Colourful, Festival themed barn wedding at The Normans, York

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A stunning barn wedding and an EPIC party!

If you’re a fan of colour, fairy lights, barn weddings and epic parties, this colourful barn wedding at The Normans in York is definitely for you.

Every so often, a venue will absolutely WOW me. The Normans in York did just that. A stunning barn venue, it is an insanely cool spot for relaxed, stylish outdoor weddings, meaning it was PERFECT for Rosie & Alex, two super-fun fashion designers with so much style it hurts.

York is a stone’s throw from my hometown of Harrogate, and as a proud Yorkshire lass I love any excuse to head back! So when the amazing Kirsty McKenzie Photography invited me to second shoot for me at The Normans, I jumped at the chance, and I loved every bloody minute!

Groom Prep in a stylish Air BnB

I spent the morning at groom prep with Alex and his fantastic family in the most gorgeous Airbnb- the light was absolutely stunning in there, and it was the most perfect place for him to get ready. It’s such a good idea to find a gorgeous Airbnb for prep- they are often far more spacious than a hotel room and have far better lighting and decor! Alex’s outfit was planned to perfection with a stunning tweed jacket and the most awesome hat- I love a stylish groom! The tunes were absolutely belting too, starting the day as they meant to go on- Alex and Rosie are big music fans and met clubbing before travelling the world together to party- so naturally the whole day was a crazy party from start to finish!

An EPIC Festival Themed Wedding


The ceremony was held in front of a gorgeous backdrop of twinkly lights, with Rosie in an incredible bespoke gown she designed herself and the most incredible statement necklace. The stunning bridesmaids wore palm print dresses which were designed and made by Alex- I mean how clever are these two please?!  

Their reception was themed around the amazing festivals and clubs this awesome pair had visited together, so naturally we knew that the dance floor would be jumping all night long- but we couldn’t possibly have predicted the caliber of this party- I mean there were some serious moves! The atmosphere was absolutely incredible- I couldn’t help myself joining in! I can’t wait to show you the fun dance floor shots I captured- enjoy!! If you are planning a fun, colourful party wedding and are looking for a fun York wedding photographer to party with you, I’m your girl. Be sure to get in touch!

The Normans

Normans Farm
Bilbrough
York
YO23 3PQ

  • A stunning barn venue
  • Onsite accommodation options
  • Indoor and outdoor spaces

A Stylish Barn Venue in York

Ceremonies

The Normans is licensced to hold wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships but it’s up to the couple to book the registrar by emailing ceremonies@northyorks.gov.uk. The ceremonies are held in the beautiful 18th Century threshing barn with exposed brick walls and high-vaulted ceilings. The wow factor is definitely the floor to ceiling curtain of fairy lights for your ‘I Do’ backdrop. 

Catering & Bar

The Normans partners with The Hog & Apple Food Co for wedding catering since they opened in 2016. They can craft a menu that suits what you want from sharing boards to a tasting menu. Hog & Apple also stock and staff The Normans bar.  

Accommodation 

The Normans has two cottages available to hire for an additional cost, The Cottage & The Granary. The Cottage includes a Dressing Room, specifically designed with the bride or groom in mind for a space to get ready for their big day, the perfect place to pop the first bubbly! 

Getting to The Normans

There are a number of nearby addresses that share the post code, so it’s recommended to type ‘The Normans Weddding Venue’ into Google Maps to get right to the venue. 

It’s also recommended to book a taxi in advance, and a list of local taxi services can be found on The Normans website. 

Let’s Be Friends

I can’t wait to hear all about your amazing plans!

Like what you see and want to find out more? I’d LOVE to chat about your wedding and capture your day! Shoot me an email and let’s talk!

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