Stone Barn Cotswolds – A Stunning Cripps & Co Wedding Venue

If you’re planning a wedding in the Cotswolds, Stone Barn should be high on your list. It’s run by Cripps & Co, who are known for their beautiful barn venues and their no‑nonsense approach to great food, great atmosphere, and weddings that feel effortless.

Why Stone Barn Works So Well

Stone Barn ticks every box. The Cotswold stone, the high vaulted ceilings, the pockets of soft natural light,  it all comes together to create a space that feels warm, rustic and stylish. As a Cotswolds photographer, I always enjoy shooting here. The scenery, the textures, and the way the light moves through the building offer endless opportunities for honest, beautiful images.

I’ve photographed many weddings at Stone Barn over the years, so I know the space well. My approach is simple: real moments, natural emotion, and clean storytelling. Stone Barn suits that perfectly using digital and film photography. 

ANOTHER STONE BARN WEDDING

 

The Look & Feel of Stone Barn

From the outside, it still has that agricultural feel. Step inside and the whole place opens up. Industrial touches blend with rustic charm. Fairy lights run across the corrugated iron ceilings. Fires roar in the open kitchens. It’s quirky, warm and full of character, and this is exactly what Cripps & Co do best.

A Beautiful Ceremony Space

Walk through the old barn doors and you’re met with Cotswold stone walls and a high, beamed ceiling. It’s a brilliant ceremony space. The option to say your vows in front of the glass doors is always a favourite of mine. The light is incredible and creates soft, flattering images every time.

A large fresh‑flower wreath usually hangs in the centre of the room. It softens the space and becomes a focal point throughout the day.

Wedding Breakfast & Banqueting

The split‑level layout works well for the wedding breakfast. Wall‑to‑wall glass doors flood the room with light, and in summer they’re opened to let the countryside breeze roll through. The views across the Gloucestershire fields are classic Cotswolds, calm, open and beautiful.

And then there’s the food. Cripps & Co are known for it, and Stone Barn is no exception. It’s not just a wedding breakfast; it’s a proper feast. Big portions, simple ingredients, cooked well. Guests always clear their plates. After hundreds of weddings, I can say confidently that Stone Barn delivers some of the best meals you’ll get at a UK wedding and that’s the truth; people rave about it. 

Food shapes the atmosphere. It brings people together. Stone Barn understands that, and it shows.

 

Evening Atmosphere & Party

As golden hour fades, the fire pits are lit and the barn shifts into party mode. Stone Barn is brilliant in the evening. I can light the space beautifully, and once the music starts, it turns into a kind of rural nightclub: colour, energy, cocktails, and the perfect vibe ensuring everyone is ready to dance.

It’s lively, fun, and full of movement. Perfect for photography that feels real and full of joy.

Your Stone Barn Photographer

If you’re planning a Stone Barn wedding and want photography that’s natural, relaxed and rooted in real moments, this venue is one I know inside out. The combination of Cripps & Co hospitality, the Cotswolds landscape, and the barn’s unique character creates the perfect setting for honest storytelling.

 

 

 

 

 

Groom holding bride at Stone Barn Cotswolds
Couple smiling
Stone Barn Cotswold packed dance floor
little boy in a party hat
wedding ceremony stone barn
Bridesmaids making a speech
Couple laughing at cake cutting at Stone Barn Cotswolds
Groom dancing with mother
Bridesmaids in orange
Editorial groom on the dance floor
Bride and groom at their ceremony i front of the glass doors of Stone Barn
Euphoric bride dancing at Cripps Stone Barn
Ceremony at Stone Barn
Little girl in the cotswolds
Boy looking at pint
Confetti at stone Barn
Bridesmaids laughing during the ceremony at Stone Barn Cotswolds
Bride making a speech at Stone Barn
Bride and father walking down the isle
Jewish bride in Stone Barn
bride and her father arriving for their Cotswold wedding
nervous bride in speeches
Bride and father walking down the isle
Couple kissing in the door of Cripps stone barn
Indian Bride praying at stone barn

Eve, you AMAZING lady, where do we begin...

 

Tom and I really can’t put into words how utterly blown away we are with the precious moments you have captured of our special day at Stone Barn. You can really feel the love in every single shot. They are simply out of this world, so thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
You have perfectly captured the sheer love and emotion from the day. From the candid moments to THAT skyline!!! Mother Nature certainly turned it on for us that day and thank goodness you were there to guide us through the fields to get those beautiful shots. And onto the {wild} party…what a party it was!! You can feel the electric vibe all over again and we are so grateful that you stayed well into the night to capture so much fun and laughter. The photos from the dance floor are electric and we just adore them.
It has been so beautiful to relive our wedding day, and all of our friends and family are equally as blown away. Both Tom and I spent hours trawling through the net to find a photographer that was right for us and we are so grateful we found you…. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Eve. You are amazing!
Love Mr & Mrs B xxxx
Emma and Tom

If you’re planning a Stone Barn wedding and like fresh beautiful photography my experience of this venue is unrivalled

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