THE VENUE AT COXLEIGH, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON Situated in the heart of North Devon on a 400-acre family-run farm, this rustic and romantic setting is enveloped by scenic rolling hills with panoramic views across Exmoor. The secluded location offers a magical hideaway for a laid-back wedding in the rustic-inspired events venue where guests can explore the scenic woodland walks, spend a night star gazing or soak up the golden sunsets. Blessings can take place outside overlooking the valley and sea, or by the lake. Receptions are usually held inside the stunning Nordic tipis which can accommodate up to 200 guests and provide a blank canvas for couples to style as they wish. Paired with bespoke tables and benches, there’s also a dancefloor lit up by fairylights and guests can enjoy burning s’mores over the roaring firepits, or get cosy in the chill-out areas. Ceremony licence? No Contact: 07775 880 398, https://thevenueatcoxleigh.com •We love… that if couples choose the venue, they’ll have exclusivity for the entire weekend. The event packages are flexible and if couples book before August 2023, they’ll receive a 10% discount on their package. MOUNT EDGCUMBE HOUSE AND COUNTRY PARK, TORPOINT, DEVON Mount Edgcumbe House is a beautifully-restored Tudor-style property with carved granite facings and round turrets at each corner. One of only three Grade I listed landscapes in the South West, Mount Edgcumbe covers more than 860 acres of landscape and boasts amazing views over Plymouth Sound. Inside is a collection of antique furniture, oil paintings and porcelains collected over the centuries by members of the Edgcumbe family. There’s also a stunning staircase providing a grand entrance to the ceremony. There are three licensed rooms for ceremonies plus an outdoor Summer House. The Great Hall with the option of the gallery can accommodate between two and 120 guests while The Drawing Room is an elegantly furnished space with a grand piano and a marble fireplace for up to 80. The Library is an intimate area for up to 30 guests offering a spectacular vista across the tree-lined avenue as it rolls down to the sea. The Earls Garden Summer House for outdoor ceremonies for up to 120 guests commands an elevated position overlooking the East Lawn with views stretching across Plymouth Sound towards Plymouth Hoe. Receptions take place in the light and airy marquee seating up to 150 guests and accommodating more than 200 in the evening. It’s nestled in the exclusive Earl’s Garden offering the modern comforts of a reinforced glass structure with exclusive private gardens for guests to enjoy. This flexible option allows couples to plan their day as they wish with the caterers, bar and bands of their choice. The second reception choice is the historic Orangery seating up to 120 guests overlooking the Italian Garden in the Lower Park. Camellia Catering provides all of the wedding catering and drinks and couples can have a band or DJ with up to 200 guests dancing the night away. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01752 822 236, www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk •We love… that a photo safari can be arranged for the happy couple and their photographer to explore some of the amazing places the park has to offer and capture some unforgettable moments on their special day. There’s a buggy service available for guests who arrive at the park on the foot ferry from Plymouth, bringing them through the stunning gardens to the ceremony at the house before whisking them to their reception venue at the Orangery afterwards. Photograph courtesy of Yeti Photography & Indigo Perspective Photography www.emma-barrow.com 19 THEMED VENUES HATCH MARQUEE HIRE, AVAILABLE ACROSS THE SOUTH WEST These marquees offer the very latest in design and are tailor-made for each event. The team help couples choose a venue through their online marquee venue listing for both regions where a range of locations are offered, from field sites against the backdrop of spectacular coastal views to some of the finest country houses in the South West. The frame or Clearspan marquees are free-standing structures without any centre poles or guy ropes which means that they fit into their own footprint and are great if a little tight on space. They can be installed onto a variety of surfaces and are the perfect equipment for exposed sites (coastal or hilltop) as frame marquees can withstand higher wind speeds which makes them the best option for both summer and winter weddings. Frame marquees are available in three-metre, six-metre, nine-metre, 12-metre and 15-metre widths and can be designed to suit the number of guests and the layout required. The marquees interlock neatly giving enormous flexibility to create bespoke venues with separate spaces for dining reception and dance areas, bars, and catering tents. There’s also a broad range of equipment to style the structures with. Clear roofs help define the different spaces within a marquee and are often used as a feature over a dancefloor, revealing the stars! Alternatively, they can be used to create a bar or reception area either as part of the main marquee or as a marquee bubble attached to the main marquee. Ceremony licence? No, but couples use a marquee for a blessing or humanist service in which case we can provide a layout which allows space for ceremony seating. Contact: 01548 550322, www.hatchmarqueehire.com •We love… that couples can book a completely clear marquee for a uniquely different feel that lends itself to feature lighting and hanging decorations.
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