‘These are amazing - thank you so much!!! Literally can’t believe how incredible they are - we love them!’
Katy
‘Thank you Dave @davidscholesphoto and @rtpfilms75 for making David and Katy’s wedding so special. You work so well together, you’re a class act. I feel so sad I’ve no other sons to get married so we could do it all over again. Can’t wait to see the photos and the film. Thanks again’
David’s mum

Katy & David’s ‘summer’ wedding at Bashall Barn, Clitheroe

What. A. Day.

I’d been looking forward to Katy and David’s wedding at Bashall barn for ages, and for a few different reasons. First and foremost because they are *such a lovely couple and loads of fun. But also because ALL their family and friends are too!

I first met them all a couple of years ago when David was the best man for his brother Michael as he married Kimberley at Browsholme hall and Tithe barn just down the road from Bashall (You can see that here…) That was one heck of a wedding too, so I had absolutely no doubt whatsoever that today would be just as awesome and I couldn’t wait to see them all again. And just like at Kimberley and Mike’s wedding I was working with my good friends Roland and Lisa from RTP films and we were all made to feel like part of the family.

The other reason I had been looking forward to Katy and David’s wedding is that I was finally getting to work at the beautiful Bashall barn again. Despite living literally two minutes drive down the road It’s been about 3 or 4 years since I was last here and it’s a totally different venue now than it was then. It was cool when I was last here, but it’s on a whole other level now that the family who own it and their team have transformed it into a sort of custom built wedding venue with delicious food from local produce (we were treated!) and my favourite view in the whole of the Ribble valley.

Getting ready at the family homes

As both Katy and David’s families live in Sawley, it was easy to go between the houses to photograph them getting ready. It’s so clear to see how the families have become really good friends and added to the celebrations of the day, and we were made to feel so welcome and part it. Both homes had fantastic natural light which made capturing all the moments a joy.

bride and groom by the water in sunlight

brides father laughs at the bridesmaids - you can see their reflection in the mirror

bw photo, groomsman writing a card with the silhouette of another doing his tie

groom doing his tie, friends hand on his shoulder

detail shot, back of the brides stunning dress

bride having dress fastened, slight reflection of her smile in the mirror

A beautiful (not quite) summer wedding ceremony

Oi summer! What’s going on? Wake up!! It’s the middle of June and you were supposed to be up weeks ago!!

Jokes aside, whatever the weather, your wedding is the best day ever. Fortunately, Bashall barn is one of those venues that whether you get sun, rain, or snow it’s not going to make any difference to how much fun you have. If you’re lucky enough to have good weather, the Bashall Brook room has huge bi-folding glass doors that open up onto the balcony and make you feel like you’re sat in the middle of the valley surrounded by the stunning views of Kemple end. If it’s a bit wet, like on Saturday, the rooms are so light and airy that you still get the outdoor feel, and there are so many places for photographs from the paths and fields surrounding to the now iconic cow shed… Plus there’s a really cool Gin bar, so err, there’s that too.

An incredible sunset over Kemple end

After the drinks reception and wedding breakfast (with absolutely hilarious speeches!) the rain had cleared up and the sun was starting to burst through the clouds. Everyone couldn’t wait to get outside, and after finally getting their chance to throw confetti on the newly weds, the guests moved on to the vast out door terrace for more drinks as we went down to the pond in the fields below to make some pictures just of the two of them while they took it all in - including the sunshine.

By the time we had got back up to the balcony the rain was long forgotten, and we had the most gorgeous sun light. As I mentioned earlier, Bashall barn boasts some of the most stunning views around and I was so glad that Katy, David and their guests got to take them in as the clouds in the sky grew more and more red. It was now party time!

groomsmen greeting guests with umbrella’s at Bashall Barn

bride and her father enter the ceremony at Bashall Barn

close up of the bride during the ceremony at Bashall Barn

first kiss in the ceremony at Bashall Barn

bride and groom leave the ceremony at Bashall Barn

bride and groom enter the wedding breakfast at Bashall Barn

detail of the bride and groom holding hands during the speeches at Bashall Barn

close-up of bride and groom holding hands at Bashall Barn

bw photo of brides father and grooms mother laughing at Bashall Barn

bw photo, guest reactions during speeches

bride and groom in golden light by the water at Bashall Barn

elevated wide shot of bride and groom walking through stunning scenery in the valley

bw photo of bride and groom walking up the path

bride and groom in gorgeous sunset overlooking the valley at bashall barn

guests on the terrace during the evening reception

bright pink and green photo of a guest taking a photo

Another great thing about Bashall barn is how seemless the day flows. The venue is split into sections for the day; the ceremony in the Bashall brook room, into the room where the wedding breakfast is, and then into the bar and dance floor area. Each is revealed as the day goes on. Most venues haven’t got the option to do this and have to keep turning the same room around but here everything is already set up, and you simply move through.

The staff are also absolutely fantastic - so a huge thanks to them all for looking after us. If you are looking for a unique, rural wedding venue with the most breath taking views then get in touch;

Bashall Barn,

Bashall Town,

Clitheroe,

Lancashire

BB7 3LQ

T. 01200 428 964

w. weddings@bashallbarn.co.uk

A huge thanks to Katy and David for having me along! Dave