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Recently I joined Katey and Mat on their special day at the incredible Owen House Wedding Barn based in Mobberley, Cheshire. This truly is a wedding photography dream venue. This quirky, rustic wedding shack has been dressed to seriously impress with its specifically converted outbuildings for bridal preparation, ceremony and wedding breakfast afterwards. A well known rated venue with rave reviews, I couldn’t wait to photograph Katey and Mat tying the knot at such an amazing venue.

It was the bridal suite where I met up with Katey and her bride tribe in the morning, all duly getting ready in the luxury pampering suite. The 90s hits were playing and prosecco was being poured as the girls had fun in their matching wedding gowns. There was a lovely touching moment when gifts for the bridesmaids were presented to the girls and we had the first appearance of tears (there would be a couple more moments to follow during the day!). Katey looked absolutely incredible in her wedding dress!

I then headed over to meet up with Mat and his groomsmen who were all busy getting ready in the aptly named “Barber shed”. The boys were in high spirits with laughs and jokes ringing around the styled den. The boys preparation digs is stylishly dressed with rustic decor to give a classy country barn appearance.

A rustic styled ceremony at Owen House Barn

The austere delicacy of Katey and Mat’s ceremony completely added to the occasion. The idea of stripping back to achieve more definitely worked for their wedding ceremony as simple white balloons lined the aisle making the venue look picturesque and homey. I absolutely loved the design of Katey and Mat’s dressed ceremony room and can see why this is so on trend at the moment.
At the top of the aisle, after a few laughs and tears, Katey and Mat read their vows and exchanged their wedding rings in front of their family as the nuptial formalities were then concluded. The love they have for one another was clearly on show as I’m sure you’ll see in the photographs!
Once the matrimony proceedings came to a conclusion it was time for Katey and Mat to dance up the aisle in celebration whilst being cheered on by their wedding party. The newlyweds were congratulated with a glass of champagne and hugs from their closest friends and family.

Delicious catering by Vanilla in AllSeasons

Owen House Wedding Barn has been able to deliver a luxury experience to all of the venue’s guests and visitors. From this first look when entering the barn wedding reception, it’s easy to be blown away by the style and interior design of this wonderful venue. The wedding breakfast barn was dressed in splendour which was charmingly finished with an elegant ‘LOVE’ lettering provided by The Word is Love. A lavish spread of food was provided by the ever-brilliant Vanilla in AllSeasons who threw on an arrangement of delectable fine foods for everybody to enjoy. As always, Vanilla’s food was a heavenly taste sensation!

It wasn’t long until the speeches began with some great anecdotes being recalled causing quite a few belly laughs throughout the party! Afterwards, we headed for a couple of quick portraits. In keeping with the theme, the barn has a dedicated portrait box area where group photos can be taken on the hay bales. A really nice touch is the fact that the portrait outbuilding is open which allows for some rich pockets of light to enter for some delightful moody killer couple compositions!
There are so many scenic opportunities for images at Owen House Barn. There are always options in both dry and wet conditions as the venue is ideally located in the middle of countryside, and so the venue is very flexible when it comes to weather, making photography easy as pie!

Relaxed picturesque portraits in the gardens

Another fantastic feature of Owen House Barn is the ability to capture beautiful natural portraits in the grounds of the wedding venue. After the group pictures we had a wander outside onto the front patio. This allowed the newlyweds to have a calm five minutes to themselves while I composed a couple of images of the two of them on the terrace. I really enjoy when my couples are laid-back and casual on the day as it allows for some charming yet spontaneous moments that really come across in the camera. The front lawn also hosts a small but very quaint pagoda with bench for some lovely portraits, while in the back yard the shooting gallery allows for some creative captures using the festoon lighting for silhouette photography. There’s so much to do at the venue which is all down to Owen House Wedding Barn size, there’s room and space for portraits in the outhouses and outdoors allowing wedding photographers to be spoilt for choice!

First dance and party!

Before you could say “condominium” it was time for the newly wedded couple to have their first dance. It was a special moment for the two of them as they took to the dance floor for a slow waltz. It wasn’t long until they were then joined by their nearest and dearest to rock out the night at Owen House Wedding Barn!

I spent an incredible day with Katey and Mat, it was truly a privilege to be a part of their wedding day. The entire day panned out so naturally in a relaxed manner, and all families and friends were so welcoming! I can understand why this delightful wedding venue plays as a home to so many weddings!

If you are getting married and would like to chat about wedding photography, please feel free to contact me.

Owen House Wedding Barn weddings photographed by Stephen McGowan. If you are getting married and looking for a natural wedding photographer then please get in touch to discuss more.

Owen House Barn - The Perfect Rustic Setting

If you’re looking for a rustic setting which really pops and comes to life, you should look no further than Owen House Wedding Barn. This has to be one of the most unique, spectacular wedding venues in north west, surrounded by countryside and animals. This multi-award winning wedding venue in Cheshire offers something special for couples looking for something a little different. Embracing the beauty of nature and the trend stylish rustic weddings, Owen House Barn offers a splendid mixture of all things glam and sparkle. Lovingly looked after and maintained as a family run event space, Owen House is a truly unique wedding experience for those looking to tie the knot.

Contemporary Barn Spaces

With the use of three contemporary barns and an outdoor photographic studio aptly named ‘The Shooting Gallery’, this very sought-after venue offers great flexibility when it comes to choosing spaces for reception, ceremony and evening entertainment. Bridal preparations begin in the ‘Beauty Shed’ which has been styled with modern round mirrors and all of the luxury perks to give the best experience in the morning. The guys get ready in the ‘Baaber Shed’ which also has a natural rustic feel while being styled with a contemporary twist.
Having an outdoor license and being bordered with neighbouring fields, the venue is ideally equipped for parties large and small. With space for up to 250 guests, the Wedding Barn at Owen House could host your ideal ceremony, whether you choose to have a woodland or rustic theme, or decide to go more for a festival themed wedding, this is truly an idyllic romantic space that can be customised to meet your requirements.
Once the vows have been exchanged and the nuptials come to an end, there is time to catch up with friends. You can reminisce in the secret break out room which allows guests to have a little quiet time and privacy - perfect for catching up. There is also the outdoor patio terrace where you can join your guests while you soak in the spectacular views of the Cheshire countryside and beyond.

Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Owen House Wedding Barn is an exclusive use wedding venue, meaning that it is solely yours for the day. As a reception venue Owen House Barn is an indoor delight and can be used for your drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening entertainment venue. As you would expect, exceptional, farm-fresh, seasonal food at the Barn is provided by award winning caterers Vanilla in Allseasons. Who wouldn’t want award-winning food including hog roasts, pizza cooked in the wood-burning oven, lamb pies, or other delectable delights that can be found at this outstanding wedding venue?
Accommodation is also provided, with eight double rooms and two family rooms provided for your wedding guests. Each room comes with a ‘Villeroy and Boch’ styled bathroom along with flat screen TV and other luxury essentials to make your stay as comfortable and relaxed as possible. There are also a good selection of hotels nearby if you require any additional accommodation for guests to stay.

Equal attention is paid to the drinks, with an extensive range of craft gins and rums and also a large selection of whiskies and natural bourbons to choose from. Bar prices are also more than reasonable, which is good to know for you and your guests!

Photography at Owen House Wedding Barn

For more fun moments during the day why not consider outdoor lawn games to create even more fun?. The shooting gallery has been designed to capture stunning portraits. For evening entertainment there is a dancefloor, a full entertainment license and all the facilities you need for a live band or DJ. Dan and the co-ordinator team will be easily accessible before the day and on-hand during your wedding to make sure that everything goes smoothly. The very friendly and accommodating team at Owen House Barn will certainly go that extra mile to ensure that you have the best day possible. This really is Owen House Barn wedding photography at its finest. A big plus for pet-lovers is that you can bring your pets along for the day too!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer at Owen House Wedding Barn, or any other location, then please feel free to contact me to see if I am available for your wedding date.

 

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Photography Information

Photographs were taken using a Canon 5D Mkiii camera, a Canon 6D camera and a selection of lenses (mainly the 24mm-70mm series ii 2.8L, 70-200 F4.0, a wide angle lens 17mm-40mm F4.0) and two Canon 600EX-RT flashes to maintain consistant exposure in light and dark conditions and also for night time flash photography for images with contrast. A Canon 100mm F2.8 macro lens was used for close up details for the wedding photography.