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Bex & Mike - Relaxed Woodland Wedding Inspiration at Mayfield Farms

  • Feb 4, 2025
  • 3 min read

Bex and Mike’s wedding at Mayfield Farms was one of those days that just felt SO effortless. It was filled with love, laughter, and so many personal touches that made the day uniquely theirs. From their laid-back woodland ceremony to their lively barn party with a surprise brass band, every moment was pure magic—just the kind of day you absolutely want to be a part of! So if you are looking for woodland wedding inspiration...you are in the right plave!

Bride and groom walking through a forest aisle at Mayfield Farm, smiling, surrounded by cheering guests. The bride holds a bouquet of colorful flowers.

Getting Ready


The day started with Bex and Mike getting ready separately, surrounded by their closest friends. Bex spent the morning with her bridal squad, getting glammed up and enjoying some pre ceremony together. It was one of those mornings where the energy was full of excitement, a few nerves but nothings a bit of laughter, some bubbly, and a banging playlist couldn't help with!


Meanwhile, over with Mike and his groomsmen, the vibe was all about getting the ceremony space ready, a few pre ceremony beers, and getting suited up. The guys kept things low-key but you could feel the excitement in the air. As the ceremony was in the woodland the groomsmen were on hand to greet the guests and keep them going in the right direction through the gorgeous trees.



The Woodland Ceremony


The ceremony took place in the heart of the woods at Mayfield Farms, the first woodland ceremony at the venue and it was as stunning as you could imagine! The trees provided the perfect backdrop, with nature doing most of the decorating, and the aisle lined with all of their favourite people. Since they had done all of the legal bits before hand - Bex & Mike asked their good friend to be their celebrant, which made the whole thing feel even more personal and special.


There were no stuffy traditions—just genuine, heartfelt words that reflected Bex and Mike’s connection.

Their friends (they have some very talented friends) played live music during the ceremony, which made the whole experience feel extra meaningful. The live music, Bex's dress, the flowers and the woodland setting all had such a lush festival vibe. The confetti line along the treeline was one of the longest we saw all year and Bex & Mike handled it like professionals even if they were getting mouthfuls of dried flowers along the way!


  • The bride wears rolling in roses and walks down the aisle in the woodland at at Mayfield Farm smiling at all of her guests
  • The couple smile while saying their vows in the woodland at at Mayfield Farm with their celebrant reading to them

Portraits in the Woods


After the ceremony, Bex and Mike snuck away for some portraits in the woods and it couldn’t have been more perfect. With the light filtering through the trees, the beautiful surroundings and Mike & Bex's chilled out vibes the portrait session was everything you’d want from a woodland wedding.


No awkward posing, just good laughs, lots of taking in the scenery, and a brief interval where they literally lost one of their heirlooms in an actual haystack and would you believe it...Mike spotted it! Lots of "phew"s later and we were all back at the bar!


  • The bride and groom share a kiss in the woodland at Mayfield Farm. The bride wears a vintage style rolling in roses dress and holds a colourful bouquet.
  • The brides hand is placed on the grooms suit jacket showing her wedding and engagement rings. They are in the woodland at Mayfield Farm

The Barn Reception


The party kicked off in the barn and in the courtyard. The barn itself was decked out with handmade touches, from the decorations to the fairy lights and there was a very well enjoyed DIY help yourself bar that certainly helped the party spirit! It had that cozy, relaxed vibe that made everyone feel right at home.


  • The newlywed couple walk hand in hand through the courtyard at Mayfield Farm to greet their guests. The bride is carrying a colourful bouquet by Mayfield Flowers.
  • A room full of smiling wedding guests toast to the grooms speech in the barn at Mayfield Farm

The reception was filled with great food, lots of laughter, and heartfelt speeches from friends and family. But it wasn’t long before the energy shifted into full-on party mode because after their first dance Bex and Mike had a little surprise lined up...


Let the Party Begin


Just as everyone thought the first dance was over and the DJ would take over, Back Chat Brass burst onto the scene, bringing a massive wave of fresh energy. For anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of seeing them before - they are a brass band whirlwind of covers of modern pop songs from "Bad Guy" to the conga! Needless to say they smashed it and were a hit with all of the guests.


  • The band backchat brass walk through the courtyard at Mayfield Farm to surprise wedding guests.
    The band backchat brass walk through the courtyard at Mayfield Farm to surprise wedding guests.
  • The band backchat brass performing in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm
    The band backchat brass performing in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm

Bex and Mike’s wedding wasn’t just about the two of them—it was about the love and connection they share with their friends and family. The whole day had this laid-back, fun vibe that was all about celebrating what really matters: love, laughter, and making memories!


We loved the festival, DIY vibe of their day and the woodland ceremony and would love nothing more than to return to Mayfield Farm again - we couldn't recommend it enough as a venue!


Supplier Love


Makeup - Faces Makeup

Stationary - Maya Jones Entertainment - Back Chat Brass

Cake - Brides lovely mum!


  • A bride cries happy tears with her bridesmaid while getting ready for her wedding at Mayfield Farm
    A bride cries happy tears with her bridesmaid while getting ready for her wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • A vintage style Rolling in Roses Dress next to the brides colourful bouquet of flowers
    A vintage style Rolling in Roses Dress next to the brides colourful bouquet of flowers
  • A bouquet of locally sourced flowers for a wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • The bride is getting her lipstick perfected ready for her wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • A bridesmaid excitedly shows off her bridesmaids dress to the bride while they get ready
  • The brides mum getting her into her Rolling in Roses dress ready to get married
  • The bride doing up her shoes ready for her wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • A group of excited bridesmaids turn around to see the bride ready in her wedding dress for the first time
  • The bride holding her wedding bouquet showing off her engagement ring and a sentimental pin
  • The bride smiles and laughs at her bridesmaids off camera ready for her wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • The bride and her bridesmaids in their mix and match summer bridesmaids dresses ready for the wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • The brides rings placed gently in the greenery
  • The grooms details including his shoes, cigars and tie, ready to go on for the wedding at Mayfield Farm
  • The groom and his groomsmen using a window like a mirror to put on their ties
  • Groom doing his shoes up ready for his wedding
  • Groom and groomsmen posing for a photo before the wedding
  • Groom Mike is wearing sunglasses and getting his buttonhole put on ready for the wedding
  • A group of groomsmen laughing together while they get ready
  • The rather of the groom using a cafetiere to pour whiskey into his hip flask
  • The groom and groomsmen walking along a country lane to their wedding at Mayfield Farm in York
  • The groom greeting his guests at Mayfield Farm York
  • The groom and best man walking to the ceremony at Mayfield Farm York
  • The groom waves hello to some of the arriving guests in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York
  • The groomsmen handing out confetti and orders of the day in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York
  • An elderly wedding guest has a chat with a groomsman while the guests arrive in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York
  • The wedding musician having a moment of rest before the ceremony begins in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York
  • Two bridesmaids walk up the aisle in the woodland atMayfield Farm York. They have big smiles, carry colourful bouquets and wear mix and match summer dresses
  • Two bridesmaids walk up the aisle in the woodland atMayfield Farm York. They have big smiles, carry colourful bouquets and wear mix and match summer dresses
  • The bride approaches the aisle and her guests in the woodland at Two bridesmaids walk up the aisle in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. The guests have turned to look at her and smile.
  • The bride walking down the woodland aisle at Mayfield Farm York. She is smiling and wearing a rolling in roses dress.
  • The bride walks up the woodland aisle to her groom at Mayfield Farm York. He smiles in excitement to see her.
  • The bride and groom hold hands during the woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The bride gives a fist bump gesture during the woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York.
  • A young bridesmaid gives a heartfelt reading during the woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York. The couple watch on.
  • The bride giving a big hug to the bridesmaid after her reading at the woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York. The groom claps and the guests all applause.
  • A bridesmaid giving a funny reading during the woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York. The groom is embarrassed and the bride laughs.
  • The groom proudly listening to the brides vows during their woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The first kiss between the bride and groom at their woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York. The guests all watch on and smile.
  • The first kiss between the bride and groom at their woodland wedding ceremony at Mayfield Farm York. The guests are all watching and applauding.
  • The bride and groom have stopped for a kiss during the confetti walk through the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. The guests are laughing and throwing confetti. The dried petals fall between the couple and the camera.
  • The bride greets a smiling guest and her partner in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The bride and groom pose for a photograph with their friend who acted as their wedding celebrant in the woodland at at Mayfield Farm York.
  • An eager guest takes one of the canapés at the wedding reception at Mayfield Farm York. She has a cool tattoo and a colourful dress.
  • A wedding guest tries to get a selfie with the bride and groom and some of their family. They are all smiling and you can see the barn at Mayfield Farm York in the background.
  • The DIY wedding bar in a barn at Mayfield Farm York. the guests are happily helping themselves and pouring pints.
  • The groom hugs a family member who has travelled to the wedding. She is wearing a white cowboy at for the wedding at Mayfield Farm York.
  • A view of the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm York. The guests are all enjoying the sunshine, drinks and canapés in the courtyard.
  • The bride sits smiling and chatting with her grandfather at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The groom poses for a photograph with his guest and their pints of beer at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The dinner plate set up with a printed menu at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The wedding barn set up for a wedding dinner at Mayfield Farm York. The chairs are tied with brightly coloured ribbons and there are wildflowers on the trestle tables.
  • The wedding barn set up for a wedding dinner at Mayfield Farm York. The chairs are tied with brightly coloured ribbons and there are wildflowers on the trestle tables.
  • The wedding barn set up for a wedding dinner at Mayfield Farm York. The chairs are tied with brightly coloured ribbons and there are wildflowers and candles on the trestle tables.
  • The bride and groom pose with her mother and sister in the farmyard at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The bride and groom pose with his family at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The brides sunglasses sit on her dinner plate ready for the evening reception at Mayfield Farm York. They are heart shaped glasses.
  • the groom and groomsmen pose for a funny photograph together at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The bride and groom pose with their wedding party at Mayfield Farm York. They are sharing a kiss while everyone else looks on smiling.
  • The bride and her bridal party walking and posing. They are all wearing mix and match summer dresses in pink, green and purple and carry colourful bouquets.
  • The bride smiles while her bridesmaids all hold their bouquets around her face for a fun moment at Mayfield Farm York.
  • The bride and groom have a quiet moment together in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. The bride wears a rolling in roses dress and carries a colourful bouquet.
  • The view from the inside of the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm York. The guests are in the courtyard enjoying drinks and canapés in the sunshine.
  • The bride and groom share a quiet moment together in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. The groom is looking romantically at the bride and she is looking back over her shoulder.
  • The bride and groom share a quiet moment together in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. She holds a colourful bouquet and wears a rolling in roses wedding dress.
  • The bride and groom share a quiet moment together in the woodland at Mayfield Farm York. The bride is wearing a rolling in roses dress and holding a colourful bouquet.
  • The bride and groom walk together in the woodland at at Mayfield Farm York. The brides veil is floating behind her while they look at each other.
  • Bride and groom walk through the woodland wedding venue at Mayfield Farm in York. They are smiling at each other and the bride is carrying a colourful bouquet of flowers.
  • The bride and groom look at each other romantically while the brides veil is blowing in the wind. They are in the woodland at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The bride and groom are practicing their first dance in the woodland wedding venue at Mayfield Farm in York. The brides veil is swirling as the groom twirls her. She is wearing a rolling in roses wedding dress.
  • The groom is giving his speech at the wedding. The guests all look on and smile at him. They are in the wedding barn at at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The bride is smiling proudly at her husband while he delivers his wedding speech to their guests. They are sat in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The wedding guests are all smiling and watching the groom deliver his wedding speech in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The best man is giving his wedding speech in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. The groom looks embarrassed by the story and the bride is laughing.
  • The brides sister is giving a toast in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. The groom raises a bottle of wine and the guests all raise their glasses to celebrate.
  • The brides sister gives a best woman speech in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. The couple watch her smiling and all of the guests watch in support.
  • The best man gives his speech in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. His partner is watching with a smile and all of the guests are enjoying the speech.
  • The bride and groom cutting the cake in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. Their guests all watch on laughing. The wedding cake is a vintage style, heart shaped cake with piped icing made by the brides mother. The couple laugh while they struggle to cut the cake.
  • The wedding guests laughing at one of the speeches in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The bride is feeding the groom a giant slice of wedding cake. Their guests all watch on laughing. The cake is a heart shaped, vintage style wedding cake in red and pink icing.
  • The bride and groom are doing their first dance in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York. They are sharing a kiss while their guests watch and smile as they dance.
  • The wedding guests are all watching the first dance smiling and happy for the couple. They are in the beautiful wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The wedding guests and groom dancing to back chat brass performing Bad Guy. They are throwing their hands in the air and laughing and enjoying themselves. The band are playing in front of them in the barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The best man is dancing to back chat brass playing in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • One of the wedding guests is in the middle of the dance floor swaying and enjoying back chat brass playing live. The guests are all smiling and dancing in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • One of the wedding guests poses as he dances in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • The best woman is dancing joyfully to the band back chat brass playing live. She is smiling and filming the other guests dancing.
  • A female wedding guest is dancing to the band back chat brass. She is swinging her dress and laughing. The other guests are joining in the fun and partying in the barn at Mayfield Farm in York.
  • A group of wedding guests are starting a conga line. They are laughing and smiling while they start to dance to back chat brass.
  • The happy couple enjoying their first dance in front of all of their friends and family in the wedding barn at Mayfield Farm in York.

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