
Who says a farm wedding has to be pretty and rustic? Not us!
Shot at Sydenham Barn by our awesome members Steel & Oak Photography, this alternative farm wedding is BADASS. The elopement-style photoshoot is giving us all the edginess, with a sprinkle of fun for good measure! Keep scrolling for alternative bridal-wear, a unique wedding venue and a whole lot of awesomeness.



how to recreate this alternative farm wedding
it's not all about the venue
It's about what you do with it! Your wedding is about you as a couple and you can breathe that energy into your styling. However, this industrial farm is pretty badass!
there are no rules
Don't want a white dress? Don't have one! Want to elope? Awesome! You make the rules.
pink can be edgy!
Pink doesn't have to mean soft and fluffy. This wedding uses light pink with edgy styling and it's a match made in heaven!
An alternative farm wedding for an alternative couple
This alternative farm wedding is the perfect balance of fun and badass! Steel & Oak wanted to capture some epic ‘Screw Covid!’ vibes, and I think it’s safe to say they achieved just that! With micro-weddings on the rise, this is a great example of what you can achieve on a small scale whilst still celebrating like kings and queens!
This bridal look is gorgeous! We’re suckers for a wedding flower crown, and it’s paired perfectly with this pink and white two piece. Always add Dr Martens for good measure! The groom is rocking a classic shirt and waistcoat combo, with short sleeves to show off those awesome tattoos!
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Bringing Rock & Roll Vibes To Sydenham Barn
So much can be done with a wedding venue. Barn weddings don’t need to be quaint and rustic! Breathe your personalities into your wedding styling and you’ll create something epic. Sometimes, a venue will have so much character that it doesn’t need much styling to feel great – just rock up, do you, and with some awesome wedding suppliers, the rest will fall into place!
Why not check out: The Best Alternative Wedding Venues




The team behind this alternative farm wedding
Photography/Videography – Steel and Oak
Dress – By Rose Savage
Flower Crown – Luna and Wild
Veil – Rebecca Anne Designs
Cake – Gateau Alchemy Cake Design
Newspapers/order of the days – Photo Press
Flowers – Evergreen Floral Design
Venue – Sydenham Barn
Garter – Hayze
Models – Sam Perrin and Stephanie Klassen
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