Additional Wedding Services at Coombe

Marquee hire

Marquees are available on request. Please contact us to discuss the available options.

Nuptial Tipi Tent for the Bride & Groom

The Tipi Tent contains the following:

A double futon base and futon mattress, bed is made up with quilt and linens.
Electric kettle - tea and coffee.
Picnic basket with cups, plates and cutlery
Lights – 2 x lamps
2 x massive candles in lanterns.
Towels 2 x shower and hand
2 x big bath robes – great for hot tub use!
Water basin and jug
2 x chairs
1 x small electric fan heater /cooler, 2 x hot water bottles
1 x electric hair dryer
A 'chiminea' just outside
All on a wooden base with rugs

Bridal Gown Suppliers

The Ivory Secret - A new and exclusive bridal boutique with an array of handpicked designer wedding gowns, shoes and accessories exclusive to Devon, alongside a bespoke design and making service. Tel: 01398 777500, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.theivorysecret.co.uk

Aisle Altar Hymn - Local bridal shop for new and pre-owned wedding dress and accessories. 'Aisle Altar Hymn' is available for appointments 7 days a week, daytime or evening to suit you or your wedding party. All appointments are completely private to you and your wedding party.

Address: 14 High Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2JX. Contact Christine - Tel: 01984 623499 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.aisle-altar-hymn.co.uk

Wedding Guides & Planners

Green Union - The ultimate green weddings guide & wedding directory, covering advice on throwing eco friendly weddings. Tel: 01769 550580 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.greenunion.co.uk

Ministers

Marilyn Purchase - Interfaith Minister, Barnstaple

"As an Interfaith Minister I can offer ceremonies which reflect the couple's belief's, whatsoever they may be, creating a tailor made ceremony."

Contact: (01598) 763416 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wedding Caterers

You will have to arrange for catering. You may well already have several ideas for who is going to provide the food for your event. Below is a list of local caterers that frequently supply weddings at Coombe:

Pam & William Rolf Silvester - Lower Coombe Farm (part of Middle Coombe Farm) offer their organic beef as a beef roast on a spit. This organic beef is from their own herd, reared on the farm, you don’t any more local then that!! Pam & William can provide beef in various cuts for the wedding meal and thereafter for BBQ’s for the following days etc. Organic Pig Roast is also on offer. They can be contacted on Tel: 01884 820994

Organic Experience (previously Manic Organic) - event caterers tel: 01209. 890115, Mobile: 07800 648919. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Food for thought" - Alison Court tel: 07890 442913. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dartmoor Kitchen - awarded wedding caterer for the last 2 years tel: 01395 239000, website: www.dartmoorkitchen.co.uk

Scoff - event caterers tel:01884 855522 website: www.scoffcatering.co.uk

We recommend the above as they are experienced outdoor caterers, we advise not to go with a caterer unless they are experienced in outdoor events.

Giorgio's Pizza - creates wood fired oven cooked pizzas, made with organic flour, cooked in a fantastic old car converted to a roaring fired pizza oven and can be located at the stone circle - delicious gourmet pizzas and great fun: www.georgiospizzas.co.uk email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it tel: 01823 401375 see link for more information: Georgio's Pizza menu.pdf

Icicle Tricycle - Classic 1920's ice cream bike and cart available to hire for your wedding. More details on the website: www.icicletricycle.co.uk. For more information and bookings contact: Matthew or Rebecca Cooper on Crediton 01363 866278 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Crafty Cupcakes - Cupcakes for all occasions. Contact Hayley Middleton - tel: 07790 416871, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lucie Moore - Fantastic local food and cook - website coming soon. Contact Lucie Moore - tel: 01398 332011, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Drinks

"Just Change UK" - Tea supplied by M.C.F. For more information on this tea visit www.justchangeuk.org and www.justchangeindia.org (little things like just changing your tea can help make that difference the world needs - why not try it?).

Bloomberry juice Company - Local in Clyst Hydon, non alcoholic (but can be mixed!), no added sugars, 100% natural and no nasty additive! - It's just the BloomBerry way! Contact: Chris & Sarah Jones 01884 277471 Mobile: 07793067638 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.bloomberryjuice.co.uk

Flowers

We allow, all greenery to be picked from our woodlands but ask you not to pick flowers from our gardens and woodlands.

Some local suppliers of flowers:

The Flower Field - We believe in sustainably grown, season cut flowers that are grown without artificial fertilisers or pesticides and delivered without air miles. tel: Claire 01404 814173 Mobile: 07964 586464 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.theflowerfield.co.uk

Jan Waters - JW Blooms Tel: 01823 660870 M: 07939 093249 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.jwblooms.co.uk

Farm Flowers - tel: 01884 258122 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.farmflowers.co.uk

Sarah Pepper - Floral Designer. We're passionate about creating stunning flowers for all your life events. Tel: 01392 460032 Mobile: 07774 685518 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.sarahpepper.co.uk

Earth Gallery Bampton - mainly organic flowers supplied and arranged by Sophie Hughes Tel: 01398 332 100 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.earthgallery.biz

Bella & Fifi - Local, seasonal, ethical flowers Tel: 07505 841528 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.bellafififlowers.co.uk

There are many organic flower providers in Cornwall - why not use Google to find their contact details.

Decorations

Apple Blossom Decorations - A package designed for Middle Coombe Farm - Barn and Marquee. The package includes the hire, placement and removal of decorations, for an all inclusive price of £700. Click here for more information. Tel: 01460 234503 mobile: 07730598653 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Balloons - Bio-degradable plastic balloons from - JT's Party House, Tiverton tel: 01884 233741 website: www.jtspartyhouse.co.uk

Bampton's Beautiful Bunting - Beautiful locally handmade bunting available to hire from 70p/metre. Click here for more pricing information. Contact: Gen Ottaway - Tel: 01398 331732 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Angel Ceramics - Gift Tags, reminders of that special day. Based in the heart of Devon, we produce beautiful hand-made products for you and your home. Contact Becky & Michael Collipriest - 0845 901 1747 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.angel-ceramics.co.uk

Hairdressers

Mobile hairdresser

Suzie Gibbons will come in to the Farmhouse at Middle Coombe to do your hair for your wedding. Her style is non-complicated and natural hairstyles. She needs booking well in advance for your special occasion.

Contact details: 01398 323332 Mobile: 07790 645234 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Massage & Yoga Therapy

Thai Massage & Shiatsu Massage - Thai reflexology and yoga available onsite by mobile massage therapist Paul. Tel: 01398 332011. www.one-body.co.uk

Wedding Extras Hire

Biodegradable disposable plates, cups, bowls and crockery - Packaging made from plants. Tel: 0845 643 0406. Fax: 0845 508 1556 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.vegware.com

Chair Coverings

Our Chair Measurements:

Full Height 84cm

Seat Width x Depth 45 - 46cm x 42cm

Height from floor to seat 45 - 46cm

Height from seat to top 46cm

Plus a padded back rest just like the seat part and the top of the chair is curved.

ZANA EVENT HIRE cheapest in the U.K. - tel: 01629.580063, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cost approx. £2.75 - £3 per covering including the sash, the moss green colour works perfectly with the cider barn. "The Irene" is the name of the covering that fits the chairs at Middle Coombe Farm - vital to quote this information.

The White Wedding Company - Tel: 0845 872 5501, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it quote the 'Conference' chair cover to fit our chairs in the cider barn

Locally made kids wands, & hair accessories - plus veils , ring cushions etc. by Kate Norman and Gemma Courtney. Tel no: 07709 491680 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it within an 8 min. drive from Middle Coombe Farm.

Over the Moon Tents & Events - music, lighting, décor and tent hire - even though they are not local they offer an amazing package.

Tel: 07979 784797 website: www.overthemoontents.com, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
They have worked here before - they have a Youtube video of a large yurt they put up here for a wedding here in 2008.

Hooe's Yurts - Beautifully Decorated Tents For Hire. Amy Worthington Dugmore Tel: 01837 880334 M: 07899 813436, www.hooesyurts.co.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Photographers

Emma Case - to view a sample of her work see this page on our website Nick & Elise photos - http://www.coombefarmwoods.co.uk/photos/index.gallery.php?gid=6
website: www.emmacasephotography.blogspot.com email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ian Grundy Photography - weddings, events & landscapes. tel: 07971 365654 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . www.iangrundyphotography.tumblr.com.

Natalie Johnson Photgraphy - weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, newborns, parties... tel: 07834 623445 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Natalie has been set up for about a year & hasn't photographed here at Coombe yet, but her website is worth a look at. www.nataliejohnsonphotography.com.

Entertainment for your Wedding

There are a number of local entertainers that we can recommend for your wedding. They will amuse and astound your friends and make the day even more memorable.

Captain Coconut - amazingly huge people encasing bubble blower....bubbles into which you can step. Tel: 01237 470689.

A way with the fairies - children's entertainer, Charlotte Taylor: www.a-waywiththefairies.co.uk

Jolly Ollies Faces - children's face paintier, Jane Edmonds: www.jollyolliefaces.co.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Elfic The Jester - Covent Garden Jester of the Year. Tel: 01803 868053, www.elfic.org.uk, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PA's and DJ's

Graham Sessions - local PA system e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bish Bosh Sound - PA Hire, Sales & Service. Contact Jim Hedges - tel: (01278) 434198, Mobile: 07789 391294 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.bishboishsound.com,

Local professional D.J. - tel: 07979 381748 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.djmoonie.com

Dance Hosts and Directories

Music for Dancing - Dennis & Olympeas Samuel: Hosts for ballroom and barn dances. Master of Ceremonies for weddings. Ballroom dancing classes. Directory of dance bands etc. tel: 01803 299791 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website: www.musicfordancing.co.uk.

Music

Ceremony music or background drinks music

The Rosewood String Quartet - tel: 01803 863677, www.rosewoodquarter.co.uk

Main bands

Barnstormers - A highly recommended local ceilidh band that can be booked for weddings. They have a great "caller" and live up to their name. They will also let the musicians amongst your guests join in! Colin Wilson is the man to contact on 01392 882036, 07791 685 960, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.barnstormersband.co.uk

Lucy Lastic Band - barn dance with a caller, ceilidhs and traditional music tel: 01884.881385 or 840816 www.thelucylasticband.com (local)

Nick - guitar and singing Contact: 01398.361384.

Secrets - Chris Bridgeman Contact: 01884.820541

Benandreu Band - Blue grass. Contact: 01453 75123

Begasdgul - Celtic fusion, an alternative ceiligh band. Contact Jacquie Brown 01872 553138.

The Jazzberries - Ruth Culver email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
MP3 downloads available at: http://www.arkade.co.uk/ruthie_culver or on iTunes. Featuring an eclectic mix of music from Piazzolla tango and latin jazz to satirical 1930’s Berlin kabaret, Gallic chanson, swing, ballads & chill-out grooves.The Amigos - (not local but excellent energy - they can bring in various ethnic drums and get the everyone involved, a massive mix of trad., funk, covers, their own music) website: www.jazzberries.co.uk click here for a PDF about 'the Jazzberries'

The Big 3 - Rockabilly rhythm & blues - Bob tel: 0128836/398, Joe tel: 07834 394 392 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it website www.thebig3.co.uk (south West)

Trefellas - playing celtic & original music. tel: 01823 413975/257488 www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Groups/Trefellas.html website: www.myspace.com/trefellaslive

The Drat Pack - A versatile swing band, swinging their way through the classics and also very at home with motown, soul, funk and more up to date pop... 'Ensuring your evening goes with a bang as well as a swing'.

Contact: Nick - 07747773634, or use the enquiry form on their website: www.thedratpack.co.uk

Audio and video samples are also available for listening to on their website.