Black wedding shoes worn by bride in Halfpenny London wedding dress

Black Wedding Shoes & Signs

Photography by Sam Docker

Jo’s wedding dress from Recommended supplier, Halfpenny London, is incredible, especially when paired with black wedding shoes! Dorothy’s iconic red slippers have nothing on these beauties by Manolo Blahnik! Jo has always loved the idea of a black-tie wedding in the Cotswolds, so what better place to get married than Recommended venue, Old Gore Barn? Just wait until you see those red bridesmaid dresses, too! The modern yet traditional vibe of this day is just what we're loving right now. All of this was captured by the incredible Recommended supplier, Sam Docker


Black wedding shoes and signage for black tie Old Gore Barn wedding

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Golden hour was definitely up there with our favourite moments of the day. We have the most beautiful photos and also had some alone time to reflect on everything so far. We laughed so much and it was simply perfect. Jo took off the overskirt to reveal the wedding dress and Max's face was exactly the reaction she had hoped for!

Jo & Max

The bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple at the Old Gore Barn wedding
Bride in halter neck Halfpenny London wedding dress with stunning hair piece in curled red hair with the groom in black tuxedo for classic wedding
Father of the bride in black tuxedo walking the bride down the aisle to the groom at Old Gore Barn in the Cotswolds
The bride in a Halfpenny London wedding dress and veil walks out to the bridesmaids in red bridesmaid dresses for the big day
Groom in black tuxedo for traditional and modern wedding looking over his wedding speech the morning of the wedding
Bridal party and other wedding guests wearing red bridesmaid dresses and other floral dresses
The bride and groom exit their ceremony with their pet dog
Bride with long red hair in halter neck wedding dress walks back down the aisle with the groom in black tie as a married couple
Black and white minimal wedding stationery with cute graphic black and white drawings
Orange dahlia and rose buttonholes for the wedding with autumnal colour palette for September wedding
Black wedding welcome sign on wooden easel with autumnal flower arrangement with orange flowers and pampas grass
Black wedding shoes with sparkly embellishment by Manolo Blahnik
Bride in halter neck Halfpenny London with father of the bride in black tuxedo walking down the aisle
The bride and groom having confetti exit with their pet dog
Champagne being poured into champagne flute by the groom in black suit
Page boy in white shirt and black trousers and blazer with black and white sign reading 'uncle Max, here comes your bride'
Bride with red hair clipped to the side with white hair accessory walks down the aisle with the groom as a married couple after the civil ceremony
The groom in a black tuxedo with black sunglasses for Old Gore Barn wedding
The bride's engagement and wedding ring made to fit together
Bridesmaid in red satin bridesmaid dress walking down the aisle with page boy in mini black tuxedo holding an orange flower bouquet
Bride holding orange autumnal wedding bouquet for September wedding with her red hair curled wearing a Halfpenny London wedding dress
Orange and brown dahlias, roses, cafe au lait dahlias and more in wedding flower arrangement

Black Wedding Shoes

The styling for this wedding was incredible! With a red, black, and white colour scheme, Jo & Max's barn wedding has a refreshingly modern feel to it! It was really important to Jo that the bridesmaids shone in their own individual, beautiful ways, so she gave them a budget and colour scheme and let them pick their own dresses and choose how they had their hair and make-up. Funnily, they all went for red dresses! What a statement! With Max and the groomsmen wearing black tuxedos, Jo brought a little bit of black into her own look with black wedding shoes by Manolo Blahnik to complement her halter-neck Halfpenny London wedding dress. Gorgeous!

Wine Box Wedding Ceremony Tradition

Jo & Max wanted to include as many personal touches as possible throughout the day. From the table names being photos of the guests to thanking people on the order of the day signage. The whole vibe of the wedding was centred around their friends and family. They wanted them all involved as much as possible, so Jo & Max supported their friends and family by celebrating their talents and achievements and having most of them as their suppliers for the day. The couple also had a wine box ceremony and asked guests to include signed cards in the box of wine they'll open on their 5th anniversary! The personal touches make your day so special!

The bride and groom pose together at the modern and industrial Old Gore Barn wedding venue in the Cotswolds
Bride in Halfpenny London wedding dress with pearl wedding cape walking with the groom during a sparkler send off
A custom painting of the bride and groom together as a sentimental keepsake of the wedding day
Cork wedding cake topper with a polaroid of the bride and groom on buttercream wedding cake
Orange and red roses and dahlias with pampas grass in glass vases decorating the wedding tables
Two tier wedding cake iced with buttercream and black icing with the top layer having lemon and elderflower notes and the bottom being red velvet
Black and white wedding menu resting on the autumnal and rustic wedding tables for the wedding breakfast
Black and white wedding table plan signage on wooden easel with autumnal flower arrangement with pampas grass for Old Gore Barn wedding
Old Gore Barn wedding venue in the Cotswolds with cosy and rustic wedding tablescape for autumn wedding in September
Groom in black tux kissing the bride in a halter neck wedding dress from Halfpenny London
Stunning golden hour couple portrait of the bride and groom at their autumnal wedding
Bride in Halfpenny London wedding dress with veil and long red hair curled in mermaid style waves
Cotswolds wedding at Old Gore Barn wedding venue
Bride in Halfpenny London wedding dress walking along the grounds of the wedding venue with the groom in black tux
Bride in low back Halfpenny London wedding dress with black wedding shoes by Manolo Blahnik walking holding hands with the groom
Black and white wedding order of the day sign
Bridal party with the bridesmaids in satin red bridesmaid dresses with the bride in classic halter neck wedding dress
The bride and groom posing with their chocolate brown pet dog
Bride in Halfpenny London wedding dress with overskirt and black wedding shoes by Manolo Blahnnik
Bridesmaids in satin red bridesmaid dresses with the groom and groomsmen in black tie with the bride in a Halfpenny London wedding dress
Groom in black tux with the bride in a classic low back wedding dress with halter neck style and white headband
Old Gore Barn wedding venue in the Cotswolds
Groom in black tuxedo standing with the bride in a Halfpenny London wedding dress and black wedding shoes by Manolo Blahnik during golden hour
Bride wearing black wedding shoes by Manolo Blahnik in stunning halter neck wedding dress during golden hour

Those fiery red bridesmaid dresses are stunning!

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Our advice would be to leave 5 minutes spare to stop and breathe before the dress reveal, I wanted to do this with my mum but time was cut short
. Ask the venue to put some of the canapés aside because you most likely won't have time to eat it at the time. Plan time to spend with your partner during the day (we didn't have a car so we spent longer having photos at golden hour).

Jo & Max


Jo & Max's Old Gore Barn wedding is full of the best surprises. Jo's black wedding shoes are so pretty. If you're looking to find your wedding shoes, here are 10 tips for finding the perfect pair. Maybe the best surprise are those red bridesmaid dresses! Take a look at our mismatched bridesmaid dresses roundup for some more pretty inspiration.


Venue: Old Gore Barn |
Photography: Sam Docker |
Florist: Fleur Rebelle |
Makeup: Gen Turley |
Wedding Dress & Bridal Boutique: Halfpenny London |
Pearl Cape: We Are KIN |
Hair Accessories: Immie Kate Creates |
Groom & Groomsmen's Outfits: Tux Lux London |
Stationery: Retro Press |
Real WeddingEnglandSouth WestAutumnBarns and FarmsIndustrialCivil CeremonyEclecticIndustrialBlack TieLuxeWhitesRedsBlack£40k - £50k