<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a little joy in the world today, we have it for you. A quiet elopement in Devon, set in a 20th century mansion which offers intimate weddings for 2 as well as celebrations for over a hundred guests. Lucy and Lewis chose to elope, as they have two young children and in Lucy&#8217;s words, &#8220;we wanted to be in the moment and enjoy it together.&#8221; The beautiful images prove they did just that. 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