Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue24)

 Where to wed in this coastal part of the region Spotlight on... SOUTH CORNWALL TREDUDWELL MANOR, FOWEY This spectacular house seamlessly marries history with contemporary features. The sweeping driveway reveals the Queen Anne manor house dating back to 1705 having been lovingly renovated using Cornish stone and slate. The south-facing views are towards the sea and the property is surrounded by the stunning Cornish countryside. There’s four rooms ideal for intimate ceremonies of up to 25 guests and for larger functions, the Tredudwell Pavilion offers the flexibility of a modern building with bi-fold walls that alter the size of the rooms according to the number of guests. It can seat up to 150 loved ones and boasts traditional design elements including wooden beams, a draped canvas ceiling and glittering chandeliers. The outdoor temple, with its amphitheatre, seats up to 220 guests. The wedding breakfast and reception takes place in the pavilion for up to 220 guests seated at round tables on Chiavari chairs, and there’s luxury bed and breakfast accommodation available for up to 18 wedding guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01726 870 226, tredudwell.co.uk tredudwellmanor_wedding_venue We love… the grounds with their manicured lawns, flower-filled beds and a formal terrace garden featuring a pond – the ideal backdrop for photos. CORNISH CAMELS, HELSTON Located on a working organic farm in the countryside, Cornish Camels is a beautiful and unique setting for bespoke wedding celebrations. Cottage gardens, orchards, woodland, natural heathland, courtyards, fields and meadows are just some of the outdoor spaces the venue has to offer allowing guests to mingle. There are a variety of interior spaces licensed for ceremonies, including the Camel Centre that’s a large, open-plan barn with plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding farmland accommodating up to 200 guests. The Wagon House is a snug indoor space seating up to 50 loved ones with a more traditional feel, and the Corn Chamber is a 16 th -century thatched barn that’s kept its original charm and can host up to 200 guests for an outdoor celebration, or a maximum of six people for an intimate indoor ceremony. Rosuick Cottage Garden is a popular space for drinks receptions and picnics. The Wagon House is also ideal for intimate dining for up to 60 guests and with the barn doors open, the celebrations can spill out on to the traditional courtyard. The Camel Centre has capacity for up to 160 guests seated for dinner, and 200 people for more informal gatherings. It also has an outdoor space ideal for barbecues and hog roasts. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01326 231 302, cornishcamels.com We love… the DIY wedding package available for creative couples, or the complete wedding package for those wanting a celebration with a handmade feel but none of the stress. REGIONAL VENUES 15