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MARRIED AT THE BARN
TUNBRIDGE WELLS SAMMIE AND JAMES HAMPSON HELD THEIR SPRING NUPTIALS IN THE HEART OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS WHERE THEY CELEBRATED SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Photography by : Helen England Photography
THE VENUE The Barn was the very first venue we went to see after being recommended by a friend . As soon as we saw the venue and Phillipe showed us around , we knew it was the one and booked it that day !
James grew up in Tunbridge Wells so it was the perfect location for us .
On the day , nothing was too much trouble for The Barn ’ s team and they really made the day . As the bride , I had to go upstairs before the ceremony to speak to the officiant and I had to take a moment to myself as they had set up the venue exactly how I had dreamed it would be – we now often go there for a meal and the staff are always welcoming to us and we couldn ’ t recommend them enough .
THE DRESS I brought my dress from Brides Dress Revisited in Otford . 12 years ago I went there with my mum and my nan for my mum to buy her wedding dress so of course I had to take them with me to find my perfect dress !
I always knew the style of dress I wanted and as soon as I put it on I knew it was the one ! I did try on other styles just to be sure but I went straight back to my dress as I knew it was the one and complimented my figure . I am awful at keeping secrets and this was the hardest to keep ; not showing James my dress before the big day !
THE CEREMONY My favourite moment from the ceremony was walking down the aisle and being with James . It was the moment you dream of as a little girl and to have our daughter Mia walk down the aisle before me just made it extra special
THE PHOTOGRAPHY Our wedding photographer was the amazing Helen England . I had spent hours searching for photographers and couldn ’ t find the right style photography for us . As soon as I met her , I knew I had made the right choice as I felt so calm and relaxed and that ’ s exactly what you need for your wedding photographer . It really felt like she was a friend you ’ ve known for years and the photos speak for themselves about how incredibly talented she is .
THE HIGHLIGHT Our absolute highlight has to be the ceremony and officially being announced Mr and Mrs Hampson . The whole day was amazing and we will never forget it .
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