Nancarrow Farm Wedding Photography – Capturing Authentic Celebrations on Cornwall’s Organic Farm
Natural Nancarrow Farm wedding photography by Paul Read – capturing relaxed, romantic weddings across Cornwall and beyond.
A Beautiful Cornish Farm Wedding Venue
Tucked away on an organic working farm just inland from the North Cornwall coast, Nancarrow Farm offers a wonderfully relaxed yet refined setting for your wedding day. With converted barns, wildflower meadows, orchards and a rich natural palette, every corner of the site invites a story to be told in light and moment. Whether you're exchanging vows in the orchard, celebrating beneath oak beams in one of the barns, or strolling through the meadow at dusk, it’s a venue teeming with visual possibilities.
Photographing a Wedding Day at Nancarrow Farm
When I arrive at Nancarrow, I’m drawn to the way the venue’s many spaces connect: the courtyard, barns, woods, and meadow. The open air, the textures of reclaimed timber, the natural light filtering through the trees — they all help me deliver photography that feels both beautiful and authentic. The farm’s exclusive-use setup (hosting around 130 guests in the day, extending for more in the evening) gives couples the freedom to shape their day and allows me to move with the flow, capturing genuine expressions, candid interactions and those in-between moments that mean the most.
Why I Love Photographing at Nancarrow Farm
What truly sets this place apart for me is its authenticity. This isn’t a traditional hotel venue — it’s a landscape of character, natural light and relaxed energy. From the wildflower-lined paths to the warm beam-filled barns and views that shift with the seasons, Nancarrow has a personality that aligns beautifully with my documentary style. Whether it’s a summer wedding surrounded by orchard blooms or a crisp autumn celebration around the fire pit, the venue’s varied textures and flexible spaces make it a photographer’s dream.
The Barn at Nancarrow – Character, Warmth and Beautiful Light
The main barn at Nancarrow Farm is one of those spaces that feels magical from the moment you step inside. With its high oak beams, stone walls and huge windows letting in soft natural light, it’s a dream setting for wedding photography — especially during speeches and golden-hour moments. The light pours through the glass in a way that flatters every scene, from laughter-filled toasts to intimate candlelit dinners.
I Love Photographing Speeches!
Speeches are one of my favourite parts of any wedding day. It’s the moment when emotion, laughter, and connection all come together — stories being told, proud glances across the room, and those unguarded reactions that say everything about the people involved. At Nancarrow Farm, the barn light seems to wrap around these moments perfectly; golden tones through the windows, flickering candles on the tables, and that soft warmth that adds a timeless feel to every frame.
I love to watch the emotions unfold naturally. For me, it’s about capturing the true spirit of the day: the joy, the humour, the tears, and the love that fills the room. Those are the frames couples tell me they treasure most — because they feel utterly real.
Food and Farm-to-Table Dining at Nancarrow Farm
One of the most memorable parts of a wedding at Nancarrow Farm is the food. As a working organic farm, everything here revolves around seasonality and homegrown ingredients. The chefs use produce raised and harvested right on the land — from grass-fed beef and lamb to vegetables, herbs and fruit picked from the gardens. Each meal feels personal, generous, and beautifully presented in a way that matches the relaxed, rustic atmosphere of the barns. For me as a photographer, the farm-to-table dining experience is a dream to capture — long tables, candlelight, sharing platters and guests laughing over plates of local Cornish produce. It’s the kind of wedding meal that perfectly reflects the heart and soul of the venue: authentic, sustainable, and full of warmth.
The team at Nancarrow are also a joy to work with — friendly, organised, and genuinely invested in making every wedding feel personal. Their relaxed professionalism allows the day to flow naturally, so couples and guests can truly enjoy themselves while everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes. For me, that combination of attentive service, warm atmosphere and timeless beauty makes the barn one of the most photogenic and welcoming spaces in Cornwall.
Couple Portraits Around the Grounds
Nancarrow Farm is a dream for couple portraits — every corner offers something different, from wildflower meadows and orchard paths to quiet courtyards and golden fields that catch the evening light. I always love exploring the grounds with couples for ten or fifteen minutes between the busier parts of the day. It’s a calm moment to breathe, step back from the crowd, and let real connection show through naturally.
The light at Nancarrow changes beautifully throughout the day — soft and flattering in the barns, glowing and romantic in the meadows at sunset. Whether it’s a walk through the orchard or a kiss beneath the old oak trees, the farm’s relaxed atmosphere and natural textures make it perfect for creating portraits that feel genuine and timeless, rather than posed or forced.
Venue Info – Nancarrow Farm
Location: St Agnes, Cornwall (4 miles from Truro; near the North Cornish coast)
Venue style: Organic working farm with converted barns, wildflower meadows, and orchard gardens
Capacity: Up to ~130 guests for daytime celebrations; larger numbers possible for the evening
Ceremony options: Licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies across multiple barns and meadow spaces
Typical hire price: Weekend and all-inclusive packages available – contact venue for current pricing
Setting highlights: Wildflower meadows, oak-beam barns, orchard views, and seasonal farm-to-table menus
Website: nancarrowfarm.co.uk/weddings
Nearby Churches and Ceremony Options
While many couples choose to marry at Nancarrow Farm, there are also lovely nearby churches for those wanting a traditional ceremony before celebrating at the barns. St Allen Church is just a short drive away and surrounded by peaceful countryside, while St Piran’s Church in Perranzabuloe offers a beautiful coastal setting. Both make an easy transition to Nancarrow for your reception — a perfect mix of classic Cornish tradition and relaxed farm celebration.
Planning Your Nancarrow Farm Wedding
If you’re planning your wedding at Nancarrow Farm and you’re after relaxed, natural photography that genuinely reflects the vibe of your day, I’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to browse more of my work on my featured weddings page or reach out via my contact page to check availability.
Natural, storytelling wedding photography by Paul Read – relaxed, romantic, and full of genuine emotion.