Country Wedding Venue, The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton

This Autumn Anna and Stuart were wed at The Langton Arms, an attractive 17th Century Thatched Inn, nestling in the Tarrant Valley in the village of Tarrant Monkton.

Tarrant Monkton, Blandford is a small thatched Dorset hamlet, surrounded by some of the most spectacular countryside in England, which has changed little since it was immortalised in the novels of Thomas Hardy at the turn of the century.

Bride and Groom, Tarrant Monkton

Anna and Stuart booked our services a month before their big day, Anna told us that she was still making her wedding dress and she had to work on it in secret for a few hours every night so Stuart did not take a peep! The couple were very relaxed and wanted their day to be the same.  With 20 guests we were looking forward to a small and intimate wedding. We discussed their big day and the style of photography they were looking for.  Anna was certainly not short of ideas and wanted many relaxed photographs of the couple having fun!  So we were certainly up for that!

Bride with Mother Getting Ready Shots

The venue proved to be an excellent choice and the village was idyllic for many of the impromptu shots. I began the day by meeting the Bride, her mother and the Bridesmaids in the room where the couple were staying that night at The Langton Arms to take some Getting Ready Shots.  The room was light and we were able to take some very graceful shots of the bride, moments before the ceremony.

Brides Shoes, Getting Ready Shots

Bridal Photography, Dorset

The ceremony was intimate with Anna’s Polish family, Stuarts family and close friends of the Bride and Groom.  It was a special day for the families to meet and spend some time with Anna and Stuart.

After the ceremony we wondered down the quaint country lanes following the newly weds, making our way to a white bridge, which stands over the river Tarrant. The wedding organiser then took us to the country garden of the beautiful thatched Taddlestone Cottage, one of the cottages that provide accommodation in the village.  The cottage and garden looked like a scene from a fairytale storybook. The cottage was bursting with character and featured a wishing well inside.  The garden was simply magical!  We explored every nook and cranny for quirky features.  We found horseshoe decorated walls, stone mushrooms and archways covered in English roses.  The low orange sun shone on the leaves, which were turning bright shades of red, brown and orange. We were able to capture some stunning photographs of the happy couple in this picturesque Wonderland.

Relaxed, Natural Photograph of the Bride and Groom

Country Garden of The Langton Arms

Bride and Groom in a Country Garden, Blandford, Dorset

The Langton Arms Civil Ceremony: The Langton Arms is proud to be one of a select few to offer a Civil Wedding Licence – a wonderful achievement for this rural country pub, which has grown to become one of the most popular venues for wedding receptions in the area.

Wedding Planning: Offering you a simply unique experience, with our tailor-made service that is second to none, focusing on putting your needs first. Proprietor Barbara Cossins is an exquisite hostess, ensuring that every aspect of your Wedding Day runs smoothly, from choosing personalised menus, flowers, cakes etc., to organising the entertainment for your Wedding Reception.

The Langton Arms can cater for between 40 and 200 guests. If your Wedding is to be a modest occasion, our intimate Stables restaurant is the perfect location for your guests. For a larger party “The Tarrant Room” is ideal – or for that really special touch, why not enjoy a marquee on the lawn?

Accommodation: We have six comfortably furnished bedrooms for you and your guests – and we have recently been awarded the AA 4 out of 5 diamonds for our accommodation. Further bed and breakfast accommodation is available on request, and being located within walking distance of the pub, in the village of Tarrant Monkton, it offers your guests the perfect opportunity to relax and spend more time in this truly unforgettable corner of rural Dorset.

The Menu: Prices can vary to suit your requirements, from an informal finger buffet (£12.50 per head) to a lavish sit down dinner (starting at £22.50 per head)

Plenty of reasons to get in touch for an informal chat about your BIG DAY!

The Langton Arms is so much more than a pub – with award winning menus, excellent accommodation, conference facilities, a civil wedding license and a caring team of staff, it offers the warmest of welcomes.

Bride Portraiture, The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton

If you are looking for that special wedding venue with a relaxed atmosphere then why not get in touch!
The Langton Arms,
Tarrant Monkton,
Nr Blandford,
Dorset,
DT11 8RX

Phone:+44 (0)1258 830225

Email: info@thelangtonarms.co.uk

Website: http://www.thelangtonarms.co.uk
If you would like a taste of what the Langton Arms has to offer they serve food all day at weekends, in the front bar, from 11.30am to 10.00pm on Saturdays and 12.00pm to 9.00pm on Sundays.