A bride and groom sharing a kiss in the center of a rustic wedding reception hall with long tables decorated with candles, greenery, and tableware.

Hidden River Barn Wedding Cumbria

Tarah and Dan said “I do” at their wedding at insanely beautiful Hidden River Barn up in Cumbria—and honestly, it doesn’t get much better than this. Picture a sprawling slice of countryside, with a massive barn that blends rustic charm and industrial edge like it was made for weddings. Think steel beams, warm wood everywhere, and serious wow factor. Oh, and if your guests fancy staying over? They can crash in the cosiest little barns dotted around the estate. It’s the kind of setup that makes you want to stay forever.

Now, this was my first time shooting at Hidden River wedding Barn, and let me tell you—it absolutely delivered. We’ve got some pretty amazing wedding barns in the UK, but this one? Next level. Walking in, you’re hit with these insane loft-style ceilings, exposed steel, timber-clad everything, and the kind of natural light photographers dream about. Whether it’s the upstairs ceremony space or the wide-open reception area below, every inch of it is just ridiculously photogenic.

The venue already does a lot of the heavy lifting on the style front, but Tarah and Dan took it up a notch. They added their own personal flavour in the coolest way. Their seating plan? Made from records—such a fun nod to their love of music. And the tables? Covered in wild, untamed foliage that gave the whole place this effortlessly rustic vibe.

Outside, guests soaked up the laid-back vibes by the stream, wandered the grounds, and took full advantage of the mini crazy golf setup Tarah and Dan had laid out. It was one of those summer days where everything just felt easy and full of joy.

When the sun dipped and the lights came on, the party properly kicked off. The Wayfarers Folk Band hit the stage and lit the place up. Tarah and Dan led the charge on the dance floor, and before long, the whole wedding crowd was up and moving. It was loud, it was fun, and it was exactly the kind of ending their day deserved.

Bride and groom sharing a moment during their wedding ceremony in a rustic venue with guests watching happily.
A bride and groom sharing a close, intimate moment outdoors. The bride is smiling and looking at the groom, who is partially visible.
A bride and groom holding hands by a river, surrounded by rocks and green trees.
Man in gray shirt and black pants dancing energetically with a drink in hand at a party, kicking one leg high in the air, while others around him watch and smile.
Bride and groom walking through a crowd of friends and family throwing confetti during a wedding celebration outdoors near a barn.
A wedding ceremony with a groom and his groomsmen smiling and embracing inside a rustic venue.
A bride in a white wedding dress laughing, assisted by two women in gray dresses, in a wooden room.
A smiling woman with wavy, light brown hair styled in loose curls, wearing a white dress with floral lace detailing on the shoulder.
Bride and groom smiling and dancing at their wedding reception in a rustic venue with wooden walls and decorated table.
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A smiling man with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a white dress shirt, sitting on a brown leather couch in a cozy wooden room, with two blurred people in the foreground.
A group of people at a wedding reception enjoying themselves outdoors, including a woman in a white wedding dress holding a glass of wine, and a man next to her with an excited expression, surrounded by friends in colorful attire.
A rustic wedding reception table with place settings, greenery, and candles.
Elegant dining table setup with a tall silver candelabra, glassware, wine bottle, green foliage, and a lit candle in a glass holder, in a warmly lit restaurant with string lights.
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A newlywed couple shares a joyful moment by a river surrounded by greenery, with the bride covering her face in laughter and the groom smiling, in their wedding attire.
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A metal grid display with vinyl records and album covers attached with clips, set against a warm wood-paneled background.
Rustic indoor wedding reception with long wooden tables, greenery, candles, wine bottles, and elegant candelabras, decorated with string lights
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A bride and groom laughing at their wedding reception, seated at a table decorated with flowers and candles, with a wood-paneled wall in the background.
A group of people sitting at a decorated table during a celebration, with a woman in the foreground laughing and a man next to her smiling. Other guests are also smiling and watching attentively.
A happy couple in wedding attire embracing outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background. The groom has red hair and a beard, while the bride has curly brown hair and is smiling.
A bride and groom are smiling and dancing at their wedding reception inside a rustic wooden venue.
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A man with curly black hair dancing and posing excitedly at a party, surrounded by other guests in formal and semi-formal attire, with string lights hanging from the ceiling in a dimly lit venue.
A bride and groom share a dance during their wedding reception, surrounded by friends and family in a rustic, warmly lit venue.

Supplier Team:
Venue @hiddenriverbarn 

Photos @clarerobinsonphotography

Video @maxinefurnessfilms

Dress @avarosehamilton @martinalianabraidal

Jewellery @mejuri

Makeup & Hair @daniellamakeuphair

Bridesmaid Makeup @makeupbyrebeccagailx

Flowers @the_whole_schbang

Cake @orlannaisabel

Band @wayfarersfolkband

If you are searching for a creative and authentic Carlisle wedding photographer for your Hidden River Barn Wedding or another awesome venue in Cumbria, contact me!