Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - January/February 2024 (Issue 47)

CONGRATULATIONS! To Danny Hollywood Video | Drone | Photo, an international award-winning photographer, commercial drone pilot and photography team who was recently named the Global Winner 2023 at the International Wedding Awards in the Global Photography category, https://dannyhollywood.com 2024 TRENDS Gemma Halliwell, the talent behind Westcountry Wedding Planner and The Bold & Beautiful Wedding Company reveals how weddings will be dressed in 2024. She says, “Decor will include lush greens in all shades including sage and boho is still the winning trend. In wedding planning terms, we have seen a rise in church ceremonies followed by marquee receptions - this is our favourite kind of wedding!” www.westcountryweddingplanner.co.uk and www.boldbeautifulweddings.com CONGRATULATIONS! Cornish wedding venue Treseren has been awarded South West Historic Wedding Venue at The Wedding Industry Awards 2023,www.treseren.co.uk LATE AVAILABILITY OFFERS Whether couples want a summery al fresco celebration or a cosy winter wedding, delightful Devonshire wedding venue Deer’s Leap Retreat, set on the edge of Exmoor National Park, has some late availability dates for weddings throughout 2024. At the time of going to press, these include the 4th and 18th of May; the 1st and the 29th of June; the 13th, 20th and 27th of July; the 24th and 31st of August and the 14th, 21st and 28th of September. To find out more and to book, visit www.deersleapweddings.co.uk and turn to page 13 to take advantage of our exclusive offer of a complimentary stay in the stunning Bridal Suite with any wedding booking in 2024. Images of the Glamping tent courtesy of www.guyharrop.com and image of the barn and terrace courtesy of www.grace-elizabeth.co.uk WEST COUNTRY CATERERS REVEAL NEW MENUS Weddings during 2024 will be more intimate affairs with the focus being on the quality of the food. Owner of Devon-based West Country Caterers, Sarah-Jane Payne says the team are busy creating dishes with a personal touch for couples, tailoring menus to their individual requirements and tastes. She says, “A sample of our new wedding breakfast menu includes canapés during the drinks reception followed by a three-course meal, coffee and mints and evening food of cheese boards and wedding cake.” www.west-country-caterers.co.uk www.jessicahopwood.com www.hannah-wilde.com www.hannah-wilde.com 53 LOCAL SUPPLIERS

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