feel overly formal but nor did we want to be too casual. Our suppliers did really beautiful work, making sure that everything looked natural and elegant at the same time; for example not forcing flowers to sit in a particular way but allowing them to fall in a way that showed off how gorgeous they were. We built a lot around the colours of navy, cream and gold - partly inspired by some materials Madi had lying around to embroider our table numbers!

Madi & Ian

Champagne wedding drinks with floral detail
Card box table at Bassmead Manor Barns
Beer barrel for guests to enjoy at Bassmead Manor Barns
Bride in Pronovias wedding dress with bridesmaid in navy dress
Bride with groom in navy wedding suit
Bride with groom in navy wedding suit
Strapless Pronovias wedding dress
Rustic country wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns
Contemporary wedding cake with navy blue detail
Photo tree centrepieces on wedding table
Wedding table with photo tree centrepieces
Wedding favour cupcakes
Bride makes a wedding speech at Bassmead Manor Barns
Bride and groom during wedding day at Bassmead Manor Barns
Bride wears Pronovias strapless bride dress
Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue in Cambridgeshire
Bassmead Manor Barns wedding venue in Cambridgeshire
Relaxed summer wedding with groom in navy suit
Cookie bar at rustic barn wedding
Popcorn at rustic barn wedding with DIY decor
Beautiful wedding cake with flower decor

Here at RMW, we love to hear that you have found amazing suppliers through our handpicked list of companies, just like Madi & Ian. From the talented photographers, We Are // The Clarkes, at this wedding, to Papier, the stationery providers and Prezola, their chosen gift list providers, they are Recommended suppliers meaning we know you will love them as much as we do.


Bride Dress : Pronovias - Elcira |
Bridesmaid Dress: Debenhams |
Grooms Suit: Moss Bros. |
Fashion Accessories : Liberty In Love |
Bride Shoes: The White Ribbon |
Flowers: The Flower Story |
Makeup Artist: Rebecca Chantrell |
Stationery : Papier |
Entertainment: Indie Wedding DJs |
Gift List: Prezola |
Honeymoon Provider: Kuoni |
Glitter Bar: The Glitterbox |
Real WeddingPrezolaSummerCountry HouseRusticNeutrals£20k - £25k