Berts Barrow Wedding Photographer
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Bert’s Barrow is a relaxed, family-run wedding venue set on a working farm in Hillam, North Yorkshire, with around 50 acres of countryside to enjoy. It’s the sort of place that suits couples who want their wedding to feel informal, personal and a little bit different, rather than overly traditional. The venue is exclusively yours for the wedding, giving you plenty of freedom to put your own stamp on the day, whether you’re planning a rustic barn wedding, a boho celebration or a full-on festival-style party. It’s conveniently placed for couples and guests travelling from Leeds, York, Selby and Wetherby.
There are three main barns, along with a courtyard and outdoor paddock, so the day can naturally move from one part of the farm to another without feeling as though everyone is being shuffled from room to room. The Bunting Barn can be used for ceremonies and meals, with its large doors allowing you to bring the countryside views into the space, while the Corn Store offers a larger, more industrial-style setting with fairy lights and plenty of room for dining and entertainment. The Reception Barn has a bar and relaxed seating areas, making it a great place for drinks and mingling.
For couples who like the idea of getting married outside, the paddock is a lovely option. It overlooks the surrounding countryside and faces towards the sunset, making it particularly appealing for an outdoor ceremony or relaxed drinks reception. There’s also plenty of room for garden games and entertainment, helping to create that laid-back festival atmosphere Bert’s Barrow is known for. And if the weather doesn’t play ball, there’s plenty of indoor space to keep the celebrations going.
From a wedding photography point of view, Bert’s Barrow offers loads to work with. The combination of rustic barns, open countryside and farm surroundings means you can get a really varied collection of photographs without needing to leave the venue. The entrance area has a hand-painted mural which makes a fun and colourful backdrop for group photographs or more informal portraits, while the barns themselves provide plenty of character, particularly when they’re dressed with flowers, bunting, fairy lights and personal touches.
One of the biggest photography highlights is the farm itself. Bert’s Barrow grows wildflowers and sunflowers specifically around the farm, creating colourful seasonal backdrops for couple portraits. The venue has even used a tractor to take couples further out into the fields for photographs, which makes for a brilliant opportunity to get away from the main celebrations for a little while without disappearing for ages. Previous couples have made use of the wildflower areas, sunflower fields and countryside for photographs, with the evening light providing some particularly lovely opportunities.
The paddock is another great spot for photographs, especially later in the day when the sun is getting lower. With the open countryside beyond it and the venue facing towards the sunset, it’s a natural place for relaxed couple portraits and those slightly more romantic evening photographs. You can also capture plenty of candid moments here as guests enjoy drinks, games and the outdoor space, so the photography doesn’t have to feel like everyone is constantly being pulled away for pictures.
There are also some lovely opportunities for fun and alternative wedding photographs. Bert’s Barrow is very much a venue where couples can make the day their own, and previous weddings have included tractors, campervans, live music, outdoor ceremonies, garden games and even a rodeo bull! That makes it particularly suited to documentary-style wedding photography, where the photographs can capture the personalities of the couple and their guests rather than everything feeling too posed.
For couples who want a few quieter photographs together, there are plenty of opportunities to wander away from the main party and make use of the fields and countryside. A short walk or tractor ride can give you a completely different backdrop from the barns, while still keeping you close enough that you won’t miss too much of your own wedding. And as the venue is surrounded by open countryside, there’s plenty of scope for beautiful wide shots that really show off the setting.
Overall, Bert’s Barrow is a great fit for couples who want their wedding photographs to feel natural, colourful and full of personality. There’s enough variety around the farm to create a full gallery of different images — from atmospheric barn photographs and relaxed guest shots to wildflower portraits, sunset photographs and plenty of fun documentary moments. Add in the fact that the whole place is designed around having your wedding your way, and it gives a photographer plenty of opportunities to tell the story of the day rather than simply working through a set list of traditional wedding photographs.