After the success of last years Fayre, we decided to organise another..so Sunday 22nd April 2012 was the date!
The lead up to the day was exciting with exhibitors tweeting about it, brides tweeting about it and us telling every bride and her groom about it! With over 30 exhibitors there was a real buzz and fabulous atmosphere during set up. Each exhibitor (we believe), who we invite are the bees knees in the wedding biz. They know their stuff, they are professional and most importantly friendly :)
Here are some images from the day...will have some more soon.
As well as the beautiful Orangery, Atrium, Library and Bernay's Room, we were lucky enough to have a marquee organised by www.countymarquees.co.uk. The room was styled by Kirsten at www.littleweddinghelper.co.uk/ and flowers by Maria at www.sororidesignflorist.co.uk. It just looked stunning with the starlight lining, dancefloor, DJ courtesy of Matt and Corinne www.newcitysound.co.uk and first dance instructors www.movementor.co.uk.
The marquee was also used to showcase the true artistry that our Head Chef Manuel Perez-Monzon creates on the foodie front. Canapes such as Goats cheese puree with tomato bread and Westphalian ham and fig to name but a few. With the delicious canapes a selection of our wines were served (this obviously went down a treat!). We also created a little cafe serving refreshments such as homemade West Country cream teas.
In the Orangery (where we conduct wedding ceremonies and wedding breakfasts) we had the following suppliers:
www.hannahbanks.co.uk/
www.hannahbanks.co.uk/
In the Hallway we had music by http://www.harpmariefrance.co.uk/ and John the pianist and a very talented Caricaturist. Along with our stand. We held a raffle for the RSPCA with lots of goodies to be won.
In the Piano/Bernays Room:
The day just ran so smoothly. Lucy did a great job of organising the event, Matt and Jane worked solidly for 6 hours taking people on tours, Chloe was fab making sure everyone had drinks and cupcakes, Manuel and Sian talked about food and wine non-stop, the chefs ensured that copious amounts of canapes were available and the exhibitors just did their thing...and it worked. Lots of happy couples and their families left the event with new ideas and new contacts. So all in all it was a very successful event...here's to the next!
I am so so proud of the team and where we have come since we opened only 6 months ago. It has been massively challenging but I am confident that huge success will follow. With over 50 weddings already booked and many local people hosting their parties here, Old Down Manor will be sure to leave a lasting legacy.
Olivia x
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