We reveal where to wed MOUNT EDGCUMBE HOUSE AND COUNTRY PARK, TORPOINT Mount Edgcumbe House was originally designed to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape and is now 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 and boasts far-flung views over Plymouth Sound. The park boasts more than seven acres of formal gardens, 10 miles of coastline plus historic follies providing a pretty backdrop for big-day photographs. 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 into 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 room for up to 80 guests with a grand piano and a marble fireplace, plus it boasts views over the Victorian-style garden. The Library is an intimate space 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 and the Dartmoor hills beyond. There are additional outdoor spaces in and around the Earl’s Garden also available for ceremonies. Receptions take place in the light and airy marquee seating up to 150 guests and accommodating more than 200 loved ones 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. BRIDLE & GROOM WEDDINGS LTD, LISKEARD Blackwater Farm is located a few yards along a farm track, sprinkled with delicate country flowers. It’s a working farm, with tame sheep, baying donkeys and wandering ducks and chickens. For something romantic, white doves fly against the far distant farmland and woodland views. Hidden at the heart of the farm is a unique venue with a licensed woodland lawn for up to 100 guests to gather for the ceremony. It’s located next to the Garden Wedding Room that holds up to 60 loved ones. This is a calm and serene space with a rustic beamed ceiling and a raised stage for the couple to stand on to exchange their vows. The Grand Marquee accommodates up to 100 guests and offers a large, airy space under a vintage canvas that’s lit with festoon lighting and three chandeliers. The wedding feast is hosted in the marquee for up to 120 guests seated and up to 150 loved ones for the evening buffet. All packages include catering, with either a Cornish farm fayre menu or a Blackwater hog roast menu with meat served from the farm. Packages also include evening food, pasties, Blackwater sausage rolls and a large cheeseboard with fruit. For couples looking for an authentically rustic farm with high eco-standards and a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place for them. The far-flung views from the venue stretch across farm fields that are home to grazing sheep and donkeys. The wedding packages include a night in the honeymoon bell tent for the happy couple, a three-tier wedding cake, venue decorations and a bridal bouquet - there are no hidden costs. There’s a campsite providing glamping with tents for hire and a Blackwater fry up is served the following morning for £10 per person. The venue has disabled facilities and gravelled walkways as well as ample parking. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 07932 976 167, www.blackwaterfarmcornwall.co.uk •We love… the quirky areas for big-day photos, from the oak trees on the woodland lawn or in the valley to the fire pit that’s warm and inviting as the sun goes down. TRURO TO PLYMOUTH www.margorphotography.com www.margorphotography.com Spotlight on... 21 LOCAL VENUES
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