Dream Weddings Magazine - Devon & Cornwall - issue.30

Contact Charles at: events@edgemoor.co.uk 

www.edgemoor.co.uk

contents 

congratulations... 

You’ve dreamt of your wedding day since you were a 

little girl - the fabulous dress, the handsome groom, 

the flowers, the music, the blissful romance of it all. And 

now you have organised the handsome groom, it’s time 

to get down to the rest of the planning so your wedding 

day turns out to be as magical as you always imagined. 

However daunting the whole organisation seems at the 

outset, this is one celebration everyone wants to be a 

spectacular success and you will find good wishes and 

friendly faces wherever you turn for help. 

Planning your wedding starts here and now and in this 

issue of Dream Weddings you will find tips and hints 

on every aspect of your big day, from the latest 

collections of gowns to transport, from wedding 

day etiquette to up-to-date fashions in flowers. 

You’ll also find advertisements from a whole army of 

local businesses, all with plenty of experience to call 

on. They will work with your ideas, offer creative 

suggestions of their own and find solutions to 

match every budget. They know the 

shortcuts and the pitfalls - and they’re fully 

aware of how important it is to you that 

everything runs smoothly. 

So turn the page, start planning your 

big day. And enjoy every minute of it! 

p2-15 

DESIGNER 

DAZZLE! 

AUTUMN / WINTER 2018 • ISSUE 30 

P24-25 - PICTURE PERFECT IN BLACK & WHITE... 

P19-21 - BLOOMIN’ LOVELY! 

EDITOR 

ADVERTISING 

ACCOUNTS 

DESIGN 

DISTRIBUTION 

JULIA SNOW 

HELEN JOHNSON, 

EVE SZEREMETA 

MADELINE RIGGS 

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COVER PICTURE: GOWN BY ROMANTICA AT LOWEN BRIDAL IN 

LAUNCESTON (WWW.LOWENBRIDAL.CO.UK) AND BEE BEE GOWNS IN 

PLYMOUTH (WWW.BEEBEEGOWNS.CO.UK) 

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2-15 Glamour & glitz 

Sparkling collections from top designers 

for you and your bridesmaids 

16-17 Don’t forget the fellas... 

Make sure the men in your bridal party 

look every bit as good as the girls 

18 Going for gold 

Bespoke wedding rings hand-crafted 

in the south west by top jewellers 

19-21 Blooming lovely 

Check out the latest trends in 

sensational wedding flowers 

22-23 Let them eat cake! 

Traditional fruit, naked cakes, cupcakes: 

if it’s wedding cake, nobody’s on a diet 

24-25 Snap, bang, wallop! 

Black & white photos make a welcome 

return to the wedding album 

26-29 Yummy Mummy 

Head-turning outfits for the second most 

important ladies of the day – the Mums 

30-31 Top of their class 

Find out who made the grade in this year’s 

South West Wedding Awards 

32 Inviting designs 

Get an individual look for your wedding 

from the invitations to the day itself 

33-39 Planning makes perfect 

Our step-by-step guide to everything you 

need to know – and then some 

40-41 My fair lady 

Check out the best of the counties’ 

wedding fairs at a venue near you 

42-43 Transport of delight 

Individual weddings cars for your 

reign as king and queen of the day 

44-71 Scene stealers 

Venues, venue dressing and catering to 

suit every bride’s style and budget 

72 Classified information 

Our handy classified index, plus those 

all-important dates for your diary 

D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L • 1

LEFT: HOUSE OF NICHOLAS AT 

BEE BEE GOWNS IN PLYMOUTH 

Serene, sophisticated and utterly sensational – Meghan 

Markle’s Givenchy gown for her wedding to Prince Harry in 

May was proof positive that, sometimes, less can definitely 

be more. The new Duchess cleverly stayed true to her own 

elegant style, and we’re prepared to bet that minimalist 

designs will be all over the autumn collections for 2019. 

But you don’t have to wait until then. We’ve hunted through the 

collections available locally and found some fabulous dresses which 

already fit the bill. 

If you’re thinking of getting the look for your own wedding, 

we’d offer you just one piece of advice: go for top 

quality material, a beautiful cut and absolute 

perfection in the fit. If there are no frills and 

flounces to distract the eye, the minimalist 

dress has to stand, effectively, on its own two 

feet, so what you save on the trimmings, invest 

in the rest. 

Plain and simple can be perfectly 

stunning – even when the eyes of the 

world are on you. 

Channel 

your inner 

2 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L

RIGHT: 

ROMANTICA AT 

LOWEN BRIDAL 

IN LAUNCESTON 

AND BEE BEE 

GOWNS IN 

PLYMOUTH 

Meghan... 

MAIN PICTURE, LEFT & RIGHT: 

VICTORIA JANE AT AMICA BRIDAL 

BOUTIQUE IN PLYMOUTH 


ALL PICTURED: SOTTERO & MIDGLEY 

AT PIROUETTE IN EXETER 

...or get all 

loved up 

in lace 

Figure-hugging fishtails, soft ruffles, romantic ballgowns, 

flattering necklines from off-the-shoulder to deep Vs, 

seductively strapless or high-necked with full sleeves: there’s 

an almost bewildering choice for today’s bride-to-be. But the 

one detail you will find everywhere is lace. From delicate 

Chantilly to dramatic guipure or Honiton lace, there’s scarcely a style 

that doesn’t make use of this most bridal of all bridal fabrics. 

You’ll find it in exquisite overlays, in beautiful bodices, stunning 

sleeves and cleverly combined with illusion necklines and backs to 

give contemporary style to the traditional bridal gown. 



A vision in 

MAIN PICTURE 

ENZOANI 

AT TRULY 

DELIGHTFUL 

IN TOTNES 

PICTURED & ABOVE: 

PHOENIX GOWNS AT 

LOWEN BRIDAL IN 

LAUNCESTON 


white... 

PICTURED & BELOW: 

ELLIS BRIDALS AT TRULY 

DELIGHTFUL IN TOTNES 


MAIN PICTURE: ELLA ROSA AT 

THE BRIDAL BOX IN TORQUAY 

...or oh so 

pretty 

in pink? 


ROMANTICA AT 

LOWEN BRIDAL IN 

LAUNCESTON 

AND BEE BEE 

GOWNS IN 

PLYMOUTH’ 

ELLA ROSA AT 

THE BRIDAL 

BOX IN 

TORQUAY 

MAGGIE SOTTERO 

AT PIROUETTE 

IN EXETER 


F O R B E A U T I F U L W E D D I N G G O W N S 

Plymouth 

Wedding Dress 

Cleaning Company 

Over 

10 years 

experience 

We collect 

& deliver to 

your door 

* Bridesmaid Dresses * Shoes * Veils * Tiaras 

12 Church Street, Launceston PL15 8AP 

Tel: 01566 778989 • Mob: 07516 646089 

www.lowenbridal.co.uk 

Competitive prices & a 

friendly professional service 

Tel: 07850 694 751 

www.plymouthweddingdresscleaning.co.uk 

plymouthweddingdresscleaning@gmail.com 

www.trulydelightful.co.uk 

The little 

wedding 

shop with 

the big 

In store 

alteration 

service 

available 

Bridesmaids • MOTB • Menswear • Prom Dresses • Accessories 

434 Crownhill Rd. West Park, Plymouth PL5 2QS • Tel: 01752 350305 

www.louannonmenswear.co.uk • www.beebeegowns.co.uk 

8 The Plains Totnes TQ9 5DR 

t: 01803 863583 • e: shop@trulydelightful.co.uk 

1 0 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L

Stockists of 

Award Winning 

Designers 

Maggie Sottero 

Sottero & Midgley 

Rebecca Ingram 

Lou Lou Bridal 

Ebony Rose Bridesmaids 

Private appointments 

Bespoke 

alteration service 

The House That Moved, 24 West Street, Exeter EX1 1BA 

Tel: 01392 432643 • www.pirouettethecollection.com 

D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L • 1 1

Anne’s 

bridal designs 

Bespoke Bridalwear 

Bridesmaids & Mother of the 

Bride/Groom outfits 

Please contact Anne for an 

informal chat or to make 

an appointment. 

Anne Marks 

Tel: 01392 437669 

117 Roundtable Meet, Exeter EX4 8LG 

Painting by Diane Bronstein 

Kim: 07825 557746 • Ben: 07411 544774 

www.senaraphotography.co.uk 

She walks in 

SAVE THE DATE 

WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA 

Sunday September 23rd 2018 

11am to 3pm 

PLYMOUTH’S PREMIER SHOW - 

NOT TO BE MISSED! 

See page 41 for full details or call... 

01626 873364 

Professional hair and make up artist based near Exeter covering Devon 

Professional hair and 

make-up artist Sarah 

Case offers three 

sessions for bridal 

work. At the initial 

consultation, she collects all 

the information, including the 

wedding theme, dress shapes, 

neckline and so on. 

The second meeting 

incorporates a full trial and 

the third, of course, is the 

day itself, either at the bride’s 

home or the wedding venue. 

Sarah can cater for all of the 

ladies in the bridal party, 

offering wedding packages 

to suit everyone. 

For details, call 07973 

567355 or visit 

www.sarahcase.co.uk. 

Call 07973 567355 to make an appointment • www.sarahcase.co.uk 


PICTURED: KENNETH WINSTON AT 

THE BRIDAL BOX IN TORQUAY 

Established in 1999, The Bridal Box 

Torquay offers a warm welcome and a 

wealth of experience and knowledge 

which will make your visit both enjoyable 

and worthwhile. 

Among their large collection of designer wedding 

dresses are stunning designs by Kenneth 

Winston, Ella Rosa, White Rose and Veromia and, 

of course there are also collections of wedding 

shoes, tiaras, veils and accessories. 

beauty... 

‘Being open six days a week and offering evening 

appointments on request, we make it as easy as possible 

for brides to be to visit us,’ says owner Helen Taylor. 

‘Dress samples in the boutique range in size 

from 10 to 24 and are available to order from 

sizes 4 to 30. 

‘Our dresses are priced from £600 to £1,700 and 

alongside these we have sale designs and 

off-the-peg styles available. We also offer 0% 

payment plans.’ 

Most of The Bridal Box accessory collection can be 

purchased online and shipped anywhere in the UK or 

click away and collect from the boutique so you can 

pop in and meet the girls! 

‘We love being able to help our brides every step of 

the way,’ said Helen, ‘from helping them find their 

dream dress to making sure on their final fitting 

with our experienced seamstress that everything is 

absolutely perfect.’ 

It may be a long wedding journey ahead but The 

Bridal Box team is there to hold your hand every step 

of the way! 

For more details, call 01803 292222 or visit 

www.thebridalbox.co.uk. 

Keep it clean! 

Your wedding, bridesmaid, prom or christening gown is precious, not only in 

price, but because it holds some of your most precious memories. Whether you 

plan to keep or sell your special dress, it is essential to have it cleaned and stored 

correctly to prevent it yellowing, fading or being damaged. 

Plymouth Wedding Dress Cleaning will deal with you face to face (no couriers) and 

give individual attention if you need cleaning, preserving or repairs. 


www.plymouthweddingdresscleaning.co.uk. 


TRUE BRIDE 

AT TRULY 

DELIGHTFUL 

IN TOTNES 

Pretty maids 

Long gone are the days when you were 

thrilled that your best friend asked 

you to be her bridesmaid – but your 

heart sank at the prospect of the 

fussy, frilly confection she was going 

to expect you to wear. Today’s bridesmaids can 

expect to be completely spoilt by the delicious 

choice of styles, fabrics and colours available – 

and virtually all of them can be worn time and 

time again after the wedding. Delicate pinks, 

lilacs, blues and greens are perennially popular, 

but so too are rich purples, vibrant fuchsias and 

intense teals. 

Advice for brides? Don’t be afraid to choose 

slightly different styles of dress to suit different 

bridesmaids’ figures – and, if you really want to 

stand out from the crowd, don’t be afraid to 

choose different tones of the same colour, or even 

toning but different colours. 

Your bridesmaids will love you for it! 

MAIN PICTURE & INSET LEFT: 

EBONY ROSE AT PIROUETTE IN EXETER 


all in a row! 

ABOVE & BELOW: TRUE BRIDE AT 

TRULY DELIGHTFUL IN TOTNES 


David Parish 

M E N S W E A R 

An independent menswear 

shop with over 30 years 

experience in formal hire wear 

for men and boys. 

Tel: 01566 772987 

5-7 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8AA 

www.davidparishmenswear.co.uk 

All day photography with 

a FREE video & aerial 

video for £795 

Find us on our YouTube channel... Focus Weddings 

www.focusweddings.net 


...and don’t forget 

Traditional morning coat or Prince Edward jacket? Striped 

trousers or herringbone? Black or navy? Cravat or tie? And 

then there’s the waistcoat… Grooms have never had so 

much choice and they’re revelling in it. 

For a formal wedding, the men in the bridal party usually wear 

traditional morning dress in black or grey – if you’re choosing 

black, it’s usually teamed with grey pinstripe trousers and a grey 

waistcoat – and it’s usually teamed with a 

wing-collared shirt and cravat. 

Top hats and gloves are invariably carried, 

not worn and a pair of well-polished black 

shoes completes the outfit. 

But the choice doesn’t stop there. Instead of 

the formal tailcoat, grooms are increasingly 

choosing the flattering Prince Edward jacket 

or the stylish Nehru jacket. For less formal 

weddings, lounge suits are making a 

comeback too. 

And when it comes to waistcoats and 

cravats, the world is their oyster. This is 

where the groom’s personality comes to the 

fore – as long as he matches or tones in with 

the bridesmaids outfits for maximum impact 

in your photographs! 

the fellas 

PICTURED: CAMERON ROSS AT DAVID 

PARISH MENSWEAR IN LAUNCESTON 


Simply 

perfection 

Your wedding ring is 

something you will 

cherish for the rest of 

your life – and family-run 

jewellers Drakes in Plymouth 

have over 65 years’ experience 

in helping brides and grooms 

make the perfect choice. 

Store manager Gemma 

Bentham has three top tips for 

couples: 

• Choose rings that fit your individual personalities – you don’t have to have 

matching rings if you each prefer something different. 

• Brides, be mindful of your engagement ring, choose a wedding ring that 

sits perfectly with it. Both signify very special moments in your life. 

• Choose a wedding ring that complements your lifestyle. You want to enjoy 

wearing it every day so make sure you pick something that is comfortable. 

14 High Street, Barnstaple 

t: 01271 342777 

e: catherine@catherine-bishop.com 

Gemma said: ‘If you can’t see exactly what you are looking for, we also offer a 

bespoke service where we can make rings individually for you or it can be 

possible to adapt a ring style to suit special requirements. We want you to 

enjoy choosing your rings and we regard it as a real honour to play our part in 

your wedding planning.’ 

For details, call 01752 227775 or visit www.drakesjewellers.co.uk. 

SAVE 

THE 

DATE 

WEDDING 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

Sunday 

September 

23rd 2018 

11am to 3pm 

PLYMOUTH’S 

PREMIER SHOW 

- NOT TO BE 

MISSED! 


01626 873364 

1 8 • D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L 

Gold standard 

Catherine Bishop’s passion is simply jewellery – and bespoke rings, 

locally crafted to your desire, will add an extra special touch to the 

centrepiece of your wedding. Catherine has been a jeweller for over 

30 years and, she says, more and more people want the ring they 

wear for life to be unique. She said: ‘We design here in the shop and have our 

own specialist jewellers, so really anything is possible. 

‘People can come in with the seed of an idea which 

we transform into the ring they have dreamed 

about. And it is often less expensive than a 

similar, off the shelf ring, from a high street 

shop.’ 

Catherine offers a free consultation and can 

work in all three colours of gold, silver, 

palladium and platinum. 

For more details call 01271 342777 

or visit www.catherine-bishop.com.

PHOTOS BY BRUCKSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY 

Roses, 

roses all 

the way? 

Your flowers are among your most important wedding 

accessories, but stunning arrangements don’t have to break the 

bank. So here are some top tips to help you make the most of 

your budget. 

Stretch your cash 

As much as you love those calla lilies, roses and orchids, these flowers do 

tend to be expensive. If your budget is tight, have these quality flowers 

included, but make them go a lot further with other complementary flowers 

and a great choice of foliage. 

We all love topiary trees, pomanders and sculpted designs, but these 

arrangements take a lot of work and a huge quantity of flowers to fill. 

Expect to double your flower budget if you must have these, but don’t feel 

they are your only option. 

Let your florist know your ideas and the chances are they can come up with 

something as perfect, but at half the cost. 

And remember, as any florist will confirm, if you’re getting married on or 

near Valentine’s Day or Mothers Day be prepared, your flowers will cost 

twice as much as demand is much higher. 

Double the effect 

Why not use table mirrors to reflect the table centrepieces? This way the 

mirror reflects the arrangement, making the eye think the bouquet is much 

bigger. Mirrors also allow the light to lift the arrangements, which makes 

them much more visible when you walk into the reception room – just what 

you want for that ‘wow’ factor. 

Alternate arrangements 

A lavish table centrepiece that would be perfect for the reception may look 

expensive, but don’t let it put you off – why not alternate between two 

designs across all of the tables? A smaller, but equally fitting arrangement, 

could go on every other table, accompanied by some well chosen candles. 

This could take a third off the cost of these arrangements in one hit. 

Bring on a substitute 

Many people have a favourite flower. But the demand of a much-loved 

bloom in a preferred colour can push up the cost. Why not discuss with 

your florist the possibility of other flowers that would be suitable? There are 

many flowers that have a similar appearance but at a fraction of the cost. 


Blooming 

Suppliers of floristry grade flowers for all occasions 

Buy Flowers for your Homespun Wedding 

Wholesale/Cash & Carry Flowers 

Flower Markets across Devon 

Wedding Florist • Floral Sundries 

Tel: 01392 833450 • www.peamoreflora.co.uk 

email: peamoreflora@btinternet.com 

Peamore Gardens, Alphington, Exeter, Devon EX2 9SJ 

Award-winning florist 

Hannah Burnett prides 

herself on providing a 

professional, unique 

service across the south west, 

working closely with every 

bride. 2017 saw Hannah 

moving into a stunning new 

studio in Plymouth, and being 

crowned South West Wedding 

Florist of the Year, as well 

as Muddy Stilettos Best 

Devon Florist! 

With 14 years of experience behind her, Hannah can provide you with 

endless ideas and inspiration for your big day. 

To view Hannah’s portfolio, or chat through your ideas 

with her, call 07887 369275 or visit 

www.hannahburnettflorist.co.uk. 


Unique, imaginative wedding 

flowers are the speciality of H 

Watts Floral Design, established in 

Plymouth for over 60 years and 

now boasting six experienced and fully 

qualified florists. Each is adept 

at producing beautiful designs for 

brides, including decorating the 

church, ceremony and reception venues. 

The family business is run by Sally 

Edgcumbe, who said: ‘Each of our designs 

is individual and created with great 

attention to detail. We take time to listen to 

every bride’s ideas and dreams and pride 

ourselves on the quality of our flowers and 

the originality of our arrangements.’ 

H Watts Floral Design sources flowers 

locally wherever possible and also has top 

quality Dutch wholesalers on hand to 

ensure they always have a large stock of 

gorgeous! 

beautifully fresh flowers 

on a daily basis as well 

as being able to source 

the most exotic of 

blooms if required. Sally 

said: ‘We all enjoy 

supporting the bride 

through her big day and designing each aspect of 

her wedding flowers with her. And unusual 

designs are no problem – we enjoy a challenge!’ 

For more details, visit the website at 

www.hwattsflorist.co.uk or to discuss your 

wedding design in detail and browse through 

their extensive portfolio, call 01752 403617 

for an appointment. 

Brides on a budget can save money – 

and enjoy the excitement of creating 

their own wedding flowers – with the 

help of Peamore Flora. 

This family-run florist and flower wholesaler, 

based near Exeter, specialises in DIY wedding 

flower supply, but also offers both part and 

full wedding floristry services. Visitors are 

welcome to browse, but for a consultation, do 

book an appointment. 


the website at www.peamoreflora.co.uk. 

SAVE THE DATE 


11am to 3pm 

FLOWERS GALORE! 

at our WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA 


01626 873364 


Multi Award 

Winning Wedding 

Cake Designer 

Just 

SIMPLY 

STUNNING 

WEDDING 

CAKES! 

Elegant or quirky, timeless 

tiers or dainty mini cakes: 

Kelly Curtis of Celebrations 

Cakes by Kelly will create 

your dream wedding cake, using 

quality ingredients and paying 

meticulous attention to 

every detail of the 

decoration. Winner of the 

2017 South West 

Wedding Award and 

runner-up in 2016, 

Celebrations Cakes by 

Kelly is based in 

Plymouth. 

For more details, 

call 07530 747828 

or visit www. 

facebook.com/ 

celebrations 

cakesbykelly. 

Tel: 07875 732738 • www.cakeybakies.co.uk 


Latest in the string of awards won by South Devon-based Nina’s Cakey Bakies is a Bronze 

Award from Cake International, the world’s largest cake show, which attracts some 1,500 

international competitors from as far afield as China, Australia and the USA. Whether 

you’re looking for an elegant and classy cake, or an unusual, extravagant, show-stopping 

masterpiece, you couldn’t be in safer hands – and Nina has even installed a new software system 

which allows her to create a 3D graphic image of your design in front of your very eyes. 

For more details and a free consultation, call 07875 732 738 or visit www.cakeybakies.co.uk. 

desserts... 

Arecommended supplier at 

Devon’s prestigious Bedford 

and Two Bridges hotels, Debbie 

White started White’s Cake 

House from her family home in 2013 and 

hasn’t looked back since. The Tavistockbased 

business started as a hobby 

of creating cakes for friends and 

family and quickly escalated after 

Debbie was inundated with requests for 

made-to-order cakes. 

For details, call 07703 113742 or 

visit www.whitescakehouse.co.uk. 

Poshcakes - as individual as you 

are, romantic & indulgent, 

stunning presentation, 

exclusive designer cakes. 

Beautiful cakes designed with you… for you! 

Tel: 07703 113742 • www.whitescakehouse.co.uk 


PHOTO BY ROB GRIST PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY BRUCKSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY 

Black & white... it’s 

PHOTO BY 

FOCUS 

WEDDINGS 

PHOTO BY SENARA PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY 

BRUCKSHAW 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


PHOTO BY ROB GRIST 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


PHOTO BY BRUCKSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY FOCUS WEDDINGS 

PHOTO BY TWISTY FOCUS WEDDINGS 

the new colour! 

PHOTO BY 

SENARA 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

PHOTO BY 

FOCUS WEDDINGS 


PHOTO BY 

BRUCKSHAW 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


Boutique & Tea Room 

Beautiful Wedding Outfits & matching Accessories 

Hats to buy or hire with co-ordinating 

hat trimming service available 

Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm 

Evening Appointments Available 

O'Meara House, Leg O'Mutton Yelverton Devon PL20 6AA 

Tel: 01822 853900 - email: Beauboutique1@aol.com 

www.beau-yelverton.co.uk 

Jane Louise 

Mamma 

You’re the second most important lady of the 

day, the last to arrive before the bride so, as her 

Mum, you want to look the business and make 

your daughter proud. Choosing that allimportant 

outfit can be almost as stressful for 

the Mother of the Bride (or Groom) as it is for the bride 

herself, so here are our top tips: 

Be yourself... 

...and be comfortable. Choose an outfit which looks a 

million dollars, but still suits your individual style - whether 

that’s fitted and formal, relaxed and floaty or even elegant 

trousers. 

MOTB * Evening & Prom Dresses * 

Hats & Fascinators * Accessories 

5, Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3JE 

Tel: 01579 348304 • www.janelouisecornwall.co.uk 

Consider the colour... 

You should complement (though not necessarily match) 

your daughter’s wedding colours, so it can be wise to wait 

until she’s chosen the bridesmaids’ dresses before 

shopping for your own. Loud patterns can overwhelm you 

in photographs, so be careful around them - and if you’re 

the Mother of the Groom, it’s good manners to find out what 

the MotB is wearing to avoid a clash. 

Continued on page 29... 


ALL PICTURES: 

ZEILA AT BEAU BOUTIQUE 

IN YELVERTON AND JANE 

LOUISE IN LISKEARD 

Mia! 


A picture speaks a 

thousand words... 

Purchase from our website www.brigidfoley.co.uk 

and view the latest womenswear collections. 

Website enquiries only call 01822 612048 

Come and visit us today at: 

8 Paddons Row, Tavistock 

01822 612203 


Hats off 

BRIGID FOLEY 

IN TAVISTOCK 

to the 

MotB 

...from page 26 

Think about the material... 

The last thing you want is to walk down the aisle in a creased dress, so be 

aware which fabrics will crease more than others – linen is a particularly 

good example. Go for a fabric mix and, if there’s any danger of it clinging 

to your tights, invest in an anti-static half-slip and/or aerosol spray. 

Accessorise with care... 

Big hats are gorgeous, but can make greeting guests awkward. Channel 

your inner Meghan’s mother by choosing a discreet, small hat or go for one 

worn tilted on the head. A simple clutch bag, with or without a chain, and 

elegant but comfortable shoes complete the look. 

Where to shop... 

Don’t be tempted by the internet or the High Street (if you’ve ever walked 

into an event to confront a lady wearing the same dress, you won’t need to 

ask why). Independent boutiques not only have a bespoke selection of 

special occasion outfits, they also have experienced, specialist staff and 

will often keep a record of what they sell to whom to ensure the same outfit 

doesn’t turn up twice at the same occasion. 

And finally... 

Think about changing into something more relaxed for the evening 

celebrations. By that time, you’ll really want to let your hair down – not to 

mention getting out of those shoes! 


ROLL OF HONOUR 

Finalists in the 2018 South West Wedding 

awards were (winners first in gold): 

BEST BESPOKE PHOTOGRAPHER 

Khalile Siddiqui Photography 

Kelly Weech Photography (highly commended) 

Adam Rumble Photography 

Cruz Photography 

Freckle Photography 

Hannah Marie Photography 

Jennifer Jane Photography 

Lucy Wallace Photography 

Macleod Paul Photography 

Paul Keppel Photography 

Polly Stock Photography 

Thomas Frost Photography 

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The Engagement 

Traditionally, the first thing to do after telling 

your family and close friends about your 

forthcoming marriage is to announce your 

engagement in your local and/or a national 

newspaper. Do check how much it will cost before 

you place the announcement. 

It will usually read: 

The engagement is announced between Michael, 

elder son of Mr and Mrs David Jones, of Truro, 

Cornwall and Jennifer Anne, only daughter of Mr and 

Mrs Simon Hayes, of Exeter, Devon . 

Though the habit of giving engagement presents has 

now fallen somewhat into disuse, if you are lucky 

enough to receive some, don’t forget to write and 

thank the senders. 

Getting down 

to Business 

The very first things you must decide about 

your wedding are where, when - and how 

much. The most popular days for weddings 

are Saturdays and the most popular months are 

from May right through to September. If your 

plans follow that pattern, be aware that the most 

popular venues get booked up very early, so set 

the date and book the venues as soon as 

possible after your engagement. 

Talk to both sets of parents about setting 

budgets and who is going to pay for what. 

It is increasingly common for bridesmaids to pay 

for their own dresses, but if they do you should 

allow them some say in what they are going to 

wear. If you plan to pay for them yourself, you 

can choose their outfits. 

Your wedding will probably be the biggest 

party you ever throw - which means it will 

probably also be the most expensive. So it’s 

vital that you set your budget and stick to it. 

Nowadays it’s becoming much more common 

for the bride and groom themselves and even 

the groom’s parents to contribute towards the 

cost. Again, whoever is contributing to the 

cost should have some say in how the money 

is spent. 

INSURANCE 

Plan ahead for 

your perfect day 

So how much is it all 

going to cost? 

Basically, the answer is as much or as little as 

you want it to. An intimate ceremony with 

lunch in your favourite pub for your closest 

family and friends can be every bit as special as a 

huge event at a top venue for hundreds of guests. 

If you’re working on a limited budget, decide what’s 

most important to you and spend your money on that. 

Maybe you want a really spectacular dress and are 

prepared to do without a flashy car to take you to the 

reception. Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to arrive 

at your wedding in a pony and trap, and will settle for 

fewer guests. 

Whatever you decide, do remember that many guests 

may be coming a long way and spending a lot of 

money simply to attend your wedding, so it’s often 

better to look after a small number of people well than 

to invite more than you can comfortably cater for. 

The important thing is that it’s your day and the last 

thing you want to be worrying about is how you’re 

going to find the money to pay for it. So be realistic 

when you’re setting your budget - and remember that, 

with a little imagination, you can make your money go 

a lot further. 

Your budget will need to cover: 

• Wedding ring(s) 

• Wedding dress 

• Bridesmaids’ and attendants’ outfits 

• Groom’s suit 

• Stationery 

• Flowers 

• Fees for the ceremony 

• Reception venue, food and drink 

• Wedding cake 

• Photographs/video 

• Wedding transport 

• Thank you gifts for best man and attendants 

• Going away outfits 

• Honeymoon 

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 

TO ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW 

- AND THEN SOME... 

TRADITIONALLY, 

the bride’s parents pay for: 

• Announcements in the newspapers 

• All the wedding stationery 

• Bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses 

• Transport for the bridal party to the 

ceremony and from the ceremony 

to the reception 

• Flowers for the church and the reception 

• The reception itself 

• The wedding cake 

The groom 

traditionally pays for: 

• All the fees - whether for church 

officials (including vicar, organist, 

choir, bellringers) or for the registrar 

and civil licence. 

• Bouquets for the bride and 

bridesmaids, sprays of flowers for the 

bride’s mother and his own mother and 

buttonholes for himself, the best man 

and the ushers. 

• Engagement and wedding rings for the 

bride. 

• Presents for the best man and the 

bride’s attendants. 

• Transport to the ceremony for himself 

and the best man and to the reception for 

himself and the bride 

• The honeymoon. 

Planning Makes Perfect 

cut out and keep 

Much though we hate to say it, things can go 

wrong at a wedding and it’s some 

consolation to know that you won’t lose out 

financially if they do. Insurance policies on offer 

cover everything from damage to your wedding 

dress to loss of deposits due to cancellation of the 

wedding and theft of wedding presents. Do get 

quotes before you decide which one to take out - 

and do read the small print to see exactly what 

each policy covers. 

Should unforeseen circumstances mean the 

postponment or cancellation of your wedding, 

guests can either be notified by telephone or by a 

personal or printed note saying: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes announce that the 

wedding of their daughter Jennifer Anne to Mr 

Michael Jones will be postponed until (date)/will 

not now take place. If you have announced the 

engagement in the newspaper, it would be 

appropriate to place a similarly worded notice 

there too. 



The invitations... 

Your wedding stationery is the first clue 

your guests will have about the style of 

your wedding, so it’s worth taking time to 

choose something appropriate. 

If you’re planning a big formal affair, stiff cards and 

high quality envelopes will sing and dance 

traditional glamour. 

If your wedding theme is vintage or rustic, 

you can go for floral decoration or vintage 

lace embellishments. Chic and classical? 

Try contemporary stripes or bold colours. Going 

for a theme? Then match your stationery to it. 

Once you’re chosen the style, all your wedding 

stationery should be in keeping, 

English Rose 

The traditional invitation, with the 

bride’s mother and father acting as 

hosts, is worded as follows: 

Mr and Mrs Simon Hayes request the 

pleasure of your company at the marriage of 

their daughter Jennifer Anne to Mr Michael 

Jones at St Benedict’s Church, Plymouth on 

Saturday August 19th at 2pm and 

afterwards at The County Hotel, Plymouth 

RSVP 10 Marigold Gardens, Plymouth 

In this form, the names of the guests 

are handwritten in the top left hand 

corner of the invitation. 

Alternatively a space is left in the invitation 

for the guests’ names: 

presenting a unified theme for the whole day. 

Invitations should be sent out six weeks before 

the wedding (see panel for suggested 

wording), but many couples now use an early 

warning system in the form of a Save the Date 

card – particularly useful if your wedding is 

planned for the busy summer months when 

some of your most desired guests are likely to 

be taking holidays. 

Allow your stationer or printer about three 

months to complete your order. 

Apart from Save the Date and invitation 

cards, you’re going to need order of service 

sheets (one for each guest plus a few spares), 

menus for the reception, place cards, perhaps a 

table plan. 

It’s always a good idea to include maps with your 

invitations to help guests find their way easily, plus 

details of where guests can park and, for those 

who are coming long distances, a selection of 

recommended accommodation. 

For guests of the groom’s family, the groom’s 

mother should send a list of names and addresses 

to the bride’s mother so she can issue the 

invitations. 

...and what they should say 


pleasure of the company of 

........................................................ 

at the marriage of their daughter 

Jennifer Anne (etc) 

Invitations for civil ceremonies and 

partnerships follow the same pattern. 

Make it clear precisely who is being 

invited. For a married couple, Mr and 

Mrs John Jeffries; for a family, Mr and 

Mrs John Jeffries, Jeremy and Jemima. 

If you’re hosting the wedding 

yourselves, change the 

wording accordingly. 

BELOW: Invitations by Hand 

As a matter of courtesy, an invitation 

should be sent to the groom’s parents and to the 

minister and his wife. When ordering your 

invitations, remember you’ll only need one for 

each family, plus a few spares for emergencies. 

“...It’s always a 

good idea to 

include maps with 

your invitations to 

help guests find 

their way easily...” 

LEFT: English Rose Wedding Stationery 

BELOW: Coral Wedding Invitations 

Invitations to the evening reception 

only should be worded as follows: 

3 34 4 • • D DR RE EA AM M WWE ED D DI NI NG GS S I N I N D DE EV VO ON N && C CO OR RN NW WA AL L L 


pleasure of your company at an 

evening reception to celebrate the 

marriage of their daughter Jennifer 

Anne to Mr Michael Jones at The 

County Hotel, Plymouth on Saturday 

August 19th at 8pm 

RSVP 10 Marigold Gardens, 

Plymouth 

cut out and keep


REGISTER OFFICE 

To marry at a register office or building approved 

for civil ceremonies, your first step is to contact 

the registrar and/or venue to confirm registrar 

and date are available. 

Then both bride and groom must each give 

notice of the wedding in person at the register 

office covering the area where they live (and 

where they must have been in residence for at 

least seven days). 

If you both live in the same district you should 

attend the register office together - but whether 

you do or not, ring your local office first as many 

now operate appointment systems. 

Each of you will have to produce evidence of your 

name, age, marital status and nationality - for 

example, a current valid full passport. If you 

don’t have one, you’ll need two documents - for 

example a birth certificate and utility bill. 

If you have been married before, you’ll need 

evidence that you are now free to marry - for 

instance a decree absolute or former spouse’s 

death certificate. 

Photocopies of any documents are not normally 

acceptable. 

The fee for giving notice is £35 each and you 

must wait 28 clear days before the wedding. 

In exceptional circumstances the Registrar 

General may consider waiving the waiting period. 

A notice of marriage is valid for 12 months. 

THE NORMAL ORDER 

OF SERVICE FOR A 

CHURCH WEDDING IS: 

Entrance of the bride • 

Hymn • The marriage • Prayers 

Hymn or psalm • Blessing 

Signing of the register • Recessional 

LICENSED VENUES 

Over the past few years since a change 

in the law some 2,000 venues 

throughout the country have become 

licensed to hold civil weddings. They range 

from hotels to stately homes, zoos to football 

clubs. You still have to give notice of your 

intention to marry in the same way as you do 

for register office weddings and, in the same 

way, you can personalise the ceremony to 

suit yourselves although no religious music 

is allowed. Though this option costs more 

than a register office ceremony - you will 

have to pay for the hire of the room and it 

costs more to have the registrar travel to you 

- it is becoming increasingly popular as the 

trend away from church weddings 

continues. 

The Ceremony 

church or civil 

Religious or civil, register office or one of the new approved 

venues, a wedding can take place on any day of the week 

between 8am and 6pm. While most still take place on Saturdays, 

Fridays are gaining in popularity allowing guests travelling a fair 

distance to make a long weekend of the celebrations. 

Church Weddings 

The Church of England welcomes couples 

who want to marry in church whatever their 

beliefs, whether or not they are christened 

and whether or not they are regular 

churchgoers, though same sex couples are 

currently limited to civil ceremonies. 

A marriage conducted in church will include 

asking for God’s guidance and blessing, adding a 

spiritual dimension to the ceremony which many 

couples find particularly special and moving. 

Your first step is to find a church, which need not 

necessarily be your local one, and arrange an 

appointment with the vicar so you can get to 

know him or her and complete some forms. The 

vicar will explain the church fees and the system 

of reading the banns. 

Banns are the public announcement of your 

marriage and legally must be called in church for 

three Sundays during the three months before 

the wedding. They have to be read in the parish 

where each of you lives and also in the 

church where you will marry, if this is different. 

Although the vows you make to each other in 

church are those which have been handed down 

through generations, you still have a huge 

amount of influence over the service. 

You can choose your hymns and music, 

readings and what prayers you would like and 

family and friends can contribute to the service. 

It’s important to establish early on what the 

church’s policy is on photographs or video 

being taken during the service, whether any 

Marrying abroad 

secular music is allowed and on the throwing of 

confetti within the church grounds. 

Ask too about other couples marrying on the 

same day as it may be possible to share the cost 

of the church flowers. 

Second 

Marriages 

Though the Roman Catholic church does not 

condone divorce, there are some 

circumstances in which the Church of 

England will marry divorced people, so it’s 

worth consulting your vicar. Even if you are 

limited to a civil ceremony, some ministers 

will offer a Service of Blessing afterwards. 

Religious services in churches outside the 

established Church of England require a licence 

from the authorised registrar of your area and 

will have different requirements, so see your 

priest or minister as early as possible. 


Combining your wedding with the holiday of a lifetime is gaining in popularity with exotic 

destinations luring an increasing number of couples. The sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean, 

the Maldives and Bali are among the most popular choices and many tour operators now offer 

all-inclusive packages. The legal requirements for each country may differ but generally if a marriage 

is recognised as legally binding in the country in which it takes place, it will be recognised in the UK 

as well. Consult your tour operator and allow at least three months for all the paperwork to be 

properly processed. 

D R E A M W E D D I N G S I N D E V O N & C O R N W A L L • 3 5 

Planning Makes Perfect


The Best Man 

If the bride is the star of the wedding show, the best 

man is the kingpin of a successful wedding day, so 

make sure your groom chooses him with care. 

However tempting it might be to choose the joker 

who’s the life and soul of every party, you’re 

far better off with someone who will take his 

responsibilities seriously, keep all the 

organisation under control and leave you to 

enjoy your day without any niggling worries 

about how many guests have been stranded 

at the church. The part that worries most 

best men is the speech, but that should be 

the least of their problems. The best man’s 

job, in a nutshell, is to support the groom 

both in the run-up to the wedding and on 

the day itself. 

Before the wedding, the best man 

should: 

• Make sure he keeps himself up to date with all 

the arrangements, liaising regularly with the 

groom and the bride’s family 

• Check the hiring, cleaning or collecting of suits 

for himself and the groom 

• Check the ordering of the flowers for the bride 

and her attendants, sprays for the two mothers 

and buttonholes for himself, the groom and 

other immediate members of the families 

• Check the printing and collection of order of 

service sheets and make sure that the ushers 

know what their duties are 

• Check arrangements for the first night and 

honeymoon are in place and that necessary 

passports and visas are in order 

• Organise the groom’s stag night - preferably 

some days in advance of the wedding - and 

make sure the groom gets home safely 

afterwards 

• Check the rings have been collected 

• Check the transport for the bridal party both to 

The chief bridesmaid 

the ceremony and from there to the reception 

• Organise accommodation for the groom and 

himself the night before the wedding 

• He might also be asked to help with accommodation 

for guests and to liaise with live musicians or 

disco both before and during the reception 

On the day 

• Take the groom’s going away clothes to the 

reception venue 

• Check the service sheets are delivered to the 

church for the ushers to hand out to guests as 

they arrive 

• Make sure the groom arrives for the ceremony 

in good time 

• Hold the ring(s) until the appropriate moment in 

the ceremony when they should be handed to 

the groom or the minister 

• Pay all the church fees on the groom’s behalf 

before the ceremony 

• Sign the register as a witness to the marriage 

• Get the bridal party together for photographs 

• Make sure the ushers arrange lifts to the 

reception for any guests who need them 

• Escort the bride and groom to the bridal car and 

then escort the bridesmaids to the reception 

• Liaise with the toastmaster or, if there isn’t 

The bride’s equivalent of a best man also needs to be chosen with care as it is she who will support the 

bride in the run-up to the ceremony and on the day itself. Though her duties aren’t as arduous as those 

of her male equivalent, they’re every bit as important in ensuring the bride has a worry-free day. 

THE CHIEF BRIDESMAID: 

• Arranges the hen night and make sure the bride gets home safely 

• Arranges for the bride’s going away outfit and honeymoon luggage to be taken to the reception venue 

• Helps the bride to dress for the ceremony 

• Makes sure the flowers and bouquets have arrived on schedule 

• Supervises the other bridesmaids and attendants and 

assembles them at the church ready for the arrival of the bride 

• Arranges the bride’s dress and veil before the procession down 

the aisle 

• Takes the bride’s bouquet at the start of the wedding service 

and carries it to the vestry ready to give back to the bride after 

the signing of the register 

• Keeps an eye on young attendants during the reception 

• Helps the bride change from her wedding dress into her going 

away outfit 

• Arranges for the wedding dress to be returned home 




one, assume those duties himself - these 

include announcing the speeches and the 

cutting of the cake 

• Reply to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids 

with a brief, polite and - if possible - funny 

speech before reading out the cards and 

telegrams 

• Announce the newlyweds’ departure 

from the reception and ensure they 

have all their tickets and luggage 

• Make sure all the guests have 

transport to their accommodation 

• Arrange for any wedding presents 

taken to the reception to be taken 

home 

• Take the groom’s wedding clothes 

from the reception and, if necessary, 

return hired suits. 

The speech 

When it comes to the speech, all the 

advice is: Resist the temptation to tell any juicy 

stories whatsoever from the couple’s past. The 

escapades may have been hilarious, but now is 

not the time for embarrassing reminders about 

past romances or past quarrels between the 

happy pair. 

Because the best man’s speech is generally 

regarded as the prime entertainment at the 

reception, getting it together can be a daunting 

prospect - but don’t panic. If you can tell jokes - 

clean ones, please - that’s fine, but a short, polite 

and sincere speech wishing the couple every 

happiness will fit the bill just as well. 

Unless you’re experienced at this sort of thing, 

write down exactly what you want to say and 

practise it. Don’t be tempted to wing it onthe day. 

The three essential parts of the speech are to 

thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids for 

his kind words about them, to read the cards and 

telegrams that have arrived and to announce the 

cutting of the cake. 

THE USHERS 

Church weddings normally have 

three ushers who should arrive at 

the church about 40 minutes 

before the wedding is due to start. 

Their principal job is to hand out the 

order of service sheets to guests as they 

arrive and show them to their seats - 

friends and family of the bride on the left 

of the aisle, friends and family of the 

groom on the right. 

They should make sure one of them pays 

special attention to the groom’s parents 

and the bride’s mother as they arrive and 

escorts them to their places. 

They should also help the best man 

organise lifts to the reception for guests 

who may need them. 

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Who does what 

- and when... 

If you think military precision takes the fun out of a 

wedding, you’d be wrong. The essence of a trouble-free 

day is that everyone knows where they’re supposed 

to be and what they’re supposed to be doing. 

Your civil ceremony 

explained 

Gone are the days when a civil marriage was a 

hasty 15-minute affair, conducted in a small 

room at the register office. Nowadays many 

register offices have light, spacious ceremony 

rooms or suites accommodating reasonably large 

wedding parties and even a separate bride’s 

waiting room and garden for photographs. 

A large number of venues are now also licensed 

for civil ceremonies and the only major restriction 

is that no religious music or reading may be used. 

Otherwise, you may personalise your ceremony in 

terms of vows, readings, music, dedicating 

candles and lots more. The registrar will offer help 

and advice in planning your ceremony and will 

normally meet you a few weeks in advance to go 

over the format which could be: 

• Pre-arrival music 

• Entrance music 

• Welcome by the registrar 

• Reading 

• Legal declarations and vows 

• Promises and exchange of rings 

• Signing the register 

• Reading or music 

• Presentation of the certificate 

• Leaving music 

You can also have a ‘dual’ ceremony – after a short 

ceremony at the register office to fulfil the legal 

requirements, you can have a further ceremony of 

your choosing in front of family and friends on the 

beach or in a woodland glade, for instance. 

Most registrars will try to be as flexible as possible 

to accommodate individual requests and they will 

lead you through your declarations, vows and 

promises. 

The one thing you must do is agree all of your 

selections in advance to ensure they comply with 

the law. 

GOODBYE AND 

GOOD LUCK 

The bride and groom should always be 

the first to leave the reception. 

The best man announces their 

departure after they have changed into 

their going away clothes and, if the 

bride is going to throw her bouquet, 

she should do so just before she 

leaves for her honeymoon. 

At the Reception 

The formal receiving line at the reception should 

take the following order: 

Bride’s parents 

Groom’s parents 

Bride and Groom 

Chief bridesmaid 

and best man 

After the meal, the best 

man (or toastmaster, if you 

have one) introduces the 

speeches in the following 

order: 

The bride’s father (or 

an old family friend) 

always speaks first, 

welcoming the guests 

to the reception and 

his new son-in-law to 

the family. He will 

complement the bride and often 

thanks her mother for their many happy years together. 

He ends by proposing the toast to the bride and groom. 

The groom replies to his father-in-law’s toast, 

thanking him and the bride’s mother for their daughter, 

for their welcome into the family and for the reception 

(the wording can be discreetly changed here if the 

newlyweds and/or the groom’s parents have contributed 

to the expense). 

He thanks the guests for coming to celebrate the day 

and for the presents they have given. He thanks his best 

man and the bride’s attendants for the help they have 

given to the bride. He then proposes the toast to the 

Order of service 

The order of service is variable and your 

minister or priest will advise you. Often a 

hymn is sung after the bride’s procession, 

followed by readings and an address by the 

minister. 

The marriage itself follows. The minister asks: 

“Who giveth this woman to be married to this 

man?” and the bride’s father silently gives his 

daughter’s right hand to the minister, who passes 

it to the groom. 

The bride’s father takes his seat beside the bride’s 

mother. 

The vows are made and the best man may either 

pass the ring(s) to the groom or they may be 

placed on the minister’s prayer book before he 

passes them to the groom. 

Arrival at the 

church 

The ushers should arrive about 40 minutes before 

the ceremony is due to begin 

The groom and best man should arrive about 15 

minutes before the ceremony is due to begin 

The bridesmaids and attendants should arrive about 

five minutes before the ceremony is due to begin 

The bride’s mother should be the last to arrive before 

the bride - when she is shown to her seat that is a signal 

to the congregation that the wedding is about to start 

The bride will be met on her arrival at the church by the 

minister, who precedes the bride and her father down 

the aisle As the congregation rises, the groom and best 

man take their places at the chancel steps 

The order of the bride’s procession is: Minister, 

Bride on her father’s right arm, Attendants. 

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bridesmaids. Now girl 

power is more firmly 

established, it is not 

uncommon now for 

the bride to say a few 

words and if she 

chooses to do so, she 

should speak after her 

new husband. This is a 

good opportunity for her 

to thank all the people 

who have helped her plan 

the big day, to thank her 

own parents for all their 

support and to thank the groom’s parents for welcoming 

her into their family. 

Last of the speeches is always the best man, who 

replies to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids, wishes 

the happy couple well, read the cards and telegrams 

and announces the cutting of the cake. 

Many weddings now include an evening dance or 

disco. Before it begins, the best man should make sure 

the bride and groom are ready to take the floor first, 

followed by the bride’s parents, the groom’s parents, the 

best man and chief bridesmaid. 

The best man then returns to his seat. 

After the ceremony, the minister leads the 

couple to the altar for prayers, possibly a hymn 

or psalm and a final blessing. The minister then 

leads the couple to the vestry to sign the register 

and they are usually joined by their parents, the 

best man and the chief bridesmaid. The signing 

of the register must be witnessed by two adults 

and it is at this point that the bride raises her veil. 

While this is taking place, the choir may sing or 

the organist play a piece of music. 

The bridal procession then leaves the church in 

the following order: 

Bride and groom 

Young attendants 

Chief bridesmaid with the best man 

Bride’s mother with the groom’s father 

Groom’s mother with the bride’s father. 

If you are having bells, they will peal out at 

this point. 

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Those all-important 

The Photographs 

If you’re anything like most brides, your wedding 

day will fly by and the best way of reliving it in the 

years to come will be through your photographs. 

So how do you go about choosing your 

photographer? 

The Professional Wedding Photographers Network 

(PWPN) advises: 

• Base your selection on whether you like the kind of 

work your photographer does. Visit a selection (in 

person or by website) and ask to see examples of 

their work from recent weddings. Notice how the 

photographer has chosen his settings and make sure 

there’s a mixture of different types of shots. 

• If the firm you visit employs several photographers, 

find out who has taken the pictures you like best 

and make sure you book that specific photographer 

for your day – and find out what happens if that 

photographer is suddenly not available. 

• Decide whether you want formally posed shots, or 

whether you would like the photographer to take 

informal pictures as they happen. 

• Black and white photographs are now as popular 

as colour so find out whether your photographer 

will shoot in black and white film or turn colour 

pictures into black and white afterwards. Ask 

whether proofs will be available at the reception. 

• Your photographer may well know the church and 

reception venue you have chosen, but if he doesn’t 

check he will visit both before the day so he can 

choose the best locations. 

• Make sure you get a written quotation. 

All PWPN member 

are professional wedding 

photographers and only ever take 

one wedding per day. Fully insured 

they use the latest technology 

and have back-up cameras. 

For more information – and 

an instant availability check – 

visit the website at 

www.pwpn.co.uk. 

The Flowers 

details 

The Cake 

Ideally your cake should be ordered at least 

three months before the wedding. Though the 

tradition is for a multi-tiered fruit cake, the rich 

variety of styles and designs now means you can 

have anything from profiteroles to a rich 

chocolate fudge. The only thing to remember is 

that it will have to be big enough to give 

everyone a slice at the reception and to send 

slices to absent friends. Traditionally the top tier 

of a wedding cake was kept for the christening of 

the first child - if you want to follow that 

tradition, you’ll have to opt for a cake that will 

last that long. Ask to see designs of wedding 

cake and find out whether bakers will create one 

to your own specifications. Try to match the style 

of cake to the style of your wedding - and 

remember that you can save money on the 

reception by choosing a wedding cake which will 

The Transport 

The cost of your flowers depends very much on the time of year, so if you want a huge 

display don’t choose the middle of winter when you’ll have to pay a fortune for 

sufficient blooms. Spring and early summer are when the biggest choice of blooms 

is available - it’s something of a myth that flowers are easy to come by in the height of 

summer - though at other times of year dramatic effects can be achieved with foliage. 

It’s lovely to have a luxury chauffeur-driven limousine to drive you to the ceremony - and it’s also a 

practical choice. You can be sure you’ll arrive on time and with all that room in the car, you won’t 

have to worry about your dress getting creased. 

Normally the best man drives the groom to the ceremony and then takes the car to the reception. But 

you will need transport for the bride’s mother and bridesmaids (who usually travel together) and for the 

bride and her father to the ceremony and for the principals from 

the ceremony to the reception. Whether you want a traditional 

Rolls Royce, a classic Daimler, a convertible Cadillac, a stretch 

The Video 

Much the same advice applies to choosing a videographer 

as to choosing a photographer. Make sure you see 

samples of recent work, make sure the videographer you 

get is the one whose work you like best. Again check with 

the priest first whether he is prepared to give permission 

for filming during the ceremony. 

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double as a dessert. If you do this, you might 

want to cut your cake early at the reception, 

so it can be cut up ready to serve at the 

appropriate time. 

You will need the cake to be delivered to the 

reception venue on the morning of the wedding - 

and don’t forget to check that the venue has a 

cake stand and knife you can use. 

limo or even a horse and carriage, contact a variety of 

companies in your area and ask to see the cars themselves, not 

just pictures of them. Some companies offer a service which 

includes flowers in the cars and a glass of champagne for the 

bride and groom on their way to the reception. Check exactly 

what’s included in the price and get a written quotation. 

Your florist will help you match both the colours and the arrangement of your flowers to the 

style of the wedding, teasing out the shades of your bridesmaids’ dresses, matching the men’s 

buttonholes and styling the arrangements for both church and reception to help you create an 

atmosphere which may be country style, dreamily romantic, classically elegant or even based 

on a theme. 


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As this is likely 

to be the most 

expensive part of 

your wedding day, 

it’s important to set the 

standard early on in your 

planning. Popular venues get 

booked up well in advance, 

particularly on Saturdays 

during the peak wedding 

months so make sure of 

your choice by booking as 

early as you can. Do also 

make sure you confirm all 

the details with the venue in 

writing, paying particular 

attention to what is included 

in the price. 

Depending on your budget, you can have anything 

from a buffet catered for at home by family and 

friends to hiring outside caterers for a church or 

village hall to a formal sit-down meal at a hotel 

followed by an evening dance. 

A sit-down meal is obviously the most 

expensive option, but there are all sorts of 

alternatives from drinks and canapes to a buffet 

or even a barbecue. Whichever you choose, do 

make sure there are plenty of chairs for people 

to sit down while they’re eating - standing up 

balancing a drink and a plate while trying to eat 

is virtually never comfortable for guests. 

If you choose a hotel, do try to eat there and sample 

the food before making your booking. Check such 

details as corkage, parking space and whether the 

hotel will offer a cake stand and knife and a room for 

the bride and groom to change into their going away 

outfits. Many hotels offer a package which includes 

the services of a toastmaster and a complimentary 

room for the first night of the honeymoon. 

Once you have chosen your venue, 

confirm in writing what you understand is 

included in the price. 

Drinks for your guests will take up a large 

part of your budget. It’s reasonable to 

assume each will drink one or two glasses 

on arrival at the reception, three or four 

glasses with their meal and another glass 

with the toasts. 

A right royal reception 

Whether it’s a small buffet for a few close family and friends or a lavish do at 

the smartest of venues, your reception is the big celebration of your wedding - 

a chance for people to share your happiness and an opportunity for you to 

thank them for their presents and for coming to see you married. 

Though champagne is the traditional 

wedding drink, you can offer sherry, 

Pimms or Bucks Fizz on arrival and wine 

with the meal, saving the champagne - or, 

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WEDDINGS 

Chief bridesmaid 

indeed a good sparkling wine - for the toasts. For 

reference, you will get between 10 and 12 glasses of 

sherry to each bottle and between six and eight 

glasses of wine or champagne per bottle. Do 

remember to provide plenty of soft drinks for 

children and adults who prefer them or who may be 

driving. Allow between half and one litre per person. 

There can be a long break between vvceremony and 

reception while photographs are being taken and 

some couples are now offering a glass of sherry 

outside the church and perhaps live music to 

entertain guests as they arrive at the reception. 

The usual order of events at the reception is: 

The receiving line 

The meal 

Speeches and toasts 

Cutting of the cake (though some couples prefer 

to do this before the speeches to allow it to be 

cut and served) 

Departure of bride and groom 

Top Table Seating Plan 

Groom’s father 

Bride’s mother 

Groom 

Bride 

Bride’s father 

Groom’s mother 

Best Man 

If you are having a sitdown 

meal, it is essential 

to have a seating plan. Try 

to put together tables of 

people who you think will 

get on well together. The 

top table seating plan 

for a sit-down meal is 

shown below. 

Don’t feel hidebound by 

what you think a traditional 

wedding breakfast should 

consists of - nowadays 

anything goes, from 

bangers and mash and jam 

roly-poly to pasta with 

wedding cake for 

dessert. It’s also worth 

remembering you may need to cater for 

vegetarians or guests on special diets. 

Do give considerable thought to the room and 

table decorations and the lighting at your 

reception. Flowers should match the theme 

colours of the wedding and a little money spent 

on atmospheric lighting can make an enormous 

difference. 

Favours for guests range from the traditional 

small baskets of sugared almonds or fortune 

cookies to little books of love poems. 

Crackers and balloons always help create an 

atmosphere. 

If you are having a number of small children at 

your wedding, it’s worth giving some thought as 

to whether you can organise a creche - both 

to stop the youngsters getting bored and 

to give their parents a chance to enjoy 

themselves without worrying about what their 

offspring are up to. 

WHATEVER THE SIZE OF 

YOUR RECEPTION, it’s always nice to 

have a formal or semi-formal receiving 

line to welcome your guests. This 

ensures that you get the chance to 

meet everybody and accept their 

congratulations. 

The bride’s parents, as the hosts are 

usually first in the receiving line, 

followed by the groom’s parents, the 

bride and groom and then the 

bridesmaids and attendants. 

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your dress getting creased. Normally the best man drives the groom to 

the ceremony and then takes the car to the reception. But you will need 

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▼ Tavistock Town Hall 

Agracious wedding venue at a more than 

reasonable price, Tavistock Town Hall offers 

couples an elegant blank canvas on which to 

stamp their own individuality. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies and accommodating 

up to 190 seated guests, the oak- beamed, woodpanelled 

hall features wrought iron chandeliers, a 

minstrels’ gallery, a stage and a pale polished wood 

floor – perfect for dancing. 

Hire the hall by itself and make your own catering 

arrangements or ask the town hall about their 

recommended suppliers. 

There is also a second room available for smaller 

functions of up to 40 guests. 

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Astunning period hotel, whose light-filled 

rooms brim with character and style, the 

Duke of Cornwall has been hosting 

elegant wedding celebrations for most of 

its 150-plus year history. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies, the hotel has been 

thoughtfully and lovingly refurbished so it combines fin 

de siecle glamour with every contemporary comfort. 

There’s a choice of beautiful rooms to suit every 

size of wedding party, from an intimate celebration 

for a handful of guests, to a grand, formal affair for 

up to 300. 

Choose the stately ballroom, the grandeur of the 

Restaurant with its domed ceiling and impressive 

chandelier or the intimacy of the Hayward Room. 

The Duke of Cornwall’s friendly team of experienced 

experts aim to allow you to live the ultimate 

fairytale. They will seamlessly blend every element, 

from details like a red-carpeted entrance to tables 

set with crisp white linen to the larger things – like 

an amazing fine dining menu and the stunning fourposter 

bridal suite. 

Add their hand-picked group of trusted wedding 

suppliers and you can be sure that, however you 

choose to spend your big day, the Duke can ensure 

you do it in style and comfort. 

And, after the celebrations are over, there are 72 

luxurious, individually designed rooms and suites 

for guests who wish to stay overnight. 

For more information, call 01752 275850 or visit 

the website at www.thedukeofcornwall.co.uk. 

Friendly and experienced staff are on hand to make 

your special day memorable and are more than 

happy to pass their experience on to you to make 

the organisation of your day as stress-free as 

possible. 

When you book the town hall, it’s yours for the day, 

so you don't have to worry about sharing it with 

other events. Exclusive hire of the building – to 

include tables, chairs, bar and bar staff – comes at 

a very competitive price. 

For more information, call 01822 617232 or visit 

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• Seating for up to 190 guests 

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Where dreams come true... 

M 

ount Edgcumbe House, with over 500 years of history, 

is one of the most beautiful venues in the south west, 

standing in 865 acres of stunning landscape overlooking 

Plymouth Sound. 

There are seven acres of formal gardens, 10 miles of coastline and 

more historic buildings and follies than you could want as a 

backdrop for your photographs. 

The house has three licensed rooms for civil ceremonies, 

accommodating from two to 120 guests, plus the outdoor option of 

the elegant Summer House overlooking the Earl’s Garden. 

For your reception, there’s the historic Orangery overlooking the 

Italian Garden, which seats up to 120 guests or combine the new 

with the old by choosing the new, state-of-the-art reinforced glass 

marquee nestling in the exclusive Earl’s Garden. 

With the added bonus of our experienced wedding co-ordinator, your 

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Mount Edgcumbe is now offering a special price for weddings – 

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for up to 150 guests in the luxury marquee for £4,000. Also included 

in the package are ample parking, confetti, transport from the 

Cremyll Ferry for your guests and a bridal dressing room for use 

on the day. 

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▼ The TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay 

This is a very special day 

in your life. Trust the 

TLH Toorak Hotel, 

Torquay, with its wealth 

of experience, to make yours a 

day to truly remember. 

Whether it’s a traditional sit 

down meal, a Champagne 

reception in their lovely garden 

or a buffet, the TLH Toorak 

team will ensure you have the day of 

your dreams. 

Several rooms are licensed for your 

civil ceremony and, as part of the TLH 

Leisure Resort group, there are up to 

400 bedrooms across the hotels, so 

there’s plenty of room for guests and 

you can keep everything under 

one roof. 

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will 

take you through your options so you 

know you will have the wedding you 

really want. 

It’s the extras which make the TLH 

Toorak so special and the Aztec Pool 

complex and Aztec Spa are definitely 

worth a mention. Book a manicure or 

a de-stressing massage for the day 

before or perhaps the groom might 

like a relaxing swim or a run in the 

gym to clear his head! 

And if you’re looking for a prewedding 

treat or a hen party get 

together, then the Aztec Spa’s Day 

packages are just the thing. 

The TLH Toorak now has an outdoor 

wedding venue. Get married in the 

lovely gazebo, set in beautiful 

landscaped gardens, for a truly 

memorable experience. 

Call events co-ordinator, Jocelyn 

Smith on 01803 400131 or visit 

www.tlh.co.uk/weddings. 


▼ The Moorland Garden Hotel, Yelverton 

dreamvenues 

From the picturesque gardens to the 

moorland surrounds, the Moorland Garden 

Hotel offers the perfect setting to celebrate 

your special day in style. Nestled within 

nine acres of gardens on the edge of Dartmoor 

National Park, this luxury hotel caters for 

wedding parties from two to 160. Whether 

you choose to say ‘I do’ in the elegant 

Crystal Room, or outside beneath the 

ornate Rose Arbour, this is your dream 

destination to tie the knot. 

The glittering Crystal Room, complete with 

12 chandeliers and one of the south west’s 

largest sprung wooden dance floors, is a 

dazzling space, further enhanced with 

large ornate gold and silver mirrors which 

reflect the light. 

For the icing on the cake, the Forget-Me- 

Not suite is an ideal bridal boudoir with its 

four poster bed. 

Complementing this are three other, 

stylish bedroom suites and 40 bedrooms. 

Every detail of your big day will be taken 

care of by the dedicated wedding team, who are on 

hand to provide assistance and planning 

throughout. 

For more details, call 01822 852245 or visit the 

website at www.moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk. 

▼ The Hannafore Point Hotel, 

West Looe 

The Hannafore Point Hotel offers a choice of 

rooms for your requirements and is licensed 

for civil ceremonies, so you can hold 

your ceremony and reception under one roof if 

you wish. 

The Hannafore Point Hotel offers some of the most 

stunning sea views that you could find anywhere, 

nestling at the water’s edge, overlooking Looe Bay 

and providing an unrivalled backdrop for your 

special day. 

Your wedding day is a very special occasion in your 

life, and the friendly and professional staff are 

committed to providing you with every possible 

assistance in realising your dreams and leaving 

you with memories to treasure. 

For more details, call 01503 263273 

or visit the website at 

www.hannaforepointhotel.com. 

▼ 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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Dainton Park

▼ Dainton Park, Ipplepen 

Fall in love all over again at 

Dainton Park. The stylish, 

recently refurbished restaurant, 

with its sweeping panoramic views, 

is the perfect venue for 

your wedding reception. Beautiful 

exposed oak beams and handfashioned 

ironmongery create a 

unique atmosphere, while the 

contemporary Orangery, also with 

stunning views, provides a beautiful 

space for arrival drinks and after 

dinner dancing. 

And, should you choose to hold your 

entire day under one roof, both the 

Oak Room and the Orangery are 

licensed for civil ceremonies. 

Dainton Park can accommodate receptions for 40 to 140 guests, and this 

family-owned business prides itself on its high standards, friendly, personal 

service and meticulous attention to detail. 

A team of fantastic chefs offer a selection of delicious menus to suit different 

tastes, including a full wedding breakfast, evening buffets and an all-inclusive 

drinks package. And they’re equally happy to tailor a bespoke package 

individually for you. 

With ample room to host an after dinner band or late night disco, your own 

terrace, easy access from all areas of Torbay and the south west, and ample 

parking, Dainton Park really is the complete wedding venue. 

There is even space for a helicopter on the 18th fairway, if you really want to 

arrive in style! 

For more details, call 01803 815000 or visit the website at 

www.daintonparkgolf.co.uk. 


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Manor House set in glorious 

landscaped gardens’ 

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The Manor House 


• Exclusive use of the whole building £450 

• Ceremonies up to 95 guests 

• Evening celebrations up to 120 guests 

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For relaxed weddings, as individual as you are... 

A choice of 4 licensed locations for your wedding ceremony 

Room for 120 guests for the wedding breakfast and 250 for the evening party 

5 Star B&B accommodation for 18 people · Authentic Cornish Stone Barn · A luxury 

Bridal Suite overlooking spring fed lakes · Surrounded by acres of picturesque farmland 

01503 272214 

www.trenderwayweddings.co.uk 

Trenderway Farm, Pelynt, Nr. Polperro, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2LY

HOTEL 

NEWQUAY, CORNWALL 

FOR A DAY TO REMEMBER! 

SET IN 4 ACRES OF COUNTRYSIDE WITH STUNNING VIEWS 

WEDDING 

PARTIES FROM 

£75 PER 

PERSON 

(all inclusive) 

• Licensed for civil marriages and civil partnerships 

• Weddings from 40 to over 200 

An Inclusive Wedding Package Includes: 

• Rum Punch reception drink 

• 3 course candlelit wedding breakfast 

• 2 glasses of wine with the meal 

• Sparkling wine for toast 

• Evening buffet 

• Honeymoon suite with champagne, 

chocolate, fruit and flowers. 

• Fresh flower arrangements, place cards etc. 

• Evening entertainment 

"The whole day was brilliant, if we could do it all again we wouldn't 

change a thing, great location, great food, great staff great wedding!" 

Mr & Mrs. Dowty 

For more information or to arrange an appointment please contact us on 01637 879292 

email: reception@hotel-california.co.uk • www.hotel-california.co.uk


Love your Dreams, Love your Partner, Love 

▼ Wurzell Weddings, Noss Mayo 

• Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships 

• Up to 150 seated guests can be 

entertained in our marquee 

• 17 en-suite bedrooms 

accommodating up to 45 guests 

• Complete wedding package 

from £3750 £3700 

Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell, Honiton EX14 4SH 

Tel: 01404 891287 / 891358 • www.lakeviewmanor.co.uk 

Perfect for the day of your dreams: that’s the hidden gem that is Wurzell 

Weddings. The venue site is a blank canvas on which to paint a magical 

day. It’s ideal for your marquee or tent and associated equipment, has 

plenty of parking – and mains water. 

Wurzell Weddings is at 

Worswell Barton, on the 

peninsula of the River Yealm, 

a unique, picturesque site on 

a working National Trust 

Farm in an Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

There are glorious views 

towards Plymouth Sound, 

Wembury (with its pretty 

church), the River Yealm estuary, Noss Mayo, Newton Ferrers and Dartmoor. 

With moor to sea views what more could you ask for? 

Guests can be accommodated in the farmhouse’s five bedrooms, all named 

after different coves along the coastline, which is part of the South Devon 

Coastal Footpath and the Revelstoke Drive. 

Also on site is Higher Shippen Cottage, a fully equipped three bedroomed 

converted barn with a large garden and barbecue, available on a self-catering 

or bed and breakfast basis. 

Camping is also available for wedding guests and camping pods should soon 

be available. 

There’s a list of recommended suppliers to help make your day so very 

special and brides, grooms and families are welcome to visit the site 

by appointment. 

For more details or to make an appointment, call Jackie on 01752 872977 

or visit the website at www.wurzellweddings.co.uk. 

A beautiful location with stunning views for your 

marquee, tent or tepee wedding. 

Lots of parking, mains water and camping. 

B&B accommodation available in our farmhouse & converted barn. 

For something truly unique and special, please contact Jackie on 

T: 01752 872977 

e: info@worswellbarton.co.uk • www.wurzellweddings.co.uk 

Worswell Barton Farm House, Noss Mayo, Plymouth PL8 1HB 


▼ Lakeview Manor, near Honiton 

dreamvenues 

▼ Haldon Belvedere, 

Near Exeter 

PHOTOS BY 

THOMAS FROST 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

At Lakeview Manor, they believe your 

special day deserves only the best in 

surroundings, service and professional 

attention to detail. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies and with stunning 

grounds and lakes, Lakeview Manor is renowned 

for weddings and receptions. 

Ceremonies for up to 100 guests are conducted in 

the beautiful conservatory overlooking the 

front lawn and lake, while the permanent 

marquee provides a fabulous reception venue, 

accommodating up to 150 guests. 

Experienced wedding co- ordinator Julie Whitfield 

is happy to help and advise and will work 

alongside you from the beginning of the planning 

process right up to the day itself, to ensure 

everything runs smoothly and you have a 

spectacular day. 

All food is locally sourced, freshly prepared and 

presented by the experienced head chef and his 

team – you will be spoilt for choice – and there are 

17 en-suite bedrooms for guests who want to stay 

overnight. Julie said: ‘Whether your wedding is 

large or small, you will be looked after and we can 

guarantee an experience to remember.’ 

Lakeview Manor is offering a special package for 


up to 50 guests, to include welcome drinks, three 

course wedding breakfast, glass of wine with your 

meal, sparkling wine toast and evening buffet 

for only £3,750 Monday to Thursday, £4,250 on 

Fridays and £4,950 on Saturdays. 

For more information or to arrange a visit call 

01404 891358 or visit the website at 

www.lakeviewmanor.co.uk. 

The Haldon Belvedere, or Lawrence Castle, is a 

unique intimate wedding venue set high above 

Exeter with astounding views of the Devon 

countryside and coastline. Here you can marry 

with up to 65 guests, in a style of your choice with a 

registrar or with a celebrant – and fabulous views and 

features give a superb backdrop for your wedding 

photography. 

This country house style folly castle, set in its own 

grounds, gives couples exclusive half-day wedding 

ceremony hire from only £595 to £895. 

Most couples choose to serve celebratory fizz and 

sumptuous canapés to their guests whilst they spill on 

to the manicured lawns or take advantage of the 

spectacular roof terrace. 

Haldon Belvedere can accommodate 28 in the original 

ballroom for fine dining with local award winning chefs or 

why not consider the marquee package, new for 2019? 

Events co-ordinator Claire Johnson says: ‘We love to 

hear couples’ ideas of how they want their day to be and 

can create an amazing day from a simple ceremony to a 

full day with a five course meal, wood fired pizza or 

barbecue.’ With a truly romantic and relaxed feel, Haldon 

Belvedere is the perfect choice for a ceremony with style 

and long lasting memories. 

For more details or an appointment, visit the website 

at www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk. 


original watercolour centrepieces for your special day 

Devon Registration 

Services 

Say "I do" in Devon! 

Devon Registration Office 

Old Forde House 

Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX 

East Devon Registration Office 

all enquiries to Larkbeare House, 

Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4NG 

(temporary address) 

East Devon Registration Office 

East Devon Business Centre 

Heathpark Way 

Heathpark, Honiton, EX14 1SF 

Add some sophistication to your guests' tables with original bespoke 

watercolours of your favourite and special locations, beautifully 

presented with double mount and oak-effect frame. 

Where do you both love being? What's your favourite view? 

Where was the proposal? Where's your honeymoon? 

Have a think and get in touch! 

Prices from £40 for 6"x 4". 

More than 5 paintings? For each additional painting after 4, 

prices reduce to £35 each. 

Why not have an 8" x 6" mounted and framed original painting 

for your Top Table for £60 

Anna King 07891 255 972 

annakingartanddesign@gmail.com 

www.justmarriedwatercolours.co.uk 

Exeter Registration Office 

Larkbeare House, Topsham Road, 

Exeter, EX2 4NG 

Mid Devon Registration Office 

Old Heathcoat School Community Centre 

King Street, Tiverton, EX16 5JJ 

North Devon Registration Office 

Taw View, North Walk, Barnstaple, EX31 1ED 

South Hams Registration Office 

Follaton House 

Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE 

Torridge Registration Office 

Caddsdown Business Support Centre 

Farm Road, Bideford, EX39 3DX 

West Devon Registration Office 

Okehampton Town Council Offices 

Fore Street, 

Okehampton, EX20 1AA 

West Devon Registration Office 

West Devon Borough Council Offices 

Kilworthy Park, Tavistock PL19 0BZ 

Tel: 0345 155 1002 

new.devon.gov.uk/registrationservice 



Adding 

the Wow! 

factor 

Whether it’s simply hire of venue 

decor, complete venue styling 

and wedding planning or even a 

last-minute emergency 'rescue' 

service, Lovingly by Lesley has a 

huge variety of special touches which will make your 

wedding stand out from the crowd. 

Be original... 

Add original style to your reception 

tables with beautiful watercolours, 

individually painted for you by 

Plymouth artist Anna King. Anna got the 

idea for Just Married Watercolours after 

painting a series of favourite scenes for her 

own wedding. 

She said: ‘We used the small paintings as table 

centrepieces and they were really popular. All 

brides have to do is let me know the date of 

the wedding, tell me how many paintings they 

would like and indicate their favourite views – 

with photos if possible.’ 

Anna successfully sells her paintings through 

a local art gallery and, while most remain in 

the UK, she now has pieces in the US, 

Germany and even Australia and New Zealand. 

For more information, call 07891 255972 or 

visit www.justmarriedwatercolours.co.uk. 

Winner of the 2018 South West 

Wedding Award for Best Venue 

Decor, Lesley also offers 

handmade bespoke wedding 

stationery and those extra wow 

factor items such as light 

up LOVE letters, fairylight 

backdrops, candy carts and 

ferris wheel sweet carousels. 

For more details, 

call 07528 222500 or visit 

www.lovinglybylesley.com 

pics to come? 


Devon-based Scoff Catering 

caters for both intimate and 

grand events and is proud 

of its fantastic food and 

quality service, not to mention its 

affordable prices. 

Discuss your ideas and they will 

work with you to produce amazing 

wedding catering that matches your 

vision and budget. 

Fancy something different? They’ll 

follow your theme from mediaeval 

banquet to murder mystery and 

everything in between. 

For more details, call 01884 

855522 or visit 

www.scoffcatering.co.uk. 

Professional catering throughout 

Cornwall and Devon 

Eat, drink 

and be merry! 

Tel: 01840 211118 

www.thegoodfoodcompany.co.uk 

Partners Lucy and Mike at The 

Good Food Catering Company 

are passionate in what they do 

and have enjoyed a leading reputation 

as wedding caterers for 14 years. They love to share wealth of experience 

to create delicious, imaginative food that you and your guests will love to 

eat and never forget. 

To discuss ideas call 01840 211118 or email 

enquiries@thegoodfoodcompany.co.uk. 


▼ Ta Mill, near Launceston 

You can feel the magic at Ta 

Mill. Set in 45 acres of rolling 

Cornish countryside, it 

provides the perfect venue for 

a secluded wedding in an idyllic 

hideaway. Close to the North Cornwall 

coastline and yet within easy reach of 

the unspoilt tors of Bodmin 

Moor, Ta Mill is located in an 

Area of Outstanding Natural 

Beauty. This magical site can be 

yours exclusively for a two- or 

three-day celebration which will 

be tailored to suit your own 

unique style: they work with 

some of the best local suppliers 

to help you create the wedding 

of your dreams. 

Say ‘I Do’ in front of your nearest and 

dearest indoors in the beautifully 

decorated Courtyard Suite. Or choose 

an outdoor venue in the luscious green 

gardens with far-reaching views, the 

wildlife pond as the backdrop and 

nature surrounding you. 

Enjoy your bespoke wedding 

breakfast in the Courtyard Suite or in 

a personalised marquee erected in 

the gardens at Ta Mill. Whether it’s a 

formal three course wedding 

breakfast or a simple hog roast, help 

is on hand to choose one of the 

recommended caterers to create an 

unforgettable menu. Ta Mill can cater 

for weddings from 40 to 140 guests, 

with a superb marquee site available 

for larger weddings. 

After you have danced the night away 

under the stars you can spend your 

wedding night in your own luxury 

honeymoon cottage. 

With accommodation for up to 60 

guests, spa facilities and stunning 

wildlife walks, Ta Mill offers a unique 

wedding experience – the perfect 

romantic start to your married life. 

For more details, call Helen on 

01840 261797 or visit the website at 

www.tamill.co.uk. 

www.tamill.co.uk • 01840 261797 • helen@tamill.co.uk 

Now 

available 

a range of vintage 

china and 

furniture. 

Total Event Hire supply catering equipment, furniture, china, 

cutlery and glassware to hire for your special day. 

We can deliver to your chosen venue in Devon, Cornwall, 

Somerset or Dorset and we even do the washing up! 

Tel: 0800 019 7232 

www.totaleventhire.co.uk • e: info@totaleventhire.co.uk 


DARTMOOR LODGE 

HOTEL • RESTAURANT • BAR 

A perfect wedding venue, on the edge of Dartmoor 

Licensed for civil ceremonies • Tailored wedding packages • Professional, friendly service 

Please contact us to arrange a visit and see our facilities. • Tel: 01364 652232 

Dartmoor Lodge Hotel Peartree Cross, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7JW • www.dartmoorlodge.co.uk 


One Special Day... 

Two distinctive hotels to choose from 

Exeter Court 

HOTEL 


• Wedding parties up to 150 

• Tailor made packages 

• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator 

QUEENS COURT HOTEL 

BYSTOCK TERRACE, EXETER EX4 4HY 

Tel: 01392 272709 • e: enquiries@queenscourt-hotel.co.uk 

www.queenscourt-hotel.co.uk 

Exeter Court 

HOTEL 

EXETER COURT HOTEL 

KENNFORD, EXETER EX6 7UX 

Tel: 01392 832121 • e: info@exetercourthotel.co.uk 

www.exetercourthotel.co.uk

All enquiries please call 

01752 336428 

or email events@elfordleigh.co.uk 

• Contemporary country house hotel 


• Set in 100 acres of spectacular South Hams countryside 

• Choice of three recently refurbished ceremony and 

function rooms 

• One of the largest function rooms in the South West 

seats up to 200 guests 

• South facing sun terrace with beautiful views 

• A golf buggy to transport you to the lake on our golf 

course for photographs 

• Three completely renovated four poster bridal suites 

with spa bath 

• 35 refurbished guest rooms and spa & gym facilities 

• Dedicated wedding co-ordinator 

• Extensive complimentary parking 

• Hen & stag packages available 

Colebrook, Plympton, Plymouth Devon PL7 5EB | 01752 336428 | www.elfordleigh.co.uk 


dreamvenues 

▼ The Elfordleigh Hotel, Colebrook 

CASTLE 

Devon 

HILL 

Exclusively 

Yours 

Licensed for 

civil weddings 

Combining the peace, calm and tranquillity of an English country 

house with the warmth, ease and charm of a privately owned hotel, 

the Elfordleigh Hotel is set in 100 acres of glorious park and 

woodland – a perfect choice for your wedding day. 

The hotel has undergone some exciting 

hotel refurbishments and all 35 

bedrooms, three ceremony rooms and 

two large function rooms with private 

bars are completely renovated. 

After the formalities of the civil 

ceremony, up to 70 guests can enjoy a 

reception in the south-facing Reynolds 

Suite – which has its own sun terrace 

– or, for parties of up to 200, the Elite 

Suite is one of the largest function 

rooms in the south west. 

Friendly, courteous service, excellent 

cuisine and a whole host of extras 

included in the cost will ensure a 

memorable day for you and your guests. 

Elfordleigh also offers the chance to 

indulge in a spa break for your hen 

party. Or stay the night before your wedding to unwind in the swimming pool, 

sauna, steam room and spa. 

For details of this stunning venue, call 01752 336428 or visit 

www.elfordleigh.co.uk. 

PS: Ask about their new wedding packages which have just been launched. 

Celebrate your wedding in one of two picture 

perfect settings: The rustic charm of The Holwell 

Temple or the elegance of The Stately Home 

To plan your dream wedding contact 

our wedding coordinator: 

Tel: 01598 760421 • Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 ORH 

weddings@castlehill-devon.com • www.castlehilldevon.co.uk 

All-inclusive Wedding package to include… 

Red Carpet Arrival 

Welcome Drinks for all your Guests 

Three Course Wedding Breakfast followed by Tea & Coffee 

Sparkling Wine for the Toasts 

Chair Covers & Colour Co-ordinated Sashes 

Colour Co-ordinated Balloon Package 

Single Tier Cake Stand & Knife 

Disco with our Resident DJ 

Evening Finger Buffet 

King Suite for the Bride and Groom on the Night of the Wedding (B&B Basis) 

Tel: 01752 701000 • www.futureinns.co.uk 

William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5ZD 


Your ceremony 

in Plymouth 

Licensed Venue or Register Office 

Weddings, Civil Partnerships 

and Renewal of Vows 

For a full list of licensed 

venues visit our website 

Photo by Rob Frost 

Photography 

Tel: 01752 268331 

www.plymouth.gov.uk 

email: regoff@plymouth.gov.uk 

Locker Street, 

Plymouth PL1 2QD 

Let us help 

you to make 

your perfect day 

Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships 

Seated wedding breakfast for 20 - 110 guests 

Evening reception capacity of 200 

31 luxurious bedrooms 

Small intimate ceremonies also available 

Walled Garden - perfect for welcome drinks 

and wedding photographs 

Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships 

Seated wedding breakfast for 20 - 130 guests 

Evening reception capacity of 200 

32 luxurious bedrooms 

Small intimate ceremonies also available 

Stunning location in Dartmoor National Park 

Riverside Pagoda available for outdoor ceremonies 

01822 613221 01822 892300 

Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor, PL20 6SW 


dreamvenues 

▼ The Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor 

Amoorland oasis, famed for its award-winning food, the Two Bridges 

Hotel also has the perfect recipe (and all the ingredients) for an 

utterly romantic Devon wedding. The location is simply stunning, 

with wide lawns sweeping towards the banks of the majestic West 

Dart River, and glorious Dartmoor views in every direction. 

The oak-panelled Tors Room is a delightful setting for your ceremony 

– but the option of an outdoor wedding in the beautiful Riverside Pagoda 

is tempting. 

With two recent Gold 

Awards from Taste of the 

West, you can be sure that 

your wedding guests will 

enjoy the wow-factor when 

it’s time to eat. 

The light-filled Fountain 

Room suite is spacious and 

stylish, with plenty of space 

for your wedding breakfast 

and for your evening 

celebrations. 

Getting married at the Two Bridges Hotel is surprisingly affordable, with a 

range of packages on offer including a great value Winter Weddings package 

(imagine the romantic glow and flicker of giant open fires to warm 

your guests). 

For more information, call 01822 892300 or visit the webswite at 

www.twobridges.co.uk. 



FP 

Ocean Exmouth

dreamvenues 

▼ The Ocean Suite, Exmouth 

The combination of the amazing setting, having your 

own little village of cottages, a beautiful Barn for your 

ceremony and the stunning views across the North 

Devon countryside makes Country Ways a spectacular 

and unique venue for a wedding. 

With a unique situation on the seafront and panoramic views 

across South Devon and out to sea, The Ocean Suite in Exmouth 

provides a spectacular setting for weddings. 

Licensed for civil ceremonies both indoors and outside, it has two 

function suites, the elegant and stylish Ocean Suite, with two large 

terraces and the more intimate Estuary Suite, with its lovely Ocean Deck 

and single terrace. 

There’s a wide variety of different catering options, from the traditional 

three-course wedding breakfast to sharing dishes, delicious buffets to 

wood-fired pizzas. The experienced catering department will be happy to 

create a bespoke menu for you, 

sourcing their ingredients 

locally from Devon farms and 

their fresh fish directly from 

Exmouth pier when available. 

The dedicated wedding team 

are on hand to help with every 

detail and, with state-of-the-art 

sound and lighting, your 

guests will make good use of 

the large dance floor. 

There’s plenty of parking and accommodation within easy walking 

distance for everyone too, so a weekend could be an option. 

For more information, call 01395 266500 or visit the website at 

www.oceanexmouth.co.uk. 

VERY SPECIAL COTTAGES & 

UNIQUE WEDDING VENUE 

Little Knowle Farm, Umberleigh EX37 9BJ 

Tel: 01769 560503 • www.country-ways.net 


STUNNING DISPLAYS BY 

CELEBRATION PYROTECHNICS 

...and off 

with a bang! 

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THE 

DATE 

WEDDING 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

Sunday 

September 

23rd 2018 

11am to 3pm 

PLYMOUTH’S 

PREMIER SHOW 

- NOT TO BE 

MISSED! 

Nothing is more magical than a firework display and an explosion of 

sparkling colours and special effects will make a memorable end of 

your most perfect of days. With over 25 years’ experience, full-time 

professional firework display company Celebration Pyrotechnics 

has an extensive range of pyrotechnics and provides breathtaking displays 

every time. 

They will create a bespoke show just for you, from low noise fireworks to large 

aerial shell bursts, from theatrical effects to bespoke pyro-animation. 

Safety is paramount and, as well as being fully insured, all staff members are 

highly trained and the company is a member of the CBI Explosive Industry 

Group and the British Pyrotechnists Association. 

They know most of the venues in the south west, but if they don’t know the 

one you’ve chosen, they offer a free site inspection to advise on the suitability 

of the venue and determine the best products and effects. 

And if you’re looking for specially tailored fireworks for you to fire yourself, 

they supply DIY fireworks all year round. They’ll even advise you on the best 

firing order and how to waterproof your fireworks for bad weather. 

For details, call 01208 78790 or visit www.celebrationpyro.com. 


01626 873364 


An elegant country 

estate set in 24 acres 

with stunning views 

Please 

mention, you 

found us in 

Dream Weddings 

MAGAZINE 

Choose between our beautifully converted 

chapel with stained glass windows, or our 

Du Maurier suite with its wrap around 

windows that overlook the sun terrace 

across ancient woodland to St. Austell Bay. 

Our imposing restaurant with oak panelling 

and chandeliers is perfect for your 

wedding breakfast. 

Dance the night away in The Strand, a self 

contained venue, exclusively yours! 

Please contact us to arrange a visit, 

you will NOT be disappointed... 

Tel: 01726 814797 

www.trenython.co.uk 

• Licensed for civil 

ceremonies 

• Weddings from 30 to 80 

• Receptions up to 130 

• Dedicated wedding 

co-ordinator 

Tywardreath, Near Fowey, Cornwall PL24 2TS 

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BRIDAL FASHION 

Amica Bridal Boutique......................11 

Anne’s Bridal Designs ......................12 

Bee Bee Gowns ................................10 

The Bridal Box..................................11 

Lowen Bridal ....................................10 

Pirouette...........................................11 

Truly Delightful.................................10 

CAKES 

Celebrations Cakes by Kelly .............22 

Nina’s Cakey Bakies..........................22 

Posh Cakes ......................................23 

White’s Cake House .........................23 

DRESS CLEANING 

Plymouth Wedding Dress Cleaning Co...10 

EQUIPMENT HIRE 

Total Event Hire ................................61 

FIREWORKS 

Celebration Pyrotechnics .................70 

FLOWERS 

Hannah Burnett Floristry ..................20 

H Watts Florist .................................21 

Peamore Flora..................................20 

FOOD & DRINK 

The Good Food Catering Co.............60 

Scoff Catering ..................................60 

HAIR & BEAUTY 

Sarah Case .......................................12 

JEWELLERS 

Catherine Bishop..............................18 

Drakes Jewellers.............................IBC 

MEN’S FORMAL HIRE .................... 

David Parish Menswear ...................16 

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE 

Beau Boutique..................................26 

Brigid Foley ......................................28 

Jane Louise ......................................26 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Bruckshaw Photography ..................42 

Focus Weddings...............................16 

Rob Grist Photography ....................45 

Senara Photography.........................12 

Twisty Focus Weddings....................28 

REGISTER OFFICES 

Devon Registration Services............58 

Plymouth Register Office .................66 

SPECIAL TOUCHES 

Just Married Watercolours...............58 

STATIONERY 

PMGD Cutz.......................................32 

TRANSPORT 

Babbacombe Cars ............................42 

Harewood Cars.................................42 

VENUE DECORATION 

Lovingly by Lesley............................58 

VENUES 

Bedford Hotel ...................................66 

Berry Head Hotel..............................64 

Bickley Mill.......................................52 

Boringdon Park ................................66 

Carbis Bay Hotel..............................IFC 

Castle Hill .........................................65 

Colehayes Park.................................71 

Country Ways...................................69 

Dainton Park ....................................50 

Dartmoor Lodge Hotel .....................62 

The Duke of Cornwall.......................44 

Edgemoor......................................OBC 

Elfordleigh ........................................64 

Exeter Court Hotel............................63 

Exeter Guildhall ................................69 

Future Inn Plymouth ........................65 

Haldon Belvedere .............................55 

Hannafore Point ...............................64 

Holne Park House ............................46 

Hotel California.................................54 

Lakeview Manor ...............................56 

Manor House Dawlish......................52 

Moorland Garden Hotel....................48 

Mount Edgcumbe House..................47 

National Marine Aquarium ...............51 

Ocean Suite Exmouth.......................68 

Pentire Hotel ....................................51 

Queens Court Hotel..........................63 

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club......62 

Salcombe Harbour Hotel..................67 

St Mellion International....................46 

Ta Mill...............................................61 

Tavistock Town Hall..........................45 

TLH Toorak Hotel .............................48 

Trenderway Farm..............................53 

Trenython Manor..............................71 

Two Bridges Hotel ............................66 

Wurzell Weddings ............................56 

WEDDING FAIRS 

Art of Weddings ...............................40 

Blue Fizz Events................................40 

By Invitation Events..........................40 

The North Devon Wedding Show.....40 

Wedding Extravaganza .....................41 

WEDDING PLANNER 

Kelly Louise Weddings.....................32 

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US ON: 

dates for your diary 

Check out our great website www.dream-weddings-magazine.co.uk 

Wedding fairs are a great source of ideas for brides as well as a way of finding 

everything you need under one roof - and there’s bound to be one near you soon. 

So make a note of these dates, but do check locally nearer the time as they may change. 

JULY 26: Wedding Open Day, Moorland Garden Hotel, 

Yelverton (12noon to 3pm, contact 01822 852245 or 

moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 9: Dartington Hall, Dartington (12noon to 

3pm, contact 01803 847000) 

SEPTEMBER 16: Salcombe Harbour Hotel Open Day 

(11am to 4pm, contact 01548 844444) 

SEPTEMBER 16: Padbrook Park, Cullompton (11am to 

3pm, contact 01884 836100 or padbrookpark.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 16: Exeter Racecourse, Kennford (11am 

to 3pm, contact 07969 762525 or chicelite.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 16: Imperial Hotel, Torquay (11am to 

3pm, contact 07804 283767 or 

byinvitationevents.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 16: Whitsand Bay Fort, Torpoint (10am 

to 3pm, contact 01752 822597 or 

whitsandbayfort.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 23: Wedding Extravaganza, Plymouth 

Guildhall (11am to 3pm, contact 01626 873364 or 

dream-weddings-magazine.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 23: The Big Sheep, Abbotsham (11am to 

3pm, contact 01237 472366 or 

northdevonweddingshow.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 23: Mercure Rougemont Hotel, Exeter 

(11am to 3pm, contact 07804 283767 or 

byinvitationevents.co.uk) 

SEPTEMBER 23:Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell (4 to 7pm, 

contact diverse-events.com) 

SEPTEMBER 23:Pengenna Manor, Wadebridge (11am 

to 3pm, contact 07900 954051) 

SEPTEMBER 30: Trenython Manor Hotel, Tywardreath 

(11am to 3pm, contact 01726 814797 or 

trenython.co.uk/events) 

SEPTEMBER 30: Highbullen Hotel, (11am to 3pm, 

contact 07969 762525 or chicelite.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 7: Moorland Hotel, Haytor (11am to 3pm, 

07969 762525 or chicelite.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 7: Trenderway Farm, Pelynt (11am to 3pm, 

contact 01503 272214 or trenderwayweddings.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 7: Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin (11am to 

3pm, contact 01208 262570) 

OCTOBER 14: Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay (10am to 

4pm, contact 07717 754240) 

OCTOBER 14: Chapel Farms Newquay (11am to 3pm, 

contact 01637 872639 or chapelfarmvenuehire.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 14: Headland Hotel, Newquay (11am to 

3pm, contact headlandhotel.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 21: Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall 

Showground, Wadebridge (11am to 3pm, contact 

07500 868163 or artofweddings.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 21: Heartlands, Pool (10.30am to 3pm, 

contact 07969 762525 or chicelite.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 21: Tawstock Court, Barnstaple (11am to 

4pm, contact 07845 147563 or bluefizzevents.co.uk) 

OCTOBER 28: Exeter Racecourse, Kennford (11am to 

3pm, contact 07969 762525 or chicelite.co.uk) 

NOVEMBER 11: Salcombe Harbour Hotel Open Day 

(11am to 4pm, contact 01548 844444) 

NOVEMBER 25: St Ives Harbour Hotel (11am to 3pm, 

contact 01736 792934) 

JANUARY 6, 2019: Future Inn Plymouth (11am to 

3pm, contact 01752 701000 or 

www.futureinns.co.uk/plymouth) 

calling wedding fair organisers 

Organisers of Spring 2019 wedding fairs who would like to have their dates included in the next issue of Dream 

Weddings should call 01626 873364 or email editorial@countymagazines.co.uk by December 10, 2018.

Dream Weddings Magazine - Devon & Cornwall - issue.30

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