Kyle And Stu's Stylish And Joy-Filled Devon Wedding

Kyle and Stuarts stylish, romantic and melt-your-heart wedding was pure joy from start to finish. No big introductions from us this month - Kyle and Stu tell us all...and you are going to love it!

Why Did You Choose Rockbeare Manor As Your Venue? Did It Deliver On Your Expectations?

Choosing Rockbeare Manor was about far more than the manor itself, although elegant in its abundance of original features, the staff team at Rockbeare were the true gem on our initial visit to the grounds. A same sex marriage is still a relatively new happening in England, however at no point did we feel we were approached with anything other than kindness and equality. Finally the fact that the team run the day for you, with all your own ideas and input, reassured us that the day (when it arrived) would be one of pure joy and love for ourselves and our wedding party.

Tell Us About Your Wedding Day Fashion

It was important to us to stay empathetic to the manor; enabling it to take on a key role in our day. The manor, although historic, appears light, modern and airy. Therefore the colours mirrored this: as 2 grooms we wore 2 light stone coloured 3 piece suits depicted with a navy blue tie and stand out yellow rose. The bridesmaids and groomsmen then complimented the navy in the suits, with navy suits and navy off the shoulder dresses.

The rose and thistle, within the flowers, echoed the very English heritage of the building, but also Stu’s family name, ‘Tulloch’; being Scottish in origin. The flowers were sourced from St Mellion Flowers, Saltash, Cornwall.



Kyle, as a stylist himself, sought the very best in hair and Make up. A good friend and stylist from Ivybridge, Beverley Smith incorporated the flowers into the bridesmaids’ hair and Emmie Green MUA created the natural tones within the make up for the wedding party. Again, the colourings were subtle so not to detract from the manor and the grounds it sat in.

What Was The Styling And Theme Of The Day And Why?



Still working within our theme we felt a minimalistic approach, with some modern twists would reflect our passion for the venue and love for one another. The natural colourings form the suits, make up and flowers ran through into the theme for the wedding breakfast. Each table linked seamlessly to a favourite local beach, from our hometowns, in West Devon and Cornwall. The simple vases with natural smooth pebbles sitting in each vessel were complemented by matching bouquets to the bridesmaids.

 The wedding favours, simply sat as miniature stowaway pirate glass bottles filled with Kyle and Stu’s ‘favourite tipple’ (Raspberry Vodka, Pineapple Rum) for guests to enjoy. Modern twists consisted of a balloon display in pearlised white, navy and blue (by Streamers Events in Exeter) as well as 2 large white box light letters, a K and an S.



The traditional 3 tier cake sat in the main dining area, however had a bold navy, with an almost black marble effect. This was decorated with a silver shimmer to soften the look by Millies Cakes Plymouth.

All elements added to the grandeur of the day, whilst allowing guests to enjoy the stunning building, gardens and wider grounds.

Your Wedding Ceremony Was Beautiful - Can You Tell Us More About It?

The ceremony, held outside at the front of the manor, was simply about sharing our love for one another and wasn’t overly complicated. Stuart stood at the front, with the wedding party side on 2 sides, creating an aisle for Kyle to walk down. Kyle walked down the aisle with his mother, with the 5 bridesmaid walking down ahead of him.

The ceremony was complimented by a saxophonist, Ryan Truzzi who played instrumental versions of our favorite tracks. The vows remained short, however did incorporate a reading, by a good family friend. The reading celebrated the joys of same sex marriage and the acceptance of same sex love after what had been harrowing for past generations. The specific example shared the experience of Oscar Wilde, who unfortunately was punished for homosexuality.


The ceremony finished with the signing of the register, in front of family and friends.

What Did You Choose For Your Food And Drink Options?



The food and drink hopefully reflected the Summer months, as we married at the end of July. It’s hard to think of the right beverages and dishes when making your decisions during the winter months, but the team at Rockbeare expertly help you through your selection; they also allow the odd change here and there! We opted for a fish dish; salmon as one of the main courses and contrasted this with a pork option.

The drinks after the ceremony were a raspberry bellini and peach daiquiri, both lovely summery drinks which matched the day perfectly. The choices also reflect our own personal likes, a little bit of advice would be for other couples to remember that it really is their day- enjoy it!

The dessert, although not summer, had to be Kyle’s favouirte: Sticky Toffee Pudding! Everything was cooked to perfection and the team exceeded expectations by creating vegan and vegetarian options; nothing was an issue for the staff.

Tell Us About Your Wedding Photographer



We chose Chris Plant Films and Photography due to Kyle having worked with him previously on a work shoot many years ago and ever since admired his style of photography. Chris has a natural and off guard approach to capturing your wedding day, he makes you feel at ease while being behind his camera. We love all of our wedding photos we've received. Chris is very good at staying hidden enabling him to capture spontaneous moments throughout your day.

What Was The Best Part Of The Day?



Simply the moment straight after the ceremony and signing of the register; our Event Manager Steph (without us knowing) whisked us both away to the library, she closed the door and told us both to have 5 minutes together. This was a lovely touch and allowed us to celebrate our first moments of married life together.

Steph also made sure we had the cocktails we had selected to toast our marriage, before the main wedding party.

Do You Have Any Words Of Advice For Other Couples Who Are In The Planning Stages Of Their Wedding?



Relax, breathe and enjoy. Try and do something you'll enjoy the night before your wedding, we went to Gaia Spa for an evening full of relaxation and Champagne.

We’d 100% recommend getting a photographer as not all couples think it's an essential… but it's an amazing feeling when you get to look back on your day and see all the captured moments you may not have seen.

Thank you so much Kyle and Stu for such a beautiful insight into your wedding day.