Smiling bride and groom walking up the aisle with confetti.

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Why I love photographing weddings at Hazel Gap

I love being a Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photographer, the venue and staff are an absolute joy. Tucked away just outside Budby in north Nottinghamshire, Hazel Gap Barn is a stunning wedding venue. As relaxed as you're likely to find, everything runs like clockwork and the staff are faultless and friendly. The striking red brick barn and farmhouse stand out on the edge of the Welbeck Estate.

Owned by Cripps & Co, the food and staff are excellent, Hazel Gap Barn is a gem in their portfolio of amazing wedding venues and a real triumph for them.

Low-angle shot of a vintage black car with a Red Soft top parked out in front of Hazel Gap Barn

Low-angle shot of Hazel Gap Barn at entrance, sun shining from the left, illuminating the building.

Couple looking up at Hazel Gap Barn with the sun shining from the left.

Couple smiling standing in front of Hazel Gap Barn.

Wonderful wedding photography on the Welbeck Estate

I've photographed many weddings at Hazel Gap Barn and just love how the day flows so naturally.

From the moment you drive through the gates and see the place for yourself, it's understandable why it's one of Nottinghamshire's most sort after wedding venues. This rustic barn has it all and lends itself to both large and intimate weddings!

On this page, there are over 30 of my favourite wedding photographs taken by me at Hazel Gap Barn.

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That Hazel Gap Magic

The stunning ceremony room

You first enter Hazel Gap through the main ceremony room, you are immediately struck by how cosy, intimate and beautiful it is.

At the top of the room, off to the right, candles line the wall above the fireplace in little cut-out slots. This is where couples get married.

Facing away from the fireplace, you can't miss the dramatic light that cuts through the barn. I love the look this gives for photographs coming up and down the aisle. It's such a beautiful feature.

Father and bride smile brightly as they walk down the aisle arm in arm, the father gazing warmly at his daughter. Captured by Hazel Gap Wedding Photographer

The courtyard and surrounding grounds

There is a lot of space surrounding Hazel Gap. A large courtyard connects the rest of the venue, while the sweeping driveway and spacious rear garden add to this incredible space. There's even access to the sprawling woodland at the back, there's just so many options for great photographs.

Bride and groom exciting the main barn to confetti. They are both smiling.

It's deceptively large inside. The new oak room, which connects the main barn and farmhouse, gives you enough space for a large wedding. Perfect in case it's too wet to be outside. This space houses the main bar and the wedding breakfast area, which looks out onto the garden area and woodland at the back.

An empty bench with two white floating ballons at Hazel Gap Barn in Nottinghamshire

Hazel Gap Barn from the back in low sunlight.

Portraits at Hazel Gap Barn

I love Hazel Gap for couples portraits, there is so much space to roam, and it gives you an opportunity to take a minute and soak up the day while your guests enjoy themselves.

I love to photograph silhouettes here against the stunning architecture, sprawling sunsets or even with off-camera flash against the stunning fireplace in the main barn.

Whereas, the surrounding forest also adds a different dimension and gives us wedding photographers lots of options.

The famous Cripps & Co wedding breakfast

Hazel Gap Barn earns a lot of its success to the people behind it. Cripps & Co run a few wedding venues around the area, and they have become famous for their stunning venues and incredible food. Hazel Gap continues this tradition in style.

The purpose built extension opens up to the back garden is perfect for housing a large wedding breakfast and is a great space for speeches and toasts.

Guest laughing at speeches at Hazel Gap Barn by Nottingham Wedding Photographer Dan Hughes

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The ceremony room becomes the dance floor

The only space that gets turned around is the gorgeous main barn, which is used for ceremony. It becomes an epic dance floor and allows a seamless separation from the bar and wedding breakfast area. This is perfect for those guests that want to rest their feet away from the those dancing shoes. The main barn, because of it's size and its stunning brickwork, are also a perfect space for hosting The Hudson Booth. My very own photo booth, perfect evening entertainment for you and your guests.