Sarah & Ricky’s Cotswolds Wedding at The Bay Tree in Burford.
Sarah and Ricky celebrated their wedding in May 2025 at The Bay Tree in Burford, a historic 16th-century Cotswold stone hotel located in the heart of Oxfordshire. With its beautifully kept gardens, exposed stone walls, and cosy interior spaces, The Bay Tree offered the perfect all-in-one venue for their day—from bridal preparations through to the evening reception.
The complete day took place at The Bay Tree Hotel, setting the perfect tone for a fun and relaxed day for both the couple and their guests. From the moment the day began, the intimate location allowed everyone to feel at ease and fully present in the celebration.
The ceremony itself was held indoors within the venue’s light-filled conservatory, making it the perfect backdrop for the couple to exchanged their vows.
Following the ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy drinks in the hotel’s garden. With the sun shining it offered the ideal setting for mingling, laughter, and capturing candid moments and a few family photographs on the lower garden area.
Later, the celebration continued with the reception held in the restaurant area of The Bay Tree. Where the food and speeches took place.
During the cocktail hour Sarah and Ricky and I went out for a second small mini-shoot to make some couple portraits in the much softer sunlight along Sheep Street just outside the hotel.



Sarah and Ricky looked absolutely fantastic on their special day—effortlessly stylish, radiantly calm, and unmistakably present in every moment. Their outfits perfectly reflected their personalities: elegant yet relaxed, refined yet approachable. From the very beginning, it was clear that they were truly savoring the occasion, taking time to smile, laugh, and connect with the people around them.
If you are planning a wedding in Oxfordshire and enjoyed the images on this page please get in touch to quickly receive a quote and to arrange a free informal chat over zoom to discuss your wedding day plans and to find out what I can offer you as a wedding photographer. Thank you, Dale x
























