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Episode 53 - Scott's amazing Barn on the Bay wedding & Hannah's final few days before a big marquee wedding


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Episode 53 - Scott's amazing Barn on the Bay wedding & Hannah's final few days before a big marquee wedding๐ŸŽ™๏ธ All Things Weddings โ€“ Episode 53

Hosts: Scott (wedding photographer) & Hannah (wedding planner)

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Whatโ€™s Up This Week?


Hannahโ€™s gearing up for a BIG 2-day marquee wedding this weekend โ€“ cue the pre-wedding nerves and weather-watching! ๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜€๏ธ

Scott just shot an epic wedding at Barn on the Bay, and he takes us on a deep dive into the day โ€“ full of personality, rain-dodging, and killer moments!

๐Ÿ“ธ 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:


๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Weather Woes & Wins
  • Rain was forecast (of course ๐Ÿ™„), but it held off until after dark โ€“ winning!
  • Outdoor ceremony just dodged the drizzle. The venue held off setting out the seats to keep them dry โ€” genius move ๐Ÿ’ก
  • Always consider: rain 10 mins before = wet seats during!

๐Ÿšœ Quirky Arrival
  • The couple and guests rode to the ceremony on a vintage tractor and trailer. YES, really!
  • Adds charm + great photo ops ๐Ÿ“ธ
  • Bonus: Guests LOVED it!

๐ŸŽบ Ceremony Magic
  • A family member played trumpet as the couple were announced โ€“ cue the cinematic vibes ๐ŸŽถ
  • 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 ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ’ก Planning Nuggets
  • Split the ceremony and confetti moments โ€“ enjoy each one fully!
  • Take a private breather as a couple post-ceremony โ€“ soak it all in ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿ’• DIY Seating Plan Love
  • Guest seating: A copper frame with strings and photos of each guest โ€“ people had a blast finding their pic and laughing at the memories ๐Ÿ˜„
  • Bonus: Everyone got to take their photo home as a keepsake ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ท Picture-Perfect Details
  • Prep photos in a mini barn, total privacy โœ…
  • Candid shots of the groom setting up decor and guests arriving ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŒพ
  • Special moment: The bride took time before heading to the ceremony to hold hands with each bridesmaid and her mum โ€“ heartfelt, tear-jerking moment ๐Ÿฅน

๐Ÿพ Reception Revelry๐Ÿฅ‚ Speeches with a Twist
  • They split speeches: two outside pre-dinner, two inside later = keeps energy fresh & guests engaged ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

๐ŸŽค Entertainment Goals
  • Live band with sax, trumpet, singer, drums, guitar โ€“ basically, a party dream team ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ’ƒ
  • Also had singing waiters to ramp up the energy โ€“ guests loved it!

๐Ÿง€ Say โ€œCheese!โ€ (Literally)
  • Instead of a cake, they had a cheese tower โ€“ yes, the savory kind ๐Ÿง€ #cheeseloversunite

๐Ÿ•บ Silent Disco After-Party
  • Across from the venue in a field = Silent Disco Tent ๐ŸŽง
  • Kept the party going till 1am without breaking any noise rules
  • A Friend of the couple was the DJ, everyone danced under the stars ๐ŸŒŒ
  • โ€œIt looked mad โ€“ but it worked SO well!โ€

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Plannerโ€™s Prep: Hannahโ€™s Weekend Wedding Preview
  • Guest count: 119 Saturday / 200 Sunday = TWO full-on days of celebration! ๐ŸŽ‰
  • Venue: Marquee wedding with loads of moving parts
  • Hannahโ€™s checklist:
  • Final calls with suppliers ๐Ÿ“ž
  • Print & distribute updated function sheets ๐Ÿ“‹
  • Oversee marquee setup and layout logistics ๐Ÿ•๏ธ
  • Coordinate everything from bar stock to linens & last-minute tweaks
  • On-site from sunrise to starlight โ€“ planner life ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿง  Takeaways for Couples
  • ๐ŸŒง๏ธ Always plan for weather โ€“ especially for outdoor weddings
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ DIY personal touches (like photo seating plans) make a BIG impression
  • ๐Ÿ“ท Trust your suppliers to capture and execute your vision โ€“ theyโ€™ve got your back!
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Split or mix up traditional moments (like speeches) to keep things fresh
  • ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Take quiet moments for yourself โ€“ 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, thereโ€™s a ton to take away from Scott & Hannahโ€™s lively chat.


๐ŸŽง Tune in, take notes, and start dreaming big for your big day!


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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 -ย Scott Carney Photography

To find out more about the show or submit questions visit: https://www.allthingsweddingspodcast.com/

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