Wedding Photography at Winchester Registry Office and Kimbridge Barn Hampshire

Wedding at Winchester Registry Office and Kimbridge Barn, Hampshire

Today’s wedding kicked off with a splash of excitement at bridal prep, where Zoe had chosen the loveliest setting, Lock Keepers Cottage, a charming fisher’s lodge in the prettiest spot. The recent rain had turned the grounds into a muddy playground though, and we were absolutely not letting Zoe’s beautiful dress become a casualty of the muck! So instead we captured some lovely moments of Zoe and her fabulous bridesmaids as they prepared for the big day, surrounded by laughter and joy.

“We couldn’t be happier with our choice.”

Jon & Zoe, Winchester Registry Office & Kimbridge Barn

The Ceremony at Winchester Registry Office

I had never shot at Winchester Registry Office before and wasn’t entirely sure how parking would work on a busy Saturday so I headed off a little earlier than usual to make sure I arrived in good time. Luckily traffic was fine and the multi-storey had space. Result!
I will admit I did not realise you had to pay for parking before you left the car park rather than on the way out. Luckily I did not get a ticket. PHEW. Lesson very much learned for next time 😂
It was not long before our radiant bride arrived, all smiles and excitement as the final touches were put into place. They even had a guest joining all the way from Australia, albeit on the phone. What an entrance!
Jon could not stop smiling at his bride to be from the moment she arrived. The ceremony went by in a whiz of happy tears and laughter and I could not stop smiling either, the atmosphere was completely infectious. I may also have climbed into the fireplace to get up nice and close to capture some of the intimate moments. I simply could not help myself 😄

Portraits at Winchester Military Museums

Jon and Zoe had both said they wanted some quiet portrait time on the way to Kimbridge Barn so we stopped off at the Winchester Military Museums for a little time for reflection and some fun. The historic buildings and grounds made for a beautiful backdrop and it was a lovely calm moment for the two of them before the celebrations really got going.

The Reception at Kimbridge Barn, Hampshire

Kimbridge Barn is one of Hampshire’s most beautiful and award winning wedding venues, a lovely barn on the banks of the River Test near Romsey, voted Best Wedding Venue in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for two consecutive years. With its spectacular vaulted ceilings, exposed oak beams and lush private courtyard it is a really special place to celebrate and I absolutely love shooting there.
Zoe and Jon were greeted with a hero’s welcome and went straight into the barn for their wedding breakfast. The speeches were beautiful with lots of heartfelt moments that had the room in happy tears. Then it was time for some couple portraits, quickly followed by some fun guest interactions, and before I knew it the evening had arrived in a flurry of sparklers, cake cutting and the most wonderful first dance.
An absolutely brilliant day from start to finish.

Thinking About Kimbridge Barn for Your Wedding?

Kimbridge Barn near Romsey in Hampshire is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the county. The River Test setting, the rustic barn interior, the brilliant courtyard and the incredible team make it a truly special place to get married.
If you are planning a wedding at Kimbridge Barn or anywhere across Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire and beyond and you are looking for a fun candid photographer who will capture every real and joyful moment of your day, I would love to hear from you 😊


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  • Bride having her hair finished at bridal prep
  • Bride laughing with a guest during getting ready
  • Bridesmaids with their bouquets before the wedding
  • Bridal prep at Lock Keepers Cottage
  • Autumn bouquet of rust and cream flowers
  • Buttonhole and dried flower detail
  • Bride getting ready, black and white
  • Bridesmaids in green with their bouquets
  • Bride with a bridesmaid before leaving
  • Guest playing the piano at bridal prep
  • Photographing the bride, black and white
  • Groom laughing before the ceremony
  • Vintage Land Rover wedding car
  • Bride and groom by the Land Rover
  • Bride arriving, black and white
  • Guests greeting each other, black and white
  • Guests at the ceremony at Winchester Register Office
  • Waiting for the bride at Winchester Register Office
  • Groom reading his notes at Winchester Register Office
  • Guest smiling in green at Winchester Register Office
  • Bride walking down the aisle at Winchester Register Office
  • Bride and groom during the ceremony at Winchester Register Office
  • Guests watching the ceremony at Winchester Register Office
  • Signing the register at Winchester Register Office
  • Bride and groom at the front of the room at Winchester Register Office
  • Bride laughing during the ceremony at Winchester Register Office
  • Bride and groom with guests at Winchester Register Office
  • Just married at Winchester Register Office
  • Guests celebrating outside at Winchester Register Office
  • Groom hugging a guest at Winchester Register Office
  • Confetti and cheers at Winchester Register Office
  • Guests hugging, black and white
  • Bride hugging a guest, black and white
Bride and groom arriving by vintage car at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
The barn dressed for the wedding breakfast with festoon lights at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Wedding table details at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests gathered in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests celebrating in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests at the wedding breakfast in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests listening to the speeches at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Older guest laughing during the speeches at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride laughing during the speeches at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom laughing during the speeches at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride smiling at the groom during the speeches at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom during the speeches, black and white, at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Speeches in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom in front of the barn, lit with off camera flash, at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom kissing under a tree in a flash-lit fake sunset at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom under a tree in a flash-lit fake sunset at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom walking down the drive in the evening at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride and groom with bridesmaids in green at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Family group photo outside the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride laughing with a guest at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests on the dancefloor at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
First dance, black and white, at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
First dance with flash at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
First dance surrounded by guests at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guests posing together at the evening reception at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Guest dancing wildly on the dancefloor at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Bride dancing with a guest, black and white, at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Packed dancefloor with colourful lights in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire
Dancefloor party in the barn at Kimbridge Barn, Test Valley, Hampshire

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Zoe and Jon had found a sparkler shot on Pinterest and really wanted to recreate it, so of course we did. I love it when couples bring me an idea. Half the fun is working out how to pull it off on the night.

What Jon & Zoe Said

“Emma took our wedding photos and was an absolute delight to work with all the way through the planning process. She was a bundle of energy and excitement on the day and produced a wonderful collection of pictures! We couldn’t be happier with our choice.”

Jon & Zoe, Winchester Registry Office & Kimbridge Barn

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