Lorna & John: Relaxed Spring Wedding at Furtho Manor Farm

As Lorna’s mum is a close friend of mine, when Lorna & John got engaged I was more than happy to suggest some venues when they began their wedding planning and were looking for a chilled-out, rustic vibe for their day. I was so thrilled to hear they booked Furtho Manor Farm and it was such a treat to return there to capture their wedding.

My day started capturing the pre-wedding excitement as the girls got ready at the farmhouse. It was so special capturing people I’ve known for so long on such an important day and they made me feel so welcome! Meanwhile, my second shooter caught up with John and his best man as they greeted guests before the ceremony. It’s always so lovely being able to capture both stories on the morning of a wedding and I know couples love being able to have a little peek into what the other got up to!

The barn was decked out with sheer fabric draped from the ceilings and a beautiful floral arch, providing the perfect backdrop for their vows. Their ceremony was so personal and lovely, with Lorna’s brother walking her down the aisle, readings from their closest friends and the couple exchanging handwritten vows.

A confetti tunnel kicked off the celebrations, followed by drinks and photos on the lawn. It was such a chilled-out, lovely day - exactly what Lorna and John wanted. Dinner was a relaxed affair too, with guests sharing plates of delicious curry for the wedding breakfast, followed by touching speeches. The barn was every bit as rustic and beautiful as they’d imagined with wooden cross-back chairs and eye-catching arrangements of red and white ranunculus, anemones and tulips on the tables.

For a little break from the wedding madness, we went off with Lorna and John to take couple photos and I was so thrilled to find a beautiful white blossom tree to shoot under. It perfectly encapsulated the season they’d chosen to get married in and it was lovely to laugh with them both as they enjoyed a quiet moment together.

Instead of a traditional first dance, Lorna and John opted for a ceilidh band, which was a hit with everyone and made for some fantastic photos. It’s my favourite wedding entertainment and always gets everyone up and dancing!

Seeing Lorna, John and their daughter start this new chapter was such a privilege - I’m so grateful they asked me to capture their day and it’s definitely one that will stay with me for a very long time. Congratulations you two!

To the best ninja photographers in the business.. thank you, we absolutely love them and have enjoyed reliving our wedding/ best day ever with a cuppa and croissant!
— Lorna & John

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Venue: Furtho Manor Farm
Florist: Fieldgate Flowers
Hair: Kate Atalay
Makeup: Ali Kynoch
Jewellery: Lorna Henderson (the bride!)

A group of flower girls in white dresses with Gypsophillia crowns and beautiful spring bouquets.
Lorna and John kiss under sheer fabric draped from the ceiling and a pink floral arch, as they're declared husband and wife.
John, in his kilt, smiles as he walks hand in hand with Lorna as guests shower them in pink confetti.
Furtho Manor Farm wedding reception with rustic chairs, and tables adorned with red and white ranunculus, anemones, and tulips.
Two wedding guests smile as they take a selfie in the barn at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights in the background.
Newlyweds laughing at speeches at their Furtho Manor Farm wedding in Northamptonshire.
Lorna snuggles into John as they share a quiet moment beneath a blossom tree at Furtho Manor Farm.
Lorna and John on stage at Furtho Manor Farm with fairy lights overhead and starbursts of light from the side.
A group of wedding guests dancing to the Ceilidh band at Furtho Manor Farm in Northamptonshire.

Are you getting married at Furtho Manor Farm and looking for your wedding photographer? I’d love to capture your day in my relaxed, unobtrusive style.