Sussex Wedding Photographer
Country houses, barns, the coast and the Downs. Weddings all over Sussex, photographed quietly by someone who lives here.
Sussex has country houses, old barns, seafront hotels and the South Downs, all within an hour of each other. It's a lovely county to get married in, and a lovely one to photograph.
I lived in Chichester for twenty years and I live in Eastbourne now. So I know both ends of the county, the venues in between, and how long it really takes to get from the church to the reception on a Saturday in June.
Twenty years of weddings, close to home
I know the venues, the roads between them and where the light will be when it matters.
I've photographed weddings at Goodwood, in barns outside Chichester, in the chapel at Lancing, on Brighton seafront and at the register office in Eastbourne. Knowing a place means less standing around for you and your guests, and portraits that take fifteen minutes instead of forty.
On the day I work quietly. I photograph the wedding as it happens, take the two of you away when the light is right, and keep group photos short and organised. The rest of the time you'll forget I'm there.
BarrieVenues I know well
A few of the Sussex venues I've photographed most. Each has its own page with the spaces, portrait spots and how the day usually runs.
Goodwood House
A country house in 12,000 acres of parkland north of Chichester. Ceremonies in the Yellow Drawing Room, dinner in the Ballroom, and the hillclimb for portraits.
Goodwood House →
The Kennels
Goodwood's Georgian clubhouse, built in 1787. Smaller and warmer than the House, with parkland right behind it.
The Kennels →
Southend Barns
Barns, gardens and fields on an old farm on the Selsey Road. Exclusive use, relaxed, and made for late portraits in the fields.
Southend Barns →
Selden Barns
A ceremony barn, an oak pergola and gardens under the Downs. Good for outdoor ceremonies and for days with two.
Selden Barns →
Lancing College Chapel
A huge Gothic chapel on the Downs, seating up to 300, with cloisters, a rose garden and a dining hall around it.
Lancing College →
Horsted Place
A red-brick Victorian Gothic house with a sweeping staircase, formal gardens and a croquet lawn for outdoor ceremonies.
Horsted Place →More in SussexFirle Place · Alfriston Gardens · Mannings Heath · Gildredge Manor · Brighton · Chichester · Eastbourne
Susie and Deshan, two ceremonies at Selden Barns
A civil ceremony in the barn at three o'clock, then a Sri Lankan Poruwa under the oak pergola, with Kandyan dancers and a drummer on the lawn. Family had flown in from the USA and Sri Lanka, so we took our time over the groups.
More from SussexElla and Gaal, spring at Selden Barns · Ellie and Geoff, autumn at Goodwood House · Eastbourne register office weddings
Both ends of the county
Most Sussex weddings I photograph fall into one of four areas. I know the venues, the churches and the good portrait spots in each.
- Chichester and West SussexGoodwood, Southend Barns, the Cathedral and the Guildhall. Chichester weddings
- Worthing and the DownsSelden Barns at Patching, Lancing College above Shoreham, and Mannings Heath near Horsham.
- Brighton and LewesThe Pavilion, the seafront hotels and the Lanes, plus Firle Place and Southover Grange. Brighton weddings
- Eastbourne and East SussexHome. Gildredge Manor, Alfriston Gardens, the register office, and Horsted Place near Uckfield. Eastbourne weddings
If your venue isn't listed, ask. There's a good chance I've been there, or somewhere just like it.
How a Sussex wedding usually runs
Every wedding is different, but most follow a rhythm. This is roughly how the day goes from where I'm standing.
Getting ready
At home, a hotel or a cottage near the venue. Natural light, the dress, the rings, and the moment someone close to you sees you ready.
The ceremony
A church, a register office, a barn or a lawn. I stay out of the aisle and work quietly from the sides, so nobody is watching me instead of you.
Drinks and portraits
Fifteen minutes for the two of you, in a field, on the Downs or on the beach. Group photos come from a list you send me beforehand and take about twenty minutes.
Dinner and the evening
Speeches from a distance on a longer lens, so the reactions are real. If there's a good sunset, I'll steal you away for ten minutes between courses.
What Sussex wedding photography costs
Sussex collections, priced by the hours you actually need. Most couples choose Classic.
Ceremony through to the speeches.
- For smaller weddings and daytime receptions
- Ceremony and confetti
- Drinks, portraits and family groups
- Wedding breakfast details and speeches
- No evening party coverage
Preparations through to the first dance.
- The standard full Sussex wedding day
- Getting ready
- Arrivals, ceremony and drinks
- Portraits at the venue
- Speeches, cake and first dance
Preparations through to the last dance.
- For big celebrations where nothing gets missed
- Everything in Classic
- The evening party and dance floor
- Two ceremonies in one day
- An unhurried pace across the whole day
A second photographer is £1,250 and worth thinking about with a big guest list. Register office weddings in Eastbourne start from £225. Albums and extras are explained on my wedding photography prices and packages page. For London and further afield, see my London wedding photographer page and the full list of wedding venues I photograph.
What couples say
A few words from couples I've photographed, in Sussex, London and further afield.
We had Barrie come by and photograph our civil ceremony / wedding registration at Old Marylebone Town Hall. We wanted it shot in an elopement style as it was just one of the many pre- weddings events …
Barrie was fab! He knew Old Marylebone Town Hall really well (even the registrars knew him). He made us feel comfortable and took us to really cute places to get some special shots. Would highly recom…
Barrie was the photographer for our civil wedding ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall and he was great! Professional, friendly and creative throughout the day. The photos are amazing, stylish and ple…
Barrie is incredible! He is a total pro and the best in the business! We love our photos so much. We got married at trading boundaries and he was the perfect photographer. So special. Thank you Barrie
Barrie was such a great photographer for our wedding from start to finish. He was so friendly and make us feel so calm and relaxed on our big day. The photos he took were amazing and we loved all of t…
Sussex wedding questions
Which parts of Sussex do you cover?
All of it, East and West. I lived in Chichester for twenty years and now live in Eastbourne, so I know both ends of the county well, from Goodwood and Southend Barns in the west to Brighton, Lewes and the Downs above Eastbourne.
Which Sussex venues have you photographed?
Goodwood House and The Kennels, Southend Barns, Selden Barns, Lancing College, Horsted Place, Chichester Cathedral and the Guildhall, Brighton seafront hotels, Gildredge Manor, and the register offices in Eastbourne and Lewes, among others.
How much does a Sussex wedding photographer cost?
My Sussex collections are £1,150 for five hours, £1,550 for eight and £1,900 for eleven, with every image edited. Galleries come back within 24 hours for smaller weddings and within a week for a full day. A second photographer is an optional £1,250.
Do you photograph register office weddings?
Yes. Eastbourne register office weddings start from £225, and I also photograph ceremonies at Southover Grange in Lewes. Shorter coverage suits a small ceremony and lunch afterwards.
Can you photograph a day with two ceremonies?
Yes. Susie and Deshan had a civil ceremony and a Sri Lankan Poruwa at Selden Barns in the same afternoon. The planning is always about where, when and how much time sits between the two.
What happens if it rains?
Most Sussex venues have barns, halls or big rooms with good windows, so we move inside. If it clears for ten minutes, we pop back out for portraits.
When will we get our photos?
Within 24 hours for a smaller wedding and within a week for a full day, in a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads and no watermarks.
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Barrie was the photographer for our late November wedding at the Old Marylebone Town Hall and we are absolutely delighted with the photographs. He was able to capture all the crucial moments before, d…