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GOT WED
Beautiful love stories from across Devon
White Wedding
From elegant, pared-back styling to a party to remember, Sarah and Doug savoured their dream day at Upton Barn and Walled Garden
“We met when we were both at university,” reflects Sarah. “I was attending Bristol UWE in my first year and Doug was at Bath in his final year. Like all classic modern love stories, we met through Tinder!”
Some years later, on her 25th birthday, Doug convinced Sarah to go on a rainy dog walk to one of their favourite places. “We had our first kiss at Anstey’s Cove many years ago,” she explains. “As we got down to the beach Doug started to act a little odd and, before I knew it, he was proposing to me. It was pouring down with rain and having our dog with us made it even more special – it was perfect.”
Finding a wedding venue proved easy for the pair, who fell in love with Upton Barn and Walled Garden at first sight. “This place speaks for itself and it is the only place we viewed,” says Sarah. “It was everything we wanted: private, quiet and simply stunning.”
The couple had no need to worry when it came to the minutiae. “I just wanted it to be simple but elegant – and it really was!” explains Sarah. “White was the main theme, with green from lots of foliage and the sage green bridesmaid dresses.” With simplicity being key, she planned the wedding from start to finish in less than nine months.
Sarah spent the morning enjoying her bridal preparations in the stunning spa-like space of The Paddock. “I would recommend booking this - as well as the luxury accommodation pods - without a doubt!” she enthuses.
Sarah teamed her off-the-shoulder lace gown with a soft ponytail and a bouquet of cream roses, while Doug donned a dapper navy suit and sage green tie for the ceremony in the Cider Barn.
It was an incident during the ceremony that particularly stands out in Sarah’s memory. “As we said our vows, I think the nerves got the best of me because I suddenly forgot how to talk properly and gave the crowd a good laugh as I was trying to say the word ‘solemnly’ for about two minutes!” she reveals.
Having tied the knot, the couple relaxed over drinks and canapés with their guests before feasting on the “incredible” wedding breakfast while Daniel Costin played the violin before an infectious saxophone performance as night fell. “He definitely brought the party later on! He was joined by Future Media and the amazing Mark Voisey,” says Sarah of another of her and Doug’s highlights from the day.
“The whole day was so special, but I loved but how much time we spent together throughout it,” she reflects. “We always said we would make sure that it was our priority!”
Photography Kathryn Clarke-Mcleod kathrynclarkemcleod.com Venue Upton Barn & Walled Garden uptonbarn.com Dress WED2B wed2b.com Groom’s outfit Marc Darcy marcdarcy.co.uk Bridesmaids’ dresses ASOS asos.com Hair B Studios instagram.com/bstudios.uk
Make-up Emma Roberts emmarobertsmakeup.co.uk Flowers Emma Hewlett Floral Design emmahewlett.co.uk Catering Mulberry Catering Co mulberrycatering.co.uk Cake Claire Arscott Cake Design clairearscottcakedesign.co.uk Entertainment Daniel Costin danielcostin.live Mark Voisey future-media.co.uk
“I truly felt like all my dreams had come true”
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Summer Daze
Maggie and Darren’s sun-drenched wedding brought a carnival of flowers and festival vibes to Deer Farm Tipi Weddings
Maggie and Darren’s love story began many moons ago, when they met through friends at Uffculme School. A scenic stretch of North Devon was the backdrop to their engagement some years later: Darren popped the question while the couple were enjoying a beach barbecue at Crow Point as the sun was setting over the Atlantic.
Planning began in earnest for their wedding – and the choice of venue was a no-brainer. “We run Deer Farm Tipi Weddings in Cadeleigh, Tiverton,” explains Maggie. With sweeping views across rolling hills and resident red deer and stags, the venue marries dreamy rural escapism and natural beauty with contemporary accommodation and luxury off-white tipis.
Choosing sage green as their key colour, the tipis and surrounding outdoor spaces were styled beautifully with a carnival of flowers spilling from terracotta pots, troughs, watering cans and vintage bicycles to complement the natural setting, while bunting, flags and parasols added to the celebratory scene.
A showstopping pampas grass installation and hoops woven with foliage were suspended above tables decorated with arrangements of lush green leaves and dainty florals, while wildflowers decorated the plates. There were nods to their deer park setting, too, through elements such as the cake frame and table plan decorated with deer motifs.
Flanked by bridesmaids in sage green dresses, Maggie paired her elegant Kate Walker Bridal gown with a flower crown for the ceremony at St Bartholomew’s Church while Darren’s suit epitomised the country look via tweed and sage green accents.
Arriving in apt style to their tipi reception in a classic Landrover, the newlyweds ventured into the fields for photographs before joining their guests for welcome drinks in the blazing sunshine. Settling at the tables, everyone feasted on butternut squash orzo salad, spicy coleslaw, new potatoes, green Ottolenghi salad and sliced roast beef.
After the meal, guests spilled into the early evening sun, which provided a special memory for Maggie. “It was so lovely taking in the views and mingling with friends and family outdoors while the sun was setting behind the tipis,” she reflects. As dusk fell on the hot summer’s day and strings of festoon lights heightened the magical ambience, the dance floor was the place to be as live 12-piece band DT8 delivered an electric performance.
“I think my favourite moment was having our photos taken on the swing and watching everyone smiling and enjoying themselves,” reveals Maggie, who has some advice on timings for couples in the midst of planning. “Don’t set a strict time schedule,” she asserts. “Try to enjoy every moment without worrying about time; it will create a relaxing environment for everyone.”
Photography Sarah Jayne Photography sarahjaynephotography.online Venue Deer Farm Tipi Weddings deerfarmtipiweddings.co.uk Dress Kate Walker Bridal katewalkerbridal.co.uk Groom’s outfit Jonathan Hawkes jonathanhawkes.co.uk Bridesmaids’ dresses ASOS asos.com Hair Laura Bukin Hair instagram.com/laurabukin Make-up The Beauty Annex thebeautyannex.uk Flowers From The Wild Floristry & Botanical Design fromthewildflorist.com Catering Deer Farm Tipi Weddings deerfarmtipiweddings.co.uk Cake Dainty Bakes daintybakes.co.uk Stationery Ooh I Like That Design oohilikethatdesign.com Tableware South West Event Hire southwesteventhire.co.uk Entertainment DT8 Live dt8live.co.uk Videography Louie Rudge Films louierudgefilms.co.uk
“To see our vision come together was amazing”
Classic Romance Love Takes Over
Friends and family pitched in to create a personality-packed country wedding for Jenn and Molly at The Oak Barn
Jenn and Molly first met each other at work. “Molly proposed in one of our favourite places on Dartmoor on the most perfect sunny day,” reminisces Jenn. “The easiest ‘yes’ there’s ever been!”
Opting for a beautifully pared-back aesthetic featuring shades of sage and olive green, The Oak Barn provided the charming backdrop to their rustic style celebrations. “We didn’t want anything shiny and glitzy. We wanted a vintage, rustic feel throughout,” explains Jenn.
Sourcing and making much of the décor themselves lent a lovingly homemade feel to the day. A selection of bottles, candles and flowers were used to create the centrepieces, while also providing the pair with fond memories that they still cherish today. “We spent the day with some special friends digging the bottles from a river and cleaning them,” reveals Molly. “It was so special knowing so many people had contributed to making the day exactly as it was, and that there was a story behind all the different details.”
Opting for an early ceremony meant that the couple were able to maximise their celebrations in this idyllic corner of Devon. “We wanted to make the most of every minute,” says Jenn. “It meant nothing was rushed and we could cherish every part of the day!”
The drinks reception and speeches preceded the wedding breakfast. “It set a great atmosphere for the dinner and also meant those giving speeches could enjoy their speeches without worrying,” says Molly. “There was also no awkwardness over when the meal finished and the speeches started; it all flowed perfectly.”
Mediterranean sharing starters primed palates for chicken stuffed with woodland mushroom and garlic confit wrapped in bacon. For dessert, everyone gathered in the gardens for ice cream served from a trike. “Everyone enjoying ice cream in the sun was exactly the relaxed atmosphere we wanted to create before the party started!” explains Jenn. A pizza van and band kept evening guests well fed and entertained as they danced into the early hours, leaving Jenn and Molly elated while looking back upon their day.
“We spent so long thinking of every single tiny thing and seeing it all come together on the day was so much more special than anything we could have imagined,” says Jenn, who pauses before relaying one of her favourite moments.
“Walking in to Love Takes Over with everyone dancing and clapping and cheering will be a memory we will treasure forever! We also love looking back at the photos of us walking through the confetti: there are so many happy faces and people we love all in one place.”
“Don’t spend lots of money on things you could make or buy secondhand for a fraction of the price,” she shares as one of her top tips. “Ask your friends and family to come and help you all on one day – be organised with assigning jobs and you can get so much done so quickly.”
Photography Josh Iskander Photography joshiskanderphotography.com Venue The Oak Barn theoakbarn.co.uk Dresses Champagne & Charlotte champagneandcharlotte.co.uk Bridesmaids’ dresses Kates Dresses katesdresses.co.uk Flower girls’ dresses Monsoon monsoon.co.uk Hair Iconic Hair and Makeup iconic-hairandmakeup.co.uk Make-up Nadia Hope MUA instagram.com/nadiahopemua Catering & glassware Posh Nosh posh-nosh.co.uk Crockery Abbotts Event Hire abbottseventhire.co.uk Tables & chair hire Virginias Vintage Hire virginiasvintagehire.co.uk Flowers Julie Illsley Ice cream trike Icicle Tricycle icicletricycle.co.uk Entertainment South West Band southwestband.co.uk
Love Conquers All
Emotions ran high during Veronika and Danny’s love-filled wedding at Pynes House
Hailing from Ukraine and Scotland respectively, Veronika and Danny first properly connected during their firm’s annual football tournament in Amsterdam. Their friendship blossomed into romance, and the pair later became engaged during an early Christmas trip to visit Danny’s parents in Edinburgh.
“I intended to pop the question on a hill overlooking Edinburgh at sunset,” he reveals. “After the first few words and Veronika realising what was happening, we both got so emotional and somewhere in there I slipped in the words ‘will you marry me?’ and got down on one knee to put on the ring.”
Falling for the elegant climes of Pynes House, the couple drew on their heritage to plan a wedding filled with personal touches and a palette of light blue and peach carried by a gorgeous array of hydrangeas. “They are the favourite flowers of my father who couldn’t be there,” explains Veronika.
“I think the defining thing about our wedding was our mix of our backgrounds and the tributes we paid to them throughout the day,” she continues. Danny’s Scottish heritage was reflected in the kilts and ceilidh dancing (“which is so much fun and is a fantastic way to get people into the dancing spirit!”), while Veronika’s Ukrainian roots proved an emotional aspect of the day.
“It has naturally been a very difficult year and we had to discuss in spring whether we would go ahead with the wedding, given most of my side wouldn’t be able to make it,” she says. “But my parents told us to go ahead and celebrate while we can, because no one never knows what’s going to happen tomorrow and postponing our wedding is not a victory they were prepared to give.”
With only Veronika’s mother able to attend, the celebrations were a “bittersweet” affair. “Not a dry eye was left in the room during the ceremony and speeches,” recalls Veronika. “But it was also special and beautiful, and a testimony that love wins despite everything. My dad, brother, niece and nephew, and other members of the family and friends were able to dial in and watch the ceremony live.”
Exchanging their vows before a drinks reception in the rose garden, the newlyweds then hosted a Ukrainian welcome ceremony. “My mother tied our hands together with rushnyk (a traditional Ukrainian decorative cloth), the same one that was used at their wedding 38 years ago, as a symbol of our lives now becoming one.”
The wedding breakfast treated guests to seared scallops, roast rump of lamb, caramel poached pear and baked vanilla cheesecake, fuelling guests for the ceilidh dancing and evening disco, which commenced with one of Veronika’s favourite moments. “We took some lessons to choreograph our first dance,” she says. “We danced to I Love You Baby by Frankie Valli so everyone sang along, which created an incredible atmosphere.”
“The best advice I received was from my colleague who said: ‘Expect things to go wrong on the day and, in most cases, no one will notice.’ It really helped with letting go of the fact that everything had to be perfect,” she reflects.
Photography Nova Wedding Photography novaweddingphotography.co.uk Venue Pynes House pyneshous.co.uk Wedding planning & styling Grace & Honour Weddings graceandhonourweddings.co.uk Dress Rosa Clara rosaclara.es Hair Emma Jane Brides emmajanebrides.com Make-up Claire Bowring clairebowring.co.uk
Flowers Laura Hingston Flowers laurahingstonflowers.com Catering Pickle Shack pickleshack.co.uk Cake Very Vanilla veryvanilla.co.uk Entertainment Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band tsceilidhband.co.uk Videography Capture Weddings captureweddings.co.uk Live stream John Gurd Media johngurd.co.uk
Shades of Sunset
Dreamy hues and DIY touches were the keynotes of Naomi and Aidan’s intimate boho wedding at Brickhouse Vineyard
A whirlwind holiday romance in Majorca blossomed into love for Naomi and Aidan. “We enjoyed our first date in England two weeks after we returned home,” she says. “We have since had two children and built our happy family life in West Sussex.”
Six years after their first Mediterranean encounter, Aidan orchestrated an epically romantic proposal at one of Naomi’s favourite beaches in southern Italy. “There was a table laid for two, scattered with rose petals and surrounded by candles. I remember saying: ‘look at that beautiful set-up, someone must have a very romantic evening planned’. Then I turned around and he was down on one knee holding a beautiful ring!”
The couple knew exactly what type of wedding they wanted. “It has always been a dream of ours to have an intimate wedding in a place surrounded by natural beauty,” explains Naomi. “We also wanted somewhere away from home, so that it felt like a a special getaway for us.” That special somewhere was Brickhouse Vineyard. “We instantly fell in love with everything about it,” she says.
Naomi relished the challenge of planning and styling their wedding. Choosing a boho theme with warm pastel sunset colours, the floristry was key to the look of the day, featuring fan palms, stocks, toffee roses, garden roses, phalaenopsis orchids, peonies and pampas. “We wanted beautiful flowers to bring the place to life and complement the surrounding natural beauty,” she explains.
Bringing a DIY element to the day, Naomi made the stationery, signage and – being a professional pastry chef and cake maker – the wedding cake and macaron favours. “I made all the place name cards on seeded paper that could be kept and planted to grow wildflowers,” she says. “I also crafted the bridesmaids’ flower crowns from pampas grass and gypsophila that I picked and dried myself.”
The ceremony proved a standout moment of the day for the couple. “One of my favourite parts was reading our personal vows that we had each written and had kept a secret until the day,” says Naomi. “It made my heart melt to hear the loving vows Aidan had written for me.”
After drinks in the grounds, everyone tucked into an “outstanding” feast, featuring Darts Farm beef, roast sea bass, ratatouille tart, wedding cake and fresh fruit platters.
Looking back, the first dance lingers in Aidan’s mind as a magical moment. “It was like it was just me and Naomi in the room dancing to our song,” he reflects. “Then when it finished everyone joined us on the dance floor, which made it feel even more special.”
“Having our children as part of our wedding day was the most magical thing for us,” adds Naomi. “The following day our daughter asked us ‘when are mummy and daddy getting married again?’ because she enjoyed the day so much!”
Naomi imparts some sound planning advice. “Writing a guest list should be one of the first things you do as this will help you to find a venue with the right amount of space for your party,” she recommends. “Schedule in some couple time without wedding talk, and remember that your wedding day is really about the two of you and your happiness!”
Photography ElsieLove Photography elsielovephotography.com Venue Brickhouse Vineyard brickhousevineyard.co.uk Dress Grace Loves Lace graceloveslace.com Groom’s outfit ASOS asos.com Hair Rocco Staff Hair Designers instagram.com/roccostaffhairdesigners Make-up Rita Siviero from Backstage Academy backstage-academy.co.uk Flowers Floren Studio florenstudio.co.uk Fairy light canopy Socialights socialights.co.uk Peacock chairs The Natural Hire Company thenaturalhirecompany.co.uk Catering Mulberry Catering Co mulberrycatering.co.uk Bouncy castle Exeter Bouncy Castles exeterbouncycastles.co.uk Entertainment Urban Idol DJs entertainment-nation.co.uk Videography Friends Film It friendsfilmit.co.uk
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Country Lovers
Lovingly handmade touches added to the charm of Ella and Luke’s rural wedding at Harefield Barn
After being set up by mutual friends at Young Farmers’ Club, Ella and Luke formed an instant connection. Their relationship moved apace and, during a holiday in Cornwall, Luke didn’t let the weather hamper his plans to propose at Constantine Bay. “It was pouring with rain and very windy, then Luke got down on one knee – it was perfect!” reminisces Ella. “We were both kitted out in our welly boots and raincoats, which summed us up as the outdoorsy, country couple that we are.”
Flanked by acres of idyllic Devon countryside, Harefield Barn was the perfect venue for the countryloving pair. They decorated the indoor and outdoor spaces with a mix of fresh and dried flowers including delphiniums, roses, sunflowers, orlaya, veronica, nigella and scabiosa, while a selection of Ella’s homegrown blooms were added to pots and troughs. Created by Ella’s friend and bridesmaid, the bespoke stationery added another personal touch. “Laurie incorporated everything that we asked for, from Luke’s tractor to our wedding flowers and our beloved dogs, Clover and Roxy,” she says.
Filled with emotion and carefully selected words and music performed by a string quartet, the ceremony was perfectly pitched. “I walked down the aisle to I Giorni, we chose Sweet Disposition while we signed the register, and we walked out to Everlasting Love. It helped make our ceremony personal,” says Ella, who cites the ceremony as one of their “top moments” – especially with the addition of a poem that had been written by Luke’s late grandfather. “It encompasses what it is to be in the country, and with our ceremony being outside and surrounded by rolling hills it was a really treasured moment,” says Luke.
After taking a ride on Luke’s lovingly renovated tractor, the couple joined their guests for a feast including steak and ale pie, aubergine and vegan cream cheese stack and bowls of fresh raspberries and strawberries, chocolate brownies and mini meringues served with ice cream. A competitive round of horse racing, whereby ‘jockeys’ had to pull wooden horses across the finish line with rope, an electric live performance from SeaTrees and an evening barbecue added to the magic of the evening celebrations.
With Ella having been involved in a car accident the previous winter – and the wedding very nearly being postponed – emotions ran high throughout the day. “I have since been recovering from a mild brain injury and we were lucky I recovered enough for us to go ahead with the wedding,” she explains. “I know everyone’s wedding day is special, but ours meant that much more to be surrounded by all our friends and family after what was such a turbulent nine months.”
Reflecting on their day, the couple’s champagne picnic at sunset, taking in views across the rolling meadows, stands out as a particularly fond memory. “The time spent just the two of us on our wedding day was priceless,” says Luke. “We highly recommend planning some time for just the two of you during your wedding. It was the highlight of our day.”
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Season of Love
Chloe and David tied the knot during their favourite season in the achingly romantic setting of Powderham Castle
Chloe and David first laid eyes on each other across a crowded bar on Halloween. “Somehow in all the madness and seas of people in fancy dress we lost each other,” recalls Chloe. “I woke up the following day to a message from David asking to take me on a date. I accepted and the rest is history!”
David surprised Chloe by proposing while renovating their first home during lockdown in 2020. “He called me and, when I walked into the room, he was down on one knee amongst the rubble and proposed. His reasoning for proposing in our new home was because we were literally building our future together and he said: ‘it just feels right and I couldn’t wait any longer’.”
With its sweeping parkland and breathtaking celebration spaces, Powderham Castle made an enchanting venue for their “autumnal, rustic, country estate” wedding. “We met in the autumn and it’s also our favourite season, so it seemed a fitting theme,” explains Chloe. Against the majestic spaces of the historic castle and the autumnal light, the seasonal palette of burnt orange, rust and soft peach, which carried from the flowers to the bridesmaids’ dresses, made for a soul-stirring scene.
A violinist provided a stirring soundtrack to their emotional ceremony in the State Dining Room, after which drinks and canapés were savoured in the rose garden “as we were blessed with gorgeous sun and clear skies,” reminisces Chloe. “The kids danced to the music with the deer running around in the fields behind.”
Guests tucked into a feast full of Devon produce including slow-roasted sirloin of Westcountry beef and A ‘Taste of Devon’ trio of desserts comprising Uffculme dark chocolate torte, local clotted cream and poached rhubarb panna cotta, and Luscombe apple cider sorbet.
“The speeches had the room both laughing and crying about our childhood memories and the years we’ve spent as a couple,” says Chloe. The newlyweds were transported to the Riding School Barn in the back of a burnt orange pick-up for an evening party filled with live music, a photo booth and glitter bar. “The whole day was filled with smiles and we finished the evening to cheesy disco classics and way too much cake!” she laughs.
“My favourite moment was when David and I got back to the castle after all our guests had left. It was the first time we spent together alone and without prompt we both hugged and slow danced again for the last time on such a precious day,” she reflects. For David, it was the ceremony that provided the standout moment. “Seeing Chloe walk down the aisle was my favourite moment by far,” he smiles. “That feeling will stay with me forever.”
Chloe has some tips for couples in the midst of planning. “Create a supplier checklist with contact details. You can also note and track your spend against each supplier. This helps keep on top of your budget and you can also use the checklist closer to the time to confirm last minute details with each person,” she recommends. “Make time regularly to recap what you have booked so far. You can get lost in wedding brain fog so checking what’s actually booked every few months is really refreshing.”
Photography Freckle Photography frecklephotography.co.uk Venue Powderham Castle powderham.co.uk Dress & veil Enzoani from Little London Brides littlelondonbrides.co.uk
Groom’s outfit Marc Darcy from Zebel Bespoke zebel.co.uk “To see everyone there and have Bridesmaids’ dresses Oh Hello Clothing ohhelloclothing.com Hair Natalie Nichols instagram.com/natalienicholsbridal them share such a special day with Toni Gogola tonigogola.co.uk Make-up Lopez Beauty lopexbeauty.com us was what it was all about”
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In Full Bloom
Friends and family gathered at beautiful Rockbeare Manor for Megan and Luke’s springtime celebrations
Luke and Megan first laid eyes on each other while living and working in Ibiza. “Our friendship groups clicked immediately and we spent the summer making amazing memories and all ended up living in an apartment together,” says Megan. Upon their return, the pair began meeting up and soon became a couple, relocating to Devon from Dunfermline and Nottingham to be together.
The city of love provided the perfect backdrop for their romantic engagement at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. “We pitched up right across from it with a bottle of Prosecco and, just as it lit up, Luke got down on one knee and asked me to marry him,” reminisces Megan.
Smitten by the first venue they visited, Rockbeare Manor was everything they wanted for their wedding. Enlisting the professional services of Knots & Kisses to help create their “classic, timeless and neutral with a modern twist” styled wedding, Megan was thrilled with the stunning results. “Nikki was absolutely incredible,” she says. “Every vision we had she made a reality.”
A gorgeous mix of foliage, fresh and dried flowers was key to achieving the day’s aesthetic. “I was so happy I opted for a dried bouquet as it now lives on my dressing table so I can look at it every day,” adds Megan.
Kick-starting the celebrations early with a Friday night gathering allowed extra mingling time. “This was great as it gave us more opportunity to spend our wedding day together,” explains Megan.
Come the day, everything fell into perfect place. “We couldn’t have picked a better day weather-wise as the sun was shining bright, with all the spring daffodils in bloom adding to Rockbeare’s incredible beauty,” says Megan. Although one of her bridesmaids went into labour that morning, the rest of the day played out as planned, from the stirring ceremony to the sun-spilled drinks reception and bagpipe soundtrack in honour of Megan’s Scottish heritage.
“It really was the most incredible day,” smiles Megan. “I think after two years of postponements and all the sadness that had happened in the world everyone was ready to just be together and enjoy each other’s company. There was a real feeling of love from start to finish.”
“Our favourite moment by far was having such incredible pictures at golden hour,” she reveals. “It gave us the opportunity to spend time and reflect on the day. It’s something we would never have thought to do; we’re thankful that we had such amazing suppliers that suggested this to make our day even more special.”
“Ensure you find the right suppliers that fit you as a couple,” she says by word of advice. “Especially picking a photographer and videographer that you trust, so you can relive the day for years to come. And most importantly of all, enjoy it and don’t feel bad for spending time together! We spent the whole evening dancing and laughing together and our guests joined in.”
Photography Luna Weddings lunaweddings.co.uk Venue Rockbeare Manor rockbearemanor.co.uk Wedding styling & stationery Knots & Kisses knotsandkisses.co.uk Dress Suzanne Neville suzanneneville.com Bridesmaids’ dresses Maids to Measure maidstomeasure.com Groom’s outfit Moss Bros. moss.co.uk Hair Devon Wedding Hair devonweddinghair.co.uk Make-up Emma Roberts MUA emmarobertsmakeup.co.uk Sophie White instagram.com/sophiewhitemua Flowers Brompton Buds bromptonbuds.com Cake Edible Essence edibleessencecakeart.com
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