Dream Weddings Magazine - Devon & Cornwall (issue 26)

▼ The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
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▼ Shilstone, Modbury
Atruly unique wedding venue in Sidmouth,
Devon, The Donkey Sanctuary can offer
you a wedding like no other – and it holds
a national award for Ethical Wedding
Venue of the Year 2015. The picturesque
sanctuary, situated on the Jurassic Coast, offers
rustic barn weddings in an idyllic location set in 260
acres of glorious rolling countryside with hundreds
of resident donkeys who will certainly make your
special day one to remember.
The barn is beautifully transformed with country
chic decorations to create a
wedding venue that is
completely different.
Your wedding album will be
jam-packed with unique and
beautiful photographs taken in
the sanctuary’s grounds: from
gardens to woodland and even
a life size bronze donkey!
The sanctuary has stunning
views out to sea which create
the perfect backdrop for
photographs with your donkey
bridesmaid.
Wedding co-ordinator, Emma
Harding says: ‘Weddings held at The Donkey
Sanctuary are not only truly special, but also
contribute to the work of the charity; helping
donkeys and mules around the world and the
people who depend upon them.’
To get a real feel for just how exceptional
The Donkey Sanctuary is, and to see for
yourself how it could be the perfect wedding
venue, call 01395 578222 or email
weddings@thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk and
arrange to meet Emma.
Nestled in an idyllic valley, halfway between
moors and sea in the heart of the South
Hams countryside, lies Shilstone. As you
approach down the winding private drive banked
with wild flowers, you will undoubtedly be struck
by the sheer beauty of Shilstone; a truly magical
setting for a wedding.
Shilstone’s offering includes a beautifully restored
Georgian manor house, a rustic stone barn, a
unique mughal marquee and so much more. The
house is immediately surrounded by walled
gardens bursting with colour, while further afield lie
tiered lakes, secret woodland glades adorned with
wild flowers, babbling streams, a beautiful
old stone quarry and acres of rolling
Devonshire countryside.
Shilstone’s in-house catering team are known to
create exceptionally good food. Making the most of
the fantastic produce right on the doorstep, the
Shilstone kitchen menus feature fresh ingredients
and are beautifully presented and delicious.
For those looking to make a weekend of their
wedding celebrations, Shilstone has some
excellent options available on site.
Call 01548 830888 or email
events@shilstonedevon.co.uk to arrange an
informal tour or to discuss your plans in
more detail.
▼ The Berry Head Hotel, Brixham
The Berry Head Hotel, Brixham, offers excellent facilities for
both formal and less formal occasions, catering for
anything from two to 250 guests.
Nestling at the water’s edge in six acres of gardens and
woodland, the location is stunning and provides the perfect
backdrop for photographs to be treasured.
As a family-run business for over 21 years, they provide a very
personal and professional service, traditional hospitality and
menus that can be tailored to suit your requirements.
And the hotel can now offer both indoor and outdoor civil
ceremonies.
For more information and to see what it has to offer,
call 01803 853225 or visit the website at
www.berryheadhotel.com.
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