I was really pleased when Deborah and Mike asked me to tell the story of their Tithe Barn wedding in Somerset. Not only had the couple chosen a beautiful barn conversion for the main reception and The Walled Garden next door for their afternoon reception, they had also chosen to hold their ceremony at St Mary’s Parish Church in Orchardleigh. This quaint little church is set in the grounds of Orchardleigh House, surrounded by a tiny moat. There is no electricity to the church and so ceremonies are conducted entirely by natural light and candle light. it’s not the easiest church to find so I was glad that I did my recce the evening before the wedding day!

Deborah and Mike’s Tithe Barn wedding took place on May 4th, which just so happens to be national Star Wars day. Now I’d be lying if I said that a small part of me (ok, a big part of me) wasn’t secretly hoping for a Star Wars themed wedding. Alas the groom didn’t don a Darth Vader costume and there wasn’t a stormtrooper in sight, but the couple did give me ‘Scone Wars’. Devon vs Cornwall. And this addition was a perfect fit for their English garden themed wedding.

It was a faultless day from start to finish; a relaxed couple, some beautiful venues, great weather, a VW camper van, Harley Davidsons and a proper good party in the evening. Deborah even serenaded her new husband with a little song just before their first dance. Here is a small selection of photos from Deborah and Mike’s Tithe Barn wedding. I’m sure they would appreciate your feedback in the comments section below.

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