Heartfelt Cotswold Celebration at Stone Barn

There are weddings, and then there are weddings like Holly & Will’s, the kind that radiates love, laughter, and a touch of toddler-fueled chaos. After over a decade together, crossing continents and building a life that spans from the UK to Australia, these two finally tied the knot at Recommended Venue, Stone Barn, surrounded by family, friends, and a little someone who nearly stole the entire event, their two-year-old daughter Lilah.

Within these photographs captured by the wonderful Recommended Supplier, Pear & Bear Photography, are moments that are the epitome of girlhood, think the bride and her bridal party in dresses from Recommended Supplier, Rewritten Bridesmaids, dancing like no one's watching, but also deeply poignant snapshots of a family celebrating a love that’s been years in the making. Set against a relaxed Cotswold backdrop that merged tradition with modern flair, this was a day of big emotions and even bigger memories.

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Having all of our most important people, family and friends to share our union was so special. The most special guest was our darling 2-year-old daughter Lilah who was our flower girl (along with her beautiful cousins Evelyn & Penelope), she was the absolute star of the show and stole all of the thunder. After over ten years of being together, growing up together and travelling and living on the other side of the world together (5 years in Australia), it was amazing to have such special people from all over the globe in one place, getting to know each other and sharing stories about us in front of our eyes.
Holly & Will

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Family Focused Stone Barn Wedding

When Holly & Will envisioned their big day, they imagined a heartfelt gathering of their nearest and dearest, and that’s exactly what they got, plus a few surprises. Lilah, who proudly served as a flower girl alongside her cousins, managed to shine with her adorable confidence. Unbothered by the sea of smiling faces, she marched straight into the ceremony, grabbed her parents’ hands, and held on tight as they exchanged vows.

In true scene-stealer style, Lilah even demanded a ring of her own during the ceremony, prompting a quick-thinking Nani to hand over hers. A toddler with taste, clearly. The ceremony itself was as emotional as it was meaningful with ten years of adventures and shared stories surrounded by guests who had travelled from across the globe to witness it all.

Traditional and Timeless Styling

The styling was timeless and traditional in the “relaxed but ridiculously photogenic Cotswolds,”. Every detail blended seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and effortlessly chic. But if you ask guests what they remember most? The speeches—oh, the speeches. Holly’s dad and the best men brought down the house with humour and heart, while Will, not one usually associated with grand romantic gestures, absolutely nailed his. A speech that was as funny as it was moving, leaving not a single dry eye (or empty champagne glass) in the room.

And let’s not forget the food, which also received rave reviews, but no canapé could compete with the sheer joy of watching Holly and her bridal squad tearing up the dance floor in a moment of pure, unfiltered fun.

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Having children at your wedding will certainly create some laugh-out-loud and extra adorable moments! Kids are the most honest!

I really recommend a videographer or content creator like we had, as the day goes so quickly and is so overwhelming, capturing all the moments by video to watch back is priceless and allows you to take it all in and bank more amazing memories from the day.
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As Holly puts it, “Enjoy the process—even the stressful bits.” Because when it all comes together, there’s nothing quite like it. Their advice? Prioritise what you love, invest in capturing every fleeting second (thank you, videographers!), and soak it all up. While the guests are still talking about the speeches, the setting, and the food everyone agrees that Lilah, with her toddler charm and accidental comic timing, stole the show in spectacular fashion. From laugh-out-loud speeches to a toddler taking centre stage, Holly and Will’s day was one for the books. Planning to invite a few scene-stealing littles to your own big day? You’ll want to read our guide to managing kids at weddings. And if you’re serious about bottling all the magic to relive later, don’t miss our article on wedding content creators!