Sophie and AJ’s Oxfordshire barn wedding in September was a beautiful and intimate celebration surrounded by their closest family and friends. The couple chose to exchange vows in a rustic barn set on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border, with the ceremony itself taking place under a floral arch designed by AJ’s talented sister. They exchanged personalised vows as well as choosing readings read by family members and after the ceremony held a private hand fasting.

One of the highlights of the reception was the couple’s cool photos with their wedding party. In the run up to the wedding, Sophie and I had discussed the pitfalls of smoke bombs, and I recommended paper streamers instead. Using the paper streamers, they were able to create some truly unique and memorable photos that captured the fun and joy of the day.

As the evening wore on, the couple took some time to sneak away for a few portraits against the stunning backdrop of a sunset over the Oxfordshire countryside. We were treated to an incredible golden hour provided the perfect setting for these romantic photos. Their evening celebrations started with one of the longest lines of sparkler’s I’ve ever seen and their dance floor was packed all evening.

Sophie and AJ’s Oxfordshire barn wedding was a truly beautiful and memorable wedding that was filled to the brim with joy. You can read more about their thoughts on the day below. 

How did you meet?

At Renault F1 team. Sophie was manager of the restaurant, AJ liked to eat!

Tell me your proposal story:

In a muddy field by a fallen tree, on one of our many walks. Aj was upset saying it looked like the Somme and all the other times it had been beautiful… It was perfect.

Why did you choose an Oxfordshire barn wedding venue for your wedding day?

We loved it was in the village we used to drive through to get to where we met, and it had everything we wanted, a big barn with a bar.