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Oak Tree Barn Wedding with Smoke Flares

Photography by Olegs Samsonovs Photography

The smoke flares that launched a thousand likes. Well, quite a few thousand at that… You may recognise this gorgeous pair from Instagram where they caused quite the stir, but we have something even better for you. Of course, we’re talking about the whole of Carly & Bradley’s in-cred-ible wedding captured flawlessly by Recommended photographer Olegs Samsonovs. We’re being serious when we say if we fell down a rabbit hole and ended up here we’d think we were probably in wonderland because, oh wow. The dress. The woodland ceremony. The disco balls (the perfect accompaniment for Recommended DJ Boombox UK). We could go on, but we’ll let the snaps do the talking. And oh boy do they talk… Anyway, enough gushing for one day, take it away Carly & Bradley!

Oak Barn Tree wedding with smoke flares and outdoor wedding ceremony.

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It was relaxed and stress free. We just wanted people to enjoy themselves given the year/years we’d had of restrictions! Instagram was a huge help for choosing our suppliers.

Carly & Bradley

Rustic corrugated metal wedding welcome sign at Oak Tree Barn
Love shack outdoor wedding ceremony space with antique carpet aisle and benches for rustic wedding in Kent
Rose gold sandal heels with silver heel on cow hide rug for rustic wedding
Silver wedding rings on green velvet chair arm
Mesh long sleeve Riki Dalal wedding dress with floral embroidery for rustic wedding in Kent
Hoop table plan with pampas grass for rustic wedding reception with dried flowers and disco balls
Rustic wedding table with ferns, table place names and grey candles
Round wedding tables with bamboo chairs, flower clouds and disco balls with fairy lights at barn wedding reception
Interior of Oak Tree Barn wedding reception with long table, rustic decor and fairy lights
Long wedding table with table garland, pampas grass and disco balls for rustic wedding ceremony
Pastel balloon arch with three tier wedding cake and hoop arch with pampas grass for rustic wedding ceremony
Pastel balloon arch in barn with wedding cake and hoop arch with pampas grass for rustic wedding
Groom in dark green three piece suit with floral buttonhole stands in woodland with groomsmen in light grey suits
Groom in dark three piece suit with white floral buttonhole stands in woodland at Oak Tree Barns
Bride in floral robe with blonde curled hair has her makeup done before wedding
Bride in floral robe with guests in dark pink satin robe smile together before wedding
Bride in florals robe stands with bridesmaids in short satin pyjamas with white and green wedding bouquets
Bride in long sleeve mesh sleeve wedding dress and veil holding white and green bouquet stands with father in dark grey suit with green tie and pocket square
Bridesmaids in grey long sleeve bridesmaid dresses holding white and green bouquets have first looks at the bride in long mesh sleeve wedding dress and veil
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress and veil gets balloon out of a box before wedding
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress holds white bridal leather jacket reading 'Mrs. Duthie'
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress stands with bridesmaids in grey long sleeve bridesmaid dresses holding white and green bouquets
Groomsman in light grey suit opens wooden doors at outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barns
Bride in long sleeve Riki Dalal wedding dress and white and green bouquet walks holding hands with father of the bride in grey suit with green tie through field
Bridesmaid in long sleeve grey bridesmaid dresses walk through field towards outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barns

SMOKE FLARES SHOTS

We've said it before and we'll say it again, we do love smoke flares. They make some of the most showstopping wedding photos, and are a great way to add some spice to your day! Carly and Bradley certainly turned up the heat, and their photographers Olegs and Rita are a real dab hand at the old smoky shot. But that wasn't the only thing that is making us feel a little, well, hot. The golden hour couple shots are making us simultaneously cheer and cry, which can only be a good thing...

Groom in dark grey suit and white floral buttonhole smiles as he sees bride for the first time walking down the aisle
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress holding white and green bridal bouquet smiles at father in grey suit with green tie and pocket square at end of aisle during outdoor wedding ceremony
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress holding white and green bridal bouquet smiles at groom in dark grey suit during outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress and veil stands with groom in dark grey suit during outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn with rug aisle
Bride in open back long sleeve wedding dress and veil holds hands with groom in dark grey suit during rustic outdoor wedding ceremony
Groom in dark grey suit reads vows to bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress and veil during outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress and veil stands opposite groom in dark grey suit and groomsman in light grey suit with dog during outdoor wedding ceremony
Bride in longe sleeve embroidered wedding dress and veil kisses groom in dark grey suit during outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress holding white and green wedding bouquet and groom in dark grey suit walk down outdoor aisle whilst guests throw confetti
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress holding white and green bridal bouquet walks down outdoor wedding aisle holding hands with groom in dark grey suit as he fist bumps wedding guests and confetti is thrown
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress and white and green bridal bouquet smiles at groom in dark grey suit after outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress and veil holding glass of sparkling wine smiles at groom in dark grey suit and floral buttonhole at outdoor wedding reception
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress with train holding white and green bouquet sits with groom in dark grey suit as bridesmaids in long sleeve bridesmaid dresses hold up wedding bouquets
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress holding white and green bridal bouquet smiles at groom in dark grey suit as they walk holding hands through woodland at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress holding white and green bridal bouquet smiles at groom in dark grey suit as they walk holding hands through woodland
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress and veil hugs groom in dark grey suit in front of corragated iron shed in woodland
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress with train and veils walks up large wooden steps in woodland holding hands with groom in dark grey suit at outdoor wedding in Kent
Bride in long sleeve open back wedding dress with train and veil holding white and green bouquet walks into barn wedding venue with groom in dark grey suit
Groom in grey suit punches air with fist as he walks into barn reception room holding hands with bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress
Father of the bride in dark grey suit with green tie and pocket square makes speech at top table in barn reception room with dried florals, fairy lights and disco balls
Rustic wedding table with crystal cut glassware, table garland and grey candles for rustic barn wedding reception with fairy lights and disco balls
Groom in dark grey three piece suit with floral buttonhole smiles as he makes speech whilst bride sitting next to him in long sleeve wedding dress holds hands to her face

MUSIC

The music at this wedding definitely deserves a mention. Carly walked up the aisle to her mum and dad's first dance song 'Let's Stay Together' by Tina Turner and sung by her friend Maria. But that's not the only tearjerker... Carly and Bradley left to Etta James' 'At Last', pretty apt for a post-pandemic wedding and sort of making us melt a little inside. They turned up the vibe by entering their reception to the YMCA, and having their first dance to Joesefs version of 'Thinking Of You'. From tears to a boogie, just how it should be!

STYLE

We have to talk about Carly's dress. Because, oh wow. Not only does the Riki Dalal gown fit flawlessly, but the embroidered details have us all starry-eyed. (You know it's the one when it outshines rainbow smoke flares.) But she wasn't the only one who nailed their outfit. The long sleeve grey bridesmaid dresses were a magical sight to behold. And we can't forget Bradley cutting a suave figure in his three piece suit and floral buttonhole. A day of wonderful outfits if we do say!

Bride in long sleeve Riki Dalal wedding dress holding white and green bouquet walks holding hands with groom in dark grey suit as bridal and groom party let off smoke flares behind them at outdoor wedding in Kent
Bride in long sleeve embroidered dress holding hands with groom in dark grey suit walks through field whilst bridesmaids and groomsmen hold rainbow coloured smoke flares
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress looks at groom in dark grey three-piece suit as bridesmaids and groomsmen hold multicoloured smoke flares
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress and veil kisses groom in dark grey three-piece suit as bridesmaids and groomsmen hold multicoloured smoke flares
Bride in embroidered long sleeve wedding dress and rose gold heeled sandals sits on vintage red sofa in field after outdoor wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress and rose gold heeled sandals sits on vintage red sofa as she looks at groom sat on velvet green sofa outside during golden hour
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and buttonhole sits on vintage green sofa next to bride in long sleeve wedding dress lounging on red vintage sofa outside
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress with train and open back kisses groom in dark grey suit in field during golden hour
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress with train and open back kisses groom in dark grey suit in field during golden hour at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress and diamond wedding ring golds hands with groom in dark grey suit wearing silver watch and wedding band
Groom in dark grey suit with buttonhole carries bride in long sleeve wedding dress with train as she holds white and green bouquet in the air in field during golden hour
Groom in dark grey suit with buttonhole carries and kisses bride in long sleeve wedding dress with train as she holds white and green bouquet in the air in field
Bride in long sleeve embroidered wedding dress with train holding whit and green bridal bouquet walks holding hands with groom in dark grey three piece suit and floral buttonhole in field
Bride in embroidered wedding dress with train stands outside in white leather bridal jacket that read 'Mrs. Duthie'
Bride in embroidered wedding dress and white leather bridal jacket hugs laughing groom in dark grey suit as they stand outside after wedding ceremony at Oak Tree Barn in Kent
Bride in embroidered wedding dress kisses groom in dark grey waistcoat by horse box under fairy lights at Oak Tree Barn wedding venue in Kent
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress stands with groom in dark grey suit in front of pastel balloon arch as she cuts three tier geometric wedding cake with pampas grass hoop stand
Bride in open back long sleeve wedding dress with trains dances with groom in dark grey three piece suit under disco balls and fairy lights at rustic barn wedding reception in Kent
Bride in open back long sleeve wedding dress dances with groom in dark grey three piece suit under fairy lights and disco balls at rustic wedding reception
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress and rose gold heeled sandals sits on bar in horse box as groom in dark grey waistcoat and trousers kisses her
Bride with French manicure and long sleeve wedding dress holds personalised padlock and key with groom

If smoke flares aren't your thing, have you heard of sparkler exits...

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Oleg and Rita absolutely stole it for us they were the best addition to our wedding they were kind, helpful and so talented with everything they did. They are just amazing. Anyone who has them photograph their wedding will not regret it!

Carly & Bradley


So if you're searching for more on smoke flares, we have a roundup for that! Or if it's a song to walk down the aisle to you're looking for we've got you covered with our Spotify playlist full of good tunes. Now, we're off to look some more at that dress and dream of the disco ball decor...


Photographer: Olegs Samsonovs |
Venue: Oak Tree Barn |
Videographer: Jack Corthine |
Entertainment: Boombox UK |
Bride's Hair Stylist: Amy Short |
Bridesmaid's Hair Stylist: Jessica Simpson |
Makeup Artist: Mel Kyle |
Makeup Artist: Lisa Mejuto |
Makeup Artist: Teri Atkinson Fear |
Bridal Boutique: What Alice Wore |
Wedding Dress: Liri Bridal at Riki Dalal |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Silk Fred |
Bride's Shoes: Sophia Webster |
Groom's Suit: Suit Supply |
Groom's Tie: Hermès |
Groom's Shoes: Reiss |
Stationery: Papier |
Decor & Hire: Hire Love |
Celebrant: Jade Freathy |
Honeymoon: Trailfinders
Real WeddingSouth EastAutumnCountry HouseBarns and FarmsBespokeNon-DenominationalContemporaryRusticOutdoorWhitesGreysMetallicsBrights£25k - £30k