The good thing about a DIY wedding at Ash Barton is that anything goes. So if you want a Bucking Bronco at your wedding you can have one! Congratulations to the fabulous Sarah and Dan who had their beautiful winter wedding at Ash Barton last November.

Dress: Frilly Frocks Bridal Wear

“If you haven’t found your dress – Frilly Frocks is the place for you. Fiona and Lisa are the nicest people ever and made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. They want you to feel your best and will stop at nothing to find you the perfect dress. From start to finish, they were fun, easy going, so kind and on top of everything.” 

Hair: Carly Hanson

Make-up: Isabelle Grace Makeup Artistry

“Rach and Carly are the best. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are so fun and made our morning getting ready such a memorable experience. Every one of my bridesmaids loved their hair and make- up and even my mom (who hates getting either done!) was so happy. I wish I could get married all over again so we could have another morning with them. They listened to every detail that I wanted, and my hair and make-up came out exactly what I hoped it would be (and more!). Highly, highly, recommend!!!”

Concierge service: Croyde Concierge

“Cleaning, bartending, babysitting, waitressing, cooking breakfast and literally everything in between. Holly and her team are an absolute must! I honestly have no idea how we would have made it through the three days without their help. They are so lovely, friendly and always have a smile on their face. Nothing is too big or too small for them. Things just get done. Please do yourself a favour and book Holly and her team if you want your time at Ash Barton to be worry free.”

Wedding co-ordination: Best Day Ever

“Katie is amazing. She knows Ash Barton backwards and forwards and always has a creative solution to any problem. She makes sure everything happens exactly as you want it. Honestly, our day was perfect because I knew she had every detail under control. She is also a absolute must.”

Flowers: Loolabells Floristry

“Laura is a flower goddess. My flowers were EXACTLY what I wanted, down to the very last detail. They truly made all my bridesmaids’ dresses pop. They were so fresh and smelled amazing. Beautiful!”

Band: Over the Threshold

“They were the best wedding band I’ve ever seen. No one wanted to sit down while they were playing because they just kept bringing out belter after belter. People are still commenting on want an amazing band they were. And they threw in acoustic guitar for the dinner since we booked with them within two weeks of inquiry. Really lovely guys and amazing music.”

Cello and Violinist: Duo Rose

“Rebecca and team were soooo good! We used them for our songs during the ceremony and then they played for a few hours during cocktails. They play a mix of classical and modern music which everyone loved. They brought such an incredible atmosphere to the day.”

Wedding Dinner: North Devon Hog Roast

“We had a hog roast with a bunch of sides and it was truly the best hog roast we’ve ever had. Sam and her family were so accommodating and on top of everything. And we had loads of leftovers. Yummy doesn’t even begin to describe it.”

Wedding Desserts: Graze & S’More

“Katie is an artist. Everything she sourced for us was not only perfectly presented but absolutely amazing. She uses as many local suppliers as possible so everything on our canape and desert spread was fresh and so yummy. She was wonderful on the lead up to the wedding, checking in to make sure I had everything I needed to make the day perfect.”

Late night food: Xanders Diner

"This was our late-night food for the wedding and was again, perfect. Maxine was so sweet to work with and even dressed up her wagon in our wedding colours. Burgers and hot dogs were fresh and yummy and somehow the fries stayed hot and crispy all night."

Night before food: The Whiddon Wagon

"We had fish and chips the night before our wedding. The fish was cooked perfectly, and we are still getting compliments saying it was the best fish and chips people have ever had."

Next day food: The Pizza Box Devon

"Sarah and team supplied the amazing sourdough pizzas for our BBQ the next day. She couldn’t put the pizzas down fast enough before the crowds guzzled them up. The ingredients were fresh, and the crust was divine perfection."

Day before evening meal: Load ‘o’ Waffle

"Chicken & Waffles & Dessert Waffles. We used Sam and her team for the evening meal the day after our wedding. The chicken and waffles was magical -chicken cooked to perfection and waffles were soo good. The dessert waffles were incredible too (but all my guests ate them before I had a chance to try them, but everyone raved about them!)"

Mechanical Bull: South West Bouncy Castles

“This was honestly the highlight of our night! The guests loved it and it fitted perfectly in the barn near the kitchen. We unveiled it after dinner and everyone went nuts. So much fun! John was really easy going and delivered everything on time.

Photographer: Becky Payne

"Becky is genius behind the camera. She took such magical shots of us and had a very laid back attitude which made the whole day feel easy. She even sent through about 30 pictures the next morning so we didn’t have to wait long to see our big day."