Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 27 - September/October 2021 (Issue 33)

POWDERHAM CASTLE, KENTON Home to the Earl and Countess of Devon for more than 600 years, Powderham Castle is an exclusive-use wedding venue, surrounded by 200 acres of Deer Park, home to more than 600 fallow deer. The exquisite interiors provide inspiring backdrops, including the impressive staircase, and the two enchanting open-air ceremony garden buildings, surrounded by the Powderham woodlands, are licensed for ceremonies, providing beautiful contrast to the grandeur of the state rooms inside. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a choice of areas around the estate with The State Dining Room providing an exquisite and warm space thanks to the impressive open fire. It’s perfect for ceremonies of up to 80 guests, or a banquet for 60 people. The Libraries are best suited to the reception, with stunning large windows overlooking Deer Park and the Rose Terrace but also seat 70 guests for the ceremony or 90 for dinner. The Music Room is the largest suite accommodating up to 120 guests for the ceremony and dinner, with the spectacular dome creating a romantic setting for the first dance. The Rose Terrace is an ideal option for a summer ceremony or an outdoor champagne reception. There’s also The American Garden, a wooded glade of exotic trees surrounding a hidden garden pavilion providing an idyllic setting for a ceremony or drinks reception. The Belvedere is an iconic landmark providing far-reaching views across the estate and estuary. The tower offers a unique ceremony setting while the Belvedere garden can house a modest marquee for a reception of up to 90 guests. Finally, The Riding School is a charming, rustic-inspired space perfect for couples wanting a barn wedding. The adjacent garden offers outdoor seating and lawn games and is situated a stone’s throw from the lake. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01626 890 243, www.powderham.co.uk www.facebook.com/powderhamcastle ❤ WE LOVE… that for those wishing to make a weekend of their wedding, Powderham Castle offers a unique variety of accommodation. The Honeymoon Suite enjoys views across the Deer Park and Exe Estuary and there’s accommodation for up to 16 guests. DEVON HOTEL, EXETER The Devon Hotel is an elegant Georgian building located in the vibrant city of Exeter, decorated with a mix of traditional and contemporary touches reflecting the local Devonshire countryside. It has been transformed into a contemporary extension of its former life and the manicured grounds are home to a lawn perfect for an al fresco cocktail reception. Ceremonies and receptions take place in The Regency Suite for up to 120 guests, The Victorian Suite for up to 90 loved ones and The Edwardian Suite for up to 50 guests (ceremony) and 25 people (reception). As part of the wedding package, the newlyweds are gifted a luxurious room and complimentary breakfast and guests attending the wedding can enjoy a 10% discount on room rates on the night of the wedding. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01392 259 268, https://devonhotel.co.uk/weddings www.facebook.com/devonhotel ❤ WE LOVE… the 11 luxury hotels and 18 restaurants within the Brend Hotels group including sister properties The Barnstaple Hotel and The Park Hotel. Photography of castle exterior courtesy of www.maxiphotography.com; wedding breakfast in the Library courtesy of www.alextozeweddings.co.uk REGIONAL VENUES 27