Wedding Party at Rumbolds Farm

Georgia and Mike’s Wedding Party at Rumbolds Farm was the perfect mix of relaxed countryside charm and lively celebration. Rumbolds Farm, with its rustic barns and open fields near Billingshurst, gave the whole day a natural flow – from the quiet of morning preparations to the laughter and music after sunset.

I joined Georgia in the Bridal Cottage at Rumbolds Farm, where she was getting ready with her bridesmaids and flower girls. There’s always a calm energy in those early moments – makeup brushes, prosecco, and the odd nervous laugh before the ceremony. Across the farm, Mike and his groomsmen were getting suited up, enjoying the sort of pre-ceremony banter that often turns into some of the best candid frames of the day.

When guests gathered for the ceremony, one of the groomsmen, Brett, took on the role of celebrant, giving the whole event a personal, relaxed tone. Lewis played guitar during the vows, and as Georgia and Mike made their way down the aisle to a shower of confetti, it was clear this was a wedding shaped entirely by the people closest to them.

Why Rumbolds Farm is Ideal for a Relaxed Celebration

Couples looking for a rustic, character-filled setting will find Rumbolds Farm ideal. The 16th-century barn offers huge flexibility for both ceremonies and receptions, and the open grounds mean there’s plenty of space for guests to spread out and enjoy the day. From a photographer’s point of view, the venue has great light – the timber interiors create warmth and depth, while the gardens provide endless backdrops for portraits and group shots.

Georgia and Mike’s schedule made the most of that. After the ceremony, family groups gathered outside for photos, then guests relaxed around the farmyard before the speeches kicked off in the afternoon. The natural flow of the day meant there was no rush – just a sense of easy movement from one moment to the next.

Capturing the Story Naturally

As a documentary wedding photographer, my approach is to let the day unfold without interference. Georgia and Mike’s Wedding Party at Rumbolds Farm was full of moments that needed no direction – a look between father and daughter before the ceremony, friends laughing during speeches, and the final songs echoing across the courtyard as the light faded.

If you’re planning a wedding at Rumbolds Farm, it’s a venue that rewards this kind of natural storytelling. There’s always a sense of space and freedom here – the kind that lets real moments happen and be remembered exactly as they were. Get in touch here to check availability for your date.

Bride getting ready at Rumbolds Farm, reflected in the mirror during morning preparations. Bridesmaids and hair stylist preparing in the cottage at Rumbolds Farm before the wedding ceremony. Makeup artist applying lipstick to a bridesmaid, captured through the window at Rumbolds Farm. Emotional moment as the bride greets her mother at Rumbolds Farm on the wedding morning. Groomsmen adjusting ties while getting ready in the barn at Rumbolds Farm. Bridesmaids and flower girls reacting with excitement as the bride reveals her dress at Rumbolds Farm. Bride embracing her mother in the bridal suite at Rumbolds Farm before the ceremony. Bridesmaids reacting with joy as the bride shows her wedding dress at Rumbolds Farm. Bride walking down the aisle with her father at Rumbolds Farm surrounded by smiling guests. Groom smiling as he holds the bride’s hands during their ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Father of the bride wiping away a tear during the wedding ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Groom reading his vows to the bride during their ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom sharing their first kiss during the ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Newlyweds walking out of the barn together after the ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Wedding Party at Rumbolds Farm Close-up of the groom’s suit covered in confetti after the ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Bride hugging a guest among purple flowers during the drinks reception at Rumbolds Farm. Bride embracing a friend holding a colourful bouquet after the ceremony at Rumbolds Farm. Guest holding a glass of champagne and flowers as light rain begins at Rumbolds Farm. Wedding guests laughing and playing a garden game on the lawn at Rumbolds Farm. Guests chatting and enjoying cocktails outside the decorated barn at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom smiling during portraits by the ornamental grasses at Rumbolds Farm. Tattooed hands gently holding a baby with a pacifier during the wedding at Rumbolds Farm. Parents of the bride posing for a fun photo in the lounge area at Rumbolds Farm. Guests seated under the draped marquee during the wedding breakfast at Rumbolds Farm. Groom giving his speech with a smile while guests look on at Rumbolds Farm. Bride laughing next to her father during speeches as a funny photo is revealed at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and her father leading guests onto the dance floor as the saxophonist plays at Rumbolds Farm. Bride dancing with bridesmaids during the evening party at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom sharing a kiss on the dance floor under green lights at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom crouching on the dance floor, laughing and pointing toward the camera at Rumbolds Farm. Bride singing and dancing with friends under blue lights during the late-night party at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom dancing together wearing novelty sunglasses during the evening party at Rumbolds Farm. Bride and groom dancing face to face under colourful lights at Rumbolds Farm surrounded by guests.

Dress designer	Wed2be
Hair	Anna Brown / The Hair Haven
Make up	Leanna Brown
Florist	Allotment13florals / Pitfield Barn
Cake	Marples Cakery
Band or DJ	Dj+Sax+Drums / Doom Booth

Wedding Party at Rumbolds Farm