Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 22)

THEMED VENUES 21  Walking in a winter wonderland Where to wed during this magical season BICKLEIGH CASTLE, TIVERTON, DEVON This castle reveals magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and can be hired exclusively for a day or a weekend. The pretty courtyard takes centre stage dotted with snowy thatched cottages during winter accommodating up to 40 guests in 17 individually decorated rooms. The bridal suite – a charming Tudor room with a four-poster bed – is located inside the castle itself. Ceremonies during the colder months take place in the Saxon chapel for up to 100 guests with space for an extra 25 loved ones gathered in the gallery on the mezzanine level above. There’s also The Great Hall for ceremonies of up to 120 guests and celebrations continue here for up to 70 guests seated for the wedding breakfast. Another option is the Wedding Breakfast Room with its tall vaulted beams and original Victorian stables located downstairs that’s now a bar where the Bickleigh Castle-branded wine and gin is a must-try. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01884 855 363, bickleighcastle.com @bickleighcastle ❤ We love… that couples can request whichever flag they wish to fly from the top of the castle for the duration of their day and the spectacular firework displays that can be arranged. ROCKBEARE MANOR, NR EXETER, DEVON This Grade 1 listed manor house is surrounded by more than 100 acres of parkland that looks romantic under a blanket of snow during winter. It’s a wedding venue boasting views stretching across the picturesque Haldon Hills. The 13 luxurious yet cosy bedrooms feature traditional roll top baths and original fireplaces, and include two spacious family rooms and an accessible bedroom on the ground floor for twin or double occupancy. Ceremonies take place for up to 100 guests in the Dining Room, with its giant crystal chandelier, or on the outdoor South Pavilion Terrace for up to 160 loved ones. The Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, can also host large ceremonies of up to 160 guests, and seats between 50 to 160 people for the wedding breakfast and reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01392 796 083, rockbearemanor.co.uk rockbeare_manor_ ❤ We love… the lake, manicured lawns and outdoor terraces within the grounds offering a pretty backdrop for pictures. Photography of exterior of Rockbeare Manor courtesy of thomasfrostphotography.com