Meols Hall Wedding Photography: Emily & Craig

Newlywed couple leaning in for a kiss outside a rustic brick building while cheering guests throw confetti.

I’ve had enquiries in the past for both Meols Hall and Tithe Barn, and assumed they were two completely different venues. In reality, the magnificent Tithe Barn forms part of the historic Meols Hall Estate in Southport, offering the best of both worlds: a stunning manor house backdrop and a 400-year-old barn steeped in rustic elegance, making any Meols Hall wedding a dream to capture.

Getting ready

Emily chose to get ready at her mum’s house, so I popped over there for some prep coverage before we headed onto the estate. As a wedding photographer, I’m used to working in every kind of environment imaginable—from tiny, bustling hotel rooms crammed full of suitcases, boxes, and bridesmaids, to wide-open spaces.

This house, however, was an absolute dream to photograph in. Having a family home styled with the effortless elegance of a high-end boutique hotel certainly doesn’t hurt the photos either!

  • Black and white photo of a smiling blonde bride in a striped shirt inside a dressing area.
  • Bride smiling in a detailed lace gown against a floral wallpaper backdrop with a mirror.

On arriving at Meols Hall, I had a quick scope of the lighting in the barn (no complaints there) and then gathered Craig and his groomsmen for a couple of piccies by the barn doors.

  • Empty rustic brick barn wedding venue set up with chairs and floral arrangements.
  • Three men in matching navy blue suits and patterned ties posing together in front of large wooden barn doors.
  • Black and white portrait of the groom in a suit standing and looking away against a large wooden barn door.

After some guest photos and introductions, all that was left to do was to wait for the bride and her father to arrive in the classic wedding car.

  • classic wedding car driving in the grounds of Meols Hall on the way to the tithe Barn
  • Bride and her father sitting together in the back of a vintage wedding car, smiling at each other.

The Ceremony in Tithe Barn: Meols Hall Wedding Highlights

Tithe Barn is nothing short of magnificent! Usually, when you think of a barn wedding, you think of low ceilings and cosy nooks, but this space has the highest ceilings, with beautiful beams and lots of atmospheric light – both natural and tastefully created. This was a summer wedding, but I can completely imagine this working just as well in the autumn/ winter season too.

  • Groom and groomsmen standing at the front of a rustic brick barn waiting as the bride walks down the aisle.
  • Bride and her father standing at the entrance of a rustic brick barn before walking down the aisle.
  • Bride and groom smiling at each other and holding hands during their wedding ceremony inside a brick barn.
  • Bride and groom smiling and holding hands at the altar during their wedding ceremony in a rustic brick barn.
  • Bride and groom holding hands at the front of a rustic brick barn during their wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests.
  • Meols Hall wedding

After cheering their way down the aisle, the newlyweds had a few moments alone outside, whilst I organised the confetti exit in front of the barn doors.

  • Groom and bride smiling at each other while walking together along a sunny path beside a brick wall.
  • Smiling newlywed couple walking out of large wooden barn doors while guests throw confetti.
  • Newlywed couple smiling and holding hands while walking outside a brick barn amidst cheering guests.

Celebrations, Portraits & The Manor House

With such a relaxed vibe and a 4pm ceremony, there was plenty of time for canapes and drinks, before heading off in the wedding car for some photos in the beautiful grounds. The chauffeur from Southport Wedding Cars very kindly assisted me by throwing the veil in the air for a classic shot by the car, followed by some gorgeous couple’s shots and the traditional, but fun, family groups.

  • Overhead view of multiple small glass jars filled with a red drink, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.
  • Three wedding guests chatting and smiling together while holding drinks outdoors in front of a brick wall.
  • Close up of a server holding a black tray full of glazed meat skewers and a small salad garnish.
  • Groom hugging bride from behind, both smiling at each other, standing by a wooden fence with trees in the background.
  • Bride and groom standing by a vintage car on a grassy field with a large veil billowing in the wind.
  • Bride and groom holding a bouquet, posing outdoors beneath weeping willow branches.
  • Black and white photo of bride and groom standing beside a vintage car in front of a historic brick manor house.
  • Bride and groom holding hands and walking together across a sunny grass field with trees in the background.
  • Wedding party of three men in blue suits and three women in rust-orange dresses posing by iron gates and trees.

Evening

As the sun began to set, the speeches were held in the courtyard, completely in keeping with the informal, super-relaxed tone of the day. Lots of tears, hugs and laughter from everybody, and this family really knew how to show their love and appreciation for each other.

  • Bride holding a drink and groom seated listening as a bald man in a vest speaks into a microphone outside brick buildings.
  • Older man with white hair seated and looking forward among wedding guests during speeches outdoors.
  • Maid of honour in a rust-orange dress giving a speech with a microphone, with the bride and groom seated behind her.
  • Bride and groom smiling and raising glasses during a wedding toast outdoors.
  • Groom speaking into a microphone and holding speech notes outside in front of open double doors and string lights.
  • Bride in a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress holding a drink next to gold chairs.
  • Bride in a lace wedding gown holding a dark drink, smiling at the groom outdoors.

Cake, BBQ and Dance, Dance, Dance!

The title says it all really. The cake was absolutely exquisite, and as it was chopped up and served for dessert I actually had a little taste and it was soooo delicious.

The BBQ was cooked freshly in the courtyard, and alongside the incredible array of meats and sides, included a special South African sausage, with a nod to Craig’s family.

A live band just completed the whole event and really was the cherry on the cake on this most beautiful of wedding days.

  • Bride and groom holding a knife together, cutting a three-tiered wedding cake decorated with autumnal flowers.
  • Catering buffet table with metal chafing dishes filled with roasted meats and sausages.
  • Two young girls and a boy holding hands and dancing on a stone floor in front of a live wedding band.
  • Bride and groom sharing their first dance in a rustic brick hall with colourful stage lighting and a live band behind them.
  • Bride and groom holding hands with a young girl on a dance floor, with a band member playing guitar in the background.
  • Three-piece band playing live music in a rustic brick room with stage lighting.

Thank you so much to the beautiful Emily & Craig, and your wonderful family. Days like this are an absolute pleasure to be a part of, and I’m so glad you chose me to capture it all for you.

Bride and groom holding hands and walking together across a sunny lawn in front of a grand brick manor house.

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