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Magical May Wedding in the Woods

We’re Incredibly grateful to be able to share this very special Woodland Wedding in May.

After nearly three years of sheer determination, patience, kindness, compromise & compassion from all involved, J & J finally got their moment.

The love at this wedding was overwhelming, magnified by the journey we had all been on from 2019 to the 7/5/22.

We will miss you.x

The amazing suppliers we had the pleasure of working with -

Photographer - Aurora Grey Photography
Flowers - @wildfolkflowers
Catering @funnellskitchen
Film - @shutterboxfilms
Music @boujeemusiclive

From our little Team at HV x
Venue - @happyvalleynorfolk

We’ve been incredibly blessed this Spring with some amazing weather and the beauty of Happy Valley is that there are so many options to create the Wedding you want.

Outdoor Ceremony spaces include the Fir Forest, Willow Island, the Wizard tree, Troys Hill or open glades, the options are endless. If the wind is blowing from the East you can find a Ceremony space in the woods, from the west you can keep calm on Willow Island. If the heavens open there’s 3 options for a dry ceremony with Wilderness views so you can still embrace the surroundings.

Whether it’s a woodland wedding, festival wedding, barn wedding, a unique Wedding venue like no other. Happy Valley will embrace your vision and bring your ideas to life.

To find out more please email us weddings@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk or give us a call 01485 600719 and we’d love to help you create your perfect day.

A Wedding Less Ordinary

Living in todays world where communication has become virtual and we’re spinning multiples plates, you would not be alone if you felt somewhat overwhelmed. As our wise friend Austen once said “Life is but a quick succession of busy nothings” and though we embrace the wonders of technology and love the chaos of family life, there are times when we’d all like to press pause and get lost in the moment.

As a wilderness retreat, Happy Valley promotes the health benefits of a woodland wedding and we love nothing more than to transform those “busy nothings” into one, special something: a-once-in-a-lifetime memory.

Undoubtedly our nature backdrop is beautiful and the wedding photos will be stunning but there is now scientific evidence to suggest that hanging up your stilettos and opting to be a Barefoot Bride/Groom will lead to a happier, healthier you.

Even if the great British weather decides to interrupt your outdoor plans then there’s not one but the choice of two barns to take cover in. The Hay barn is the perfect mix of history and character with a roaring great wood burner, bar area and chill out. The acoustics are magical and it can be easily remodel into a night club. Alternatively the Dutch Barn is a large industrial space which can be transformed into anything your heart desires. With panoramic views of the little lake and willow island there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying the most magical day of your lives immersed in Nature.

Forest Bathing

At Happy Valley, guests are encouraged to swap a soak in the bath for a bathe in the forest. Taken from the Japanese name, Shinrin Yoku, forest bathing encourages you to dip your toes into nature’s surroundings and appreciate life’s precious moments unplugged: phone-free, tablet-free but most importantly, stress-free. Or you can have the best of both worlds bathing in the wood fired hot tub in the forest

Simply put, it’s about slowing down the pace. Walking barefoot through the woods permits you to feel empowered, knowing there are no rules to follow, no deadlines to meet and no expectations to fulfil. You take off your shoes and then breathe deeply, laugh loudly and live freely.

The Benefits For Your Wedding Party

  1. Just what the doctor ordered - walking through woodlands is proven to lower stress levels, strengthen the immune system and improve your mood. If you want your guests to be happy, healthy and full of party energy, this is the venue for you.

  2. A spa for the senses - there’s no better way to feel grounded and present in the moment than discovering all that Happy Valley has to see, smell, hear and touch. Even the taste of the air is crisp and pure.

  3. Space to explore - embrace the freedom that comes with roaming acres of land. Couples can stroll hand-in-hand, parents can wander aimlessly and children can hurtle at top speed. With nine acres there’s plenty of room for everyone.

  4. Space to create - there are no limits to your imagination with a barn or outdoor, woodland wedding. There are several locations for your ceremony and every colour in nature to inspire you. An added bonus, according to the University of Utah, is being in the forest helps your problem-solving part of the brain increase by 50%. Your guests can go away feeling both relaxed and ready to take on a new challenge (Bill Gates watch this space!).

So take off your heels and leave the weight of the world behind you. Shoeless but still full of soul, we offer our Barefoot Brides/Grooms a carefree wedding to remember forever.

With love,

Katy, Scott and our Little Team at Happy Valley

xxx

Pic by Darina Stoda

Pic by Darina Stoda

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