Terracotta Toned Fall Wedding at Gibbet Hill’s Bancroft Castle Ruins

When Sarah and Chris started imagining their wedding, they didn’t have to look far for the perfect wedding venue. They chose a place close to their hearts—Gibbet Hill—a favorite hiking and date spot, where they hike with their dog (and the local wandering cows) practically every weekend. They first met at the end of college, introduced by mutual best friends. From then on, they became inseparable, growing a deep friendship that blossomed into love.

Their wedding day was a harmonious blend of elegance and heartfelt detail. They began the day at a nearby hotel before Chris arrived in style, driven by family in a luxury car. Their first look took place at the stunning Bancroft Castle ruins, where whimsical, cascading florals transformed the stonework into a scene out of a fairytale.

Thoughtful touches were woven throughout the celebration. Guests were greeted with warm mugs of hot cider, a cozy welcome on the crisp autumn day, and the ceremony itself took place in the castle ruins just as the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the moment they exchanged vows.

With a cozy fall palette of peach and terracotta, the décor balanced rustic charm with refined sophistication. The castle’s rugged architecture and the historic barn beams of their reception were softened by lush, vibrant blooms and cozy accents, creating a luxe yet effortless vibe.

As guests gathered for a farm-to-table feast, tablescapes featured seasonal fruits, lush florals, and mood-setting candles.

Our hearts were so happy after photographing this day and working with the incredible vendor team that was brought together by Celebrations by Catalina!

Terracotta toned fall wedding details with watercolor elements at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Whimsical wedding bouquet with terracotta ribbon at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Terracotta toned fall wedding details with watercolor elements at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride gets her makeup done before her wedding at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bridesmaids cheer with champagne flutes at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride puts on her wedding dress at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride holds her whimsical florals under her wedding veil with peach tones at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride smiles as she gets ready for her wedding at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride's dad sees her for the first time at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride smiles under awning of mansion at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom puts on his shoes as he gets ready for his wedding at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom puts on his watch at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom buttons his jacket as he gets ready at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groomsmen walk together at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom leans against custom car at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom and his family member lean against luxury vehicle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom waits for the bride before their first look at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride taps groom on the shoulder before their first look at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom kiss under greenery at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom exchange vows under castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom exchange vows under castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom giggle as they walk along castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom hold hands as they effortlessly walk along castle
Bride and groom smile in the sun at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom kisses bride hand against stone castle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom lean in for a kiss next to castle turret at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom smile with castle in background as her veil blows in the wind at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom kiss at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom kiss at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom look lovingly into each other's eyes at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom buttons his jacket before wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride places her hand on groom's chest at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride holds her flowers with castle ruins in background at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bridesmaids smile and laugh in front of castle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groomsmen smile in front of castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bridesmaids and groomsmen smile in mismatched dresses and suites at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Top down image of ceremony set up and castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Florals line the walkway to wedding ceremony archway at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Floral archway and fireplace wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Colorful blooms line wedding aisle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Blankets are set out for guests to grab if they get cold at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Guests drink warm apple cider before the wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom walks into wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride walks down aisle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and her father walk down wedding aisle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom laugh as they exchange their wedding vows at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride pouts wine during wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom exchange wedding vows at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dip kiss in the aisle at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom kiss under castle archway at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom walk hand in hand as they exit their wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom walk through forest after their wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom kiss under floral arch at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom hold hands with colorful florals in background at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom smile cheek to cheek at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom hold hands as they walk together during sunset with castle in background at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom hold hands as they walk together during sunset with castle in background at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride hugs groom around his neck during sunset at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom go forehead to forehead at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom walk hand in hand past castle ruins at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Children play in grass after wedding ceremony at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Farm style tables ordained with florals and fruit at wedding reception at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Colorful florals and fruits in peach hues decorate tables of reception at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Pink bows on napkins with peach accents on tablescapes at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom share their first dance as husband and wife as guests watch at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dance together for the first time at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dip kiss at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groom dances with his mom at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride dances with her father at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Guests enjoy their meals at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom laugh during wedding toast at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bridesmaid gives a toast at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Groomsmen gives a toast at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Father of the bride gives a toast at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom raise their glasses during toasts at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Two guests clink their champagne glasses with gold rims at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom cut their wedding cake at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Wedding cake with floral accents at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom cut their wedding cake at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride dances as she holds a glass of rose at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Guests dance during the reception at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dance together at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dance at wedding reception at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom dance together at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Bride and groom laugh as they go forehead to forehead while they dance at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Guests dance on dance floor at reception at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
Guests enjoy drinks on the porch at night at the Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding and Bancroft's Castle Ruins
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