Spotlight on... Wedding venues in South Devon & Exeter PALACE THEATRE PAIGNTON Drum roll, please! Raise the curtain on a wedding that you and your guests will remember forever! The Palace Theatre Paignton is fully licensed for weddings with various event spaces available for both the ceremony and reception. Prices for wedding hire at this Victorian building start from just £1,200 which includes hire of the main auditorium and stage, plus the bar area. This cost includes theatre lights and sound on the stage and use of the dressing rooms before the ceremony. The recently renovated event space, Stage Left, offers a flexible space for the ceremony and reception, comfortably seating up to 100 guests banquet style, and costs from £1,500. This includes the use of a private bar and a sound and lighting system. A theatre takeover is possible with the hire of the entire venue for just £2,000. This includes the stage and auditorium plus the bar and Stage Left event space. Why not add a theatrical twist by having your ceremony on stage, then welcome drinks served in the bar with Stage Left set up for the reception? Additional spaces include a children’s playroom. Couples can enjoy a ceremony booked elsewhere and hire the venue for their reception with Stage Left available from 4 pm for an evening reception from £700. The team at the venue can cater a wedding breakfast for up to 100 guests with a selection of delicious home-cooked buffet options to suit each budget, starting from just £10 per person. They pride themselves on making each wedding as unique as the couple, with a wedding coordinator available every step of the way Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01803 665 800, www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk We love... the extensive list of shows that are on - what a fun way to return to the venue and celebrate your first wedding anniversary! BICKLEY MILL INN This charming 12th-century former flour mill blends history with contemporary touches. The Millers room, with its oak floors and striking beams, serves as a versatile space that adapts to all wedding styles. Offering exclusive use of this self-contained venue, there’s ample room for live music and dancing. Located in a valley, the grey-stone exterior of the mill is flanked by lush, tiered gardens and a newly decked, covered outside space providing big-day photo opportunities. The nearby barn has a rustic-chic feel with a gazebo and an additional elevated seating area that help to make this property the ideal modern country wedding venue. Ceremonies take place in a variety of places including in the Millers room, an elegant and rustic-inspired space accommodating up to 86 guests. Alternatively, the Panel room is ideal for more intimate gatherings of up to 28 loved ones. The dark-panelled walls, oak floors, and French windows leading to the decking create a cosy and romantic atmosphere. The Millers room has a capacity for up to 40 guests, with features including a grand open fire. This space exudes warmth and character, making it an ideal ceremony choice, especially for winter weddings. Accommodating up to 50 guests, the Fireside room boasts a stunning copper fireplace, creating a cosy backdrop for the exchanging of vows. The Mill Deck outside space can host up to 50 guests. With some fixed seating, it offers a seamless blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. It also conveniently adjoins the Millers room for easy access. Receptions take place in the choice of areas listed above, with the Millers room an excellent option for a sit-down wedding breakfast for up to 86 guests; the Panel room perfect for a cosy evening soirée and the decked area offering romantic open-air evening receptions. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01803 873201, www.bickleymill.co.uk We love... the 12 bedrooms for guests and ample parking, plus the stylish bridal suite. Interior images courtesy of https://hollycollingsphotography.com 13 FOLIO
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