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Sneak peek of the Pimhill Barn launch event – a new rustic wedding venue in Shropshire

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Last night Mr Rigg and I were lucky enough to be invited to the launch event of a beautiful new wedding venue called Pimhill Barn. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to share some more pictures of the barn and full details, but for now I thought you might like to see the snaps I took.

The barn – which has been sensitively renovated and is full of rustic charm – was decked out with the most stunning wild flower arrangements (from The Better Bunch), there was seriously good canapes and even a paella prepared in front of us, and I got to meet the lovely Ginny who runs Pimhill and the lovely husband and wife duo behind Polly’s Parlour – a fab new vintage VW ice cream van.

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A rustic and friendly wedding venue surrounded by rolling countryside – a visit to Huntstile Organic Farm in Somerset

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A few weeks ago Mr Rigg and I were lucky enough to be invited to spend a night at Huntstile Organic Farm in Somerset. Hunstile is one of the beautiful wedding venues listed on The Natural Wedding Company directory – it’s a gorgeous organic farm run by some of the loveliest people I’ve ever met.

We were warmly welcomed to Huntstile by Lizzie and John (the farm has been in John’s family since 1951 but dates back to the 15th century!) after making our way down lush green winding lanes. The farmhouse is breathtaking, a mixture of warm stone, mullioned windows, and white wash – the ancient front door thick and full of secrets.

Surrounded by rolling farmland, stunning views and a lovely menagerie of goats, ducks and pigs, Huntstile Organic Farm is a tiny piece of heaven and I can’t imagine a more lovely setting for a relaxed country wedding.

Huntstile even has its own stone circle where you can hold a marriage ceremony atop a hill overlooking the farm, a magical spot on the edge of a small copse with views all around. To get you and your guests to the stone circle, Lizzie and John have a wedding tractor and trailer, or if you’re getting married locally in church you can also arrive by tractor.

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Celebrate with a 10% discount from Little Cherry wedding products

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To celebrate joining the directory and as a thank you to all those lovely TNWC visitors who’ve been on their website, Little Cherry is offering our readers an exclusive 10% discount on all their products. Little Cherry sells a variety of items that are perfect for a more natural wedding, so take a look at some of them below and head over to their website to claim your discount.

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The Oxfam Wedding Auction coming this weekend!

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You might well have already heard about the fantastic Oxfam Wedding Auction project via Annabel at Love My Dress, but I wanted to share details and show my support for this wonderful project.

Starting on Sunday 29th April and running until Wednesday 9th May 2012 Oxfam Weddings will be hosting an online auction of incredible wedding items totalling over £70,000. All the funds raised from the auction will go to support Oxfam’s charitable causes.

There is an absolutely fantastic line up of wedding items to bid on, and reading through the list I was delighted to spot a number of TNWC businesses involved. Those TNWC businesses who have donated items to the wedding auction are:

Sabina Motasem Bride – three wedding dresses up for grabs

The Vintage Wedding Dress Company – a choice of any of their wedding dresses at a value of £1,500

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Gorgeous Green Wedding Fair on Saturday 14th April 2012 at the Clow Beck Eco Centre

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The lovely Emily from Clervaux Weddings has been in touch to tell me about the Gorgeous Green Wedding Fair they are organising next Saturday 14th April 2012. The fair is being held at the Clow Beck Eco Centre, an organic, biodynamic farm in Croft on Tees near Darlington and will showcase a range of local and green wedding suppliers as well as allowing you to view their eco wedding venue.

Emily told me, “We’ll be showing people around our 100% eco venue and if they are lucky they may see some of our new born spring lambs! We have selection of local and green wedding suppliers from pre-loved dresses to crafty alternative hen dos, local photographers and florists promoting English grown seasonal flowers.”

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A round-up of the exclusive offers and competitions to celebrate our birthday month so far

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I’ve been thinking this blog post was needed for about a few days now, so I’m finally getting around to it.

Below you’ll find details and links to all of the exclusive offers and competitions currently running on the blog to celebrate our 5th birthday. Hopefully this will help you find the ones that appeal to you and make sure you haven’t missed any out.

Competitions

* Win a £25 gift voucher to spend on exquisite handmade wedding accessories from A Alicia Handmade

* Win a beautiful string of silk bunting made from vintage sarees from Ganesha

* Win a seasonal bridal bouquet or a hen party where the bride goes free from The Real Cut Flower Garden

* Win a gift voucher to spend towards a Chocolate Couture ethical wedding or engagement ring

* Win 50% off your dream outdoor wedding ceremony from Three Spirals

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Directory Showcase: Blossom Flowers, Mooks Designs and Diva-Stores

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This week on the Directory Showcase we’ve got flowers, stationery and gifts – so do read on and see some of the businesses you can find on the directory and details on where to find similar businesses that can help you plan a more natural and eco-friendly wedding.

Blossom Flowers specialise in beautiful wedding flowers sourced from ethical suppliers and seasonal UK growers. They also use UK grown herbs and foliage to create their beautiful floral designs. Visit the directory for a full list of florists using seasonal and locally grown flowers.

If you’re an eco-savy bride looking for elegant or vintage inspired wedding stationery then take a look at the beautiful range from Mooks Design. Not only do they have a fun selection of vintage inspired designs but they also print all their stationery on FSC certified board. Visit the directory for a full list of eco-friendly wedding stationery companies.

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A woodland ‘cherish the dress’ shoot in Devon

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Back in September, Sarah from The Woodland Shelter in Devon decided to host a ‘cherish the dress’ (or ‘trash the dress’ depending on your inclination!) photoshoot in the woodlands around their ceremony venue. She invited a couple of real brides to come and wear their wedding dresses again and have some photographs taken by a local photographer.

The Woodland Shelter is a registered wedding venue situated deep within woods in North Devon and is perfect for couples wanting a woodland ceremony, something a little different, an intimate gathering, and one that is a little greener. The ‘cherish the dress’ photoshoot gives you a glimpse at the beautiful woodland available for wedding photos – including a gentle river.

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Wedding Open Day at The Pines Calyx on Sunday 25 March 2012

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The Pines Calyx in Kent are holding a wedding open day on Sunday 25th March 2012, providing a great opportunity for couples who are looking for a beautiful and unique wedding venue to take a look around. As well as having the chance to see what The Pines Calyx has to offer (an eco venue, ceremony in a stunning round room, acres of organic gardens and you can see the sea!) you will also be able to meet the team, sip a glass of bubbly on arrival, and meet a selection of local suppliers.

The wedding open day is from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 25th March 2012, with free admittance. Visit www.pinescalyx.co.uk for more details or contact Lisa Smith, Wedding Coordinator at The Pines Calyc on 07884 008 742 or lisa@pinescalyx.co.uk.

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A fantastic special offer on wedding packages at a romantic French chateau

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If you’re dreaming of a sunny French wedding, then don’t miss this fantastic special offer from Chateau de Fayolle in the Dordogne region of France. This 17th Century fairytale chateau is owned by the lovely Janet and Gerry de Bathe, who would be delighted to welcome you and your guests to their beautiful home, which includes a private chapel, gardens and natural salt water swimming pool.

For those of you looking for somewhere that is more eco-friendly, you’ll be sound in the knowledge that Janet and Gerry run Chateau de Fayolle with an eco-friendly approach, from the salt water pool and eco light bulbs, to a carbon neutral wood heating system and furnishing and decorating the chateau with flea market finds.

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