Wedding Photography at The Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey
ONE OF YORKSHIRE’S BEST WEDDING VENUES
There’s a reason the Tithe Barn is one of the most iconic Wedding Venues in Yorkshire
The Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey is basically a Wedding photography masterpiece. There’s options everywhere, no matter the weather. It’s got the scale of a cathedral with the soul of a festival, and it’s one of my absolute favorite places to disappear into the background with a camera. I grew up nearby in Addingham and spent a lot of my childhood around the Abbey and down the river, so it feels a particularly special venue for me especially!
If you’re planning your day here, and you’re looking for a photographer who won’t pose you for three hours, but want the real stuff captured like the genuine laughter, the tears, the chaotic dance floor, and the epic Yorkshire backdrop without the usual cliches, then here's a quick look at what a full day at the Tithe Barn looks like..
the morning build-up
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE HOW MUCH YOU’LL LOVE THE ‘GETTING READY’ VIBE.
THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS IS JUST A STONE’S THROW AWAY AND THE ROOMS ARE BASICALLY THE GOLD STANDARD FOR PREP - GREAT LIGHT, AND LOOKS INCREDIBLE IN PHOTOS - LOOK AT HOW GOOD THE BATHROOM IS!
FOR THE GROOMS, OR ANYONE ELSE?
THERE ARE SOME INCREDIBLE AIRBNBS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. GETTING READY NEARBY IN A QUIRKY STONE COTTAGE WITH YOUR BEST MATES, FAMILY AND A LOCAL BREW IS ALWAYS A GOOD WAY TO START IF YOU’RE NOT LOCAL. (OR EVEN IF YOU ARE!)
The Ceremony
What more can you say? The place was literally made for this - just an all round great space run by a fantastic team, lots of natural light and the freedom to give the space your own twist - something that tends to be the case for all Cripps & Co venues.
However you choose to use the space here, you can be confident of an absolutely stunning ceremony!
Speeches
Honestly one of my absolute fav parts of any Wedding, I don’t think I can pretend the Tithe Barn is better than any other place for speeches, but hey - those acoustics are pretty fantastic - and in fairness, what better setting to share your favourite memories or roast your family/friends?
The Group Shots!
It's not possible with every timeline, but if you're up for a tiny bit of adventure, there’s an alternative to the standard wall out the back group shots.
When the sun starts to dip, we’ll take five minutes to head down to Bolton Abbey. Groomsmen and Bridesmaids can join, or we can prioritise just the two of you. Either way, the way the light hits down by the river before sunset is pure magic, and it gives you a bit of breathing room away from the madness of the party while keeping it fun.
Just You.
NO AWKWARD POSING, JUST A WALK BY THE RIVER AND A COUPLE OF PROMPTS TO CAPTURE YOU ACTUALLY BEING YOU.
t’Barn at night
THIS PLACE REALLY COMES TO LIFE WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN AND THOSE FAIRY LIGHTS GET TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING. IT’S JUST TAILOR MADE FOR GREAT NIGHT SHOTS IN A WAY A LOT OF VENUES AREN’T.
I ALWAYS STICK AROUND LATE, BECAUSE WHY WOULDN’T YOU? THE DANCE FLOOR - LUNGES, SPILLS, QUESTIONABLE MOVES, AUNTIE BRENDA DOING THE WORM TWO WEEKS AFTER A HIP REPLACEMENT - YOU MIGHT REGRET THESE MOMENTS TOMORROW, BUT WILL LOVE HAVING THE PHOTOS IN TWENTY YEARS!
THANKS FOR LOOKING! IF YOU’RE SEARCHING FOR A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR TITHE BARN WEDDING, OR HAVE ANOTHER VENUE IN MIND, YOU CAN..
