C5 Emma Seb Cover

Rustic Barn Wedding Decor

Photography by Irene Yap Weddings

A week before Emma and Seb's wedding their reception venue was an empty barn full of cattle feed! That was before Hire Love got their hands on it and styled it with an abundance of rustic wedding decor. There are brass vessels, woollen rugs and a peacock chair made for two. All of these details will leave you inspired and raring to go with wedding planning your own day. What a great way to kick start, 2021!

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Outdoor seating area with peacock chair, poufs and vintage chairs
church wedding ceremony with congregation singing hymns
Bride and groom kissing in their jeep wedding car
Emotional father of the bride and bridesmaid at church wedding ceremony
Groom in navy suit holding the flower girls hand
Bride and groom portrait by Irene Yap Weddings
Bride in cathedral length veil with lace detail
Bride arriving at the wedding in a jeep
Bride and groom holding hands during confetti moment
Emotional father of the bride during church wedding
Bridesmaid in feather coverup
Bride in Inbal Dror wedding dress and pearl headband
Bride and groom portrait by the wedding jeep
Church confetti exit by Irene Yap Weddings
Bride in Inbal Dror wedding dress and groom in navy suit standing at the altar
Stylish bride in Inbal Dror wedding dress and cathedral length veil
Bride and groom laughing in a field
Canterbury church wedding ceremony
Groom at the altar in navy suit and bow tie
Wedding morning bridal preparations
Bride in pearl headband having her makeup done
Silver L.K Bennett wedding shoes
romantic blush pink wedding bouquet
Bride with long wavy hair

Inspiration & Styling

Emma and Seb both have backgrounds in the fashion and design industry so they had a really strong vision when it came to the styling of their wedding day. They chose Higham Farm as their venue, which was actually a working barn before they completely transformed it into the most stunning reception venue! It was a blank canvas but it required a whole lot of tidying up and rigging, and Rachael and David behind HireLove were the two superhumans that made this vision come true. Not only did they design and style the place, but they also brought in wonderful props that really transformed it into a boho dream. The pampas cloud created by Lucy from Lucy Wild Bloom perfectly finished off the whole look!

Irene Yap Photography

Rustic Wedding Decor

Emma and Seb chose a dry hire barn in Canterbury for their unique celebration. Filling it with rustic wedding decor and dried flowers styled by Hire Love. Our eyes are instantly drawn to the peacock love seat (or should I say throne) with pampas grass floral installation overhead. Not only does it make a great focal point for the top table it also frames the couple's first dance.

Fashion & Beauty

Emma looked absolutely gorgeous in her Inbal Dror gown which she paired with a giant pearl headband, and Seb looked rather dapper in his Hugo Boss suit. After the beautiful and emotional ceremony, they headed off to the reception in a jeep. They were such a laid back and easy couple to work with, and the same can be said about their guests. Not to sound cliche but all the separate elements combined made this the most perfect day and it was pure bliss to photograph!

Irene Yap Photography

Dry hire barn with rustic wedding decor
Bride and groom first dance in a barn with pampas grass floral installation
Wedding guest catching the bouquet
Bride and groom first dance under a disco ball
Bride in Inbal Dror wedding dress at rustic barn wedding reception
First dance in a barn decorated with rustic wedding decor
Pampas grass flower installation
Bride in Inbal Dror wedding dress throwing her bouquet
Bride and groom portrait by Irene Yap Weddings
Step ladder covers in votives and foliage rustic wedding decor
Wedding guests passing the bread basket
Wedding party portrait with bridesmaids in pink dresses and groomsmen in braces
rustic wedding decor with hay bales, trunks and ornate chairs
Wooden table plan rustic wedding decor
Hanging macrame rustic wedding decor for barn reception
Portrait of stylish bride and groom embracing
Best man delivering his wedding speech at the barn reception
Table decor with bottles and candle centrepieces
Bride and groom sitting on a peacock chair made for two under a pampas grass installation
Barn reception with rustic wedding decor and dried flowers
Top table with pampas grass installation and peacock chair love seat
Barn wedding reception rustic wedding decor
Semi naked wedding cake decorated with fruits
Bride and groom portrait in a barn by Irene Yap Weddings
Wedding guests playing in the courtyard
Bride in pearl headdress sitting in a peacock chair
Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake at barn reception
Barn wedding reception filled with rustic wedding decor, foliage and dried flowers
Wedding guests playing at barn wedding
Bride with wavy hair and pearl headband swinging around the flower girl
Order of the Day wooden wedding sign
Groomsmen in white shirts and braces
brass vessel filled with flower stems
Hanging wooden ladder covered in foliage
Rustic barn reception with fairy lights, wicker chair and macrame rustic wedding decor
Bridal party portrait with bridesmaids in blush pink dresses

Hands up who has hair envy for Emma's mermaid locks?! I know I do. Also that headband - ouff! If you're looking for a hairstylist and bridal accessories to complete your look search our recommended suppliers directory now. There you'll find Alive Network where Emma and Seb found their live band, The Upstarts.

Photographer: Irene Yap Weddings | Church: Wingham St Mary's Church | Venue: Higham Farm, Stodmarsh Rd, Littlebourne, Canterbury | Stylist & Decor: Hire Love | Florist: Lucy Wild Bloom | Cake: Mama Feelgoods | Band/DJThe Upstarts via Alive Network | Wedding DressInbal Dror | Bridal Shoes: L.K Bennett | MakeupLydia Fowler | Grooms SuitHugo Boss


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