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The Horn of Plenty – A Chic, Classic Wedding Venue

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The Horn of Plenty is a gorgeous Georgian Country House near Tavistock, Devon. It sits on beautiful grounds with a view of the Tamar Valley, and is the venue for many stunning weddings.

The Horn of Plenty is on my venue recommendations list. See what else is on the list here!

Please see below for some photos from weddings I’ve photographed here.

An amazing Manor House with large windows and a beautiful view. An elegant staircase, gorgeous gardens, and my favourite rooms – the drawing room and the little library!

Wedding guests chatting outside the manor home building, in colourful outfits, stood near a fountain under a blue cloudy sky
View from the driveway of The Horn of Plenty, through the trees, with its fountain in front. Big building with the front door central, a window on either side and 3 windows upstairs.
Photo from the gardens below of the Horn of Plenty, with its greenery and balconies looking lovely

Often happening in Room 3, bridal prep is super special here. From the window, you have a view of the drive and the area outside the front of the house – which means you can see your guests arriving! A newly-renovated room (I have seen it but not photographed in it yet!) which also has a lovely little balcony area.

Photo of the bride having her make up done, smiling, in a lilac gown
Bridal bouquet with pink and purple florals, being held by the bride
Black and white photo of bride's gown hanging from the ceiling in a beautoifully wallpapered hallway
Bride smiles while holding bouquet, in a warmly lit room
Bride's gown hanging on its hanger from the wooden veranda, with the valley in the background
Photo of bride from behind as hairspray is sprayed on her hair

A lovely backlit ceremony area. I tend to be at the front for the arrival of the bride, then photograph the rest of the ceremony from the back of the aisle due to space. I love how naturally-lit this room is, though!

There is also an outdoor ceremony option – sadly I haven’t yet photographed one yet – thanks, rain! Check back here later this year and hopefully it’ll have some GORGEOUS new ceremony photos with the valley in the background.

Bride walking down the stairs with her dad and brother, heading in to her wedding ceremony.
Close up of the handmade macramé wedding arch adorned with florals
Groom with his hand to his face as he tears up at seeing his fiancée in her wedding dress for the first time
Bride and her dad walking down the aisle
Black and white photo of groom teary eyed looking at his new wife
Bride reads out her vows to her husband in front of a macrame frame with florals.
Bride's wedding ring being put on by her new husband, in front of a macrame frame with florals.
Bride and groom after signing the register and becoming legally married, sat at a table by a window and under their handmade macramé arch.
Bride and groom stood hand in hand at the top of the aisle while getting married, by a large curtained window
Bride and groom walking up the aisle as guests take photos.

Just after your ceremony, after you come up the aisle as newlyweds, you’ll be ushered into the lovely drawing room. Meanwhile, your guests will be brought outside for confetti, ready for you to come out and get covered in it! The house makes a lovely backdrop to these photos.

Then, drinks and canapés are often enjoyed in this area, and I also love doing group photos here, at the top of the steps to the garden, as you have the beautiful view but it’s also accessible for everyone.

Bride and groom exit the building into the confetti tunnel, with large colourful petals being thrown
Close up of bride and groom having confetti thrown at them while smiling
Bride and groom smiling after having confetti thrown at them, surrounded by their guests
Bride and groom smiling as they walk out of the building into the shower of confetti
Black and white photo of the bride and groom smiling as they walk out of the building into the shower of confetti
Bride and groom smiling as they walk out of the building into the shower of confetti
Bride and groom hit piñatas that look like Love Heart sweets that say "JUST MARRIED" and "LOVE"
Couple's friends wait for the ceremony, stood by the patio overlooking the valley
Bride stands with aunts in front of Manor Home, all smiling
Bride in pale pink dress hugs guests while holding a beautiful big bouquet
Bride stands with uncles who wear kilts, by the main door of a Manor Home adorned with wisteria leaves
Guests hitting the handmade piñatas saying "LOVE" and "JUST MARRIED", hanging from a wooden veranda
3 guests look out over the valley at sunset, with metal furniture near them on the slate patio
Bride and groom smile with family for a family group photo
Bride and groom smile with family for a family group photo
aBride and groom smile with family for a family group photo

Eugh what GORGEOUS grounds this hotel has!!! Honestly, in the late afternoon, the light coming across the valley is phenomenal. It has a magical quality to it! Lawn games are always a favourite too. Some of my favourite areas are the lovely wooded area and the walled garden. Big fan!

Close up photo of a yellow labrador with a floral collar looking back at its owners, the newlyweds, who are dressed in a blue suit and pale pink dress and holding a beautiful bouquet, stood on a lawn
Bride, in pale pink dress with a flower crown and beautifully big bouquet, and groom in a blue suit with a button hole, stand with the valley in the background, smiling at each other and holding hands
Bride and two bridesmaids all huddled in close, holding bouquets
Bride, groom and bridal party all huddle in and look at the newlyweds in the evening sun
Groom is lifted into the air by his groomsmen on a grassy lawn
Black and white close up photo of bride and groom at sunset, with hazy light and the valley behind them
Bride spins and her dress flows out, pale pink in the evening light
Black and white photo of bride as she looks back at her new husband as they walk along a garden path
Bride and groom walk across a shadowy field towards the woodland
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking away through a field towards trees in the evening light
Bride stood in the woodlands with her bouquet
Bride and groom walking towards the camera hand in hand along a path through leafy trees
Bride and groom looking at each other in the evening sunlight
Bride and groom walking away from the camera hand in hand along a path through leafy trees
Bride and groom wear sunglasses, walking towards the camera, amongst trees at sunset
Bride and groom at sunset amongst the trees, looking out at the valley
Bride and groom at sunset amongst the trees, he kisses her on the forehead
Bride and groom stand in a gateway, under a big old tree, backlit by the evening light, happily holding each other
Close up of newlyweds together in front of some pink hydrangeas
Bride and groom holding smoke bombs aloft in the evening light, with other members of the bridal party doing the same behind them

This is a lovely long room for your reception, and it can spill out into the bar area also if you have a larger amount of guests. Smaller weddings sometimes have just the first room (ceremony area) for their reception which feels really intimate. I love seeing the different set ups here! (Plus, the food here is 10/10!)

1000 paper cranes, made by the bride and groom and friends, hung in front of the window which will be behind the couple when they sit at their reception
Photograph of room all set up for wedding reception, with table-clothed tables and white wooden chairs
Bride looks up at dad as he delivers his speech
Groom tearfully claps at the best man's speech, along with his new wife and other members of the wedding
Photo of table under a macrame arch and in front of a window, with a massive floral display on the table, in the slanting evening sun coming in from the right side
Photo of wedding cake, with white icing and pink flowers, sat on a table
Groom laughs at something a guest has said, in a richly lit room with green walls and framed art
Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake
Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake, cropped in to show the cake, their hands and arms and bodies but not heads
Best man stands up at the table delivering his speech in a beautiful reception room
Black and white photo of groom stood up doing his speech as he looks down at her
Bride looks on at groom as he laughs at what a guest has said, while seated at their reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom looking at each other when seated together at their reception
Bride and groom dance together under a chandelier at their wedding reception
Newlyweds have their first dance, under a chandelier on wooden floor, smiling and holding each other close
Newlyweds photographed from behind, arms around each other, looking out at their guests who have joined them on the dancefloor

All in all, the Horn of Plenty is one of my favourite local venues. Shirna and the team are so helpful and informative, and you instantly feel welcomed upon arrival. I always look forward to returning here (and hope to soon be able to photograph an outdoor ceremony!)

https://www.thehornofplenty.co.uk/
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Fabulous suppliers I’ve worked with at The Horn of Plenty:

Florists
Dartmoor Flowers, Odds & Buds, Moth Florist, Floral Art Devon

Hair
The Looking Glass, Plum @ the Bank ,The Hair Lounge Tavistock

Make Up
The Looking Glass, No 5 Aesthetic & Beauty Clinic

Cakes
Cakes by Hannah, Divine Wedding Cakes

Music/DJs
Sounds Great Disco/Jeg’s Disco Tavistock, Bespoke Disco

Dog Chaperone
A Pad 4 Paws

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