Bibury, Cotswolds Engagement Session: Exploring the English Countryside with Nat + Nate


Natalie and Nate first connected on a dating app, unaware of just how intertwined their lives already were. As they got to know each other, they discovered a web of shared connections: their parents had gone to high school together, and both had attended the same summer camp as kids. In their words: It felt like our lives were circling each other until it was the right time to meet. 


Natalie and Nate are from the States and for Natalie’s 30th birthday, the couple decided to celebrate by visiting the UK and documenting their love story with an engagement session. We wanted the session to embrace the charm of England with the village of Bibury, possibly the most beautiful and quaint towns we have to offer, as the backdrop. 


We began the session at Bibury’s famous Arlington Row, a quintessentially English lane lined with historic cottages that date back to the 14th century.


Arlington Row, Bibury, Cotswolds UK
Couple blurred in front of Arlington Row, Bibury
couple sat in front of Arlington Row, Bibury
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couple walk, hand in hand at Arlington Row, Bibury
couple walk together in front of Arlington Row, Bibury
couple walk together in front of Arlington Row, Bibury
couple laugh for photos at Arlington Row, Bibury
couple laugh at Arlington Row, Bibury
couple spin and jump at Arlington Row, Bibury for engagement
woman runs to man in romantic engagement photos in front of Arlington Row, Bibury
couple cross bridge at Arlington Row, Bibury
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woman holds hands with husband at Arlington Row, Bibury
man holds hands with wife at Arlington Row, Bibury

Next, we moved to The Swan Hotel, an elegant and iconic Hotel nestled along the River Coln.

couple embrace in front of Swan Hotel, Bibury
couple spin in front of Swan Hotel, Bibury
couple stand in front of Swan Hotel, Bibury
couple stand in front of Swan Hotel, Bibury
couple spin in front of Swan Hotel, Bibury

We ended the session at The Twig Cafe, a hidden gem in the heart of Bibury. This cozy, little cafe was sooo cute and the perfect place to grab a coffee after exploring the village.

holding hands in The Twig cafe, Bibury
couple hold hands in The Twig cafe, Bibury
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couple sit and have coffee in window in The Twig cafe, Bibury
woman drinks coffee in The Twig cafe, Bibury
couple hold hands and have coffee in The Twig cafe, Bibury
couple pose for photo, seated in The Twig cafe, Bibury
couple sit together in The Twig cafe, Bibury

A Message from the Couple…


"Olivia was absolutely fantastic! She made us feel more than comfortable, and made the session so fun. She did her research on the location ahead of time to ensure we got the best photos with little distraction. Her photography style is fabulous with a mix of natural and posed images. We cannot wait to share the photos with our friends and family! Lastly if you live, or are visiting the UK or neighbouring countries - hire Olivia, she’s just the best!|" - NAT + NATE, 2024


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