Pangdean Barn, Sussex, Wedding: Laura + Sam

Hands up who remembers the storms that battered the UK in February 2020? 🙋🏼 Laura & Sam won’t be forgetting Storm Denis in a hurry, the uninvited guest who threw everything he had at their wedding day!

When we met with the couple before their wedding, Laura confided that with a February date she was hoping for snow. Sadly the weather didn’t get the memo & sent instead torrential rain & 40mph winds! However, it didn’t dampen their spirits in the slightest & their day was a joy to photograph.

The day started early at a small hotel in Brighton where Laura & her bridesmaids were getting ready.
Laura was in a room by herself that was quiet & calm…
…whilst her bridesmaids in the room next door laughed & joked loudly as they did each other’s make-up.
The first look…
As Laura left the hotel to travel to St Mary de Haura Church in nearly Shoreham-by-Sea the heavens opened & rain beat down on the windscreen of their cute little VW campervan wedding car. I think we all started to worry a little.
Waiting…
Thankfully during the ceremony the rain stopped, though the wind when they stepped outside the Church as Wife & Husband was still ferocious!

Following the ceremony, we travelled over to Pangdean Barn for the wedding reception & party. Pangdean Barn is a gorgeous converted barn deep in the South Downs. On a bright, sunny, warm day the views are spectacular (I know the area well from running around it). Sadly on a windy day in the middle of February we didn’t see the views as we didn’t venture far from the main barn.

Although all credit to Laura who in her beautiful sleeveless dress was determined to have her photos outside!

The couples dog made a surprise appearance at the reception looking mighty fine in his suit!
Whilst we took their photos outside, their guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the shelter of the barn.
The barn was beautifully decorated.
I think with the donut couple this cake comes pretty high on my list of top wedding cakes we’ve photographed! (I can also confirm it tasted pretty good too!)
After cake cutting we moved into party time!
When the wind is in control!

Thank you Laura & Sam for choosing us to be a part of your special day & even bigger thanks for your willingness to have photos outside, despite the somewhat temperamental weather. We hope they bring back wonderful memories for many years to come.

Ally & AJ xxx

Venue: Pangdean Barn

Campervan: Bus & Bug

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