Home Farm Wedding in Devon

Photography by Joshua Gooding Photography

Fairy lit tipis, a rustic tractor and a bridal party in wellies - this home farm wedding is about as wholesome as it gets! From the wild explosion of florals arranged by their family and friends to cardboard cut outs of the guests who couldn't make it, this wedding truly brought all Ed & Lucy's loved ones together. Their reception took place under the canopy of an impressive tipi from Recommended supplier World Inspired Tents, and it was all caught on camera by Recommended photographer Joshua Gooding. But the real joy of this wedding lies in the tangible happiness. From the happy couple to the cat, everyone was beaming with joy. Well, maybe cats only look happy on the inside... but Ed & Lucy were certainly absolutely thrilled! And we definitely spied a happy tear or two from a few guests...

Home farm wedding in Devon with tipi, fairy lights and Elbeth Gillis wedding dress.

It was Summer Solstice and the first day since covid times that weddings could have over 30 guests. It was epic! As many guests were not able to attend due to travel restrictions, we made cardboard cut outs to ensure they were still in photos. The ceremony and speeches were all streamed on Zoom. Very 2021.
Ed & Lucy

Pale grey Avalia block heels with cross straps on white windowsill before home farm wedding

Whit and grey striped cat with grey eyes sits on white windowsill looking at the camera

Bride with long brown curled hair has braid pinned up by hairdresser before wedding

Bride with long brown curled hair with braid has her Elbeth Gillis low back wedding gown buttoned up by bridesmaid in green dress

Smiling bride with long brown curled hair and sleeveless Elbeth Gillis wedding dress has her veil attached before home farm wedding

Bride in white satin Elbeth Gillis wedding gown walks down stairs inside house holding veil on one arm

Bride in sleeveless satin Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and veil walks through doorway in brick wall before home farm wedding

Bride in low back Elbeth Gillis wedding gown with train and veil hugs father whilst bridesmaids in green dresses watch

Wooden basket all of dried confetti cones on church pew before home farm wedding

Bride in satin Elbeth Gillis wedding gown, long veil and white and green bridal bouquet walks arm in arm with father in brown suit before wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis gown and veil walks down the aisle arm in arm with father whilst holding white and green bridal bouquet

Groom in dark brown suit shakes hand of smiling father of the bride at the church altar

Smiling groom wipes tear from his eye standing next to bride in veil holding white and green bridal bouquet at the altar of church wedding ceremony

Groom in dark brown suit smiles at bride in Elbeth Gillis wedding gown and father of the bride at the altar of church wedding ceremony

Groom in three piece suit and bride in white Elbeth Gillis gown and veil sit holding hands in church during wedding ceremony

Groom in dark brown three piece suit with grey waistcoat, pale gold tie and pocket square and white rose buttonhole holds hands with bride in white Elbeth Gillis gown and veil as they sit on church pew smiling during wedding ceremony

Two wedding guests with face masks on get emotional as bride and groom hold hands at altar during church ceremony

Groom in dark brown suit kisses bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and veil in church next to white, purple and green florals

Interior of church wedding ceremony with bride in Elbeth Gillis gown and long veil kneels at the altar with groom in brown suit before vicar in white robes

Bride in low back white Elbeth Gillis gown, long curled hair and veil smiles back at the congregation whilst kneeling at the alter during church wedding ceremony

Smiling bride with brown curled hair and veil looks at groom in dark brown suit during church wedding ceremony

Smiling groom in dark brown three piece suit with grey waistcoat holds hands with bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding gown in church after wedding ceremony

Bride in low back Elbeth Gillis wedding gown with train and long veil walks out of church doorway holding hands with groom in dark brown suit before home farm wedding reception

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding gown holding white and green bridal bouquet smiles whilst holding hands with grooming dark brown three piece suit as guests throw confetti outside church

Bridesmaid in v neck forest green bridesmaid dress holds green, white and purple wedding bouquet at home farm wedding

FLOWERS

Let's talk florals... because this home farm wedding was absolutely bursting with them! Even the tractor was getting into the swing of it with it's own wild daisy pots and artfully placed ivy. The blooms were garden grown from Lucy's mum and the local ladies from the village, with a few wholesale bunches to supplement. The vision for the day was recreating hedgerow flowers, and the riot of colour really brought this wedding reception to life. The florals in the tipi created a magical atmosphere with the fairy lights, rustic tables and drapery. Finally, just when we thought we'd seen everything weddings have to offer, Ed and Lucy whip out the tomato plant lucky dip for wedding favours!

STYLE

Lucy's dress brief was simple. Must be suitable for walking down the aisle at church, and also walking through a field at the home farm wedding reception... Well, the Elbeth Gillis gown with low back, button detailing and train was stunning. And the switch from four-inch heels to hunter wellies for the reception solved any church to field transition issues (whilst also bringing a whole new player to the game of bridal footwear). The bridesmaids looked gorgeous in forest green dresses, and Ed cut a classically stylish figure in his three piece groom's suit with white rose buttonhole. All in all, we're betting the farm has never seen style this good...

Interior of barn decorated for home farm wedding with bunting, hay bales and wooden chairs and tables

Interior of tipi wedding reception with fairy lights, draping and rustic wooden tables for home farm wedding

Four tiered white wedding cake with white icing and rose and white flower decor at home farm wedding

String quartet sat on wooden chairs in a barn decorated with bunting, hay bales and plants at home farm wedding

Tomato plants wrapped in brown paper behind acrylic wedding favour sign at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and pale grey block heels walks down garden steps whilst holding up dress at home farm wedding

Dried grass in glass jugs on wooden tables inside barn at home farm wedding

Wedding guest in dark blue suit sits on the ground after falling down bench inside tipi wedding reception with fairy lights, foliage decoration and rustic table at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding gown sits on old tractor with bridesmaid in forest green bridesmaids dress at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress walks across field holding hands with groom in dark brown suit at home farm wedding

Rustic wooden wedding breakfast table with white table runner, wild flowers in glass bottles and wooden benches inside tipi wedding reception at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and white wellies walks with three bridesmaids in first green v neck bridesmaids dresses and black wellies by pond at home farm wedding

Bride in white low back Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and long curled hair walks arm in arm with groom in dark brown suit through field at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and veil holding white and green bridal bouquet walks through field with groom in dark brown three piece suit with grey waistcoat at home farm wedding

Bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress and white shawl stands outside barn smiling with wedding guests as they all hold aperol spritzes at home farm wedding

Bride in white low back Elbeth Gillis gown and long curled hair stands holding hands with groom in dark brown suit outside barn at home farm wedding with tipi

Long wooden rustic wedding breakfast table with white table runner inside tipi with fairy lights, drapery and hessian floor

Metal farm gate with white and purple florals attached and wooden heart at home farm wedding

Bride in white low back Elbeth Gillis wedding dress with buttons walking towards tipi home farm wedding

Metal watering can and wildflowers inside barn at home farm wedding

Guest puts out cardboard cutouts of wedding guests for home farm wedding

Groom swings around bride in white Elbeth Gillis dress on the dance floor at home farm wedding

Groom in dark brown suit dances with bride in white Elbeth Gillis wedding dress inside tipi wedding reception at home farm wedding

Don't let anything stop you from wearing your dream wedding outfit. Wellies, umbrellas and bridal jackets can be the killer wedding accessory you never knew you needed!

My favourite moment from the day was the first dance. It was pretty incredible and Ed lifted me clean off the floor and spun me around. I literally flew!
Lucy

So, this was the crossover we never knew we needed. Classic style meets home farm wedding, and boy are we glad Ed and Lucy did it. If the magical tipi reception is inspiring you, then this DIY garden wedding reception complete with dogs and horse box bar is a must-see! Unfortunately we don't have a list of lovely local ladies from the village to help you with your florals, but we do have some incredible Recommended florists that can make your day bloomin' marvellous!