Neadon Barn, Dartmoor wedding: Anna & Iggy’s beautiful celebration on the moors
It is such a pleasure to blog Anna and Iggy’s gorgeous Dartmoor wedding celebration. It was such a relaxed day, from Iggy and his groomsmen getting ready at Manaton, with the children playing in the barns, and Anna and bridesmaids walking up to the local hairdresser before getting ready back at Anna’s parent’s house.
Meanwhile, the wonderful team at Neadon were busy working hard on all the decorations. I have seen many really beautiful wedding reception rooms over the years, but Neadon at Manaton was something else. It is such a lovely venue in so many ways, with views over Dartmoor and nearby Great Tor, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere for wedding celebrations. But it was inside the barn, fully dressed for the wedding reception, that really blew me away. It was an absolute work of art, with the dark interior of the barn completely illuminated with hundreds and hundreds of candles, on tables, along the walls, hanging in glass decorations from the ceiling. Such an incredibly special space to walk into, and it was amazing to see guests gasping in surprise and awe as they saw the inside of the barn.
Other highlights included Anna and Iggy travelling to their wedding reception on the back of a tractor. And, just to clarify, that’s not sitting comfortably in a luxury trailer, but literally standing on the back of the tractor, bumping down the tiniest Devon lanes. It was completely awesome and the best way to arrive at Neadon. The whole day was a wonderfully relaxed and gentle celebration, with a drinks reception in the gardens at Neadon and views over Dartmoor’s nearby Hound Tor, and a brilliant ceilidh in the barn after the meal to finish. I really loved photographing the whole day. Here is a selection of their images – enjoy!
![Chickens behind a wire fence](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_1.jpg)
![Groom-to-be writing his wedding speech](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_2.jpg)
![Group of men chatting in a kitchen](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_3.jpg)
![A dog lying by an open door](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_4.jpg)
![Bride-to-be having her hair done at hairdressers](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_5.jpg)
![Bride to be kissing her father](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_6.jpg)
![Young girl yawning hard](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_7.jpg)
![A young girl pulls a face as she has her hair done](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_8.jpg)
![A busy bedroom with the bridal preparations](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_9.jpg)
![Bride sitting in a chair by the window](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_10.jpg)
![Bridesmaid with a tray of champagne](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_12.jpg)
![Bridesmaids helping bride into her wedding dress](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_13.jpg)
![Manaton church, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_14.jpg)
![Groom and best man in the church doorway](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_15.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids waiting outside St Winifreds, Manaton](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_16.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids approach the groom outside the church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_17.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk up the aisle together](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_18.jpg)
![Bride and groom saying wedding vows at Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_19.jpg)
![Bride and groom at Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_20.jpg)
![Bride and groom at Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_21.jpg)
![Bride and groom at Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_22.jpg)
![Bride and groom leaving Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_23.jpg)
![Bride and groom kissing as they leave Manaton church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_24.jpg)
![Tractor outside the church](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_25.jpg)
![Bride and groom ride on tractor trailer to wedding reception](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_26.jpg)
![Bride laughing as she leaves tractor trailer](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_27.jpg)
![Stag sculpture decorated with flowers at Neadon Barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_28.jpg)
![Guests arriving at Neadon Barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_29.jpg)
![Guests chatting at Neadon Farm](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_30.jpg)
![Neadon Farm with guests chatting outside](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_31.jpg)
![Father of the bride giving speech](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_32.jpg)
![Wedding guests listening to speech](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_33.jpg)
![Bride and groom raising a toast](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_34.jpg)
![wedding guests listening to speeches](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_35.jpg)
![Best man giving a speech](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_36.jpg)
![Best man giving wedding speech](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_37.jpg)
![Bride and groom raising a toast](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_38.jpg)
![The inside of Neadon Barn, decorated with candles](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_39.jpg)
![Table details and flowers inside Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_40.jpg)
![The inside of Neadon Barn, decorated with candles](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_41.jpg)
![The inside of Neadon Barn, decorated with candles](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_42.jpg)
![The inside of Neadon Barn, decorated with candles](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_43.jpg)
![Ceiling garland at Neadon Barn, decorated with candles](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_44.jpg)
![Table arrangement at Neadon Barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_45.jpg)
![Guests entering the barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_46.jpg)
![](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_47.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_48.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_49.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_50.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_51.jpg)
![Beautiful candle decorations at Neadon Barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_52.jpg)
![Signpost to Manaton](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_53.jpg)
![View over Dartmoor hills](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_54.jpg)
![Tractor parked outside Neadon Barn](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_55.jpg)
![Two young boys playing jingo](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_56.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_57.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast at Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_58.jpg)
![White flowers in the evening sunlight](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_61.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast outside Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_62.jpg)
![Wedding guests during wedding breakfast outside Neadon Barn, Dartmoor](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_63.jpg)
![Bride and groom Ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_64.jpg)
![Wedding guests Ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_65.jpg)
![Bride and groom Ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_66.jpg)
![Wedding guests Ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_67.jpg)
![Wedding guests ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_68.jpg)
![Bride and groom Ceilidh dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_69.jpg)
![Bride and groom smiling at each other whilst dancing](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_70.jpg)
![Exterior shot of Neadon Barn in the dark](https://50.87.248.156/~helenli1/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/02-2079-post/neadon-barn-dartmoor-wedding_helen-lisk-photography_71.jpg)
Wonderful suppliers involved in this wedding:
Venue: Neadon, Manaton in Devon
Anna’s dress: From Alyson Jane Bristol, designed by Pronovias
Iggy’s outfit: Zucci Bath & Canali
Caterers: Mairi Hunt at Neadon, Jane Midgley, Alyson Twose
Florist: Mairi Hunt (at Neadon), Jenny Huxtable (church)
Make up: Kimberley Dewar, Changing Faces
Hairdresser: Andrew International Bovey Tracey
Evening entertainment: The North London Irish Ceilidh Band
Wedding cake: Jane Midgley and Alan Twose