Name: Halo Photography
Price range: $$

Chris & Gillian’s was one wedding, that I thought I knew what to expect, then you get there and all the planning goes out the window… but in a good way. I hadn’t met this couple before the wedding day, as Lisa had been their port of call before the big day. But, I did know The Causey Inn well, or so I thought. I’d photographed 3 or 4 weddings there over the years as well as been for food and always loved it. So I parked up and headed for the reception. At this point, the staff told me the wedding was at “The Old Barn”. What Old Barn? At this point, I was introduced to the South Causey’s new venue. It’s brand new, self-contained, wonderfully styled and completely different from the main pub. The owners are doing a great job at slowly developing the site. They have little cottage units now for guest to stay in and have there own mobile photo booth.

South Causey Inn

{Mark} Chris & his brother met me as I was finishing some location/storytelling images so we used the quiet time to get some of the two of them and then as if by magic the rest of the lads & chris family arrived with perfect timing. I didnt need to chase around finding everyone. Bonus!

{Mark} The Old Barn has a wonderful, shabby chic style without it trying too hard. But it is dark with no naural light which makes it really cosy and intimate but a alot tougher for a photographer.

After the service we were met with another surprise, some amazing doves that had been arranged buy Chris & Gillians family in secret.

{Mark} The main room is also beautiful and a great size but a challenge for Lisa & I. It’s dramatic with wood beams and what looks like a tree growing through out the roof. The top table is spot lit and backed with mirrors. Imagine trying to get a balanced exposure. Of course, muggins also didn’t bring the tripod because I thought we were in the bright naturally lite main pubs function room.

{Mark} It may have not have turned out as planned but the combination of a new venue and a fun family & couple really made it a wedding day to remember. We massively over shot and post editing was long winded but it was worth it.