My first ever wedding at The Wellbeing Farm in Bolton was truly unforgettable.
The Wellbeing Farm has a magical atmosphere that is hard to find elsewhere. The farm’s combination of relaxed rustic charm and quirky features, including its famous llamas and sheep, immediately set the tone for a day that would be both heartwarming and memorable.
I began the day, capturing the bridal preparations in the farm’s cozy, vibrant bridal preparation room. The pre-wedding excitement and anticipation was in the air before the groom and groomsmen arrived and the celebrations got underway.
The wedding ceremony itself was in the venue's unique rustic barn which is a perfect blend of elegance and countryside charm. The Wellbeing Farm’s attentive staff and attention to detail, creates a warm, welcoming space that is decorated with fairy lights, rustic wood, hay bales and other natural elements, provided the ideal backdrop for the couple’s vows.
Of course, The Wellbeing Farm wouldn’t be complete without its star attractions — the llamas and sheep who made an appearance after the service. Dressed in their adorable dickie bows, these animals brought a fun, light-hearted element to the day. Whether posing with guests or simply roaming around, they added a quirky touch that made for some unique photo opportunities. These moments are what make weddings at The Wellbeing Farm so distinctive, and I enjoyed the chance to capture the joy and amusement they brought to both the couple and their guests.
Now the formal part of the day had been completed, it was time for PC Roadshows to take over and get the party started. This is exactly what they did from before the wedding breakfast, even between courses, and right into the night. Dancing, singing and games followed for the remainder of the day and into the evening where 'Hit The Dancefloor' played live music sets to a bouncing wedding reception making this a truly unforgettable event for the newlywed's and their guests; and an absolute goldmine for capturing fun, laughter and moments for me.
Overall, my first wedding at The Wellbeing Farm was more than just a beautiful event — it was a celebration that brought together all the unique elements of the venue and an amazing group of people. The farm's natural beauty, rustic charm, quirky animals, crazy (in a good way) guests, and the couple's love made for a wedding day that was as personal and heartfelt as it was fun.
Here is a selection of my favourite images from the day.
The day's wedding supplier dream team included:
Venue - The Wellbeing Farm
Entertainment & DJ - PC Roadshow
Make-up - Charlotte Marie MUA
Hair - Shauna Marie Bridal Hair
Band - Hit The Dancefloor
Cakes - Baked With Love
Flowers - Carla Mayor
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The Wellbeing Farm is a multi-award winning exclusive wedding venue located in the heart of Lancashire. This wedding venue is set in the Bolton countryside with stunning panoramic views as far as the eye can see, making it an ideal venue to capture stunning wedding photography.
My first experience of photographing an amazing wedding at this venue came in 2024 and it has quickly emerged as one of my favourite Bolton wedding locations.
The Wellbeing Farm has won multiple wedding industry awards including: The Northern Wedding Best Barn/Farm Wedding Venue, being recommended in the Same Sex Wedding Guide and being a National Winner in The Wedding industry Awards. The one that really stands out for me with The Wellbeing Farm is the people, nothing is too much trouble and the events team have earned the prestigious UK Events Team of the Year award!
The whole mission of the Wellbeing Farm Wedding Venue is to make YOUR day enjoyable, entertaining and relaxed, they are a passionate family business offering a fun, unique and sustainable service with high attention to detail, quality food and great facilities. The venue consists of two barns, two bars, two ceremony areas giving options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, a spacious bridal preparation area, multiple outdoor areas including a fire pit and an area for games (the literally have a shed load of them) so adults and kids can entertain themselves, they have plans and resources in place for any weather eventualities (how many venues have their own snow plough!), they have bow tie wearing llamas and an infinite number of ways you can tailor and personalise the venue.
In addition to their wedding venue and wedding industry awards, The Wellbeing Farm have also won multiple awards for their efforts to create a sustainable business including: a Green Tourism Gold Award, BiBA's Green Business of the Year and Lancashire Tourism's award for Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism.