The Cherry Barn in Rye wedding

Rainy Wedding Day At The Cherry Barn, Rye

Photography by Carrie Lavers Photography

The lovely Lizzy & Rob tied the knot at Recommended Venue, The Cherry Barn, in Rye. This couple used Rock My Wedding to help them find their incredible wedding venue that set the scene for one of the best days of their lives. With rustic styling, plenty of wildflowers and botanical decor, and sentimental personal touches throughout, this day is just gorgeous! The couple had personalised messages as favours for guests, a ceremony conducted by Rob’s godfather, and smiled all day despite the rain! If you’re looking for proof that rain or ‘bad’ weather won’t ruin your day, you’ve found it. Of course, this is all down to the incredible Recommended Supplier, Carrie Lavers Photography!


The Cherry Barn Wedding in Rye with personalised wedding favours and botanical wildflower decor

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We found our ultimate supplier via Rock My Wedding…Our wedding venue, The Cherry Barn, Rye! For the rest of our suppliers, we largely trusted the carefully curated supplier list provided by Mel and Steve at The Cherry Barn. But when doing our own due diligence, we were always reassured to see the suppliers also on Rock My Wedding. For all of the suppliers we found ourselves that weren’t on the venue’s list, Rock My Wedding was our most trusted resource, for example helping us find our incredible photographer, Carrie Lavers. 

Lizzy & Rob

Wedding welcome sign at rustic barn wedding with colourful flower decorations
Wildflower aisle decorations with pastel flowers for rustic barn wedding
Order of service wedding sign with colourful flowers for wedding at The Cherry Barn
Wooden wedding fan on rattan chairs and personalised pouch of confetti
Bride in long sleeve delicate lace wedding dress for rustic barn wedding
Bridal party wearing green satin bridesmaid dresses for barn wedding
Groom in three piece dark green wedding suit with floral tie and pink flower buttonhole
Bridal party wearing sage green satin robes
Bride in long sleeve lace wedding dress holding a colourful wedding bouquet at The Cherry Barn in Rye
Confetti exit for the bride long sleeve traditional lace gown and groom in a dark green suit
Wedding transport bus decorated with white ribbon
Bride in long sleeve traditional lace wedding dress by The Dress Teddington
Delicate lace detailing on wedding dress with long sleeves
Bride wearing cushion cut diamond engagement ring
Bride and groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony led by a celebrant
Pastel colourful wedding bouquet with wildflowers
Wedding celebrant stands in between flower columns with the bride and groom
The Cherry Barn in Rye wedding venue with the bride walking down the aisle with her parents
Botanical wedding decor with flower columns lining the altar
Confetti moment for the bride and groom at The Cherry Barn
Botanical aisle and altar decorations for The Cherry Barn with the bride and groom walking back down the aisle as a married couple
Bride in long sleeve lace wedding dress with embroidered edge veil

The Cherry Barn in Rye Wedding 

Lizzy & Rob wanted the vibe to be chilled, fun, and intimate but super relaxed. The couple chose The Cherry Barn in Rye for their wedding venue! The barn sits in the countryside on a farm that reflects Lizzy & Rob’s personalities. There was plenty of space to roam for the 5 little flower girls and boys as well as our guests! The rustic styling was chosen to match the barn. The wildflowers were a big part of the styling too as they added lots of colour and features in every aspect! It gets better! Lizzy & Rob also included plenty of intimate touches with a large photo wall, adorned with pictures of all their loved ones. The couple made personalised name tags for all 100 guests with personalised messages for favours.

Rainy Wedding Day 

Lizzy & Rob did their research to avoid the rain. Despite 22nd July being statistically the driest day on average over the past 10 years, the couple experienced gale-force winds and torrential rain. But this just went to prove how a wedding day will be the happiest day regardless of the weather! Although plans had to be pivoted (Lizzy & Rob’s ceremony was meant to be outdoors in the woodland, but became an incredibly intimate indoor reception with a rustic botanical vibe), they felt like the torrential weather helped make the wedding even more unique and special. The rain helped keep everyone packed on the dance floor late into the night, creating an incredible atmosphere. 

Personal Wedding Ceremony

Lizzy & Rob had an amazing celebrant ceremony, delivered by Rob’s godfather, Nick. Nick is a natural thespian and works in the West End, so his performance really stole the show! He really went above and beyond and the couple couldn’t be more grateful. Every single guest said how great he was, and he had the whole room laughing and crying in equal measure. It really set the tone for the day, and filled the room full of love from the word go. The couple also had a beautiful wedding reading delivered by the bridesmaids. It was, Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

Bride in lace wedding dress holding colourful bouquet walking with the groom for couple portraits at rustic wedding
The Cherry Barn in Rye wedding venue decorated with botanical wildflowers
Bride in wedding reception dress outfit change
Groom in dark green suit who floral tie sitting with bride in strapless gown at the wedding reception
Groomsmen in navy suits posing with the groom in a dark green suit
Groom in a dark green wedding suit reading out his wedding speech
Yellow and purple pastel flower wedding bouquet
Three tier semi naked wedding cake with red and orange flowers
Groom in green suit kissing the bride's hand for romantic wedding couple portrait
Bride in long sleeve lace wedding dress holding pastel wedding bouquet
Bride and groom drinking wedding cocktails in the rain under an umbrella
Wedding table name sign with colourful wedding flowers
bridal party wearing green satin bridesmaid dresses
Wedding speeches at wedding with guest wearing a navy suit
Groom in dark green wedding suit with the bride in a strapless wedding dress
The bride and groom raise their joined hands in the air as they enter their wedding reception together
Bride in lace weding dress with bridesmaids in green satin dresses
The Cherry Barn in Rye wedding with bride and groom posing couple portrait
The wedding gifts lift the groom at the wedding reception
The bride and groom cut their rustic wedding cake with semi-naked icing
Rainy wedding day with bride in strapless wedding dress with clear umbrella
Guests reading personalised wedding favour notes
Botanical wedding table plan with wildflowers
Wedding guests reading their personalised note wedding favours at The Cherry Barn wedding

Golden hour photos can still look incredible on rainy wedding days, the weather won’t ruin your day!

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Our favourite moment of the day was our golden hour photos (as in, when the rain died down to a slight drizzle for 10 mins). We hiked off into the rain soaked muddy field with margaritas in hand. It was a ridiculous but beautiful moment, for both of us to take a breath and be together. We laughed about the weather and the events of the day so far - and our joy and love for each other is evident in every one of our photos, which we will cherish forever. 

Nancy & Arthur


The Cherry Barn in Rye is such a beautiful setting and offers all the rustic glam vibes that Lizzy & Rob were looking for. Searching for your dream wedding venue? Take a look at the best barn wedding venues in the UK. We have to give a mention to those gorgeous green bridesmaid dresses. It’s a colour that matches every single wedding theme, a true timeless classic. 


Florist: Bloom East |
Styling: Locate to Create |
Stationery: Palette and Page |
Catering: Blackbird Catering |
Band: Soul Factor |
Wedding Dress: The Dress, Teddington |
Make Up: Polly Chisholm |
Groom's Suit & Groomsmen Suits: Beggars Run |
Groomsmen's Ties: Belfast Bow Company
Real WeddingEnglandSouth EastSummerBarns and FarmsRusticCivil CeremonyBohoRusticBotanicalGreensPastelsOver £60k