Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 29)

POLURRIAN ON THE LIZARD, MULLION This clifftop retreat offers stunning coastal views of the unspoilt Lizard Peninsula. The hotel is surrounded by 12 acres of mature gardens and offers easy access to the South West Coast Path as well as the property’s own sandy beach, Polurrian Cove. The striking white exterior allows the colourful gardens to pop against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and there’s a seasonal outside pool plus an outdoor terrace ideal for alfresco dining, positioned to watch the breathtaking sunsets. The contemporary interior offers a relaxed, comfortable vibe. The bar area showcases panoramic sea views along with the restaurant which features a large Gozney wood-fired oven. The bedrooms offer a home-from-home feel and the perfect chance to wind down in the luxurious feather bedding. Ceremonies take place in a choice of three areas, from the traditional Marconi Room featuring classic details offering a timeless feel (ideal for intimate celebrations with up to 60 guests) to the Cove View Suite which is a bright and airy room providing a blank canvas for any theme. This suite has a private bar, washroom and outdoor terrace with coastal views and can hold up to 90 loved ones (when restrictions lift). The restaurant, a versatile space with bright furnishings, is another option for up to 60 people. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01326 240 421, www.polurrianhotel.com www.instagram.com/polurrianonthelizard ❤ We love... that couples will be invited to a food tasting plus a one-night stay in a sea view room before their wedding day and if the Exclusive Package is booked (between October and March), all guests staying over receive bed and breakfast, and the party has use of the entire hotel including the 41 bedrooms and reception rooms. There’s also an Elopement Package available. DALVENIE HOUSE, TRURO Dalvenie House is a registry office located just a 10-minute walk from the city centre offering parking for the bridal car to the front of the building. It’s set in beautiful, well-kept grounds with a manicured lawn and pretty flower garden that can be accessed directly from the ceremony suite, providing a wonderful backdrop for photographs. Inside, the property has been newly refurbished and sympathetically decorated to suit the style of the building. Neutral tones have been used throughout, including in the ceremony room providing a blank canvas for all colour themes. This stylish room contains original features including a period fireplace with a large picture mirror suspended above it, and a beautiful bay window allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room. It can hold up to 33 guests without Covid-19 restrictions in place, and eight people with. The team has developed a wide range of specialist wedding packages in response to feedback. Couples can have a bespoke ceremony co-created with one of the talented ceremony registrars, or they can choose the option where the registrar does all the preparation work for them. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0300 1234 181, www.cornwall.gov.uk/advice-and- benefits /weddings-in-cornwall ❤ We love... the exterior of the red, fawn and grey-brick Victorian building featuring traditional sash windows and a high- pitched roof. 16