Alex & Gabriele - Cripps Barn Wedding Photography

A Rustic Barn Wedding at Cripps Barn

Alex and Gabriele’s wedding at Cripps Barn in Cirencester was one of those unforgettable celebrations that proves weddings aren’t about perfect weather — they’re about genuine moments, incredible people, and real connection.

As a Lincolnshire wedding photographer, I’ve photographed celebrations in barns, country houses and city venues across the UK, and Cripps Barn always delivers that perfect blend of rustic character and joyful energy. On Alex and Gabriele’s day, heavy rain didn’t dampen spirits — it filled the barn with warmth, laughter and a feeling that everyone present was part of something special.

The barn’s stone walls and wooden beams created the ideal backdrop for natural, documentary-style photography — a style that means I capture your wedding day as it really felt, not how it was posed to look. Many of the best moments from Alex and Gabriele’s gallery came when we simply let the day unfold, from cosy indoor celebrations to an impromptu burst outside under a beautiful rainbow that appeared between showers.

This approach is exactly why couples who value authentic storytelling choose me as their wedding photographer — because whether it’s in Lincolnshire, the Cotswolds or anywhere else in the UK, the best images are born from real joy and emotion, not staged poses.

Alex and Gabriele’s day was full of atmosphere. With rain coming and going, their guests found comfort and laughter inside the barn, where candlelight and close-knit celebrations set the tone for heartfelt speeches and emotional moments captured naturally throughout the day. Later, as the evening unfolded and the dance floor opened, the barn came alive with energy, fun and unforgettable memories.

📸 What Documentary Wedding Photography Means

As a documentary wedding photographer based in Lincolnshire, my focus is always on capturing real emotion — the spontaneous laughter, the unexpected moments, and the candid interactions between newlyweds and their loved ones. Whether it’s rain or sunshine, the moments that truly matter come from life as it happens, and that’s the kind of imagery couples treasure for years to come.

If you’re planning a wedding and want natural, documentary wedding photography that captures your day authentically, I’d love to hear about your plans.

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