Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 20)

16 TWO BRIDGES HOTEL, YELVERTON This historic, romantic hotel is nestled on the south west edge of Dartmoor on the banks of the West Dart River. It features 32 indulgent bedrooms with four-poster beds and deep spa baths. Ceremonies take place for up to 150 loved ones in the Tors Room, with its oak panels and fine art, and also in the Fountain Room. This is a light and airy function space with French windows opening up on to the garden that features an ornate floodlit fountain. There’s also the elegant Riverside Pagoda available for ceremonies that doubles up as a stunning backdrop for wedding photographs, even in winter. Receptions take place for an intimate 20 guests in the Georgian Room or for up to 100 loved ones in the Fountain Room. An adjoining private lounge to this space features an open fire, a bar and a baby grand piano. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01822 892 300, twobridges.co.uk ❤ We love... the choice of delicious wedding menus using meat from local farms and butchers, and fresh fish from Devon’s coast. ELFORDLEIGH HOTEL, GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PLYMOUTH Located in South West Devon nestled within 120 acres of woodland is the Elfordleigh Hotel, Golf and Country Club, with 35 bedrooms, an 18-hole golf course and outstanding leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa. Civil ceremonies take place in a choice of three locations including in Churchill’s Conservatory – a light and sunny space – for up to 70 guests. The Reynolds Room is another option for year-round ceremonies of up to 100 guests featuring its own sun terrace and stunning views of the golf course. There’s also The Langmead Room that can seat up to 80 loved ones for the ceremony and this adjoins the Elite Suite, which is ideal for the wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests, and for the reception for up to 80 loved ones. It looks magical draped with fairylights and is one of the largest function rooms in the South West. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01752 336 428, elfordleigh.co.uk @The_Elfordleigh ❤ We love... the choice of three bridal suites, each with a spa bath. Photography of the Two Bridges Hotel courtesy of photographybymaggiemccall.co.uk