Award winning kent wedding photographer at the Old kent barn

Old Kent Barn wedding photography

Ah, weddings…. I remember them, everyone is happy, everyone is having fun - seems a long way away at the minute in the midst of this whole pandemic - anyhoo, a fantastic time to reflect on my last wedding of 2020 at the old kent barn and it was a cracker.

Matt and charlotte 1 - 0 Storm Dennis

Matt and Charlotte had a fantastic vision for their wedding day - it was truly and honestly a fantastically fun wedding - in fact i have never delivered so many photos in a single gallery which just goes to demonstrate how much fun it was.

Storm Dennis was a factor - but in a no way a hindrance as we worked extra hard to execute charlottes vision of trying to get her some outdoor photos in amongst the rain and winds - up steps mr Trott with his direct line to god to give us just ten minutes of rain free weather - which he (or she - i havent got the foggiest) kindly delivered just after the ceremony.

The day started with bridal prep with some fantastic opportunities in the large dressing area at the old kent barn for some eye-watering photos - hair and make up provided by the amazing Jade sayer and Kirsty Smith

The old kent barn wedding venue - matt Trott Photography

Mother of the bride having hair done at old kent barn wedding venue

Wedding dress hanging at the Old kent barn venue

Bride and Bridesmaids laughing at the old Kent Barn in Robes

Reflection moment between mum and daughter at the Old kent barn

Make up being applied to the bride at the Old Kent barn

bridesmaids laughing with bride during bridal prep

Bride looking in the mirror at her make up

Make up on bride in the dressing room at the Old kent Barn

Hairspray being applied to bride during bridal prep

Bride putting her wedding dress on for the first time

That first reveal:

I always ask my couples if they would like a first reveal to dad/mum or someone special - and this one did not disappoint - such a beautiful moment and you can just see the emotion in the photo. My favourite is where you can see charlottes reflection in front of her bridesmaids as well as everyone’s reactions.

Dad seeing daughter all dressed up in her wedding dress at the Old kent Barn

First reveal to Dad of wedding dress at the old kent barn

Emotional dad sees his daughter for the first time at the old kent barn

Bride and dad embrace after seeing her for the first time in her wedding dress

The old Kent Barn venue

The Barn looked absolutely stunning - honestly such a gorgeous venue here with so many opportunities for photographs. Not only that but the staff were heads above any other venue i have worked at - if you are thinking of booking or have booked at the The Old Kent Barn you will not be disappointed - the organisation was simply out of this world

The gazebo at the Old Kent Barn wedding venue

The Sign for the old kent barn wedding venue

Entracce placard at the old kent barn venue in Dover

Table top flowers at the old kent barn wedding venue

Wedding breakfast room ready for guests at the Old Kent Barn

Large light letters at the Old Kent Barn

Beautiful chandeliers hanging at the old kent barn

The Ceremony

Firstly I doth my cap to the venue staff who had to get Charlotte from the preparation area to the main barn - this photo tells the whole story about the care and attention they pay to ensure Charlotte could get to the barn without being troubled by that terribly rude storm.

Staff at the Old Kent Barn holding umbrellas to try and keep the bride dry

The ceremony was a real tear jerker - how Matt you held it together i don’t know, I was a wreck on my wedding day.

Groom arriving in Citroen CV wedding car

Groom and mum hugging at the old kent barn

Bride sees the weather for the first time at the Old kent barn

Bride and dad laughing as they get in their wedding car at the old kent barn

Bride arriving in the rain at the Old kent barn

Groom and best man waiting for the bride to arrive at the old kent barn

Bride hugging guests at the Old Kent Barn

Groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at the old kent barn

Emotional groom waiting for bride to walk down the aisle at the old kent barn

Bride and dad walking down the aisle at the old kent barn

Groom sees bride for the first time at the old kent barn

Groom and bride kiss at the old kent barn

Bride smiling at the groom at their ceremony at the old kent barn

Mother of the bride laughing at ceremony

Bride and groom kissing at the old kent barn

Introducing Mr and Mrs Harris:

Yes…. we got ten minutes of rain free opportunity (not wind - but there are some tricks to minimise that) - I asked if the guys still wanted some outdoor photos and was met with a resounding yes - challenge accepted - screw you Dennis we are going to create some magic!

Bride and groom walking outside at the old kent barn

Bride and groom in the wind at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing in the bad weather at the old kent barn

Beautiful picture of bride and groom at the old kent barn

Groom kissing bride on the cheek over the pond at the old kent barn

Bride and groom embracing at the pond at the old kent barn

Bride and groom walking through the flower tunnel at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing in the pavilion at the old kent barn

Bride and groom nose to nose at the old kent barn

Classic wedding photo at the old kent barn

Bride and groom walking at the old kent barn

fantastic wedding photo from the old kent barn

bride and groom cuddling at the old kent barn

unique image taken at a wedding at the old kent barn

Bride and groom family photos at the old kent barn

Bring on the food, speeches and an amazing magician:

Post the family photos, it was time for the wedding breakfast - Matt and Charlotte paid for a magician to entertain guests at this point and he was so so good - have a look at some of the reactions below to his tricks:

Guests chatting to the groom at the old kent barn

Friend hugging the bride at the old kent barn

Wedding party striking a pose at the old kent barn

bride and bridesmaids photos at the old kent barn

Guest laughing during wedding breakfast at the old kent barn

Guest making funny face into his wine at the old kent barn wedding venue

Magician showing a magic trick at the old kent barn

Bride laughing during magic trick at the old kent barn

Bride and groom laughing during speeches

guest laughing during speeches at the old kent barn

emotional guest during speeches at the old kent barn

Emotional video during speeches at the old kent barn

Bride and groom cutting cake at the old kent barn

Let the dancing commence:

The first dance was beautiful, with Charlotte and her Dad breaking into a fantastically choreographed ditty straight after - so many smiles! Then it was time for people to bust some serious TikTok worthy moves on the dance floor - good job guys:

Bride and groom first dance at the old kent barn

Bride and groom embracing at the old kent barn

Groom lifting bride during the first dance at the old kent barn

Bride hugging groom at the old kent barn

Bride and father dancing at the old kent barn

Wedding party hugging on the dance floor at the old kent barn

Guests kissing grandad at the old kent barn

Bride dancing with best man at the old kent barn

Honestly well done guys on such a fabulous wedding - I had such a good time and so did your guests. It was a pleasure meeting you both and all your fantastic friends and family. Enjoy the photos and I hope you have many many years of enjoyment from them.

Matt

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From Matt and Charlotte:

“From the word go Matt listened to our vision for our day, the style we wanted and the natural shots we hoped to capture- and that he did.
The whole process was so smooth and easy and Matt was helpful every step of the way, from choosing images on Pinterest to show our preferred style to on the day, being in all the right places at all the right times.
Even when Storm Dennis hit, Matt knew just what to do and got us the outdoor pictures we so desperately wanted as a couple.
We were thrilled with everything and can’t thank Matt enough. And if that wasn’t enough, we certainly didn’t expect a slideshow of highlights when opening our gallery for the first time - such a special touch.
Matt then surprised us again by sending us a personalized memory stick and a selection of our favourite shots printed that we’ve now framed for our home.
Everyone has said how amazing our photos are and how well they capture the day and we couldn’t agree more.”

Suppliers on the day:

Venue: https://www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk/
Wedding dress: http://amorebrides.co.uk/
Flowers: http://www.distinctlyfloral.co.uk/
Make up: https://www.facebook.com/JadeSayerMUA/
Hair: https://www.facebook.com/HairbykirstySmith49/
Cake: https://www.facebook.com/BonBonCakes2/
Video: https://www.visualline.co.uk/