Mel & Jono: Joyful Summer Wedding at South Farm, Royston

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Written By Cat Lane

My first wedding in July took me back to South Farm for the wonderful Mel and Jono’s day, the venue looking absolutely beautiful under the sunshine as everyone got ready for the big day. As a recommended photographer at South Farm it’s always such a joy to shoot there and it feels like coming home every single time I go down the driveway on a wedding morning!

My day began with a lovely morning capturing Mel, her sisters and mum getting ready in the Coach House suite and it was just heartwarming to capture the excitement they shared as they all prepared for the day.

Mel looked absolutely stunning in her chic Jesus Peiro dress which she paired with a bouquet of purple roses, sweet pea and eucalyptus - perfect for a summer wedding. Jono looked dapper in his morning suit, with blue cravat and grey waistcoat.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for their outdoor ceremony, held in the Summer House nestled in South Farm’s peaceful gardens. Mel walked down the aisle arm in arm with her mum, beaming as she approached Jono.

Their joyful ceremony was such a joy to capture as they said their vows in front of their friends and family, and their married life started walking back down the aisle through a tunnel of bubbles, followed by a confetti run in front of the iconic South Farm blue door.

Dinner and speeches took place in the beautifully decorated Tudor Barn which brimmed with floral arrangements and little iced biscuits as favours for the guests. I was amazed to learn that Mel had made the wedding cake herself - what a talented bride!

A real highlight of the day was taking Mel and Jono for photos with the piglets, a photo opportunity unique to South Farm that’s always a hit with both couples and guests alike! The joy on their faces made for fabulous photos and I’ll never turn down an opportunity to cuddle up with piglets!

After a little detour to take some couple photos in the beautiful golden hour, their evening kicked off with a joyful first dance before friends and family joined them on the dancefloor to dance the night away.

Thank you Mel and Jono for having us capture your wonderful day! We loved every minute and wish you every happiness at the start of this exciting new chapter in your lives together.

“Oh my goodness Cat! You superstar. They are absolutely amazing and we love them. Thank you so so much, you are such an excellent photographer!”
— Mel & Jono

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Venue: South Farm
Florist: Emily Tallulah
Cake: Made by the bride!
Dress: Jesus Peiro via Ellie Sanderson
Hair & Make up: Belles Beauty
Suit: Moss Bros
Videographer: Hushabye Films

The evening sun glows behind the bride and groom as they kneel down to pet the piglets at South Farm in Hertfordshire.
A front on view of the farmhouse at South Farm in Royston. It is pale yellow with blue windows and door, and bright red roses cascade up the front of the wedding venue.
The outdoor wedding ceremony setup at the Summer House in the South Farm Gardens. The Summer House sits on a lilypond and white chiavari chairs are set up on the lawn for guests to sit on.
The bride and her three bridesmaids pose for a photo in their dressing gowns on her wedding morning. They sit on the bed in the Coach House Suite at South Farm and smile at the camera.
Bridal bouquet with purple roses, eucalyptus and sweet pea.
The bride smiles as she walks down the stairs in the bridal suite before the ceremony. Her hair is in an updo and she carries a bouquet of purple and white flowers with greenery.
In the South Farm gardens, the bride and her mother walk arm in arm to the wedding ceremony in the Summer House.
Groom slides wedding ring onto brides finger during wedding ceremony in the Summer House at South Farm, in black and white.
A close up of the newlyweds' hands in black and white, holding hands after the ceremony.
Bride and groom exit the Summer House at South Farm after their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Guests surround newlyweds with bubbles after their South Farm outdoor ceremony.
The bride joyfully pumps her bouquet in the air during the confetti at their South Farm wedding. she laughs and looks at the groom. Guests look on in the background smiling.
Three bridesmaids in blue bridesmaid dresses stand next to bride with bouquets of purple roses, sweet pea, and eucalyptus.
Bride and groom kiss by a vintage bike, with a blue window and red roses in the background at South Farm.
Wedding guests in the Tudor Barn at South Farm smile as they listen to the speeches.
The groom smiles and holds the microphone during his speech, as his bride looks at him laughing. The beams of the Tudor Barn in the background are decorated with pink, purple and blue flowers.
Bride in wedding dress crouches to pets four piglets in a sunlit barn at South Farm.
Bride screams with excitement at meeting the pigs at South Farm wedding venue.
Newlyweds by a farm gate; groom kisses bride's forehead as the sun sets.
The couple sit on a fence laughing at each other in the evening sun, the brides bouquet tossed on the ground.
In the Horse Barn, the bride and groom share their first dance. The bride points one arm in the air, holding the groom's hand with the other. Guests surround them around the light up dance floor.

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

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