Megan & Luca share a quiet embrace in the garden maze at The Great Barn Devon, framed by tall hedges and neat box borders. Megan rests her head close as Luca leans in for a tender kiss during their Devon wedding portraits.

Starting the 2026 wedding season with Megan and Luca at The Great Barn Devon felt like such a good way to begin the year. It was dry, a bit cool in the air, and everyone arrived already in that happy, ready-to-celebrate mood. From the very start, it felt like a proper family day, with big hugs, kids running around and friends who clearly knew each other well.

The Great Barn Devon fit them perfectly. It is a big, characterful barn with warm stone, high ceilings and plenty of space for everyone to spread out, but it never felt too formal. Megan and Luca kept the day relaxed and genuine, and the venue just backed that up, giving us a lovely backdrop without ever stealing the focus from them and their people.

A Calm Start to the Season

Megan stands outside a rustic stone doorway at The Great Barn Devon, holding her bouquet beneath a heart-shaped wreath during Megan & Luca’s wedding. Sunlight highlights the textured walls and gravel courtyard of this charming Devon venue.
Megan & Luca share an intimate ceremony moment at The Great Barn Devon, standing beneath a woven heart wreath as guests look on. Warm light fills the Devon chapel space while they smile and hold each other during their vows.

For a first wedding of the year, this one felt really calm. I arrived to find Megan getting ready with her bridesmaids, chatting, laughing and slowly bringing the morning together. Her dress looked incredible on the hanger and even better on, and there was this steady, quiet excitement in the room that built nicely as the ceremony time got closer.

A Ceremony Wrapped In Family

Megan & Luca walk hand in hand beneath raised naval swords at The Great Barn Devon as guests cheer and smile around them. The wooden barn doors and stone walls frame this joyful Devon wedding celebration.

The ceremony itself felt very rooted in family. You could see proud faces everywhere you looked, from parents and grandparents to friends who have clearly been in their lives a long time. When Megan and Luca stood together to say their vows, it felt natural, not over the top, just honest and full of feeling. That walk back up the aisle as everyone clapped and cheered really summed it up.

Time Out For Portraits

Megan & Luca stand together in the manicured gardens at The Great Barn Devon, surrounded by tall hedges and patterned greenery. Megan smiles toward the camera while holding her bouquet beside Luca in his naval uniform.
Megan & Luca stand beside an old stone wall and iron gate at The Great Barn Devon, framed by early spring branches and wildflowers. Megan rests her arm on Luca’s as they share a quiet look in this romantic Devon portrait.

After everything settled, I took Megan and Luca off for a short wander around the barn and the trees nearby. It gave them a bit of space to breathe, talk, laugh and just be together for a few minutes. We used the stone walls, the greenery and the little paths around the grounds, and they slipped into it so naturally that half the time it felt like I was just watching them enjoy being married while I happened to have a camera with me.

Navy Traditions, Dares And A Lot Of Laughing

Megan walks arm in arm with bridesmaids outside The Great Barn Devon, all smiling and dressed in rich jewel-toned gowns. The stone buildings and courtyard create a lively Devon backdrop for Megan & Luca’s celebration.
Luca stands with his groomsmen in naval uniforms, forming a circle and looking down toward the camera during Megan & Luca’s wedding at The Great Barn Devon. Their caps and medals frame the bright sky in this creative Devon portrait.

One of the standout parts of the day was all the navy traditions and dares that made their way into the celebrations. There were toasts, in jokes, and a few hilarious moments that had everyone properly laughing. It gave the reception this playful, lively edge and showed just how much shared history and friendship was in the room.

Drinks Flowing and the Evening Warming Up

Megan & Luca cut their wedding cake with a ceremonial sword at The Great Barn Devon, smiling as they hold the blade together. The tiered cake and candlelight create a warm Devon reception scene.
Megan & Luca share a lively dance inside The Great Barn Devon during their wedding reception, with Megan smiling mid-song as she wraps her arms around Luca. Warm lighting and blurred guests create an energetic Devon celebration scene.

As the day went on the atmosphere only got bigger. Drinks were flowing, people were gathered in little pockets chatting and laughing, and the barn had that cosy evening glow. By the time the dance floor opened you could tell it was going to be a brilliant night, and I can only imagine how things carried on after I packed the cameras away.

To Megan & Luca

Thank you again for letting me kick off the year with your wedding. The mix of family, navy chaos, laughter and those quieter moments between the two of you made it such a brilliant way to start the season. It was a day that felt real, warm and full of love, and I am genuinely grateful I got to be there with you for it.

Megan share a quiet moment at The Great Barn Devon, reflected in an ornate mirror as they smile and lean into each other, holding champagne glasses during wedding preparations. Soft light and warm tones create an intimate Devon setting.
Wedding details for Megan & Luca at The Great Barn Devon show a naval dress sword, white peaked cap and polished black shoes carefully arranged on a white chair against a simple wall, captured in timeless black and white inside the Devon venue.
Megan & Luca’s engagement ring rests delicately among soft blush and ivory blooms at The Great Barn Devon, framed by petals and greenery. The close-up captures sparkling detail and romantic florals from their Devon wedding day.
Megan descends a white staircase at The Great Barn Devon during Megan & Luca’s wedding, smiling softly as her flowing gown and veil catch the warm light. The clean interior lines and chandelier above frame this elegant Devon bridal moment.
Megan & Luca share a kiss beneath crossed naval swords outside The Great Barn Devon, surrounded by uniformed guests forming a traditional guard of honour. The black and white image highlights the stone steps and barn doors in Devon.
Megan & Luca stand at the centre of a large group photo outside The Great Barn Devon, surrounded by family and friends on the stone steps. The wooden barn doors and rustic Devon backdrop create a warm wedding scene.
Megan & Luca walk together along a gravel path at The Great Barn Devon, smiling at one another as stone walls and greenery frame their portrait. Megan holds her bouquet while Luca wears his naval uniform in this relaxed Devon wedding moment.
Close-up of Megan holding her bouquet at The Great Barn Devon during Megan & Luca’s wedding, showing soft blush and ivory flowers with greenery and a trailing ribbon. Her engagement ring is visible against her gown in this Devon portrait detail.
Megan & Luca laugh together outdoors at The Great Barn Devon as Megan gently taps Luca’s nose, both smiling in their wedding attire. Trees and countryside views form a relaxed Devon backdrop for this playful portrait moment.
Megan & Luca stand with family outside The Great Barn Devon, smiling at one another on the stone steps before the wooden barn doors. Megan holds her bouquet while relatives stand close in this warm Devon wedding portrait.
Megan & Luca pose with parents outside The Great Barn Devon, standing before the wooden barn doors and stone walls. Megan holds her bouquet as family members smile in this formal Devon wedding portrait.
 

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