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Be chic and
unique
TRENDERWAY FARM
have made a name for themselves in
Cornwall for their classy shabby chic weddings. So how do they
combine the old with the new to such great effect?
Firstly their venue sets the scene perfectly. Nestling in a
private valley, the 200-year-old Cornish stone barn has exposed
brick feature walls, overhead beaming and oak panelled flooring.
Within these rustic, working-farm surroundings they have
used reclaimed materials and handcrafted décor to create a
nostalgic feel. Huge oak doors with worn and cracked paint have
become table planning stands and picture boards, breaking up
the large exposed walls in the building with artistic touches.
Locally crafted furniture has been given a hand-painted finish,
blending contemporary comfort with an unpolished, homely feel.
Wood and flowers from the surrounding fields become
wedding signs and centrepieces on long oak dinner tables set for
a huge traditional family meal. With the help of their chef they
blend hearty meals such as roast dinners with quirky
presentation, odd crockery and cutlery, while elegant bunting
and flickering tealights bring artistry to the table and add a
touch of magic to the scene.
So how can you bring your own shabby chic wedding to life?
Read on…
THE VENUE
Where better to have your shabby chic wedding than in a
renovated barn? Most barn owners are open to suggestions for
decoration, giving you free reign to bring your imaginative ideas
to life. A barn can give the perfect backdrop of character features
in a spacious setting, letting you have your ceremony, meal and
party all in one destination.
If a barn is a bit off the beaten track, manor houses and old
Whatever your tastes and budget, a shabby chic wedding
can give you perfect scope for your personal style. Pink
Weddings Magazine suggests how you can get the look
Shabby chic and boho weddings have become all the rage. Everywhere you
look, distressed fabrics, worn paintwork and vintage décor are setting the
stage for vintage glamour.
Shabby ChiC wedding
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