The Barns at Lodge Farm Wedding Videographer & Photographer
Looking for a Barns at Lodge Farm wedding videographer who has actually worked the venue? You’re in the right place. We filmed and photographed Sophie and Chris’s wedding at The Barns at Lodge Farm in Nazeing on 8 June 2023, and it set the bar pretty high. Sunshine from start to finish, a day planned down to the last detail, and a couple who just got on with enjoying their own party. Which, for the record, is exactly how we like it.
Below you’ll find their highlight film, our favourite photos, and a proper guide to the venue: where it is, the barns, capacity, catering, the practical bits, and where the best light falls for your wedding video and photos.
We’re an Essex wedding photographer and videographer team, so Lodge Farm is right on our doorstep. Grab a cuppa. This one’s worth a watch.
Sophie & Chris: A Barns at Lodge Farm Wedding Film
A lot of the credit for how smoothly the day ran goes to Hayley Jayne, their Essex wedding planner. When a planner is that organised, our job mostly involves staying out of the way and pointing the cameras at the good bits. Not a bad day at the office.
Getting Ready
The morning had that nice mix of calm and chaos you only get with a room full of bridesmaids. Then Sophie stepped out in her dress, and the bridesmaids’ faces did all the talking. That’s the kind of moment we’re there for. Nobody posed it, nobody asked for a second take. It just happened, and we caught it.
Sophie looked incredible in a fitted lace gown and long veil. With all the timber and glass around the barns, the light inside was soft and gorgeous, so a few quiet minutes on her own before the ceremony gave us some of our favourite frames of the day.
Ceremony, Confetti and Cocktails
Chris looked sharp in a tan suit (and, at one point, sunglasses, because why not when it’s that sunny). Once the vows were done, the guests lined up outside the barns and let rip with the confetti. It’s one of the best bits of any wedding to film: everyone’s buzzing, nobody’s thinking about the cameras, and you get proper, genuine reactions.
Golden Hour and the Evening
The flowers and styling were spot on, the venue team had everything running like clockwork, and the evening entertainment kept the dance floor busy long after the sun went down. Before that, though, we pinched Sophie and Chris for ten minutes down the farm track while the fields turned gold. Ten minutes, not an hour. Their guests barely noticed they’d gone.
The Barns at Lodge Farm Wedding Photos
A handful of our favourite Barns at Lodge Farm wedding photos from the day. Same team, same day, so the photos and the film actually look like they belong together. For more, have a look through our wedding photography portfolio.
The Barns at Lodge Farm: What You Need to Know
If you’re weighing up The Barns at Lodge Farm wedding venue, here’s the useful stuff, from people who’ve actually worked there. Details were correct when we wrote this, but venues change things, so always double-check with The Barns at Lodge Farm directly.
Where Is It?
Lodge Farm is on Epping Road in Nazeing, Essex, right on the Hertfordshire border, between Epping and Harlow. Handy if your guests are coming from London, Essex or Herts, and it means we cover it as both an Essex and a Hertfordshire wedding videographer and photographer team. It’s about half an hour by train from London Liverpool Street, then a short taxi.
One heads-up: the farm spans two postcodes, so sat navs can get confused. The venue’s own advice is to search “The Barns at Lodge Farm” in Google Maps, and it’ll take you straight there. Put that on your invitations and save your guests a tour of the Essex lanes. There’s free parking on site too.
A Proper Family Farm
This isn’t a venue pretending to be a farm. The Graham family have farmed the land for nearly 100 years, and it’s still a working arable farm. Bryony, the venue manager, actually held her own wedding there in June 2016, which was the first event the barns ever hosted. You can tell it’s a family operation. The team genuinely care, and it shows on the day.
The Spaces
You get the whole place to yourselves, as it’s exclusive use. The main spaces are:
- The Granary: a traditional timber-framed barn built in 1870 and licensed for civil ceremonies. This is where most couples say their vows.
- The Grain Store: a bigger, more industrial barn that’s built for a party. Food, speeches and dancing usually happen here.
- The Boulton & Paul: a split-level converted barn with original brickwork and steelwork and curved ceilings. It’s got real character.
- The Field: a grass meadow next to the barns looking out over the countryside. Great for drinks receptions and lawn games, and big enough for tipis, marquees or even glamping.
How Many Guests?
The Granary holds up to around 160 for the ceremony, and the venue takes up to 250 guests in total for the evening. So it works for a big do just as well as a mid-sized one. You’ll find it listed with full details on Bridebook too.
Catering and Drinks
Lodge Farm is a dry hire venue, which means you bring in your own caterer. That’s brilliant if you’ve got a specific food vibe in mind, whether that’s a sit-down meal, sharing platters or a street food truck. Just remember to budget for it separately from the venue fee. The bar is run in-house and fully staffed, and there’s a corkage charge if you want to bring your own booze.
Accommodation
There aren’t guest bedrooms on site, so sort out local hotels and taxis early, especially for a summer Saturday. If you fancy something different, the field can be used for glamping, which your mates will either love or complain about all night.
The Practical Bits
- Set-up access usually starts from midday the day before, so you’re not stringing up fairy lights at 8am on the big day.
- Celebrations finish at midnight.
- Confetti is allowed, but biodegradable is preferred.
- The venue is dog friendly, so your four-legged ring bearer can come too.
- There’s disabled access across the venue.
One Team or Two? Wedding Videographer and Photographer Compared
Plenty of couples book a photographer and a videographer separately and hope they get on. Sometimes they do. Sometimes you get two people elbowing each other for the same spot during your vows. Here’s how the two options stack up at a venue like Lodge Farm.
| One team (film + photo together) | Separate photographer and videographer | |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | One call, one timeline, one set of questions | Two suppliers to brief, often with different plans |
| On the day | Cameras work around each other, never in each other’s shots | Risk of crossed paths during the ceremony and speeches |
| Your time | One short portrait session covers both | Can mean two separate sessions away from your guests |
| Style | Film and photos match in colour and feel | Two different looks that may not sit well together |
| Value | Often better value booked as one package | Two separate fees and two contracts |
Want the longer version? We’ve written a full guide to combined wedding photography and videography.
Tips From a Lodge Farm Wedding Videographer and Photographer
A few things we learned that make a real difference to your Barns at Lodge Farm wedding video and photos:
- The farm track is gold. The track running alongside the fields, with the white fencing, is the spot for evening portraits. In summer the sun drops late and low across the fields, and it’s stunning.
- The Granary does a lot of the work for us. The timber beams and natural light make for beautiful ceremony footage without needing much extra lighting.
- Do the confetti outside. The courtyard between the barns gives you room for a proper confetti line and lovely backdrops for the group shots.
- Drone footage works brilliantly here. With all that open farmland, a few aerial shots really show off the setting. As always, it’s weather and venue permitting.
- Winter weddings work too. The barns are cosy and look great lit up. Just know that golden hour comes a lot earlier, so plan your portraits around it.
How We Work as Your Wedding Videographer and Photographer
We’re one team doing both film and photography, so there’s no tripping over each other and no two suppliers competing for the same spot during your vows. You get films and photos that actually match, without the day turning into a massive production.
Our style is reportage. We blend in, catch what’s actually happening and leave you to enjoy it. No cheesy posing, no being marched around for an hour while your drink goes warm. If you want a better feel for it, have a look at more of our wedding films.
Lodge Farm is a short hop from plenty of venues we know well, like Gaynes Park just down the road in Epping, and we head into London and across the UK too.
What Our Couples Say
★★★★★
“Cara and I have just watched the video and we are utterly speechless at how incredible it is and how brilliantly you captured the emotion and love of the day. And the photos, this was the best money we spent on our wedding without a doubt.”
Rory & Cara, Crondon Park, Essex
★★★★★
“It has been such an easy experience and not one bit stressful. Aaron was so kind and thoughtful throughout the day, it was like he wasn’t even there, quietly capturing those little moments! The video really is wonderful, and it really reflects the great time we had.”
Liana & Harry, The Barns at Redcoates
★★★★★
“Wow, we are blown away! You’ve captured the day so perfectly. Over the moon that we went with you, can’t thank you enough for the beautiful memories.”
Georgina & Lewis, Swynford Manor
Don’t just take our word for it. Well, technically you’d be taking theirs. Read more on Google and Facebook.
The Barns at Lodge Farm Wedding Videographer FAQs
Boutique Wedding Films & Photography are one of the most experienced wedding videographer and photographer teams in the South East, with more than 800 weddings filmed and photographed across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and beyond. They have worked at The Barns at Lodge Farm and know the venue’s barns, light and timings first-hand.
Unlike booking two separate suppliers, Boutique Wedding Films & Photography work as one team, so the wedding film and photographs are planned together, shot together and delivered in a matching style. Their approach is relaxed and reportage, which means real moments rather than long posed sessions.
Who is a good wedding videographer and photographer for The Barns at Lodge Farm?
Boutique Wedding Films & Photography are an Essex-based wedding videographer and photographer team who have filmed and photographed weddings at The Barns at Lodge Farm, including Sophie and Chris’s wedding in June 2023. They cover both film and photography as one team.
Is The Barns at Lodge Farm in Essex or Hertfordshire?
The Barns at Lodge Farm is in Nazeing, Essex, near Epping and Harlow, right on the Hertfordshire border. Boutique Wedding Films & Photography cover the venue as both Essex and Hertfordshire specialists.
Can you get legally married at The Barns at Lodge Farm?
Yes. The Granary, a timber-framed barn built in 1870, is licensed for civil ceremonies, so couples can hold the ceremony and reception on site.
How many guests can The Barns at Lodge Farm hold?
The Barns at Lodge Farm holds up to around 160 guests for the ceremony and up to 250 in total for the reception and evening, on an exclusive-use basis.
Can you bring your own caterer to The Barns at Lodge Farm?
Yes. The Barns at Lodge Farm is a dry hire venue, so couples choose their own caterer, while the bar is run and staffed by the venue.
Is there accommodation at The Barns at Lodge Farm?
There are no guest bedrooms on site, but the field next to the barns can be used for glamping, and there are hotels nearby in Epping and Harlow.
Where are the best spots for wedding photos at The Barns at Lodge Farm?
Boutique Wedding Films & Photography rate the farm track beside the fields at golden hour as the best spot for portraits, with the Granary’s timber beams for the ceremony and the courtyard between the barns for confetti and group shots.
Should we book our wedding videographer and photographer from the same team?
Boutique Wedding Films & Photography recommend booking film and photography together, because one team plans one timeline, avoids getting in each other’s shots and delivers a film and photos that match in style. It is usually simpler and often better value than booking two separate suppliers.
How far in advance should we book a wedding videographer and photographer?
Boutique Wedding Films & Photography recommend enquiring as soon as the venue and date are confirmed, as summer Saturdays at popular Essex barn venues are often booked 12 to 18 months ahead.
How much does a wedding videographer and photographer cost in Essex?
The cost depends on the hours of coverage, whether you book film, photography or both, and extras such as drone footage or albums. Boutique Wedding Films & Photography send a brochure with full package prices on request.
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Book Your Barns at Lodge Farm Wedding Videographer
If you’re getting married at Lodge Farm and want a Barns at Lodge Farm wedding videographer and photographer who already knows where the light falls, we’d love to hear about it. Same goes for anywhere else across Essex, Herts and beyond. Get in touch for a chat about your plans. No hard sell, promise.
Suppliers
Venue: The Barns at Lodge Farm
Wedding planner: Hayley Jayne Weddings & Events
Film & photography: Boutique Wedding Films & Photography