THE HORN OF PLENTY, TAVISTOCK, DEVON This charming country house hotel is perfect for couples looking for a unique, sophisticated yet relaxed wedding venue showcasing amazing far-flung views and fabulous food. The four-star country house hotel is filled with elegance and charm, set in five acres of secluded colourful gardens. With ample outdoor seating in the pretty gardens and on the decked terrace, the hotel is surrounded by countryside on the Cornwall and Devon border, overlooking the historic Tamar Valley whilst still having the benefit of easy access from the market town of Tavistock. The Georgian style of the main building is celebrated with an interior rich in graceful period features, mixed with a contemporary influence and original artwork. The main restaurant features large picture windows to make the most of the light and the incredible view. The generous gardens are a photographer’s dream. The main lawn benefits from a stunning backdrop of the Tamar Valley and a breathtaking vista towards the moor. The acres of well-tended gardens include lawns, terraces, a delightful fountain, ponds, a paddock, a walled garden and rustic outbuildings that are great for photos, playing lawn games or simply sitting and admiring the glorious sunset. Open-air outdoor ceremonies for up to 90 guests are held on the main lawn with its panoramic countryside view and beautiful greenery. Outdoor micro-wedding ceremonies for up to 12 guests can be held on one of three large balconies. The main ceremony room can accommodate up to 80 loved ones. It’s full of character with two statement chandeliers, a bay window and an elegant fireplace. Smaller ceremonies of up to 15 guests can be held either in the Drawing Room or, for couples wanting a less formal set up, they can choose the upstairs Library. Ceremonies can take place in a choice of four rooms. The maximum capacity for a ceremony is 80 guests while the maximum seated for a wedding breakfast is 90 people and the maximum capacity for loved ones attending the evening reception is 120. Reception drinks and canapés are served outside either on the main lawn or around the fountain. During the cooler months, the entire main house is available for the reception with the wedding breakfast held in the conservatory restaurant with its sliding doors on to an ample terrace. The team offer a bespoke menu where the couple get to meet the chef and design their wedding breakfast menu followed by a free tasting session. Previous wedding guests regularly comment that it’s the best wedding breakfast they’ve ever tasted! The team love nothing more than welcoming couples back on their anniversary with a complimentary room upgrade and a bottle of celebratory fizz. Selected rooms are pet friendly and dogs can join in the ceremony and reception. The venue also offers winter weddings, micro weddings, elopements and part-day weddings. For couples wishing to go large, there are two-day and weekend options. Contact: 01822 832 528, www.thehornofplenty.co.uk •We love... that there are 10% off remaining dates for 2024 with reduced rates for exclusive-use midweek and winter weddings. ST MICHAEL’S RESORT, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Located a stone’s throw from the stunning Gyllyngvase Beach, St Michaels Resort is the perfect destination for a ceremony surrounded by stunning subtropical gardens and the fresh sea air. The resort boasts airy, contemporary details with floor-to-ceiling windows offering ocean views in The Bay, the ideal location for a private wedding ceremony of up to 70 guests. With a secluded balcony perfect for big-day pictures, and Gyllyngvase Beach and the subtropical gardens just steps away, a picturesque wedding awaits. For a more intimate setting, look no further than St Michaels’ Wine Vaults, styled with soft romantic lighting and offering the use of a privately manned bar to get the party started. With local produce and fine dining in mind, the chefs of the AA Rosette Brasserie on the Bay are on hand to provide a delicious dining experience from each couple’s choice of menu. Able to cater for all dietary requirements, couples can choose the perfect dishes to accompany their day. St Michaels invites couples to enjoy a complimentary tasting of the wedding menu to ensure they are happy ahead of their big day. As well as having areas for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and dancefloor, St Michaels also offers discounted stays. Newlyweds can cosy up in a luxury room as they begin their life together. Contact: 01326 312 707, www.stmichaelsresort.com •We love... that there’s a complimentary one-night stay on the first anniversary so that couples can relive their special moment. www.youngerphotography.com https://ldillonphotography.com www.clairetregaskis.co.uk 16
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