Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 19)

The great outdoors Meet the expert: Engin and Liz Mumcuoglu are the owners of Trevibban Mill, a working vineyard, winery and events venue located close to Padstow in Cornwall. We’re looking to get married in the Cornish countryside and want a relaxed setting that provides something a bit different for our guests, what can you suggest? Why not consider a purpose-built venue that offers you the opportunity to tie the knot outside incorporating something a little bit different in its grounds? Trevibban Mill is a contemporary wedding venue located just three miles from the famous harbour town of Padstow. Nestled in the valley of the Issey Brook, the south-facing event space and balcony enjoy extensive vistas of the wildflower meadows, vineyards and orchards below. There’s a bird hide situated on a small island in the lake that’s also licensed for civil ceremonies. Big-day catering is all taken care of by Appleton’s Bar & Restaurant for a maximum of 120 guests and the venue offers a wide choice of wines and ciders all made in the on-site winery. There’s a peaceful two-bedroom Eco Lodge available for hire in the grounds, surrounded by apple trees, that’s a short walk from the lake. Furnished in a comfortable, contemporary style complete with a woodburner, it’s a romantic wedding night bolthole. Trevibban Mill | 01841 541 413 | trevibbanmill.com | @trevibbanmill_vineyard VENUE WITH A DIFFERENCE Meet the expert: Corinne Ponton is a consultant for Plymouth-based wedding venue Ocean Studios. Located in the historic surroundings of Royal William Yard, it’s a Grade I listed naval building that has retained much of its architecture, including cast iron beams. We’d like a creative, quirky venue for our Plymouth-based wedding that we can style how we wish. We don’t want to be confined to the limitations of a hotel. Can you help? Corrine says: Ocean Studios is an unusual venue offering a stylish backdrop for a wedding. The historic yard is an unconventional space with exposed brick walls, wooden floorboards and open window skylights offering a relaxed, industrial feel. There are three licensed spaces each holding up to 120 guests, with every space being a blank canvas and having the ability to be transformed depending on each couple’s vision. It also offers great opportunities for photographs. The venue offers a range of packages to suit different requirements, including the wedding ceremony, reception or both. Ocean Studios | oceanstudios.org.uk | @ocean_studios EXPERT ADVICE 61