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Latest news from The Great Barn – a breathtakingly beautiful Wedding Venue in Devon.
Alternative Ways for Wedding Cakes
Traditionally, a symbol of fertility and prosperity, with the top tier saved for the christening of a wedded couple’s first born, the humble wedding cake is now a whole lot more then ever before!
Great Barn Weddings – Sam & James
Today’s beautiful wedding, which was held at The Great Barn Devon over the Easter weekend, just goes to show that, even when the weather doesn’t want to play, the show will most definitely go on.
The Great & The Good – May
For this month’s Great and Good feature, we’ve decided to dedicate it to some of our favourite bridal blogs. They are bursting at the seams with wedding inspiration, helpful advice and tonnes & tonnes of real brides and grooms, and are a regular stopover for a lot of our couples. And you can see why …
Create a campsite for your wedding guests
When you book your wedding at The Great Barn Devon, we give you a full weekend to totally relax and take in every, single moment of your special celebration. Our beautiful, cosy cottages are the perfect place to pamper yourself the night before, to prepare at leisure the morning of your big day and sleep in late, the morning after.
Because we are nestled in 120 acres of idyllic Devon countryside, we think your wedding guests should have the chance to enjoy the full weekend too and so, we are offering the use of our fields behind the Barn, for glamping or festival style accommodation galore!
Pastel Wedding Inspiration
Pastels come and go, but are a huge wedding trend this season and, we don’t think they are going anywhere again for quite a while. There are some, simply stunning, pastel elements you can bring into your wedding day; small things that will add a subtle touch of femininity … or why not go all out and shout PASTELS from the rooftops!!
The Difference Between Civil and Celebrant Ceremonies
So, you’ve set the date to marry the one you love, you’ve chosen your maid of honour and even started looking at wedding gowns. But have you considered the ceremony itself? And have you been able to choose a venue that can give you the wedding ceremony of your dreams?
Wedding Guest Lists – Keeping the Peace whilst Keeping to a Budget
Weddings needn’t be stressful, but somewhere along the way, there’s always a little bump in the road. Drawing up a wedding guest list seems like a simple task – just invite everyone you want to see you get married, surely?
The Great & The Good – April 2016
In other news, we are absolutely thrilled to share with you, our brand new baby – The Great Event. Here you can search for unique and unusual handpicked finds, that are perfect for styling your wedding, party or any celebration. From trestle tables to vintage chairs, from candle holders to linen napkins, from barrels for beers to buckets for ice. We would LOVE for you to pop on over and have a look. And if you know someone who is looking for furniture and accessories with a vintage twist, tell them about us!
Winter Wedding Inspiration
Spring is definitely upon us, so it feels more than a little strange to be posting this today. But bear with us, dear readers. For those of you planning your wedding to take place in the winter months, an inspirational board filled with all things warming, cosy, rich, seasonal, and indulgent is just what you need!