Bright Party Barn
wedding
Barn weddings don’t have to be all hay bales and mason jars. This bright party barn wedding proves it! With bold red roses, cocktails on tap and a barn bursting with colour, it shows just how good rustic charm looks when you mix in a proper party vibe. We’re completely here for it.
Concept and Photography throughout: Blotted Ink Photography
Styling the party barn
Wedding Ceremony Space
Torbay Party Barn provided the fantastic blank space for Ambience Devon South to work their styling magic. Layering textures with bright drapes against the exposed brick, stone and iron of the working farm, they set the scene for both the wedding breakfast and the ceremony.
As Dannie from Blotted Ink Photography explains: “The perfect blend of rustic charm and versatility, this barn provided the backdrop for our luxe-meets-party vision.”
The vibrant draping created the ceremony space. Claire Austin Wedding Celebrant led Shay and Aga through a handfasting ritual, creating a moment that felt deeply personal and meaningful.
Wedding Breakfast
Using furniture from Total Event Hire, Ambience Devon South designed an elegant yet playful wedding breakfast table. It featured strawberries, tapered candles, and a mix of pink and red glassware and plates.
Scribe Stationery added joyful scalloped edged menus in the pink and red colour scheme. Ella’s Flower Shop brought drama with striking red and white floral arrangements to both areas and bouquet.
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Party Barn Wedding Looks
Pretty Smithy Bridal supplied the gowns for Aga, each with unique details like statement sleeves and intricate red embroidery.
Meanwhile, Shay wore a pink trouser and waistcoat combo that tied in perfectly with the colour scheme.
Paper Ink Alchemy added a fun twist with custom embroidered Converse shoes and a hand-painted jacket.
The looks were finished with striking hair accessories and earrings from Claire Austin England, adding a soft, romantic touch.
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Hair from the Heart styled Aga’s long hair into chic soft waves before later transforming it into a sleek ponytail. Shay’s was gathered into a loose updo, leaving plenty of softness and movement.
Makeup by Liza completed the looks with glowing, dewy skin and later switched things up with a bold but wearable lip.
Together, these elements created a wedding style that blended romance, edge and individuality – perfect inspiration for anyone planning a bright party barn wedding.
Dannie’s top tip: “Look for gowns with standout features such as puff sleeves, floral embroidery or textured fabrics that echo your colour palette. These unusual touches add personality and tie your look to the overall theme. You can carry this through into your accessories.
Sweet inspiration
Bold Wedding Cake
Papaver Fine Art Cakes created a show stopping four-tier wedding cake. It was smooth and modern, with a pop of texture, and finished with red and pink florals that tied beautifully into the colour scheme.
Meanwhile, City Beats Disco supplied a sweet cart filled with treats. It was decorated in red and white to complement the styling and add a touch of playful fun to the celebrations.
Playful Details
The drinks wall from Beyond The Wall added a fun twist. Every pour of bubbles into a moment of theatre, with a white-gloved hand appearing through the wall at the ring of a bell.
Dannie’s top tip: “Surprise your guests with playful details like a cocktail wall, personalised signage or interactive elements such as a sweet cart. Made for grown ups as well as kids they bring energy and personality to your day.”
Capturing the bright party
Blotted Ink Photography led the way, capturing every bold colour, candid moment, and editorial detail that brought the shoot to life. Dannie’s focus on movement, joy, and connection ensured the images reflected the infectious energy of Shay and Aga .
RJH Films added a cinematic touch. They created dynamic video that showed off both the barn’s rustic charm and the vibrant styling.
Meanwhile, Briony’s Beauty captured behind-the-scenes moments and Reels ready footage. She documented all the fun, laughter, and playful details for everyone involved.
Together, these creatives ensured every frame and clip showcased both the aesthetic and the atmosphere. They proved a bright party barn wedding can be as lively as it is beautiful.
supplier dream team
Venue: Torbay Party Barn
Photographer: Blotted Ink Photography
Stationery: Scribe Stationery
Wedding wear: Pretty Smithy Bridal
Flowers: Ella’s Flower Shop
Hair: Hair from the Heart
Makeup: Makeup by Liza
Accessories and jewellery: Claire Austin England
Disco and Sweet Cart: City Beats Disco
Cake: Papaver Fine Art Cakes
Jacket and Shoes: Paper Ink Alchemy
Styling: Ambience Devon South
Cocktail Wall: Beyond The Wall
Models: Shay and Aga
Celebrant: Claire Austin Wedding Celebrant
Content creation: Briony’s Beauty
Furniture: Total Event Hire
Video: RJH Films
