REAL WEDDING - The Early Summer Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography

8th July 2020


We can all appreciate that the most eco-conscious wedding ceremony would be in our pyjamas with an online celebrant; but second to that is the elopement, and they may well become the way forward in a post-lockdown 'new normal' world. Today we're featuring a glorious Devonshire elopement that radiates love!

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages PhotographyCaroline is a scientist at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, and Eddie is an engineer at Waters. They met in the University of Manchester Hiking Club in 2009 and both love the outdoors. Eddie popped the question on a weekend away in the Lake District in February 2019. He created a photobook of cycling holidays they had been on together throughout the last 8 years of their relationship, and the final page was a heartfelt proposal. Caroline said yes!

They spent just three months planning their wedding, knowing that they wanted something small with no stress. An intimate celebration also appealed due to the reduced impact on the environment (no guests travelling long distances, no overload of disposable items, etc.).

The Venue

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - the venueREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - venue detailsCaroline tells us that the Millbrook estate was:

"perfect for the kind of low-key wedding we were after. They were so accommodating and made sure everything ran like clockwork. The setting is beautiful and the summerhouse is a lovely place to get married and chill out in afterwards. We had private dining in the summerhouse in the evening which was amazing. Special thanks to Linda who was our wonderful hostess!"

The Bride & Groom

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - Beauty by CathyREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - Ivy and OakREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - the groomREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - bridal preparationsREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - Honey Bee Floral ArtCaroline and Eddie got ready together in one of the luxury cottages on the Estate. Caroline's hair and makeup were kept natural and unfussy, and her accessories were elegant and minimalist to complement her sophisticated choice of wedding dress from sustainability-conscious designers, Ivy & Oak. Eddie's cufflinks reflected their mutual love of cycling, preferring to travel under their own steam as opposed to taking the car whenever possible. He wore a statement buttonhole, and Caroline carried a beautiful, modestly-sized bouquet.

She had nothing but praise for her chosen suppliers:

"Cathy is an excellent hair and make-up artist. She achieved the look I was aiming for perfectly and I’ve never looked so stunning in my life! Cathy is so friendly and I really enjoyed her company while she made me up. Thank you Cathy!

I really recommend Ivy & Oak for anyone on smaller budget. My dress was £300 brand new, and it couldn’t have been more appropriate. 

Aileen [my work colleague] was so kind to offer to make my wedding jewellery. She was able to advise what would work with my dress (I had no idea!) and create something really special, using quality materials at a fraction of the price of high street jewellery shops.

Melissa made up a beautiful hand-tied bouquet and matching buttonhole for our special day that went perfectly with Eddie’s suit and my dress. She provides a very reliable and quality service for a very reasonable price. Thank you Melissa!"

The Ceremony

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - wedding ceremonyREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - exchange of ringsREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - first kissREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - just marriedREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - signing the registerCeremonies at the Millbrook Estate are held in the summerhouse; if the weather is fine, you can let the outside in by opening the doors, and exchanging rings outdoors once the legalities are completed inside.

Portraits

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - champagne celebrationREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - portraitREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - portraitsREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - couple portraitREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - couple portraitsREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages PhotographyREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - woodlandThe beauty of an elopement is that you have the time and space to truly savour the 'just married' feeling. The Estate has so many beautiful areas to explore and capture your special day. Of their photographer, Caroline says:

"Laura is not only a highly accomplished photographer who takes excellent shots of your special day, but she is also a really friendly, down-to-earth person who makes you feel totally at ease. Laura provides an outstanding service and we are so thrilled with the photos we have of the day. Thank you Laura!"

The Cake

REAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - wedding cakeREAL WEDDING: The Elopement Of Caroline & Eddie At The Millbrook Estate In Devon, Captured By Freeformimages Photography - cutting the cakeThe multi-talented groom made their wedding cake:

"Eddie is a very accomplished baker and made the perfect cake for our special day!"

They didn’t let any of this homemade wedding cake go to waste – what they couldn’t finish they shared with their lovely hosts and suppliers!


What beautiful inspiration - thank you to Caroline, Eddie and their photographer, Laura, for sharing with Green Union!

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Credits

Venue: Millbrook Estate

Photographer: Laura at Freeformimages

Hair & Makeup: Cathy at Beauty by Cathy

Wedding Dress: Ivy & Oak

Groom's Suit: Moss Bros.

Florist:  Melissa at Honey Bee Floral Art

 


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