Wedding at Brickhouse Vineyard, Devon

High school sweethearts Daisy and Oli became a couple at 17, and it was in 2021 while they were on a dream holiday in Barbados that an evening beach walk led to a romantic proposal.

Choosing a colour scheme of “sage green accents with neutrals”, the rustic-luxe venue of Brickhouse Vineyard created the most beautiful blank canvas for their spring celebration. The light and airy barn was dressed with bunting, foliage and linen table runners, and dotted with dainty bundles of daisies and gypsophila. The cake, meanwhile, was a sweet and simple ode to spring, its crisp white tiers decorated with daisies.

The wedding day dawned bright and sunny. Daisy wore a dreamily romantic gown with delicate lace detailing and a soft tulle train; elegant T-bar shoes dotted with diamantés, a sleek updo, sheer veil and a bouquet of white roses completed her timelessly beautiful bridal look. Oli, meanwhile, opted for a dapper black suit.

Arriving in a sunshine yellow VW campervan, Daisy made her entrance along the blossom tree-lined path to the 18th century Round House with her dad. The red brick walls, open vaulted roof and arrangements of white blooms made for a charm-filled backdrop for the couple to exchange their own handwritten vows in front of family and friends.

After the ceremony and a confetti shower in the sunshine, guests mingled in the lush grounds over canapés, Pimm’s and Aperol Spritz, while live musician Richard James provided a soulful acoustic soundtrack. Daisy and Oli spent some precious, just-married moments strolling through the idyllic grounds and wildflower meadows for photographs.

Returning to join their guests for the wedding breakfast, the feast began with bruschetta followed by roast beef with all the trimmings and an indulgent sticky toffee pudding providing the sweet endnote. The speeches were interspersed throughout the meal, bringing the couple’s story to life with a mix of heartwarming, funny and sweet moments.

As the sun began to set over the vineyard, musician Richard James kicked off the evening's entertainment, starting with Daisy and Oli's first dance to Better Together by Luke Combs. As everyone else joined them on the dance floor, the new Mr and Mrs soaked up the joy of being surrounded by their loved ones celebrating their love together. “The whole day was amazing,” says Daisy, looking back. “We loved every moment.”

And when it comes to words of wisdom for those who are busily planning their own weddings, Daisy strongly recommends that couples stay true to themselves. “My advice is to pick the traditions that work for you,” she suggests. “Our day felt so authentic to us – don’t feel like you have to do something a certain way. The day will be special if it feels like you.”