A truly stunning wedding at the gorgeous Rockbeare Manor


Sabrina & Giles travelled from London with their friends and family to celebrate their wedding day at the beautiful Rockbeare Manor, an exclusive wedding venue near Exeter, Devon.


Wedding couple poses on stone steps with lush garden backdrop and flowing cathedral veil.
Makeup artist applying cosmetics on a client's face during a professional beauty session.
Black and white portrait of someone in a silk robe getting ready with glamorous makeup.
Person wearing a white robe holds up a delicate wedding veil in soft natural light.
Silhouette figure standing by window with hanging clothes and curtains in moody black and white composition.
Joyful wedding day moment captures candid laughter and embraces.
Black and white photo of bridesmaid dresses hanging on wooden hangers by window.
Intimate getting ready moment as bridesmaid helps with final wedding preparations.

Rockbeare Manor's Drawing Room is a beautiful setting for your bridal prep, especially if you have a large bridal party like Sabrina's!

A black and white photo shows someone getting their makeup done before an event.
A reflection in a mirror shows someone having their makeup applied.
A relaxed moment on a couch wearing a red dress while resting against decorative balustrades.
A close-up reflection in a small mirror shows preparation for a formal event.
An elegant white wedding dress and shoes displayed on a wooden door with ornate molding.
A stunning one-shoulder cream lace dress posed against a wooden door.
A black and white portrait showcasing elegant makeup and sleek hairstyling.
Wedding party members in white dresses preparing for the ceremony.
Two people embracing in white attire with a wedding dress hanging in the background.
A black and white photo of someone spraying perfume in an artistic pose.
Close-up portrait with champagne silk dress and elegant makeup in warm lighting.
Close-up black and white photo of a hand with rings and bracelets against a light background.
An artistic black and white reflection in an ornate vintage mirror.
A wedding party helps adjust a bride's gown in front of an ornate mirror.
A bride wearing a veil stands in silhouette against a vintage mirror.
Black and white portrait of a bride in satin dress adjusting her lace veil.
A bride in a sleek white satin dress adjusts her veil in elegant indoor setting.
Black and white photo of bride in lace veil looking down elegantly.
Wedding party member helps adjust the bride's dress hem by wooden door.
Bride in fitted white gown with lace veil poses by wooden doorway.

The Billiard Room hosted the men's preparations...

A formal black and white portrait of someone reading a letter by a window.
Two people in tuxedos stand elegantly posed during a formal event.
A black and white photo capturing a boutonniere being adjusted at a formal event.
A black and white portrait of someone in a bowtie leaning on a pool table.
A formal portrait of someone in a tuxedo with a boutonniere smiling warmly.
A person in formalwear plays pool under pendant lights in a black and white photo.
A person in a tuxedo with boutonniere smiles warmly against a grey background.
Two people in tuxedos prepare for a formal event, adjusting boutonniere in black and white.
Two people in matching black tuxedos and bow ties stand in an elegant room.
A group in tuxedos toasts with drinks around a pool table.
A person in formal attire looks at their reflection in an ornate mirror while reading.

Sabrina and Giles' ceremony took place in Rockbeare's beautiful and intimate Dining Room

Elegant wedding ceremony space with crystal chandelier and wooden chairs in sunlit white room.
Elegant wedding ceremony venue with large windows, crystal chandelier, and rows of wooden chairs.
Wedding program fan with floral design and copper ribbon sitting on white linen.
Wedding ceremony processional in elegant ballroom with chandelier and formal guests.
Indoor wedding ceremony in an elegant white room with chandelier and classical details.
Candid moment during wedding ceremony shows laughter and joy in elegant ballroom setting.
Elegant ballroom wedding reception with crystal chandelier and classic white decor.
A joyful wedding embrace on the dance floor with guests watching in an elegant ballroom with ornate wall details.
Wedding couple shares a laugh during their ceremony while seated in a beautifully decorated room.
Wedding ceremony moment with a couple exchanging rings in front of a celebrant in an elegant venue.
Wedding celebration on grand white building steps with confetti and guests.
Joyful couple exits wedding ceremony while guests shower them with confetti in front of elegant white building.
Black and white photo of newlyweds walking through confetti shower on mansion grounds.
Wedding party celebrating outside stately white manor house with confetti and joyful dancing.

After a post ceremony confetti shower. We moved to the stunning gardens for family and bridal party formals.

Wedding party poses for formal group photo in front of stone garden wall.
Elegant outdoor wedding portrait featuring stunning bouquet and fashion-forward attire.
Wedding party in blush and white gowns poses on stone steps in garden setting.
Wedding party in formal black attire poses playfully on garden steps.
Elegant wedding portrait with flowing veil and vibrant autumn-colored bouquet against garden backdrop.
Joyful wedding portrait with stunning floral bouquet and classic formal attire.
Intimate wedding party portrait against stone wall backdrop in garden setting.

The gorgeous grounds of Rockbeare Manor spoil you for choice with so many stunning locations for couple portraits!

A couple walking along a stone path in elegant wedding attire.
A joyful moment captured in black and white on wedding day.
Newlyweds pose under white archway with flowing veil and formal attire.
A romantic wedding portrait outside a brick building.
A romantic wedding portrait of a couple on a gravel path with a flowing white dress and formal tuxedo.
A black and white wedding photo capturing a romantic moment under classical columns.
Newlyweds pose in front of a grand white colonial mansion with elegant columns and balconies.
An elegant white three-story mansion serves as the backdrop for a wedding ceremony.
A bride in a flowing white gown dances in a field while her groom watches.
A black and white portrait of newlyweds dancing together in an open field.
Elegant white Georgian mansion serves as backdrop for wedding portrait.

We squealed with delight when we saw the gorgeous afternoon light hitting the Dining Room, it made for the perfect spot for some stunning portraits of our gorgeous bride Sabrina.

Bride in sleek white satin wedding gown with thigh slit and delicate veil.
Close up bridal portrait showing classic makeup with red lips and delicate lace veil.
Close-up portrait of bride in silk wedding dress with lace veil.
Elegant bridal portrait featuring silk gown, lace veil, and classic red lipstick.
Artistic black and white bridal portrait with lace veil creating shadow patterns.
Elegant bride in a silk white dress with high slit and long lace veil poses in sunlit room with ornate molding.
Dramatic black and white bridal portrait with natural window light and flowing veil.
Romantic wedding couple poses in formal attire against elegant wall with dramatic lighting.
Black and white wedding portrait of couple in formal attire embracing outdoors.

The Ballroom was styled with a neutral colour pallete, using a mix of dried and fresh flowers and a beauitful wedding cake!

Three-tier rustic wedding cake decorated with cascading autumn flowers and greenery on a gold stand.
Elegant table setting with floral centerpiece and 'THE BRIDGE' table name card.
Light-filled wedding reception venue with round tables and cross-back chairs.
Wedding table centerpiece with dried pampas grass and fresh flowers next to 'IVINGHOE' table name.
Formal wedding reception table setting with white linens and delicate floral centerpieces.
Three-tiered marble effect wedding cake with dried flowers on a gold cake stand.
Formal place setting with menu card and silverware on crisp white tablecloth.
A wedding couple cuts their elegant floral-decorated cake together in a bright indoor setting.
Intimate black and white portrait of couple sharing tender moment with veil in foreground.

With the October daylight disappearing, we stole Sabrina and Giles away between courses to capture some more magical portraits in the evening light...


A romantic sunset embrace between newlyweds with mountains in the background.
A black and white photo of newlyweds embracing in a romantic outdoor setting.
A joyful wedding couple shares a romantic dance on manicured grounds at dusk.
Elegant couple in formal wedding attire dancing outdoors in black and white photography.
Wedding couple poses in front of stately white mansion on their special day.
Romantic evening wedding portrait with couple embracing in front of illuminated white mansion.
Newlyweds stand under elegant white archway in formal wedding attire.
Playful wedding couple poses under white archway on estate grounds.
Black and white romantic portrait of couple embracing outside historic mansion.

A 360 photobooth made a great addition to the evening entertainment!

Joyful celebration with confetti falling during wedding reception dance.
Guest celebrating with cash and drinks at nighttime wedding reception.
A joyous celebration with confetti falling as someone dances in a white gown near a 360 photo booth display.
A festive party scene with confetti and someone in a white dress dancing under an arched window.
A celebratory moment with colorful confetti falling as someone in white raises their arms in joy.
A sparkly pink dress shimmers under falling confetti during a celebration with arched windows.
A couple throws money in the air while dancing amidst falling confetti at an elegant event.

Sabrina created a new look for the evening by adding some statement balloon sleeves to her dress...



Elegant wedding dress with dramatic puff sleeves showcased on grand staircase.
A couple dances at their wedding reception, with the bride wearing a sleek white gown.
Energetic dancing and celebration at lively wedding reception in elegant indoor venue.
Wedding reception dance floor filled with guests celebrating in white-walled ballroom.
Lively reception scene with dancers in white dresses enjoying celebration.
Dynamic dance moves captured during energetic wedding reception celebration.
Wedding guests dance joyfully on the reception dance floor in formal attire under colored party lights.
Guests enjoying themselves while dancing at a wedding reception with party lighting in the background.
Guests dancing energetically at a wedding reception, showing off their best dance moves.
Wedding guests dancing together in elegant dresses during a lively reception celebration.
Wedding party dancing and celebrating with enthusiasm on the dance floor during the reception.
Wedding reception dance floor filled with celebration and energy.
A sparkling gold sequined mini dress outfit captured on an elegant staircase.
A dramatic black and white photo of a sequined dress in a candlelit hallway.
Elegant gold sequined dress captured in motion against a warmly lit hallway.

After a final outfit change into a gorgeous sequined golden number, it was time for a passionate and high energy father daughter dance...



Dancing at a reception in a sparkling dress as the party gets lively.
Party guests dancing energetically in colorful dresses during an evening celebration.
Wedding guests dancing energetically in a ballroom with a person in an orange dress and sparkly dress at the center.
Guests dancing together at a wedding reception in formal attire on a tiled floor.
Lively dancing at a wedding reception with dramatic dip move on the dance floor.
Energetic dance moves at a wedding reception with a guest in a sequined dress.
Wedding party guests dancing and having fun at an indoor reception.
Guest dancing solo on the reception floor with enthusiasm under dim lighting.
Wedding reception guests dancing together with joyful expressions.

Photographer: Claire Rivers Photography

Venue: Rockbeare Manor

Dress: Grace Loves Lace

MUA: Slayed by Santos

Florist: Bouquets n Bunches

Decor: Simply Celebrate Hire

Cake: Sweet Satisfaction Cakes

Photobooth: West Country Photobooths

Videographer: Focused Memory Productions

Toastmaster: Mark Lanahan