Episode 53 - Scott's amazing Barn on the Bay wedding & Hannah's final few days before a big marquee wedding🎙️
All Things Weddings – Episode 53Hosts: Scott (wedding photographer) & Hannah (wedding planner)
🗓️ What’s Up This Week?
Hannah’s gearing up for a BIG 2-day marquee wedding this weekend – cue the pre-wedding nerves and weather-watching! 🌧️☀️
Scott just shot an epic wedding at Barn on the Bay, and he takes us on a deep dive into the day – full of personality, rain-dodging, and killer moments!
📸 Real Wedding Spotlight: Barn on the Bay
Scott shares all the fun (and chaos!) from a wedding at Barn on the Bay, and it's packed with inspo and tips for couples:
🌦️ Weather Woes & Wins
- Rain was forecast (of course 🙄), but it held off until after dark – winning!
- Outdoor ceremony just dodged the drizzle. The venue held off setting out the seats to keep them dry — genius move 💡
- Always consider: rain 10 mins before = wet seats during!
🚜 Quirky Arrival
- The couple and guests rode to the ceremony on a vintage tractor and trailer. YES, really!
- Adds charm + great photo ops 📸
- Bonus: Guests LOVED it!
🎺 Ceremony Magic
- A family member played trumpet as the couple were announced – cue the cinematic vibes 🎶
- Scott scoped out the perfect angle beforehand to capture the trumpet and couple in one epic frame #documentaryweddingphotographystyle
- They even did two aisle walks: one with trumpet, then circled back for the confetti moment 🌸
💡 Planning Nuggets
- Split the ceremony and confetti moments – enjoy each one fully!
- Take a private breather as a couple post-ceremony – soak it all in 🥰
💕 DIY Seating Plan Love
- Guest seating: A copper frame with strings and photos of each guest – people had a blast finding their pic and laughing at the memories 😄
- Bonus: Everyone got to take their photo home as a keepsake 🖼️
📷 Picture-Perfect Details
- Prep photos in a mini barn, total privacy ✅
- Candid shots of the groom setting up decor and guests arriving 🧑🌾
- Special moment: The bride took time before heading to the ceremony to hold hands with each bridesmaid and her mum – heartfelt, tear-jerking moment 🥹
🍾 Reception Revelry🥂 Speeches with a Twist
- They split speeches: two outside pre-dinner, two inside later = keeps energy fresh & guests engaged 🗣️
🎤 Entertainment Goals
- Live band with sax, trumpet, singer, drums, guitar – basically, a party dream team 🎷🎸💃
- Also had singing waiters to ramp up the energy – guests loved it!
🧀 Say “Cheese!” (Literally)
- Instead of a cake, they had a cheese tower – yes, the savory kind 🧀 #cheeseloversunite
🕺 Silent Disco After-Party
- Across from the venue in a field = Silent Disco Tent 🎧
- Kept the party going till 1am without breaking any noise rules
- A Friend of the couple was the DJ, everyone danced under the stars 🌌
- “It looked mad – but it worked SO well!”
🛠️ Planner’s Prep: Hannah’s Weekend Wedding Preview
- Guest count: 119 Saturday / 200 Sunday = TWO full-on days of celebration! 🎉
- Venue: Marquee wedding with loads of moving parts
- Hannah’s checklist:
- Final calls with suppliers 📞
- Print & distribute updated function sheets 📋
- Oversee marquee setup and layout logistics 🏕️
- Coordinate everything from bar stock to linens & last-minute tweaks
- On-site from sunrise to starlight – planner life 💪
🧠 Takeaways for Couples
- 🌧️ Always plan for weather – especially for outdoor weddings
- 🧑🤝🧑 DIY personal touches (like photo seating plans) make a BIG impression
- 📷 Trust your suppliers to capture and execute your vision – they’ve got your back!
- 🎉 Split or mix up traditional moments (like speeches) to keep things fresh
- 🕯️ Take quiet moments for yourself – even 2 minutes with your crew or your partner can mean the world
This episode is a goldmine for couples wanting to craft a joyful, guest-focused, personality-packed wedding day. Whether you're planning a big marquee bash or a cozy countryside ceremony, there’s a ton to take away from Scott & Hannah’s lively chat.
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start dreaming big for your big day!
Show Links:
Mentioned in this episode:
- Barn on the Bay Wedding Venue
- Abby Collins Makeup
- Northumberland Registrars
- Live Wire Band
- Faye Shearer
- Wills Marquees
- Poppy Maltby Photography
Hosts:
Hannah - Hannah Rachael Weddings
Scott - Scott Carney Photography
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