Gorgeous Wedding Venue in the Devon Countryside

I had a lovely day on Sunday visiting the Vintage Fair at Killerton House near Exeter.
Its such a beautiful house ... and has a really Mediterranean feel with its terracotta paintwork even though its in the middle of the Devon countryside. There is also a really gorgeous chapel in the grounds which is worth a visit.

I was also delighted to find out that you can use the Killerton Estate for weddings so thought I would share it with you on the blog today.

 

Here as an example of a real wedding at the Killerton Estate photographed by www.rosieanderson.co.uk which featured in Wed Magazine in 2013 http://www.wedmagazine.co.uk/real-wedding-at-killerton-estate-devon-ellie-david.html

A Stunning Arts & Crafts Wedding Venue in the Devon Countryside

I had the absolute pleasure recently of visiting a gorgeous wedding venue just down the road from me on the edge of Dartmoor and in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside.

The lovely Sarah showed me around 'Coombe Trenchard' after a chat and a cup of tea in front of one of the many lovely fireplaces in the house.

Coombe Trenchard is an Edwardian Estate with a very Arts & Crafts feel .. making me exceptionally happy as I'm a bit of an Arts & Crafts obsessive! Give me some William Morris patterned wallpaper and a beautiful hand carved wooden door and I'm there! So there were lots of oohs and aahs as I was wondering around the house. The panelling and fireplaces are absolutely beautiful ... and there is also a 'secret disappearing wall'!

Coombe Trenchard is perfect for an elegant yet relaxed wedding; the Edwardian house and gardens were designed for entertaining and is available for civil ceremonies as well as other celebrations.
The House is nestled within acres of picturesque gardens and parkland, incorporating water gardens, a stream with bridges, a woodland garden, terraces and many Arts & Crafts features.

You can have a small, intimate ceremony under the Italianate tower, to something more formal within the Grand Hall, beneath the Minstrels Gallery, which makes the perfect entrance for the bride to be down a beautiful sweeping staircase.

 

 

The terrace overlooking the gardens at the back is particularly stunning .. with the most amazing views over the Dartmoor countryside ... and would be perfect for an after ceremony drinks reception.

All in all if you are looking for a intimate venue with a real sense of style and history I would thoroughly recommend giving Sarah a call and arranging a visit.

Take a look at Coombe Trenchard on their website at http://www.coombetrenchard.co.uk or drop Sarah an email at sarah@coombetrenchard.co.uk

NEW COUNTRY FARM WEDDING VENUE!

I was delighted recently to be told about a new venue which is opening up soon in Leicestershire. Val from Benessamy Events was good enough to let me know about the open day they are having ....

NEW COUNTRY FARM WEDDING VENUE OPENS IN LEICESTERSHIRE

BAWDON LODGE FARM - WEDDING OPEN DAY

Sunday 15th September 11am to 3pm

"Calling all brides to be – If you are in the middle of wedding planning and you’re looking for a venue where you can create a day that is truly memorable and personal make sure you visit the Bawdon Lodge Farm Wedding Open Day on Sunday 15th September.

Nestled away in the Charnwood Forest, Bawdon Lodge Farm is an exciting new Leicestershire venue for weddings and events.

This country farm provides the perfect blank canvas to create a day that is truly unique, to suit your tastes and style. Come along to the wedding open day to see the versatility of Bawdon Lodge Farm for your country farm or marquee wedding. Meet the team including our Associate Wedding Planner Val from Benessamy and some of our fabulous recommended suppliers who will be showcasing their talents on the day.

 "It’s an honour to be able to open up our home to help people celebrate their special occasions. We are really fortunate to have some amazing and talented associates who are based locally and they will be showcasing their creativities at our very first Wedding Open Day.

Come and embrace the beauty of the Charnwood Forest and let your imagination run free! "

– Lynn Bailey – Operations Manager, Bawdon Lodge Farm

 

"I’m excited to be part of the team at this fabulous new wedding venue and to offer Benessamy wedding planning services to help couples plan every aspect of their Bawdon Lodge Farm wedding" – Val Mattinson - Director of Weddings & Events at Benessamy

 So, if you're looking for a blank canvas to create your perfect country farm wedding, make sure you attend the Bawdon Lodge Farm Wedding Open Day - Sunday 15 September from 11am to 3pm. To book your FREE tickets register now at http://www.benessamy.co.uk/bawdon-lodge-farm-event

photography credits :

http://www.lumiere-photography.co.uk/

A Beautiful Garden Wedding Venue!

Hello! Hope you all had a lovely weekend in this sunshine .. wasn't it just glorious! I managed to get some time away from work to go to a local music festival on Saturday and then yesterday I went to the gorgeous gardens at RHS Rosemoor near Great Torrington in Devon.
Its only half an hour away from my new house so I'm looking forward to going back :)

While I was there I found out that they are a licensed venue for civil ceremonies and host weddings and receptions .. and of course I immediately wanted to share this with you all! It was such a beautiful and picturesque English country garden setting it seemed absolutely perfect for a wedding venue.



They have a selection of small and large licensed civil ceremony 'buildings' .. including a gorgeous gazebo and my favourite a gorgeous little thatched cottage enclosure!



You can exchange your vows in one of five romantic venues throughout the garden which have been licensed to hold wedding ceremonies. All have their own unique charm, and some are the closest you can get to getting married outdoors in this country! Toast your marriage with champagne on one of their sunny lawns then celebrate with a delightful reception for up to 250 guests in their marquee overlooking the garden. Rosemoor’s Garden Kitchen restaurant, outside seating area and Winter Garden Lawn can also be incorporated to accommodate guests for an evening party.



For more information call Rosemoor’s Events and Weddings department on 01805 626800