— 25.07.2026 —
Amil & Nell
Aaaah! We’re Getting Married!
Join us in Devon as we celebrate our happily ever after.
A fairytale love story (with better food).
We’ll begin with a ceremony in the River Cottage garden, followed by drinks, great food, and a proper party in the barn.
When
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Ceremony: From 12 midday
Evening Celebration: From 6:15pm
Where to stay.
River Cottage is located in the middle of Axminster, Lyme Regis, and Colyton. Each area will require a 10 minute taxi to the venue. You will be able to find accomodations in all 3 areas, here are some options to get you started, as well as some points of interest where we like to go when we travel to Colyton. The wedding party will be staying in Colyton, if travelling by train, Axminster may be your preferred location, or if arriving by sea, Lyme Regis.
Accommodations
Order of the day.
Saturday 25 July 2026 – River Cottage HQ
12:00 – 12:15
Guests arrive at River Cottage
12:15 – 12:50
Welcome drinks in the Kitchen Garden or Courtyard.
13:00-13:30
Ceremony
13:30 – 15:00
Drinks, canapés, and photographs.
15:00-
Guests are seated for dinner.
Evening Celebrations
18:15
Evening guests arrive.
19:15
Back into the barn for the party.
Music begins & first dance.
20:30
Evening bites served
22:30
4×4 transport available to take guests back up the hill.
01:00
Final 4×4 journeys to the top of the hill.
What to wear.
Dress Code
Channel your inner Hugh with leafy greens, tomato reds, beetroot purples, squash oranges and soft summer florals.
Smart-casual is perfect - think linen, relaxed tailoring, breezy dresses and comfortable shoes for wandering around the garden.
(We’re on a working farm, so expect grass, gravel, and uneven ground)
Logistics
Travel
River Cottage is tucked away in the beautiful Devon countryside just outside Axminster. If you’re driving, parking is available at the top of the hill, and friendly 4x4s will ferry guests down to the farm for the celebrations.
You’re also welcome to take the short walk (about 5–10 minutes), though the path can be uneven, so sensible shoes are recommended. If travelling by train, Axminster station is around a 10-minute taxi ride away. As the area is quite rural, we recommend booking taxis in advance where possible.
Gifts
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Gifts *
Your presence (and the long journey many of you are making!) is more than enough for us.
If you would like to give a gift, a contribution towards our future trips to Far Far Away would be very welcome - but please don’t feel obliged.
Contributions
We hope you’ll join us on this special day,
Deep in the countryside,
Where all good fairy-tales begin…
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please contact Amil at 07828225046 and he can support
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Unfortunately due to very limited space at the venue we can’t accommodate plus one’s.
However, we invite you to bring them to Colyton to meet up for a walk, or a drink, as we’d certainly love to meet your other halves and show you some of our favourite spots to visit while you’re there! -
We’d love to treat you to a child-free day & evening, so, regretably, children are not invited.
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As it is a working farm we have a strict no pets policy, to protect the livestock.
However you’d like to bring your 4 legged friend to Devon for the weekend, we suggest checking out Rover for friendly local pet sitters! -
River Cottage is set on a working farm with beautiful countryside views. Parking is at the top of the hill, and guests are transported down to the farm in 4x4 vehicles. The terrain includes gravel paths, grass, and uneven ground, so please let us know in advance if you have any mobility requirements so we can make suitable arrangements.
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Parking is available at the top of the hill above River Cottage. From there, 4x4 vehicles will take guests down to the farm. The walk down takes around 5–10 minutes for those who prefer to walk.