A bride and groom walk through the long grass at golden hour as the groom holds his bride's red Christian louboutin shoes.

Charlotte & Joe’s Raw and Real Rockstar Wedding at Willow Marsh Farm!

Charlotte & Joe’s Raw and Real Rockstar Wedding at Willow Marsh Farm!

Wedding stationery flat lay sat next to red christian louboutin Kate shoes.
Father walks his daughter down the aisle at her wedding at Willow Marsh Farm.
Celebrant leads a ceremony at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride and groom share their first kiss at their wedding ceremony at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Confetti is thrown at a bride and groom.
A wide photo of The Willow Marsh Farm during drinks reception.
Direct sunlight hitting the tables at the willow marsh farm.
Father giving a speech at Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride nag groom kiss in the stables as red and pink confetti rains down on them.
Bride and groom walk in the long grass at golden hour at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride and groom laugh in the golden hour sun at their wedding at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride looks back as her and her groom walk away in the golden hour sun.
Bride and groom first dance at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Wide shot of the dance floor at The Willow Marsh Farm.

COOL, STYLISH, AND EFFORTLESSLY CHIC.

If you’re wanting monochromatic wedding, with a splash of contemporary fused with the traditional – then this wedding at Willow Marsh Farm inspo is for you! This restored farm wedding venue is perfect for couples who are looking to make their wedding their own – with its exclusive spaces that adapt to any theme, hidden away in the English countryside you couldn’t ask for a better setting. Charlotte and Joe wanted their wedding day to feel personal and uniquely theirs, they really set the tone from the beginning – this day was all about them and their love for one another! Which should be the case for any couple planning their wedding – this day is all about you two, and I’m all about making this day untraditionally unique!!

Establishing shot of The willow marsh Farm wedding venue from outside.
Portrait of a groom holding a cocktail.
Flat lay of wedding stationery next to red christian louboutin kate shoes
A bride puts on her wedding accessories and rings from The Great Frog.
Bride buts on her red christian louboutin Kate shoes at The Willow Marsh Farm.
First look between father and daughter on her wedding day.

COFFEE – CHAOS – KILLER TUNES AT THIS WEDDING AT WILLOW MARSH FARM.

As I arrived in a misty morning at Willow Marsh Farm, I could see that this wedding was shaping up nicely to be an epic day! Joe and his mates were enjoying cocktails and croissants for breakfast (what else should you have on the morning of your wedding?!) and Charlotte was with her bride squad prepping for the wedding of her dreams!

Charlotte showed off her wedding stationery, made by the incredibly talented Junie Poonie, and I saw that she had the most sensationally red Christian Louboutin shoes (Dorothy herself couldn’t have asked for a nicer pair of Ruby Red heels!) – making a statement pop of colour in this monochromatic wedding!

With the champagne flowing this was a very chilled prep morning – getting our girl Charlotte ready for her day! When Charlotte was dressed to perfection in her Watters Boho Wedding Dress, from the sensational Bridal Indulgence, Pops of the Bride came in, emotions were high and tears were rolling – he couldn’t have been prouder!

A ie shot of the stables at The Willow Marsh Farm ceremony set up.
Details of a wedding ceremony set up at The Willow Marsh Farm
A bride and her Father walk down the aisle at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A groom reacts to seeing her Bride at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail shot of a celebrants folder at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A wide shot from the back of a ceremony at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail shot of a groom saying her vows to her bride at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride saying her vows to her groom at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride saying her vows to her groom at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A gride and groom laughing during the brides vows at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A ring exchange between a bride and groom at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A ring exchange between a bride and groom at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride and groom share their first kiss at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride and groom walk up the aisle together after their wedding ceremony at The Willow Marsh Farm.

YES, I’LL MARRY YOU.

Junie Poonie providing yet more incredible creations for the ceremony styling! With the colour palette set and the discos balls ready for inspo, the ceremony was styled to perfection with a minimalist, wild scene. Benches were laid out with faux fur rugs, and intermittent disco ball flower pots (I really need to get some of these!).

As the ceremony at this wedding at Willow Marsh Farm was being celebrant led by the badass Lauren Oldfield, she was able to tell Charlotte and Joes story to the fullest – really regaling the guests with the raw and real ‘meet-cute’ between this epic pair! After a hilariously meaningful poem, Charlotte and Joe made their love filled promises and exchanged their rings – meaning we can now crack on with the fun part of the day!

A bride and groom walk through a tunnel of their guests throwing confetti.
A wide shot of The Willow Marsh Farm during drinks reception.
Canopes bring passed around at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail shot of a bride holding a glass of champagne at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Direct sun hitting the tables at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Top down shot of wedding stationery and wedding breakfast set up at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Table numbers on a wedding breakfast table set up at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A wide shot of the wedding breakfast table set up at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail shot of wedding stationery at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail photo of the brides wedding stationery at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Black wedding cake with white accents.
Sunlight coming through the window at The Willow Marsh Farm and hitting there crystal glassware.

CONFETTI & SUNGLASSES – A WEDDING AT WILLOW MARSH FARM.

A shower of pink confetti thrown by guests, whilst strutting like rockstars with their sass and sunglasses, really made this part of the day pop as a bright moment (with a splash of pink amongst all this monochromatic styling – did we really think a Mark Horton wedding wouldn’t involve some amazing colour?!).

Schmoozing and boozing soon commenced as friends and family rushed to congratulate Joe and Charlotte. Moving the party into the main bar and some smashing canapes (can’t lie – I smuggled a couple under my beard for later).

Whilst the drinks were flowing outside, I snagged some shots of the wedding breakfast setup – seeing the glasses sparkling in the sun from the skylight was a total vibe, the crystal cut of the glasses really stood out within the monochrome-ness of its surroundings. Shoutout to Junie Poonie⁠ for the stationery that was pure monochrome magic. It perfectly played off with the lush greens of the flowers and the dark, moody stone of the venue. This awe-inspiring couple, with the help of Junie, have curated and styled the incredible Willow Marsh Farm to perfection! The stationery, table decorations and signage fit the minimalist wedding vibe flawlessly!

Grabbing the fam and friends for group shots in front the fantastic fireplace meant that everyone was in superb lighting (thanks to the epically placed skylight – always love that natural lighting!), as well as still being very much involved in the party!

Bride and groom dance into the wedding breakfast at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride reacts to her father's speech at her wedding at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Brides Father gives a speech at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Wide shot for the back of the room at The Willow Marsh Farm during speeches.
Groom gives a toast during his speech at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Mother's reaction to speech at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Detail shot of a wedding fan at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Groom gives a toast during his speech at The Willow Marsh Farm.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART IS, I WASN’T EVEN LOOKING WHEN I FOUND YOU.

Dancing into the wedding breakfast with Madness playing and their hands in the air, exactly how Joe and Charlotte will enter every aspect of their lives, meant that their guests really got hyped up to the max – really for love, laughter and loose lips in the speeches!

With words from the Father of the Bride, Joe and Joe’s crew, the guests were treated hilarious anecdotes, heartfelt sentimental memories and toasts galore to this awesome couple!

After a ravishing feast provided by the culinary experts at Willow Marsh Farm, the guests of Charlotte and Joe were able to get this party well and truly started, loosening the ties and hitting the bar!

Bride and groom kiss in the golden hour light at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Details of a brides rings in the golden hour light at The Willow Marsh Farm.
A bride and groom walk through the long grass at golden hour as the groom holds his bride's red Christian louboutin shoes.
Bride and groom kiss in the long grass during golden hour at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Groom holds his bides red Christian louboutin shoes.
Bride and groom laugh during wedding portraits at golden hour.
Couples portraits at The Willow Marsh Farm during golden hour.
A bride turns to the camera as her and her groom walk into the golden hour sun at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Details of a bridal wedding bouquet in the golden hour sun at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride and groom walk in the golden hour sun at The Willow Marsh Farm.

GOLDEN HOUR GOODNESS FOR A BADASS COUPLE AT THIS ROCKSTAR WEDDING AT WILLOW MARSH FARM.

As the sun dipped, I was able to drag Charlotte and Joe out to catch the last of that golden sunset over the fields. Taking full advantage of the glorious landscape this incredible boho wedding venue had on offer, we really felt like we were in another country entirely (think Spanish goodness as Charlotte was running her hands through the long grass!).

Charlotte and Joe shot off a confetti cannon (from one of the best confetti suppliers, might I add!) Just Hitched Confetti, filled with red and white confetti – making for yet another splash of bright colour in their monochromatic wedding!

We took to the long grass, with Joe being the ultimate gent and carrying his new wife’s red shoes! Joe and Charlotte were so natural together, filled with joy and love on their day that it was easy getting these epic wedding portraits! Which is exactly how it needs to be to get those wedding photos just right – being with the one you love rocking your way through life!

Bride and groom's first dance at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Groom picks up his bride during their first dance at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride and groom dance at Willow Marsh Farm.
A band play at a wedding at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Bride and groom dance on the dance floor at their wedding at The Willow Marsh Farm.
Wide shot of the dance floor at The Willow Marsh Farm.

I’M HOOKED ON A FEELING

As the guests found themselves back out in the sunshine, filled with good food and crackin’ cocktails, the party was fully happening as we made our way back to Willow Marsh Farm.

After a Charlotte had a couple of sips of Aperol Spritz (what better drink to have on hand at a July wedding!) they were ready to crack onto their dancefloor. Joe and Charlotte had managed to surprise their guests with a well-rehearsed choreographed first dance – making this rockstar wedding couple even more sensational!

Charlotte, Joe and their guests then really let go – getting the party in full swing, with drinks in hand and party in their hearts. RocknSoulers taking over then turned the dancefloor into a wild, sweaty, jumping mess.⁠ I think I could have easily spent the evening rockin’ the night away with this awesome couple and their crew!

One of the most stylishly, monochromatic magic weddings that I’ve had! Big cheers to Joe and Charlotte for letting me tag along to such an amazingly epic day that they made uniquely theirs!

Bride and groom kiss whilst pink and red confetti fall on them inside the stables at The Willow Marsh Farm.

Testimonial –
“Mark – you have totally outdone yourself! Our photos are everything and more, you captured the day exactly the way we wanted! We told you we weren’t always comfortable in front of the camera, and I can honestly say we have never felt more comfortable! We didn’t even know you were there!⁠

So much fun was had, the best guys to hang out with on our fab day!⁠

⁠I would recommend to everyone!”⁠

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Venue – @thewillowmarshfarm
Celebrant – @yourstorybylaurenoldfield
Planner / Stylist – @junie_poonie
Flowers – @junie_poonie
Dress – @watters from @bridalindulgence
Shoes – @louboutinworld
Hair – @liamrobinsonhair / @_santistudio
MUA – @suziegeemakeup
Suit – @universal_works
Groom’s shoes – @ghbass
Videographer – @electricreelfilms
2nd Shooter – @tomxpreece.photos
Stationery – @junie_poonie
Confetti Canon – @justhitchedconfetti
Cake – @rocknrollbaker
Entertainment – @rocknsoulers