southend barns wedding

Accessible Southend Barns Wedding

Photography by Weddings by Tom Langford

Smiles and sunflowers were the order of the day at this beautiful Southend Barns wedding. Light, love and laughter filled the whole Recommended venue, which is wheelchair accessible and managed by a lovely team who made sure Louise & Andy didn't have to worry about a thing! From the rubber duck seating plan (yes, it's a thing, we'll explain later...) to the light blue chiffon bridesmaids dresses, this wedding was a breath of fresh air. That's before we've even touched on the golden hour shots of Louise & Andy... get ready to be blown away, because these two were absolutely glowing!

Summer Southend Barns wedding with sunflowers and Maggie Sottero wedding dress.

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The weather started out looking pretty gloomy but once we had said our vows and officially became Mr and Mrs the sun came out! It couldn’t have been better or more romantic timing!

Louise & Andy

Sunflower bridal bouquet with blue and white florals and green foliage for Southend Barns wedding
Pearl encrusted strap silver sandal heels with small yellow box reading 'Just for you xxx' and orange and white spotted round perfume bottle at Southend Barns wedding
Outdoor wedding ceremony set up at Southends Barn with grey block benches, wide aisle with ramp and wooden structure with sunflower flower cloud for summer wedding ceremony
Sunflowers and blue flower cloud with mixed green foliage for outdoor Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Rustic round wedding table with white tablecloth, hessian table runner, sunflowers in glass jar and clear glassware for Southend Barns wedding
Rustic round wedding table with white tablecloth, hessian table runner, sunflowers in glass jar and clear glassware for Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing stands whilst bridesmaid and wedding guest do up the back of her dress before Southend Barns wedding
Bride with curled wedding hair updo and baby breath looks in mirror before Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap lace detail Maggie Sottero wedding dress and veil holds sunflower bridal bouquet with blue florals before Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap lace detail Maggie Sottero wedding dress and veil holds sunflower bridal bouquet with blue florals before Southend Barns wedding
Bride in Maggie Sottero wedding dress and veil holding sunflower bridal bouquet with blue florals leans down to flower girl in white dress, cardigan and bridal headband before Southend Barns wedding
Smiling bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and veil holds bright sunflower bridal bouquet with white and blue florals before Southend Barns wedding
Groom in sand suit stands waiting for bride with a walking stick decorated with green foliage and sunflowers at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap lace detailed Maggie Sottero wedding dress and veil holds hands with man in suit with buttonhole at the end of aisle during Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero dress with lace detailing and veil smiles up at groom in sand suit as the end of the aisle under sunflower flower cloud during Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress holding sunflower bridal bouquet walks down the aisle with groom in sand suit and blue waistcoat in wheelchair as they both smile whilst guests throw confetti after Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress holding sunflower bridal bouquet walks down the aisle with groom in sand suit and blue waistcoat in wheelchair as they both smile whilst guests throw confetti after Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress holding sunflower bridal bouquet walks down the aisle with groom in sand suit and blue waistcoat in wheelchair as they both smile whilst guests throw confetti after Southend Barns wedding ceremony
Wedding guest in multicoloured striped outfit smiles whilst holding glass of sparkling wine at Southend Barns wedding
Wedding guest in blue three piece suit, yellow tie and buttonhole and straw fedora eats a canopé whilst holding a glass of sparkling wine at Southend Barns wedding

STYLE

Louise's Maggie Sottero wedding dress with a deep v back and large lace train was the perfect fit. Paired with her sunflower bouquet that was bright, bold and bursting with colour, she was absolutely killing it! However she wasn't the only one that brought her A-game... Andy cut a suave figure in his custom made check waistcoat and sand coloured suit, with a nod to the bridesmaids with his blue tie. We also love a buttonhole and Andy's blue and yellow blooms have certainly caught our eye. Prize for best dressed couple? Consider it won.

RUSTIC DECOR

Fun and relaxed was the vibe of the day, with a rustic touch to complement the beautiful beams ever-present at any Southend Barns wedding! They had hessian ties, milk churns for the flowers and rattan hearts for decoration. Louise turned a hand to basically everything by creating all the jars for the tables, stationery, invitations and table plan. Erm, Louise, we think you might have a future in wedding planning? And by looking at these photos, we think you might be pretty good at it...

Rubber duck wedding seating plan with brown paper name tags tied around each duck for Southend Barns wedding
Young wedding guest in short sleeved shirt and blue waistcoat holding cuddly toy looks at rubbed duck wedding seating plan in paddling pool as older guests fish for ducks with hooks at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and veil smiles at wedding guest in blue floral dress and fascinator as they both hold glass of sparkling wine during wedding reception at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and train smiles whilst she stands in between five bridesmaids in light blue chiffon bridesmaids dresses as they all hold sunflower wedding bouquets at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in sand suit in wheelchair smiles whilst male wedding guests in suits pose around him at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and silver strap heeled sandals smiles as she sits on the lap of groom in sand suit in wheelchair in a walled garden during Southends Barn wedding
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and silver strap heeled sandals smiles as she sits on the lap of groom in sand suit in wheelchair in a walled garden during Southends Barn wedding
Bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing and silver strap heeled sandals smiles as she sits on the lap of groom in sand suit in wheelchair in a walled garden during Southends Barn wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat, sand suit trousers and sunglasses sat in wheelchair smiles at wedding guests holding beer during wedding reception at Southend Barns wedding
Young wedding guests in orange swimming trunks plays in green paddling pool with rubber ducks at Southend Barns wedding
Three peaked open sided marquee with fairy lights at Southend Barns during golden hour for wedding reception
Wedding guest in multicoloured wedding dress smiles at groom in blue waistcoat sat in wheelchair at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and sand trousers stands with arms around bride in Maggie Sottero wedding dress in field whilst llama looks on at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress smiles at groom in white shirt and blue waistcoat during golden hour at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in low back Maggie Sottero wedding dress with train stands hugging groom in sand trousers and blue waistcoat in field during golden hour at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and sand trousers sits in wheelchair as bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress puts her arms around him in field during golden hour at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and sand trousers sits in wheelchair as bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress puts her arms around him in field during golden hour at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in thin strap Maggie Sottero wedding dress and groom in blue waistcoat and sand trousers in wheelchair kiss in field during golden hour at Southend Barns wedding
Two tier semi-naked wedding cake with sunflower decor and penguin bride and groom cake toppers rests on tree trunk cake stand at Southend Barns wedding
Bride in Maggie Sottero wedding dress and groom in sand suit trousers and blue waistcoat both smile as they cut two tier semi-naked rustic wedding cake with penguin cake toppers and sunflower decor at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and san suit trousers dances with bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and san suit trousers dances with bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing at Southend Barns wedding
Groom in blue waistcoat and sand suit trousers dances in wheelchair with bride in low back Maggie Sottero wedding dress during evening wedding reception at Southend Barns
Groom in blue waistcoat and san suit trousers dances with bride in white Maggie Sottero wedding dress with lace detailing at Southend Barns wedding

Choosing a bright and colourful bouquet can bring your bridal outfit to life.

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Advice to other couples? Just enjoy it! Have fun looking through suppliers, all the photos and of course all the food tasting! And try not to take too much advice, remember it’s your special day so do and have what you would both want.

Louise & Andy


If this Southend Barns wedding has you crying happy tears, and looking up 'Sunflower fields near me', we're with you. However if it's more accessible wedding tips you're after, we've got articles on how to choose an accessible venue and tips on an accessible ceremony too!


Photographer: Weddings by Tom |
Florist: Manor Nurseries |
Cake Maker: Foxwood Wedding Cakes |
Makeup Artist: Georgina Alice |
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero |
Bridal Boutique: Proposals of Chichester |
Bridesmaids Dresses: For Her and For Him
Real WeddingEnglandSouth EastSummerBarns and FarmsRusticContemporaryRusticOutdoorWhitesBluesYellowsBrights£15k - £20kDisabilities