OLD DOWN ESTATE BLOG

Today we focus on one of our long standing preferred suppliers.  The lovely Steve and Susie from Archibald Edwards.  Here’s their story: Company name and service: Archibald Edwards – Fabulous Wedding Stationery When did you open for business and what...

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So what is ‘team- building’? Team- building falls under incentives which encompasses training and away-days.  Team-building is generally received from an employer as a price for winning a competition related to their job or to encourage staff to meet certain business...

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We hear time and time again from Chinese whispers that people think that it is very expensive to hold a wedding at Old Down Estate, amongst other things.  This couldn’t be more far from the truth! We want to try and change this common misconception by explaining...

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We are delighted to say that we are hosting this years South West regional final for The Wedding Industry Awards.  The annual awards recognises and showcases excellence in the wedding industry from 7 regions in England. Each year, wedding suppliers have the...

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Pumpkin spiced lattes, tall boots, scarves and colourful trees – autumn is here and its one of our favourite seasons at Old Down Estate! The fires are lit in the Old Down Estate Manor House, its feeling cosy and were falling in love with some of our autumnal inspired...

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The luxe look has been a really popular theme running throughout 2016 and is definitely here to stay (which we are super happy about!). We’ve put together some top tips for you to help create the “wow factor” at your wedding. Speciality Linens Use coloured or textured...

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Getting married is an incredibly exciting time for any bride. There is so much build up to the big event; and expectations and emotions run high. Getting the finer details right is absolutely essential to pulling off the perfect wedding. We interviewed Old Down bride...

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Our friends over at White Villa Films captured our beautiful house and surrounding grounds from the skies last month.  It was a stunning day with bright blue skies and sunshine.  A special camera on a drone was used to obtain the filming and we were delighted with the...

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