In our beautiful rural location near the Devon-Cornwall border and within view of the sea, a country slant on the festival wedding theme works perfectly. Go overboard on colour to add fun and life, with pinks, oranges, turquoise and yellow. Bunting, streamers, draped ribbons and fairy lights are an easy, inexpensive way to add a festival vibe, then add in rustic details (some of which we have, and others you can hire) such as milk pails, hay bales and vintage knick-knacks. All of these look stunning against The Old Barn’s stone walls, beams and wooden floor. Come the evening, outdoor fairy lights and tealights looks magical, and encourage people to gather, relax and chat.

If you can, have live entertainment for a real festival wedding vibe; at The Old Barn we have lots of suitable spaces. During the day it’s lovely to have something low-key, such as a lone guitarist or vocalist, performing tunes that mean something to you – a perfect time to call in a favour from a musical friend! Then in the evening, a good live band is guaranteed to get people moving, and creates a really energising atmosphere. Entertainers that mingle with the crowd are a great surprise too – we can put you in touch with local businesses that can arrange stilt walkers, fire eaters, dancers, performing artists and magicians! Add in some quirky things for guests to do– such as a face painting station, retro photo-booth, or basket of props near the dance floor – and they’ll be talking about your do for years to come.