Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 21)

EXETER GUILDHALL This ancient monument, located in the heart of the city, is more than 800 years old, boasting a vaulted roof, rooms featuring colourful stained glass windows and decorative wooden panels adorning the walls. It’s licensed to hold ceremonies and can be hired for private events. Ceremonies take place in the Great Hall for up to 80 guests, or in The Jury Room for an intimate 35 loved ones. A drinks reception can be held in the Great Hall. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01392 265 525, exeter.gov.uk @ExeterCouncil ❤ We love... the many breathtaking backdrops for big-day photographs. 22 LANGDON COURT, PLYMOUTH This 16 th -century country manor house hotel is hidden in the picturesque South Hams countryside circled by wild gardens. The past meets the present at this boutique property, which is within easy walking distance of Wembury Cove and the South West Coastal Path and features bedrooms oozing with character, from window seats taking in the pretty garden views, to freestanding baths. Ceremonies take place outside in the Wedding Pavilion or inside in The Langdon Suite, both for up to 65 guests. The Cory Suite hosts the wedding breakfast for up to 75 loved ones, and the evening reception is spread across The Langdon Suite and the bar for up to 150 nearest and dearest. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01752 862 358, langdoncourt.com langdon.court ❤ We love... the award-winning cuisine, made using delicious, locally-sourced ingredients. THE GRAND RICHARDSON HOTEL, TORQUAY This landmark Victorian hotel overlooking the seafront blends period embellishments with contemporary styling within its 132 bedrooms. It’s home to the Grand Spa, and an AA Rosette fine dining restaurant. Ceremonies take place in the Devonshire room – the hotel’s main function room and ballroom – or in the smaller Cavendish room. These are great choices for the wedding breakfast and evening ceremony, with The 1881 Restaurant another option, complete with a sea view leading on to the terrace. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0800 005 2244, grandtorquay.co.uk the_grand_torquay ❤ We love... the spa, which uses Caudalie products and has an extensive treatment menu and pre-wedding pampering offers.