Amanda & Andy’s wedding at Tunnels Beaches in North Devon
Amanda & Andy chose Tunnels Beaches for their North Devon wedding, a coastal venue built into the cliffs with a private beach and sea-facing ceremony terrace.
Their day was relaxed from the start. Guests arriving through the tunnels, drinks overlooking the sea, and a ceremony on the terrace with the coastline behind them.
The weather shifted throughout the day, but rather than changing plans around it, they embraced it and had the most romantic ceremony in the rain. If you’re planning your own wedding at Tunnels Beaches, and maybe have anxiety about the weather, this blog will show you that your wedding day will still be epic.
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About Tunnels Beaches | North Devon wedding venue
Tunnels Beaches is one of the best-known wedding venues in Devon.
Guests walk through hand-carved tunnels in the cliffs before the venue opens onto the sea-facing terrace and private beach below.
The venue works well because everything stays close together:
- Outdoor ceremony terrace overlooking the sea
- Private beach directly below the venue
- Indoor reception space for dinner and dancing
- Covered areas throughout the venue
For couples searching for a Tunnels Beaches wedding photographer or Tunnels Beaches wedding videographer, it gives you multiple locations across one venue without needing to travel anywhere throughout the day.
Why get married at Tunnels Beaches in North Devon
Tunnels Beaches is the perfect venue for couples wanting a Devon wedding where their guests can enjoy their own private stretch of beach. The venue has it’s own beautiful accommodation, making it perfect if your friends and family are travelling from afar.
This iconic venue is definitely one that should be on your radar if you’re planning your own Devon wedding.
Tunnels Beaches Wedding Video
View Amanda & Andy’s wedding film below (heads up – it’s an emotional one).
Amanda & Andy’s wedding Pre-Wedding Welcome Party
Tunnels Beaches provides the perfect space for hosting a little get-together the day before (or after) your wedding day. Having your photographer and videographer (hey!) capture your pre-wedding event means that not only will you have lots of candid memories captured, but it can also free up dedicated photography time on your wedding day – meaning you can spend more time with your guests.
Amanda & Andy’s wedding day at Tunnels Beaches
Amanda spent the morning getting ready in the Bathhouse at Tunnels Beaches with her bridesmaids, mum, Andy’s mum, and the flower girls all moving around the space together while final bits came together around them.
Andy got ready nearby with his side of the wedding party and shared a super emotional first look with his mum before heading down to the ceremony area.
Then, almost on cue, the rain started just as the ceremony began.
Guests opened umbrellas, everyone squeezed in a little closer, and honestly it made the whole thing feel even more romantic against the sea backdrop at Tunnels Beaches.
After the ceremony, Daniel Costin took over the drinks reception with sax throughout the terrace while everyone moved between the venue and beach below. We headed down for fun wedding party photos on the beach before everyone gathered back upstairs for the evening.
Amanda & Andy’s entrance into dinner completely shifted the energy of the day. Big reactions, loads of cheering, and the start of a really fun evening.
Speeches followed afterwards and brought things back down again in the best way. Lots of emotion, stories from both sides, and a room that was completely locked in.
As the sun dropped later in the evening, Amanda & Andy had their first dance outside overlooking the sea before Daniel Costin led everyone back upstairs into the party.
And now a guest review from Andy’s brother (yep!)
Both Amy and Nick made brothers wedding so special ! They were both so lovely and put everyone at ease in front of the camera! They gave great direction with kindness and thoughtfulness for everyone involved and got the right balance between keeping it choreographed and organic perfectly! I would highly recommend Sunday Love to anyone needing lovely people with tremendous talents to capture their big day!
What happens if it rains during your wedding day at Tunnels Beaches?
One of the biggest worries couples have when planning a wedding in the UK is the weather. The truth is, any professional wedding vendors will have a plan for wet weather if rain is forecast.
Tunnels Beaches is one of many North Devon venues that has both an outdoor ceremony space and an indoor ceremony space – meaning whatever the weather, you’ll have an amazing time.
Some of our favourite Tunnels Beaches wedding photos have actually been taken in rain.
Our approach to photo and video at Tunnels Beaches
We’ve captured weddings at Tunnels Beaches in different seasons and weather conditions, which makes a big difference at coastal venues like this.
Our approach as a Tunnels Beaches wedding photographer and videographer team is to make sure that our couples have the best experience. You can trust us to have a plan for any weather, we’ll keep photos fun when you need directing – and we’ll be there to capture the candid moments as they unfold.
Here are some equally special weddings we’ve captured at Tunnels Beaches:
Planning a wedding at Tunnels Beaches in Devon?
If you’re planning a wedding at Tunnels Beaches and looking for a Tunnels Beaches wedding photographer, Tunnels Beaches wedding videographer, or inspiration for a Tunnels Beaches rainy wedding, this is exactly how the venue can work across different weather conditions.
