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Vintage Bardney Hall Wedding in North Lincolnshire | Charlotte & Lloyd

A bride and groom stand smiling together outdoors in front of a brick building with large windows and two tall, green bushes. The bride holds a red bouquet and wears a white dress and veil; the groom wears a suit and tie. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

A joyful vintage wedding at Bardney Hall in North Lincolnshire, with cocktails in the sunshine and an outdoor sparkler first dance.

Published Aug 2024

Charlotte & Lloyd’s wedding at Bardney Hall was one of those days where nobody stopped smiling for even a second. From the morning preparations in Scunthorpe right through to their sparkler-lit first dance on the lawn, the entire day felt relaxed, joyful, and completely centred around having fun with the people they love most.

A group of people in formal attire gather and socialise on a lawn in front of a large brick house with white window frames and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by trees and greenery. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

Their day blended timeless vintage styling with laid-back summer garden party energy perfectly. After a beautiful ceremony at St Peter’s Church in Bottesford, guests made their way to Bardney Hall in North Lincolnshire for cocktails, garden games, ice cream, laughter, and one of the warmest atmospheres imaginable.

Honestly? These two were an absolute dream to photograph.

The beginning

The Meeting

Charlotte and Lloyd first met while working together at a supermarket, though their story didn’t properly begin until years later.

“We were friends for five years while I was living in Lincoln studying, and one day he drunkenly asked me on a date and the rest is history.”

A bride in a white lace gown holding red roses sits on a floral swing next to a groom in a blue suit. They smile at each other in a green outdoor setting with trees and grass. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

The Engagement

Lloyd later proposed on New Year’s Day while the two of them were curled up on the sofa watching Home Alone together, which Charlotte proudly describes as her favourite Christmas film.

Two hands rest together on white lace, one with a diamond ring and French manicure, the other with a gold band. A bouquet of red and white flowers is nearby. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

Wedding Planning

Charlotte & Lloyd's top wedding planning advice:

“Make sure to make time for yourselves in the planning process as you can get lost in it and forget about the reason why you are marrying each other.”

For more tips and tricks, take a look at my Wedding Planning inspiration posts. Or if you're at the very beginning of your wedding planning journey, my Ultimate Wedding Guide has helped so many of my clients plan their special days.

Two champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine sit on a table. In the background, there are bouquets of red roses and white flowers with green leaves, creating a festive and elegant atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Wedding at Bardney Hall

A large group of wedding guests stands on a green lawn, gathered around a bride in a white dress and a groom in a dark suit. Fairy lights hang overhead, and tall trees and hedges frame the grassy background. Everyone is smiling and dressed up. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Getting Ready Moments in Scunthorpe

Meet Lloyd

I started the morning with Lloyd and the guys in Scunthorpe, and for once the groomsmen were extremely enthusiastic about prep photos. No disappearing acts. No mysterious missing socks. No last-minute panic steaming shirts five minutes before leaving.

A miracle, frankly.

A man with glasses and a beard adjusts his shirt cuff whilst wearing a white dress shirt, blue tie, and braces in a well-lit room with a chandelier and wooden furniture in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

A close-up of a person fastening the cuff of a white dress shirt. The person is wearing a ring with a geometric design and black braces, and the background is blurred. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

The atmosphere was relaxed from the start, with everyone laughing and winding each other up while getting suited and booted for the day ahead. Their blue tailoring tied in perfectly with the vintage styling planned for Bardney Hall later in the day.

A close-up of wedding accessories: brown leather shoes, a BOSS aftershave bottle, a silver wristwatch, a blue tie with a tie clip, and a buttonhole with a red rose and greenery, all arranged on a light fabric. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

If you've seen any of my previous Real Wedding Stories, you'll know I always start with the guys first because they get ready a lot quicker (sorry girls, it's true!) and it's much easier for them to take their jacket off again and relax if they want to!

Two men in suits stand indoors by a window with blinds. One man adjusts the other’s suit jacket while they both smile, suggesting a friendly or celebratory moment. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

Meet Charlotte

A short drive down the road, Charlotte was getting ready alongside her maid of honour Ellie, and honestly, the energy between these two was incredible. The running joke all morning was that perhaps they should be the ones getting married instead.

A bride in a lace wedding dress stands as another woman in a blue lace dress ties the back of her gown. Both have dark hair; the bride looks over her shoulder, and the room is softly lit, decorated with white flowers and natural light. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A smiling woman with curly dark hair in a bun holds a glass of rosé wine. She wears a navy blue T-shirt and striped shorts in pastel colours, standing against a light, plain background with a touch of floral decor on the side. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A person with fair skin and dark hair, pinned up with hair clips, looks upward whilst someone applies make-up to their lower eyelid with a brush. The person has bold eyeliner and long eyelashes, and is wearing a dark top. The background is blurred. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

The bridal details were absolutely gorgeous too. Rich red roses, vintage-inspired accessories, pearl details, soft lace textures, and deep royal blue accents all came together beautifully throughout the styling of the day.

A white lace wedding dress with long sleeves and a full skirt hangs on a wooden hanger in a bright room with wooden floors and floral decorations on the doorframe, sunlight streaming through windows behind it. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A flat lay of wedding accessories: satin shoes with jewelled straps, a pearl-embellished clutch, vintage jewellery, perfume, a ring in a box, pearl earrings, and a bouquet of red roses with white baby's breath on a soft grey fabric. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A woman with long curly red hair and a floral tattoo on her upper arm smiles warmly at another person. She wears a sleeveless dark green top and a necklace, and is inside a well-lit room, engaging in a friendly conversation. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Two women smile as one helps the other adjust a sparkly blue shawl. The woman in front has long curly red hair and wears a blue dress, while the other has dark curly hair in a bun and wears a navy top. They appear happy, standing indoors. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Three smiling girls with blonde hair, wearing dark outfits, are reflected in a round, decorative mirror. One girl in the foreground has a large blue bow in her hair. They appear happy and close together in a warmly lit room. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A close-up of a hand with a French manicure gently resting on a white lace wedding dress. The hand wears an engagement ring and a wedding band, highlighting intricate lace patterns on the dress. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Ceremony at St Peter’s Church, Bottesford

Charlotte & Lloyd were married at St Peter’s Church in Bottesford in a heartfelt ceremony led by one of the warmest vicars I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

A bride in a white gown and veil holding a red bouquet stands beside a groom in a blue suit, both smiling in front of a vintage cream and navy car. Behind them is St. Peter's Church in Bottesford, a stone church with a tall bell tower and trees in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

The church itself was stunning inside, with beautiful stone architecture and soft natural light pouring through the windows as the couple exchanged vows surrounded by their family and friends.

And then came the smiles.

Honestly, I don’t think these two stopped grinning at each other once during the entire ceremony.

A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil smiles warmly at a man in glasses and a suit, who is seen from behind. They are indoors, possibly at a wedding ceremony, with soft, natural light and blurred background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride in a long white dress and veil stands facing a groom in a suit before a vicar in a stone church with stained glass windows. The vicar holds a book, smiles, and presides over the wedding ceremony as seated guests look on. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride and groom kiss in a historic stone church. The bride wears a long veil and lace gown, holding a bouquet, while the groom is in a suit. Light streams through tall arched windows behind them. The photo is in black and white. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride in a white lace gown and a groom in a blue suit walk outside a stone church, smiling, whilst guests throw confetti. The bride holds a bouquet of red roses. Several guests in suits stand nearby, some mid-gesture, celebrating the couple. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

After officially becoming husband and wife, they made their way back down the aisle to cheers from their guests before heading outside for confetti, hugs, high-fives, and approximately a million happy conversations all at once.

Exactly how a wedding should feel.

Cocktail Hour

Once everyone arrived at Bardney Hall in North Lincolnshire, the celebrations properly kicked into gear.

A group of people dressed in formal attire stand outdoors at a social gathering. A bearded man in a grey suit holds a beer and a wine glass, smiling, while others nearby talk and hold drinks. The background shows a brick wall and greenery. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

An older man with white hair and a moustache, wearing a grey suit, sunglasses, and pocket watch, sits on a bench against a brick wall. He smiles, holding a walking stick, with greenery to the side. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Two women stand outdoors playing a large, wooden Connect Four game on green grass. One wears a green dress, the other a black top and floral skirt. A lounger and trimmed hedges are visible in the blurred background, framed by tree trunks. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Guests were welcomed with cocktails, champagne, canapés, garden games, and even an ice cream cart set up in the courtyard while Bridgerton-style orchestral music drifted through the grounds in the background. It genuinely felt like the perfect summer garden party atmosphere.

A woman in a green dress stands in front of an outdoor ice cream stall, holding a pink handbag and floral bag. She looks at the vendor, who is behind the counter. Swirled cones, tubs, and plants decorate the scene, with brick and white windows in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

One of the things I loved most about Bardney Hall was how relaxed the entire venue felt. Guests could properly spread out across the grounds, chat, play games, and enjoy the sunshine without everything feeling overly formal or rushed.

That always makes such a difference to the atmosphere of a wedding day.

Family Photos

After everyone had settled in with drinks and caught up with the newlyweds, we moved into family photos and wedding party portraits across the grounds.

A bride in a white dress holds a red bouquet, standing with four bridesmaids in navy blue dresses, each holding green and white bouquets. They are outside on grass, in front of a brick wall and lush greenery, all smiling at the camera. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Even during the formal photos, Charlotte & Lloyd spent most of the time laughing at each other. Photographing them felt effortless because everything was so natural between them.

Meanwhile, guests made the most of the garden games, cocktails, and sunshine around the venue, which created such a lovely relaxed flow to the afternoon.

Two young girls in matching navy blue dresses sit on grass, playing a large outdoor Connect Four game. One girl looks at the game, whilst the other holds discs. Lush greenery, hedges, and a brick building with people in the background complete the scene. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Wedding Breakfast

The reception room at Bardney Hall looked absolutely beautiful for the wedding breakfast.

Charlotte & Lloyd chose elegant royal blue styling throughout the room, paired with soft candlelight, white florals, and delicate vintage-inspired details. The long banquet tables worked perfectly within the space and gave the entire room such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A wedding reception table is elegantly set with navy blue and white decor, tall blue candles, white flowers in vases, glassware, and place settings. Behind the table, fairy lights and white drapery with a neon sign reading “Happily Ever After” are displayed. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

One of my favourite touches were the handmade wedding favour boxes created by one of the couple’s friends. The amount of work that must have gone into making every single one was honestly incredible.

The couple’s styling choices were also inspired by Charlotte’s grandparents, which added such a meaningful personal layer to the day.

An easel displays a "Welcome to Our Wedding" sign draped in navy and white fabric. Below, glass vases with floating candles, ivory flowers, and votive candles are arranged on the floor. A floral arrangement sits on a piano in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A close-up of a wooden table laid for a meal, featuring white plates, silver cutlery, wine glasses, a small white bowl, and a blue and white decorative lantern-shaped party favour on a serviette, with a place card and neatly folded blue cloth in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

White vintage-style phone box with “TELEPHONE” sign. Inside, a neon sign reads “Call Me Baby.” The box is decorated with greenery, flowers, and a guest book, with candles and more flowers beside it. Elegant room with classic decor and patterned floor tiles. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A wooden table is elegantly set with white crockery, silver cutlery, and clear glassware. A navy blue and white fabric runner decorates the table, featuring glass vases with white roses and greenery as centrepieces. White chairs are arranged around the table. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

The speeches brought the perfect mix of humour, emotion, and gentle roasting. Charlotte’s brother Jason kicked things off before Lloyd took his turn, followed by a joint best man speech from Ian and Kyle that had the entire room laughing.

You could really feel just how loved these two are by the people around them throughout every part of the day.

A man in a blue checked waistcoat and light blue tie stands giving a speech, hand on chest, smiling. Behind him, a woman in a wedding dress sits smiling. The background features white drapery, fairy lights, and a neon sign reading "Happily Ever After. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A man with glasses, a beard, and short brown hair stands and gestures while smiling. He wears a light beige waistcoat, white shirt, and light blue tie. People seated in front of him listen. Warm fairy lights and white drapes decorate the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bald man with a beard, wearing a dark checked waistcoat, white shirt, and light tie, stands smiling amid blurred guests. Behind him, warm fairy lights hang against a light-coloured wall, creating a festive, celebratory atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A man with glasses, short hair, and gauged ears, wearing a white shirt, light blue tie, and dark waistcoat, gives a speech whilst holding a piece of paper. He stands near women in blue dresses, with a bouquet of white flowers and fairy lights in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Newlywed Photoshoot

Golden hour arrived with soft evening light across the grounds at Bardney Hall, and it could not have suited Charlotte & Lloyd more perfectly.

A bride in a white dress and veil holding a red bouquet stands next to a groom in a blue suit and bow tie. They pose outside in front of a red brick building with tall windows, flanked by two large, cone-shaped evergreen shrubs. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

From the floral swing tucked beneath the trees to the elegant Georgian backdrop of Bardney Hall itself, there were endless beautiful spots for portraits around the venue.

A bride in a white lace dress and veil holds a bouquet of red roses, standing in front of a brick building with white-trimmed windows and red roses climbing the wall behind her. She is smiling, and greenery frames the lower part of the scene. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride in a white lace gown holding red roses and a groom in a navy suit sit together on a flower-adorned swing hanging from a tree. They are smiling, surrounded by greenery, with trees and grass in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

But honestly, the thing that made these photos work so well wasn’t the location. It was them.

A joyful bride in a white lace dress and veil sits next to a smiling groom in a blue suit with a red buttonhole. They are surrounded by flowers and greenery, laughing together outdoors on a wedding day. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Every portrait session dissolved into laughter within seconds. Lloyd spent most of the time making Charlotte laugh, while Charlotte somehow managed to look elegant and completely chaotic simultaneously, which is honestly a skill in itself.

Their energy together made every single image feel alive.

A bride and groom sit closely, smiling and touching noses. The bride wears a lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom wears glasses, a blue suit, and a buttonhole with red and white flowers. They appear joyful and affectionate in an outdoor setting. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Cake cut

As evening arrived, everyone gathered outside for the cake cut beside Bardney Hall’s beautiful ivy-covered walls and festoon lighting.

The three-tier cake decorated with cascading blue roses tied perfectly into the styling of the day and looked incredible set against the outdoor backdrop.

A four-tier white wedding cake decorated with small piped dots and adorned with cascading blue roses and small white flowers made of fondant or sugar. The cake is set outdoors on a blurred green background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil stands beside a groom in a suit and tie. Both are smiling and cutting a white wedding cake decorated with cascading blue roses. White flowers in vases are on the table; a brick wall and door are in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

First dance

One of my favourite moments of the entire wedding! Charlotte & Lloyd chose to have their first dance outdoors on the lawn, surrounded by all of their guests holding sparklers in a huge circle around them while Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love played.

A bride in a white dress and veil dances with the groom in a blue suit on grass, surrounded by guests forming a circle outdoors. Trees and fairy lights are above, and people are smiling, clapping, and watching the couple’s first dance. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

It felt cinematic in the best possible way. A perfect ending to an incredibly joyful wedding day.

A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil smiles whilst dancing with the groom in a blue suit on grass. Guests stand and watch in the background, some talking and others holding drinks, under fairy lights and trees in an outdoor setting. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil smiles joyfully as she embraces a bearded groom in a checked suit. They are dancing outdoors on grass, surrounded by guests in formal attire, with blurred trees and buildings in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography, Lincolnshire photographer

Wedding Photography at Bardney Hall

As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege of working at some truly beautiful venues across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, and Bardney Hall absolutely deserves its reputation as one of North Lincolnshire’s most stunning wedding venues.

A Bardney Hall bride and groom stand together on the steps in front of a large, elegant brick building with white-trimmed windows, surrounded by greenery and neatly manicured bushes. © Aimee Lince Photography, wedding and lifestyle photographer in Lincolnshire

The exclusive-use manor house setting creates such an immersive experience for couples and guests alike, while the grounds provide endless opportunities for natural, relaxed wedding photography throughout the day.

From elegant indoor spaces to beautifully maintained gardens, Bardney Hall works perfectly for couples wanting a timeless wedding venue with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

And if you’re planning an outdoor first dance surrounded by sparklers? I fully support the idea.

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Aimee is a wedding photographer from Lincolnshire, specialising in authentic moments. She supports her couples from booking to beyond their weddings. Her blog offers lots of pro wedding tips, from the perspective of someone who attends 40+ weddings per year.