Bickley Mill Inn wedding photography


Bickleigh Mill provided the perfect backdrop for a winter celebration. Nestled in the Devon countryside, the venue had such a warm and welcoming atmosphere The historic mill building, twinkling lights, and cosy setting all added so much character to the day. 


Claire & Rich were brilliant, right up my street, from the very first Frame on their pre shoot, I knew they appreciated my informal approach to wedding photography; they wanted the day captured naturally, without endless posing or awkward interruptions. Their priority was simple: enjoy every second with the people they love most, while trusting me to document everything as it unfolded. 


Rather than turning the day into a photoshoot, we kept everything easy-going and fluid. A short wander around the grounds, lots of laughter, and plenty of space for them to enjoy the moment together. The result was a collection of photographs that felt authentic to them — full of movement, connection, and personality.


One of the absolute highlights of the day was the couple’s son, Billy who took his role as my “assistant photographer” very seriously. Camera in hand for parts of the day, he was full of enthusiasm and curiosity, wanting to help capture the wedding alongside me. It added such a lovely personal touch to the atmosphere and brought some genuinely funny and heart warming moments throughout the day.


These are the kinds of memories that make weddings so special to document — the unscripted moments you could never plan for. Watching him proudly “help” during portraits and sneak his own candid shots of family members had everyone smiling, and it perfectly reflected the relaxed, family-focused feel of the whole celebration. I always get cosy vibes here, the twinkling lights and log fires is a winner for me.



Woman smiling while unwrapping a framed photo print as a gift, with friends gathered around indoors.
Black and white photo of a young boy in a suit adjusting his tie while women prepare in the background.
Woman applying makeup at a vanity mirror with dried flowers and beauty accessories on the dresser.
Bride in white lace gown with bridesmaids in blue dresses helping her prepare for wedding ceremony indoors.
Fall wedding bouquet with orange roses, burgundy dahlias, eucalyptus, and a memorial photo charm on an orange ribbon stem.
Bride in lace wedding dress holding bouquet, reflected in mirror, elegant black and white wedding photo.
Groom in navy suit with orange tie stands at barn wedding ceremony aisle, guests seated on white chairs.
Bridesmaids helping bride into white lace wedding dress backstage in dimly lit venue.
Black and white photo of a woman smiling as a hairstylist works on her hair in a bright salon setting.
Bride in lace gown meets groom at barn wedding altar, father of bride smiling during ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride in lace gown holding bouquet, sharing a tender moment with an elderly man in a suit.
Bride and groom share first kiss at rustic barn wedding ceremony with fairy lights and guests applauding.
Smiling bald groom with beard wearing suit and boutonniere at wedding reception in black and white photo.
Bridesmaids in blue velvet dresses holding autumn bouquets laugh together in a rustic stone wedding venue.
Bride and groom share a kiss at rustic barn wedding ceremony with fairy lights and guests seated in gold chiavari chairs.
Bride and groom exchange rings during an emotional wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests seated in rustic stone venue, bridesmaids in blue velvet dresses holding bouquets, emotional ceremony moment.
Black and white wedding photo of emotional bridesmaids crying during ceremony in rustic stone venue.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom walking down aisle holding hands while guests applaud in decorated venue.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom sharing a kiss at the altar.
Bride in lace gown holds bouquet while bridesmaid styles hair in bright bedroom before wedding.
Bride and groom walk through cheering guests outdoors at rustic wedding venue with string lights.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands outdoors near a rustic fence and bare trees.
Wedding guests line a path under string lights as bride and groom walk through at dusk near a stone venue.
Bride and groom share first kiss at rustic barn wedding ceremony with guests applauding in decorated venue.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride holding bouquet and groom holding hands outdoors at a wedding venue.
Bride and groom walk through confetti shower surrounded by wedding guests outside a rustic stone venue.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside a rustic stone barn venue under dramatic cloudy skies.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a rainy tree-lined road, bride in lace gown, groom in blue suit.
Wedding guests line up outdoors at dusk, string lights glowing, as bride and groom walk through a celebratory receiving line.
Newlywed couple walking hand in hand down a wet country lane surrounded by autumn trees.
Black and white wedding photo of smiling bride in lace gown and groom in suit holding hands outdoors.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand along a tree-lined path in winter, bride holding an autumn bouquet.
Bride and groom walk through cheering wedding guests outdoors at rustic venue holding red bouquet.
Black and white photo of two smiling men at a wedding reception table, one wearing a boutonniere.
Elderly man in blue suit giving wedding speech to laughing bride and guests at decorated reception table.
Black and white photo of a bald man in dark clothing sitting pensively in a rustic stone-walled room with wall sconce.
Wedding reception with bride and groom seated at head table while a guest in blue suit adjusts cufflinks in rustic white venue.
Wedding speaker reads notes while bride covers face laughing at rustic venue with floral table decor.
Black and white photo of bride and groom laughing with guests at wedding bar reception.
Groom in blue suit reads wedding vows to bride in lace dress during rustic barn ceremony with candlelit stone walls.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance at a wedding reception with guests watching in the background.
Bride and groom share their first dance surrounded by guests at a wedding reception in black and white.
Bride in lace gown and bearded groom share an intimate first dance moment in black and white photo.
Black and white wedding photo of a bald groom embracing a guest on the dance floor surrounded by smiling attendees.
Elegantly dressed guests in formal gowns dance together at an upscale evening event or wedding reception.
Group of adults laughing and socializing at a festive party event.
Black and white wedding photo of couple sharing first kiss, guests smiling in background.