A Black Tie Wedding Film from The Old Kent Barn, Kent
A real wedding with a timeless black tie aesthetic, full of emotion, authenticity and refined styling.
Megan & Martin’s refined black tie aesthetic was the perfect choice for their wedding day at the beautiful and prestigious The Old Kent Barn venue in Kent. The black tie look has always been synonymous with classic, timeless celebrations, and the style and look of this wedding perfectly matched those descriptives.
Beyond the fashion-forward look, tuxedos, floral arrangements and stunning summer sunshine however, was a genuine, heartfelt and authentic story of two childhood sweethearts beginning the next chapter of their journey together.
BLACK TIE WEDDING FILM FROM THE OLD KENT BARN
Watch a wedding film from The Old Kent Barn with a Black Tie aesthetic
A cinematic film with narrative, story and an iconic, classic look.
The pace of this cinematic wedding film builds from the interviews between Megan & Martin, where they describe what their journey has been, is, and will be going forward, and travels all the way through to high-energy celebrations at The Old Kent Barn in the evening.
This film is proof that having a classic look to your wedding day doesn’t stop it being modern, heartfelt or genuine.
“We are beyond grateful for Luke and his incredible work. His cinematic approach brought such depth and emotion to our wedding video preview which was absolutely beautiful and heartfelt. He captured moments we’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Luke was amazing to work with: professional, warm, and easygoing. He worked seamlessly with our venue staff and photographer, making the whole experience feel natural and relaxed. At no point did we feel awkward or overly posed — just completely in the moment.
We wholeheartedly recommend Luke to anyone looking for a videographer who can truly tell your story through film. Thank you, Luke, for giving us memories we can relive forever.”
A STORY FROM THE OLD KENT BARN
A wedding with its own character
Why this wedding, and the people at its centre, was special
When it came to Megan & Martin’s wedding day, there were many things that made it special asides from the black tie look and beautiful surroundings of the Kent countryside.
All weddings are emotional, however The Prudence’s took this to another level. Beautifully kind words and gestures throughout the day, humorous stories and tales, big emotions and a couple whose love for each other oozed from every seam holding this wedding together.
It all started a long time before the wedding
I met Megan and Martin on Whistable beach a few weeks before the wedding day at The Old Kent Barn to film them asking each other questions that would give me a vast amount of narrative to work with to tell their story. This turned out to be a crucial and pivotal decision that allowed me to really explore their story and tell it in the most dynamic way possible.
The styling on the day suited them perfectly
Megan & Martin took the canvas that was the Old Kent Barn and truly made it their own. Stunning floral designs, thoughtful keepsakes and personal gestures were sprinkled throughout the venue, and it was clear that a lot of thought, effort and planning had gone into making the day special.
The atmosphere followed suit and this foundation allowed the day to build into a relaxed, fun and love-focussed celebration.
Bright summer colours set the mood
Beautiful oranges and purples were the underlying colour palette of the day, with florals, cake, bouquet and button holes all matching. These bright colours perfectly suited the summer vibe and atmosphere, adding a unique take on the classic black tie look.
EDITORIAL AND TIMELESS BLACK TIE
Black tie tuxedos setting the visual tone of the day
A classic wedding aesthetic for fashion-conscious couples.
There’s something magical about the classic black tie tuxedo look- formal and elegant, yet with enough depth to be moulded individually. When the other visual elements of the wedding come together to compliment the core black tie look, thats when things start to look striking.
Megan in her beautiful lace dress, bridesmaids in their burnt copper orange dresses, florals and accents in glorious oranges and purples, and Martin and his groomsmen with purple button holes- all of these elements pulled together to create something high-class and stylish, yet totally personal.
This was the epitome of taking a core style and making it entirely your own.
COUPLE PORTRAITS WITH AN EDITORIAL LOOK
Editorial couple portraits at The Old Kent Barn
Using the local area to create cinematic and visual contrast.
When it came to creating elegant and cinematic portraits for Megan & Martin, it was important to maintain that timeless vibe they were aiming for. The black tie look allows for some creative movement and curation, using the local area to create a visual contrast between the classic black tie look and the more natural, rustic nature surrounding the venue.
Locations at The Old Kent Barn for portraits
This venue is blessed with plenty of beautiful outdoor areas to explore, as well as access to the wider look and feel of the Kent countryside. We utilised these areas in two specific couple portrait sessions, both lasting around 20 minutes in length. We walked, chatted, explored and laughed as we captured Megan & Martin in all their finery.
Natural movement and direction
It’s imperative that any direction, advice, pose or moment still ‘feels’ like the couple. Beautiful and striking imagery means nothing if it feels awkward. Using gentle direction and giving Megan & Martin natural cues of what to talk about or do meant we captured stunning visuals, whilst retaining the integrity of who they were as a couple. Big smiles, belly laughs, the twinkle of an eye- none of these can be forced.
The balance of editorial and natural
Theres two factors at play during a couples portrait session. One is the curation of shots and scenes specifically captured for the purpose of the wedding film, and the other is the natural moments that will mean the most to the couple. Both are important, and with my approach every shot felt fun and unforced whilst still managing a good balance of both.
THE ART OF WEDDING FILM STORYTELLING
How I shaped the film around the black tie look
Using the aesthetic and venue together to compliment the story.
I worked closely with Megan and Martin to build this film around their entire story, not just their wedding day. Interviews, vows and speeches formed the core backbone of the narrative for the film, explaining who they were, what they were excited for, their expectations of the future and what the wedding meant specifically to them.
The music was then chosen to compliment these narratives, building tension, keeping pacing, allowing emotion to flow. Sound effects and transitions were then used to enhance that feel where appropriate, before finally the visuals are added into the film to highlight certain parts of the day or story.
The interviews were the big differentiator in this wedding film, allowing us as the viewer to hear directly from Megan and Martin. Filming this before the wedding allowed me to link in the elements they were excited for into the actual moments as they happened.
A KENT WEDDING VENUE IN CONTEXT
The Old Kent Barn as part of the story
Using the architecture and landscape of the venue as a supporting character in the film.
The Old Kent Barn is a beautiful Kent wedding venue that is versatile, bright and refined, making it perfect for not only a black tie look, but also for cinematic storytelling. It was important to include the venue, but only in a supporting role to the story- it should never the ‘the’ story.
The outdoor ceremony space provided beautiful visuals for those high emotion moments, the barn itself, with its natural light and large footprint, was perfect for speeches and kind words, and the expansive grounds all helped lay the foundation on which to build upon Megan and Martins story.
AN EXPERIENCED KENT WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER
Creating the film without taking over the day
A calm approach to wedding filmmaking that places experience at it centre.
My approach to creating storytelling wedding films is built around the couples’ experience on the day. This is the biggest day of their lives to date, not my film set- for me the skill lies in being as unobtrusive as possible and still achieving high-quality results.
As Megan and Martin went about their wedding day, I worked in the background. Pre-empting and forward planning means I was ready when things happened, allowing me to capture those special, unique moments that carry the feeling, without making people feel awkward or performative.
True emotion comes from natural, unforced moments, so having the lowest footprint possible is always the core goal.
LET’S TELL YOUR UNIQUE STORY
Planning your own wedding at The Old Kent Barn?
Wedding films with the pace of cinema and the weight of memory.
If you are planning your own black-tie wedding at The Old Kent Barn, I would love to be considered to be a part of the plans and vision for your special day.
To find out more and to check availability, get in touch with me today.
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