Elopement Wedding Blog

Justine Wood — private dining, afternoon tea and grazing boards for elopements and intimate weddings at Millbrook Estate, Devon

Justine Wood: Food Made With Care, Cooked From the Heart

Seven years of heartfelt, home-cooked catering at Millbrook Estate — self-taught, quietly confident and full of flavour. Justine offers private dining, afternoon teas and grazing boards tailored entirely to your day, with a warmth and generosity that makes her food feel like it was made by someone who loves you.

Mercedes Hayward — bridal hair and makeup artist for elopements and intimate weddings at Millbrook Estate, Devon

Mercedes Hayward: Bridal Hair & Makeup for Devon Elopements

Sixteen years of experience spanning London fashion, TV and editorial — now channelled entirely into making Devon brides look and feel like the best version of themselves. Mercedes specialises in natural glam and that much-requested no-makeup makeup finish, tailored carefully to your face, your colouring and your day.

Graze and S'more — beautifully styled grazing boards and charcuterie for elopements at Millbrook Estate, Devon

Graze and S'more: Grazing Boards & Wedding Food

Award-winning grazing boards and bespoke wedding food from the heart of North Devon. Katie creates beautifully styled, locally sourced boards that are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the table — and a perfect match for the relaxed, intimate feel of a Millbrook elopement.

Celebrant Sue by Your Side — warm, personal celebrant-led ceremonies for elopements at Millbrook Estate Devon

Celebrant Sue by Your Side: Warm, Personal Ceremonies for Elopements in Devon

Sue creates relaxed, deeply personal celebrant-led ceremonies that put your love story right at the heart of the day. Inclusive, neuro-affirming, and a beautiful fit for intimate elopements at Millbrook.

Jennie at The Flower Shop, South Molton — bespoke wedding and elopement flowers for Millbrook Estate

Jennie: Bespoke Wedding Flowers

Over 25 years of floristry passion from the heart of South Molton — elegant, rustic and full of texture. Jennie creates beautiful, personal wedding and elopement flowers, and loves nothing more than re-purposing blooms throughout your day.

Lizzie Vallance, The North Devon Baker — bespoke wedding cakes for elopements at Millbrook Estate

Lizzie Vallance: Bespoke Wedding Cakes

Nine years of bespoke wedding cakes from the North Devon coastline — elegant, floral-led designs and completely personal flavours. Lizzie has been part of the Millbrook family for years, and every cake she makes is as special as the day itself.

Cathy Vanstone, bridal hair and makeup artist at Millbrook Estate

Cathy Vanstone: Bridal Hair & Makeup

With over 14 years of bridal experience, Cathy creates natural, glowing looks that feel entirely like you — just a little more so. Calm, warm, and wonderfully flexible, she's a perfect fit for the relaxed way we do weddings at Millbrook.

Jim Wileman, wedding photographer at Millbrook Estate

Jim Wileman: Wedding Photographer

Jim has been photographing weddings at Millbrook since the very beginning — he even shot Kate and Bob's own wedding. Relaxed, discreet and brilliant with people (and dogs), he's the photographer we recommend to every couple who comes our way.