In a previous article, we spoke to our two most trusted photographers Nicky and Dan - who have been on our recommended supplier lists for almost 25 years between them. After learning about their craft and being treated to some of their best photographs they have managed to whittle it down to just one.

Here we find out about their favourite shot taken at Cooling Castle Barn and what sets it apart from others.

Dan Potter from Dan Potter Photography (photo above) has been a recommended supplier at Cooling Castle Barn for more than eight years.

He said: “I love this one. It’s a confetti shot, with the bride throwing her arm in the air. It might not be the best confetti shot there ever was, but because she is in the moment, loving the day, the emotion comes through and makes it a great photo in my eyes.

 Nicky Tulip at Nicky’s Photography has been a recommended supplier at Cooling Castle Barn for 15 years.

She picked this shot above as her favourite.

She said: “It was taken quite recently. The couple’s wedding was booked some time ago, but because of Covid it got moved. They had already moved it once and their last wedding date was a day before it was announced that they couldn’t have the wedding. I remember being on the phone with them and how upsetting it was. 

“It was an amazing thing to eventually complete that journey with them. They popped a bottle of Champagne, they shook it up and it fizzed up and I felt really close to them. From booking, it was three or four years of being on that journey. You get to know them and they even mentioned me in their speeches, which was lovely.

“As a photographer, you build up a relationship, you have to make sure you understand your couple, ensure they’re happy and make sure that you’ve understood what they want out of it.

“So with this photo it felt like mission accomplished.”

Trying to get your dress on in a cramped bedroom; clothes and make-up scattered all over the place; worrying about getting to the wedding on time. Stop! At Cooling Castle Barn, we make sure the most special day of your life gets off to the perfect start. 

Our stunning Mote House bridal suite gives you your own beautiful space to get ready on your wedding day. 

Have your breakfast in peace and some ‘bubbles’ in our serene surroundings. Get ready, pampered and photographed in style!

Everything has been thought of to make sure your day begins in the best possible way.

From 8am, you can bring along your hairdresser and make-up artist to help you get ready in the large dressing room. If you don’t fancy that, take your closest family and friends for a spot of breakfast or some bubbles.

If the weather is nice you can sit on the balcony and enjoy views over the countryside.  The master bedroom comes with a beautiful free-standing bath if you want a relaxing soak, first. 

For the end of the evening, there’s even a separate living room area if you want to put your feet up at the end of the night - you can always invite a few close friends or family members back for a nightcap or a coffee and chat.

The master bedroom has a lovely comfy sleigh bed and a deep cast iron double-ended, free-standing bath should you want to relax before bed. Everything you need to round off the night in the most romantic way possible.

Take a look at some of our latest photos of the dressing room area and click here for more details