Emily & Dan – The White Barn, South Petherton
Some weddings feel relaxed and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside from the very beginning. Emily and Dan’s was exactly that.
Before the big day, we met them up on the Quantocks for their pre-wedding shoot. The Quantock Hills are one of their favourite spots, and it showed. Beautiful wavy trees, wide open skies, and those soft Somerset tones that make everything feel calm and atmospheric. It gave us time to wander, chat, and ease into being photographed. No pressure. No posing marathons. Just the two of them in a place that already meant something.
By the time their wedding arrived at The White Barn , everything felt right.
The Setting
The White Barn is one of those venues that strikes a balance between rustic and refined. Clean lines, open space, and countryside all around. It gives you room to breathe — and room to celebrate properly.
Emily and Dan filled it with laughter from the outset. No stiff formalities. No over-complication. Just friends, family, and that low hum of anticipation you get before something genuinely joyful begins.
By the Lake & Beneath the Magnolias
One of the best parts of the day was stepping away for a short wander around the grounds. The lake gave us those quiet, reflective moments.
And then the magnolia trees.
In bloom, they framed everything perfectly especially our beautiful couple. Soft petals, gentle light, and two people completely in love with each other. Natural movement, small glances, and the kind of laughter that happens when you forget you’re being photographed.
Those are always our favourite moments — when the camera becomes secondary and their story takes over.
A Silent Disco Done Properly
The evening shifted gears in the best possible way.
They went all in with a silent disco, and it was a complete hit. Watching a dance floor split into different musical worlds never gets old — one group belting out classics, another deep into something entirely different, all coexisting in joyful chaos.
From a photography perspective, silent discos are golden. Expression dialled up. Dance moves slightly uninhibited. Headphones glowing in the dark. It’s unpredictable, energetic, and endlessly entertaining.
Most importantly, it was fun. Proper, full-bodied fun.
The Whole Day
Emily and Dan’s wedding wasn’t about spectacle. It was about atmosphere. It was about connection. It was about creating space for everyone to relax and enjoy it.
From windswept views to lakeside calm and a headphone-fuelled dance floor, it felt personal from start to finish.
Exactly how it should be. Congratulations to this wonderful couple!
