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Ash Barton Estate. Braunton. North Devon

Roisin and Andy's Outdoor Alpine Wedding

Interviews    11.05.2023

Many congratulations to Roisin and Andy who held their midweek ceremony at Ash Barton in May last year. We loved the alpine theme, outdoor games, Andy’s kilt and Ro’s sparkly dance outfit!

“I can wholeheartedly say that it was the best few days of my life. Ash Barton is everything and more than I thought it would be when we booked three years ago and had to postpone due to Covid on two occasions.

“Having the venue for four days surrounded by the most beautiful surroundings and your absolute favourite people meant that my heart felt like it could’ve burst with joy for the entirety of our stay.”

“Our suppliers who were nothing short of incredible and loyal throughout all of the setbacks Covid threw our way - a really big thank you for easing the (what felt at the time like unrelenting) disappointment that Covid brought with postponing our big day so many times.

“We had an absolute DREAM team of suppliers and I am so extremely grateful for everything they each did, going above and beyond in their responsiveness, willingness to help and their shared desire to make sure our day was everything and more we wanted it to be. Words really can’t express our gratitude.” 

Dress: Frilly Frock’s Bridal Wear 

"They made sure the fit was perfect with their in house seamstress and it was all their work that made the dress feel special.”

Flowers: Petal and Posie

“We chose dried flowers for the bouquets and large arrangements and they are absolute perfection and better still, can be kept forever. They have already given my house a new lease of life – so basically an investment for the day and beyond! Win, win! Denise is a rockstar, knows exactly what you need, even with the most vague descriptions! You would not be disappointed as everything she creates is a masterpiece.”

Hair Styling: Forty Nine and Fifth

“Beth and her army of talented hairdressers did the most outstanding job creating the most beautiful hairstyles with ease and they feel like they belong in your bridal party, bringing class and style to your special morning. The best!”

Beauty: Croft Beauty

“Anne at Croft Beauty is an asolute beauty queen. She had me feeling gorg before the rest of the glam squad arrived on the day and is a wizard! I have always had absolutely no nails and she nurtured them in the weeks leading up to the wedding so I had naturally elegant nails. She did wonders with my brows and gave me some glorious lash extensions. I wasn’t a beauty addict before but I’m definitely now hooked.”

Make-up: Isabelle Grace Makeup Artistry and Style Sister Devon

Rach from Isabelle Grace did the most incredible job of my make-up and it was everything I had hoped it would be and more! I felt like an enhanced version of myself and that was key to me feeling comfortable and her effortless colour choices complemented my dress perfectly.

Kath from Style Sister is the most wonderful lady. She did the make-up of five bridesmaids and my mum and they all looked an absolute vision.”

Wedding co-ordination and styling: Katie at Best Day Ever

“If you haven’t enquired yet, what are you waiting for? She is everything you need and more to keep your vision alive and, better yet, improved. She is an absolute professional who made our day run seamlessly.”

Tents: Unity Event Design

"They set up and supplied the most gorgeous bell tents for some of our guests. They also sold Ash Barton to us when we met them at a wedding fair – and they were right!”

Photography: Wild Tide Weddings

“Wild Tide Weddings was our photographer and videographer. Finding an epic photographer was always going to be difficult when Amy Chapple Photography was your bridesmaid!”

Catering: Latitudes Catering 

“Chris and Lara created a bespoke dish to complement our mountain theme and gave helpful advice and tips from the absolute get go. They went above and beyond making sure we made informed choices never mind the fact that the food was beyond delicious - it was a goal of mine and Andy’s to make sure our guests enjoyed the whole experience, the food being the biggest part, and they didn’t disappoint. Everyone was raving about it!

Catering: Graze & S’more

“They did the most incredible spread on a double grazing table in place of canapes. It was an absolute hit and much to my disappointment there was barely anything left to eat hungover the next morning!”

Monday night catering: The Whiddon Wagon

"They pitched up on the Monday night supplying our guests with their delicious fish and chip delights. Catering for vegans too meant that all our bellies were comfortably full and it added to the whole event as people arriving to the area but staying elsewhere were able to pitch up and join us the night before to get the love buzz going from the get go! So many people commented that it was the best fish and chips they’d ever eaten.”

Day after catering: Pizza Sorina Catering 

“They are the most wonderful Italian couple and catered for our hungover needs with the most delicious wood fired pizzas for the lunchtime food after the night before! Would highly recommend!”

Ice cream: Webbery Moos

They provided the most delicious locally made ice cream from their gorgeous vintage ice cream van. People loved moving about the venue to get their dessert at their leisure.”

Bar: FlyBar

“Lucy, Liam and the FlyBar Mobile Bar team were outstanding with their service behind the bar. We had a lot of guests drinking a lot of cocktails and the queue time was minimal, the quality was exceptional and they carried on so our late night/early morning party animals didn’t go thirsty!”

Band: Mum's band 

DJ: Friend of Ro and Andy's 

“Henry & Simon were absolute heroes too, always super responsive over the last three years and there in the background on the day. The well oiled machine that is Ash Barton wouldn’t be what it is without them!

“Basically, we just had the best time and everything in our line of sight and beyond was the absolute best! Can we do it again every year?"