Montague Farm Hankham Modern Barn Wedding

Photography by Jessica Bevan Photography

This Montague Farm Hankham wedding inspiration has beautifully infused modern wedding decor at a rustic barn venue. Fabric signs, a pastel-coloured buttercream cake, and a tassel wedding dress are just some of the incredible contemporary touches captured by Recommended photographer Jessica Bevan. There are also column flowers, celestial headbands and drapes. Ready to be inspired?

Montague Farm Hankham chic modern barn wedding inspiration with a pastel buttercream cake, column flowers and bridal crowns.

Our vision for this shoot was to give a more chic twist on a traditional barn wedding.

Elise Mongardi - The Fantastcial Events

Groom in a beige suit holding hands with a bride in a satin tassel wedding dress at Montague Farm Hankham

blush pink and peach rose and anemone wedding bouquet

Modern bride in a satin wedding dress with embroidered shoulder and tassel detail earring a crystal headband and holding a blush wedding bouquet

Blush peach and pink wedding flowers including roses and astilbe

Bride in a long sleeve satin wedding dress with tassel bodice detail standing at the altar with her groom in a beige suit at Montague Farm Hankham

blush peach and pink romantic wedding bouquet with ranunculus, roses and anemones

Bridal accessories with bow detail Chanel shoes, crystal headband, wedding ring and earrings

Groom in a beige suit kissing his bride in a crystal headband wearing red lipstick

Crystal, metal and celestial wedding head-dresses o pink fabric banners

Wedding ceremony aisle flowers with green foliage and blush pink and peach flowers

Bride in a stain wedding dress with long sleeves and tassels standing at the altar of Montague Farm Hankham between two column floral arrangements

Montague Farm Hankham rustic wedding venue decorated with a wool rug and foliage and peach aisle and altar floral arrangements

Wool rug and foliage and peach column wedding flowers decorating Montague Farm Hankham

Flatlay of pastel pink, yellow and orange wedding stationery designs

Altar column wedding flower arrangement with blush pink and peach flowers ad foliage

Groom in a three-piece beige suit standing in between column wedding flower arrangements made with blush pink and peach flowers and foliage

delicate groom buttonhole flower pinned to a beige suit

Montague Farm Hankham

The shoot took place at Montague Farm Hankham, East Sussex. The farm itself is a working organic farm with a sustainable ethos. It has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to make way for a wedding and events space. There are some of the traditional aspects you would expect from a barn wedding venue, but with modern enhancements and design features (such as the beautiful polished concrete floor in the wedding chapel.) It is a truly diverse venue for style-conscious couples that like the idea of a barn wedding but also like industrial features.

Fashion

We wanted to use a sustainable bridal wear company for this shoot inspiring couples to consider pre-loved and re-imagined fashion. We also wanted to switch up the looks within the shoot so that there was a slightly more traditional white dress (albeit splendidly tasselled) for the ceremony and then a more vibrant evening look. Also, we wanted to showcase some statement headpieces to go with the gowns that we could wear with elegant up do's. As for something old, the bride model wore her own vintage Chanel shoes she wore at her own wedding.

Groom in a beige suit embracing his bride in a satin wedding dress with embroidered and fringe design

Bride in a gold celestial wedding dress and crown with embroidered star design

Bride in a satin wedding dress with fringe detail holding a blush pink bouquet sitting on the ledge at Montague Farm Hankham

romantic pink rose, anemone and astilbe wedding bouquet tied with ribbon resting on an ornate sofa

bride wearing a geometric celestial wire headband peeping over her wedding bouquet

grey candlestick holders and two tone taper candles decorating the wedding cake table

rustic table scape at Montague Farm Hankham with pink fabric banners and flower installation

Flower and drape altar decor at Montague Farm Hankham

intimate table scape at Montague Farm Hankham with flower installation, pink taper candles and fabric table runner

Three-tier white buttercream wedding cake with pastel pink, yellow, green and blue and lilac design surrounded by ombre candles and wooden crates

Three-tier white buttercream wedding cake with pastel pink, yellow, green and blue and lilac design at Montague Farm Hankham

Satin wedding dress with long sleeves and embroidered and fringe design

Rustic barn wedding venue with ceiling drapes and fairyliphts and tablescape with floral installation and coloured candles

Bride in a gold star celestial wedding dress standing in front of an orange ombre draped altar at Montague Farm Hankham

Three-tier white buttercream wedding cake with pastel pink, yellow, green and blue and lilac design surrounded by ombre candles

intimate rustic wedding reception table decor with fabric chair back banners and a flower installation

Bride in a celestial wedding dress and groom in a beige suit holding pink banners saying 'I do' and 'me too'

Montague Farm Hankham wedding reception table with floral installation, taper candles and coloured tableware

Place setting with pink placemats, gold rimmed plates and glasses, pink napkins and yellow on the day wedding stationery

Bride in a satin wedding dress with fringe detail sitting on a sofa with her groom in a beige suit at Montague Farm Hankham rustic barn wedding venue

When it comes to your 'something old, there's nothing like wearing a favourite pair of shoes. At least you know they'll be comfy!

The model couple are recently married but had to wait sometime to go on their honeymoon due to Covid. It was a great opportunity for them to relive and celebrate a wedding day.

Elise Mongardi - The Fantastcial Events

We love that sustainable bridal wear was a key feature of this Montague Farm Hankham inspiration. If you'd like to make a few more sustainable choices we've got you! Find preloved fashion and decor on our Recycle My Wedding marketplace, plus a round-up of eco-friendly wedding tips and advice.