Cotswold Wedding Venue

Merriscourt Cotswolds Wedding Venue with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress

Photography by Irene Yap
Anybody else in total shock that it's September already?! I know I am! So we're defying the odds and rewinding time today to marvel at this beautiful Spring wedding at Cotswolds wedding venue, Merriscourt. Photographed by the wonderful Irene Yap who worked incredibly hard on the day to give Jo & Tom the most beautiful, creative photos that really do their rustic wedding day justice in every way. Capturing all the tiny intimate moments as well as the monumentous ones. Just wait until you see the confetti and sparkler exits as well as the wedding parties adorable selfies.
Groomsmen in Moss Bros. Suits with Pink Ties
Bride Applying Own Makeup
Merriscourt High Ceiling Barn with Fairy Lights Decor
Wedding Morning Bridal Preparations with Bridal Party in Getting Ready Robes
Groomsmen at the Altar in Navy Moss Bros. Suits Taking a Selfie
Bridesmaids in Pale Pink Ghost Dresses Taking a Selfie
Beautiful Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress with Romantic Pink, White and Green Bridal Bouquet
Groom and Best Man at the Altar in Navy Blue Moss Bros. Suits with Pink Ties
Wedding Ceremony Father of the Bride and Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress Entrance
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros. Suit Kissing at the Altar
Emotional Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros. Suit Standing at the Altar
Beautiful Bride with Braided Updo in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress
Wedding Ceremony at Merriscourt with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros. Suit
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros.  Suit Singing During Wedding Ceremony
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros.  Suit Exchanging Vows During Wedding Ceremony
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros.  Suit Kissing During Wedding Ceremony
Bridesmaids in Pink Ghost Dresses Holding Romantic Bouquets
Confetti Moment with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros.  Suit
Confetti Exit with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress  and Groom in Navy Blue Moss Bros.  Suit
Groom being Congratulated by Wedding Guests
Wedding Party Portrait with Groomsmen in Navy Moss Bros. Suits, Bridesmaids in Pink Ghost Dresses and Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress
Bridal Party Portrait with Bridesmaids in Pink Ghost Dresses and Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress Standing in Front of White Blossom Tree
Groom and Groomsmen in Navy Moss Bros. Suitswith Pink Ties
Flower Girls in Blush Pink Dresses with Flower Crowns

What Made The Day Unique

As a wedding photographer herself, Jo knew it would be quite tricky to do something that was entirely unique - hasn't everything been done before?! We've seen all manner of wonderful weddings and definitely took inspiration from those, but instead of trying to be 'different' or purposefully do something alternative for the sake of it, we decided to just go with what we truly love and what felt 'us’. Jo's initial priority, of course, was to choose a venue that would be photogenic and a brilliant photographer and videographer, so we thought a lot about light, but beyond that, we really just focused on having an amazing party for all our friends and family. We tried to think of ways to make it a little bit fun, like having singing in the ceremony and an ace magician for the reception, but still stay true to everything we enjoy normally.

Jo & Tom

Cotswolds Wedding Venue

Merriscourt is a beautiful Cotswolds wedding venue with an exposed brick barn nestled in the picturesque countryside. Jo and Tom took full advantage of the high ceilings and rafters and decorated it using giant balloons and fairy lights. They also chose lots of dusky pink and peach flowers and placed them in gin bottles for an easy, but pretty, DIY element, plus lots of touches of gold to included Tom's love of the Great Gatsby era. They also took full advantage of the onsite blossom tree making for some truly spectacular portraits by Irene Yap Photography.

Special Moments

As a wedding photographer herself, Jo knew it would be quite tricky to do something that was entirely unique - hasn't everything been done before?! We've seen all manner of wonderful weddings and definitely took inspiration from those, but instead of trying to be 'different' or purposefully do something alternative for the sake of it, we decided to just go with what we truly love and what felt 'us’. Jo's initial priority, of course, was to choose a venue that would be photogenic and a brilliant photographer and videographer, so we thought a lot about light, but beyond that, we really just focused on having an amazing party for all our friends and family. We tried to think of ways to make it a little bit fun, like having singing in the ceremony and an ace magician for the reception, but still stay true to everything we enjoy normally.

Jo & Tom

Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit with Pink Tie Standing in Front of a Blossom Tree
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Cuddling in Front of a Blossom Tree
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Smiling
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Laughing
Merriscourt Cotswold Wedding Venue Decorated with Giant Balloons and Fairy Lights
Wedding Floral Arrangements in Gin Bottles as Table Centrepieces
Wedding Flowers in Gin Bottles
Merriscourt Barn Wedding Venue Decorated with Giant Balloons and Fairy Lights
Bridesmaid in Pink Ghost Dress Giving Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress a Kiss
Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Twirling His Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress
Brides Speech in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Holding Giant Pink and Peach Balloons
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Walking Through a Field Holding Giant Pink and Peach Balloons
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Moss Bros. Suit Walking Through a Field Holding Giant Balloons
Romantic Bridal Braid Updo and Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding
Bridesmaids Speeches in Pink Ghost Dresses
Top Table Clapping During the Wedding Speeches
Barn Wedding Reception at Merriscourt Cotswold Wedding Venue with Balloons and Fairy Lights
Bride and Groom Laughing During Best Mans Wedding Speech
Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit Standing by a Fairy Light Covered Tree
Sparkler Moment with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit
Sparkler Exit with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit
First Dance with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit
Confetti Bomb Dance Floor Moment  with Bride in Pronovias Dralan Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit
Jo and Tom really thought about the light and photography when picking their Cotswolds wedding venue. A venue that might look beautiful but is super dark or tricky to shoot might not translate well on your photographs. If photography is hugely important to you too, it's definitely worth considering and doing your homework. We can give you a head start with our article ''Choosing Your Photographer - The First Steps' and wedding photography Podcast, enjoy!

Videographer: Skinny Boy Films |
Wedding Venue: Merriscourt |
Florist: Go Wild Flowers |
Cheese Cake: Wildmoor Deli |
Invites, Table Plan & Place Cards: Eagle Eyed Bride |
Menu: Papier |
Band: Soul Beat |
Event Coordinator: Alexandra Rose Weddings |
Magician: The Trixta |
Giant Balloons: Bubblegum Balloons |
Confetti: Proper Confetti |
Wedding Dress: Pronovias - Dralan |
Boutique: Teokath |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Ghost |
Bridal Shoes: Ted Baker |
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