Bickley Mill Wedding Photographer

Bickley Mill Wedding

Sam and Phil’s Devon Wedding

The Clients Said…

“Becky and Richard they are absolutely incredible 🤩 we have loved looking through them this evening.

The Awesome Suppliers

The Venue – Bickley Mill

Transport – Hummer 4 u Ltd

Entertainment / Music – The Swing Kings

Bride’s Hair – Sophie Jarvis – HUB: Hair

Florist – Hollyhocks

The Big Day

The Swing Kings performed an acoustic act outside on the patio during the drinks reception and later performed for wedding guests on the dancefloor – they were awesome! So full of charisma and fun and they really got the party going. I can highly recommend them!

After the wedding breakfast the speeches were delivered. The speeches were particularly poignant as Sam’s young cousin Emily had sadly died a few years before and there were numerous tributes made to her throughout the day, but particularly in the speeches. It was incredibly moving hearing the tributes and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, even mine.

Later, the guests hit the dancefloor while the Swing Kings performed – after months coming in and out of lockdowns it was certainly a party to remember!

Before our departure, Richard and I set up a night portrait for Sam and Phil using the light from the festoon lights, an off-camera flash with a grid and MagSphere attached. I reduced my exposure to shut out as much ambient as possible, leaving only the festoon lights glowing. Then fired my flash to light the couple.

The Venue

The venue itself has capacity for 86 seated guests or 150 standing. The miller’s room is a white-washed stone room with a snug, cosy feel and is used for civil ceremonies, sit-down meals and the evening party. The Panel room is also available to be used for smaller weddings of up to 24 guests.

There is a big, rustic bar area with roaring fires, cosy seating areas and big comfy sofas which has a real country-pub vibe.

Outside is a large decking area, perfect for reception drinks and with patio heaters at the ready, its even suitable for winter weddings. Sam and Phil got married in November and were still able to have their reception drinks outside for this reason!

Beyond the decking is a pretty, landscaped garden area lit by festoon lights – a wonderful space for guests to stretch their legs and children to burn off some energy.

The venue has several rooms to stay too, making it super easy for wedding guests, but being Devon there are a plethora of hotels and B&B’s nearby too!

Bickley Mill Wedding Photographer – Becky Weir