Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - March/April 2023 (Issue 42)

50 Millbrook Estate located in the stunning North Devon countryside is the perfect elopement wedding venue for couples searching for an intimate and romantic celebration. Immersed in 32 acres of nature, from lakes, to wildflower meadows and mature woodland, it’s easy to see why elopements are so special here – the friendly animals will ensure you have plenty of photo opportunities! The Summer House provides a wonderful setting for elopements for couples and up to four guests who can take advantage of the luxury accommodation on-site. The team pride themselves on their celebrity customer service and commitment to making sure each elopement is as special and unique as possible – turn to page nine to read more. Book it: 01769 561 900, www.millbrookestate.co.uk; www.facebook.com/millbrookestate; www.instagram.com/millbrookestate Celebrant Sara Price who is based in Helston, Cornwall offers an Elopement and Micro Wedding package. She tells us, “I adore small, intimate ceremonies because there’s something so special about them, a different kind of special to any other kind of wedding ceremony. I love seeing the smiles, and sometimes tears as well as the wonderful locations they have chosen.” She adds, “there are many reasons why a couple would choose an elopement or small wedding, but whatever that reason is, their ceremony and their day is even more about the two of them. I send them a special series of questionnaires so I can get to know them first and understand the best way of writing their ceremony. We’ll then meet so they can give me their thoughts and ideas, and by the time their special day arrives, they’ll feel as though they are in good hands with a wonderful friend.” Book Sara: www.sarapricecelebrant.co.uk/weddingceremonies; www.facebook.com/sarapricecelebrant; www.instagram.com/sarapricecelebrant Tree Top Escape is home to The Nest, an intimate wedding venue perched amongst the trees in the rolling Devonshire hills in High Bickington. This magical, quirky wedding venue boasting floor-toceiling views, a tranquil yet stylish space and a stunning adjoining Tree House is the perfect place for couples looking to enjoy an elopement celebration shared only with witnesses. The Ceremony Only wedding packages offers couples the chance to experience the magic of Tree Top Escape without a stay in the accommodation. Alternatively, up to 14 guests can be invited to share in the fairytale at this rural countryside venue. Following the ceremony, enjoy a celebratory toast before heading over to the cosy Meadow Room to let the festivities begin before staying the night in the Tree House with your guests staying in the luxury accommodation available. Book it: 01769 629069, www.treetopescape.co.uk/intimate-wedding-venue.php; www.facebook.com/treehousedevon; www.instagram.com/treetopescape www.oliviawhitbread-roberts.com Scan to view video Scan to view video SAYING ‘I DO’ www.katherineandhercamera.com Sabine Smith is the award-winning celebrant behind Perfect Day Ceremonies creating unique elopements and beach ceremonies throughout Cornwall and Devon who tells us, “there’s nothing more romantic and couple-focused than an intimate wedding celebration, such as an elopement. Micro weddings and elopements are the ideal choice to celebrate the start of the rest of your life together.” Sabine adds, “This fuss and stress-free way to say ‘I do’ enables couples to create a personal and magical ceremony in surroundings of their choice. For some couples, it’s important to celebrate their love for themselves first and foremost, before they might celebrate with family and friends.” An elopement is an alternative to the traditional larger ceremony which can set couples back financially and it might not even be what they want for their big day – trying to please family members instead of themselves. Small wedding gatherings between 14 and 20 guests is often referred to as a micro wedding and have become a popular choice for couples. Sabine tells us, “A celebrant-led elopement or micro wedding can take place indoors or outdoors and a celebrant like myself can help with personalised vows and promises.” She adds, “Some couples like to choose symbolic gestures like a ring exchange, hand tying, lighting a unity candle or planting a tree that reflect their personalities and adds a personal touch. This type of ceremony is 100% bespoke but should not be confused with the legally binding civil ceremony which takes place in the registry office. Book Sabine: 07977 561 450, www.perfectdayceremonies.co.uk; www.facebook.com/perfectdayceremonies.co.uk; www.instagram.com/perfectdayceremonies www.alexapoppeweddingphotography.com https://oliverharrisphotography.com

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