0247 GMID Inners 2005 - Getting Married in Devon

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Marriage &
Civil Ceremonies
An easy,
comprehensive
guide to help
you navigate
your way
through your
ceremony and
reception.
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D E V O N R E G I S T R AT I O N S E R V I C E
Marriage & Civil Ceremonies in Devon
Contents
“Life without love is
like a tree without
blossom and fruit”
~ Khalil Gibran
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Introduction..........................................................................................................................
Your Wedding ....................................................................................................................
Civil Ceremonies ..............................................................................................................
Giving Notice ......................................................................................................................
Approved Premises ........................................................................................................
How Buildings are Approved ....................................................................................
Do you Live Abroad?......................................................................................................
Ceremonies Abroad........................................................................................................
Religious Ceremonies ....................................................................................................
Registration Offices in Devon ..................................................................................
Other Celebratory Ceremonies..............................................................................
Things to Think About ..................................................................................................
Check List..............................................................................................................................
Renewal of Marriage Vows..........................................................................................
Map of Devon ....................................................................................................................
Approved Ceremony Venues in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay ............
Choosing your Reception............................................................................................
Speechmaking ....................................................................................................................
Flowers....................................................................................................................................
Buying Jewellery ................................................................................................................
Choosing a Videographer ............................................................................................
Arriving in Style..................................................................................................................
Catering for the Day ....................................................................................................
Choosing a Photographer............................................................................................
List of Advertisers ............................................................................................................
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Published by Zara Media & Design in partnership with Devon Registration Service 2011
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we cannot take any responsibility for any
mistakes or omissions, and that the opinions
expressed or advice given in this publication
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of the Publisher Zara Media & Design.
Devon Registration Service
Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PQ
Tel: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01392 384232
Email: srexeter@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/
devon_s_register_offices
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Insets - 1&3 Vanessa Miles,
2 Devon Register Office,
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Introduction
“True love is a
durable fire, in the
mind ever burning,
never sick, never old,
never dead, from itself
never turning”
- Sir Walter Raleigh
Getting married or committing to
your partner is one of the major
steps in your life - and the
ceremony is an important part of
that special day. There is available
a broad choice of location and
style for your ceremony - you
really can put your own mark on
the day, and turn it into
something you and your guests
will recall with great pleasure.
Devon is a beautiful county and
attracts large numbers of visitors
every year. It is no surprise that
more and more couples are
choosing to come here to “tie
the knot”.This booklet will give
you information about the
choices you have, how to arrange
your ceremony, and provides a list
of the elegant, diverse and
beautiful places that offer
ceremony facilities in Devon.
Please be sure to read this
booklet thoroughly - everything
you need to know to ensure a
memorable day is described here.
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Congratulations...
“To get the full value
of a joy you must have
somebody to divide it
with” - Mark Twain
Having decided to get married or to
celebrate your partnership you now
need to discuss what sort of
ceremony you and your partner
would like. Will it be a church
wedding or will you choose a civil
ceremony at a local Register Office
or at one of the many properties
now approved for ceremonies.
Which ever location you choose this
booklet will help provide some of
the information you need to arrange
your big day.
Your Wedding
What sort of wedding?...
You may wish to marry in a church
or chapel, with the ceremony
conducted by an ordained minister.
This is a religious ceremony. If you
opt for this you will be required to
be married in the area where one of
you lives unless there are special
circumstances.
Alternatively you may be married in
a Register Office, a hotel, a castle or
anywhere else which is approved by
the local Registration Service as a
suitable venue for wedding
ceremonies.This is a civil ceremony. If
you opt for this you may be married
in any approved location in England
and Wales.
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Making the arrangements...
Once you have decided which type
of wedding ceremony you would like
(religious or civil) you then need to
inform the appropriate authority.
Since you need to give notice of
your civil wedding at least 16 days
before the event (more below on
giving notice), then you need to start
planning the big day well in advance.
Different people approach this in
different ways, but on average you
can make arrangements for almost
any type of wedding in about 3
months. However, all venues whether
it be your local church, Register
Office or approved property book
up well in advance so make enquiries
early and check that everyone who
needs to be there is available
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Civil Ceremonies
“Love looks not with
the eyes, but with the
mind, And therefore
is winged Cupid
painted blind” William Shakespeare
For civil weddings and partnerships,
you should approach your local
Registrar, who will need to agree
with you the date, time and location
for your ceremony.You may need to
spend some time securing dates
when all the people concerned with
your event are able to attend. For
example, a civil ceremony involves
not only the Registrar responsible for
the preliminary formalities and for
conducting the ceremony but also
requires the attendance of a
Registrar of Marriages.This officer will
record the event in the official
Marriage Register and will provide
you and your partner with the allimportant Marriage Certificate. Only
if these two people are available at
the same time on the date that you
wish to marry can the ceremony
take place. Remember, if you have
chosen a location for the ceremony
in an area in which neither of you
live, you will need to make contact
with the Registrar there too.
The initial arrangements - date, time
and place will need your full
attention.
Giving Notice
Once the initial arrangements have
been made, both you and your
partner will need to give notice.
Check with your local Minister if it is
a church wedding
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The requirements for giving notice
are:
● you should both reside in
England or Wales for 8 days
before the date that you give
notice of marriage (moving to
another address after the notice
has been given will not invalidate
this document). Notice to be
given on the 9th day
● you must both give notice of
marriage by making an
appointment and attending the
office in person (book your
appointment before setting up
residency)
● once the notice has been given a
period of 15 clear days must
elapse before any ceremony may
take place
● an authority for marriage for you
and your partner should be
collected from the office(s)
where they were given at the
end of the 15 day period i.e.
from the 16th day on
● both authorities must be taken
or posted to the Registrar of the
District in which the ceremony is
scheduled to take place before
the day of the ceremony
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~ Frank Sinatra
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During your discussion with the
Registrar you will be asked to prove
that you are eligible to marry or form
a civil partnership and to confirm
your identity and nationality.
The following documents may need
to be produced:
Preferred documents are:
● a current valid full passport (or,
where appropriate, a Home
Office Travel Document, a
Standard Acknowledgement
letter, or a national identity card)
OR, if unavailable
● a full birth certificate showing
parental details and a second
document such as a bank
book/statement, Council Tax or
utility bill etc. dated within the last
3 months
● if you were born after 1st January
1983 and do not have a passport
you will need to provide your
mother’s passport or mother’s full
birth certificate
Also required:
● if applicable, death certificate of
former spouse or civil partner
● if you are divorced or a previous
civil partnership has been
dissolved, a decree absolute
bearing the court's original stamp
(photocopies are not acceptable)
● Deed Poll documents if you have
changed your name
● a completed consent form from
each parent, legal guardian or a
power of consent from the court
if you are under 18 years of age
Notice for a civil partnership cannot
be given by anyone under the age of
16 on the date that authorities are
issued.
There is a statutory fee payable to
the Registrar for each notice which is
given. Details of the current cost may
be obtained from any Register Office
in England and Wales.
Approved Premises
Your choice of civil venue includes
not only the local Register Office and
its Additional Ceremony Rooms, but
also a variety of properties such as
hotels, castles and stately homes.
Each property has been inspected by
representatives from the local
authority and is considered to be
suitable for the holding of civil
ceremonies.
The ceremony itself will be
conducted by staff from the local
Register Office. For those couples
who wish to use an approved venue
the choice is being extended all the
time. Details of properties which
have been approved are listed in the
section headed List of Approved
Ceremony Venues on pages 31-33.
If you decide to use an approved
venue you should first contact the
venue to ensure that the date you
are thinking about is available and
that the cost is acceptable to you and
your partner.
Then you should contact the
Registrar responsible for the area in
which the venue is located to check
that his or her colleagues are also
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available for the date and time you
would like. An attendance fee,
payable at least one month in
advance of the ceremony, will be
required.This fee, which the Registrar
will be able to confirm at the time of
your enquiry, is in addition to the
statutory fee in respect of any notice.
Once a firm arrangement has been
made the Registrar will advise you of
the formalities which are required.
How Buildings are
Approved
The owner of a property may apply
to the local authority for a room or
rooms to be approved under the
Marriage Act 1994 and the Civil
Partnership Act 2004. An application
form is provided together with
Guidance Notes indicating what the
law requires. The fee, which covers a
three year period, will be mentioned
in the application pack.
Venues must be suitable for civil
ceremonies and should not have a
connection with religion - it is of
course a secular ceremony rather
than a religious one that will be
provided by staff from the
Registration Service. The area in
question must be within a permanent
structure.The venue is inspected by
representatives of the local authority.
Provided there are no objections
following a period of public
consultation a licence is issued.
Advice or application forms may be
obtained from each local authority
Do You Live Abroad?
The basic advice if you do not reside
within England or Wales is to contact
the local Registration Office where
you would like to have your
ceremony as soon as you and your
partner have made a decision to
marry in the county. Arrangements
are easily made but there may be a
number of documents which need to
be produced for inspection prior to
giving formal notice and some of
these documents may require
verification or in some cases
translation. Details about the
documents which may need to be
produced are referred to under
Giving Notice.You and your partner
must reside within England or Wales
for a period before the notice may
be given so it is always best to
contact the staff at the local Register
Office as early as possible.
Ceremonies Abroad
Couples who choose to marry or
register a civil partnership abroad
may need to obtain a Certificate of
No Impediment or other documents.
These documents may be requested
by representatives in other countries
and could ease the process of
organising a ceremony in another
country. However laws vary in
different countries and it would be
sensible to contact your local
Registration Office as soon as you
have made your decision.
The above information is a general guide only.
For more information contact the Registration Office for advice - 0845 1551002
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Religious Ceremonies
“A successful
marriage requires
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times, always with the
same person.” Germaine Greer
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A wedding is one of the most
important events in any couple’s life
together. It is a very personal and
intimate commitment celebrated in
a public setting.The wedding
service speaks of the love that has
changed the lives of two people
and which will go on shaping the
future as the covenant of marriage
is worked out.The wedding service
speaks of the now and also of what
yet might be.
You will want to think carefully
about where your marriage should
take place and who should be
involved in the planning of the
ceremony as well as who should
participate in it.You may already
have connections with a church and
that would be a sensible place to
begin. A church wedding can be
both personal and unique to you
while being rooted in a tradition
that holds past, present and future
together.
There are certain things that make
a Christian Wedding ceremony
different to others but churches are
places of hospitality, wanting to
reach out and make your special
day a one to be remembered for
the rest of your lives.
At the basis of the Christian
wedding ceremony is the belief that
love is a gift of God and one that
needs to be celebrated and shared.
Anglican Church service
Reading of Banns are an announcement
in church of your intention to marry
and a chance for anyone to put
forward a reason why the marriage
may not lawfully take place. Banns need
to be read in the parish where each of
you lives as well as the parish church in
which you are to be married, if that is
somewhere else.You must have your
banns read out in church for three
Sundays during the three months
before the wedding.This is often done
over three consecutive Sundays but
does not have to be.
A church wedding will add a spiritual
dimension to your marriage.The
ceremony includes God and looks to
him for help and guidance.
With the help of your Vicar, you can
makes choices about your hymns and
music, readings and what sort of
prayers you would like.
In a church wedding you make vows, or
promises, to each other before God as
well as in front of your friends and
family.
In most marriages these days, the bride
and groom say the same vows to each
other, however, there are alternative
versions in both Common Worship
and in the Book of Common Prayer
services which include the vow for the
bride 'to love, cherish and obey'.
You’re welcome to marry in the
Church of England whatever your
beliefs, whether or not you are
christened and regardless of whether
you go to church or not. It’s your
church, and we welcome you!
Roman Catholic Marriages
“A happy marriage
has in it all the
pleasures of
friendships, all the
enjoyment of sense and
reason - and indeed
all the sweets of life” Joseph Addison
If both of you are Roman Catholic, the
publication of banns goes ahead as
normal but they do not form part of
the legal preliminaries. If only one
partner is Roman Catholic, banns are
not published and the priest of the
Roman Catholic partner will have to
give permission for the marriage to take
place either in a Roman Catholic church
or a non-Roman Catholic church.
For further information talk to your
priest.
Jewish Marriages
Civil law allows Jewish weddings to take
place anywhere, for example, in a
synagogue, private house, hired venue or
even outdoors. Rabbinical law requires
that a Jewish ceremony is performed
under a chuppah (a wedding canopy).
Jewish ceremonies can also take place at
any time except on the Sabbath
(Saturday) and on festival or fast days.
For further information and advice
please telephone the Jewish Marriage
Council Tel: 020-8203 6311.
Nonconformist Church
Marriages
Marriages in Protestant Churches other
than the Church of England, follow
similar procedures to marriages in the
Roman Catholic Church.
minister.
Quaker Marriages
Quaker marriages require an application
to be made to the registering officer at
the Society of Friends' monthly meeting
where the marriage ceremony is to take
place. If only one partner is a member
of the Society, the other will be asked to
state that they are in sympathy with the
nature of the marriage and they must
provide letters of recommendation from
two other members. Once the
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formalities have been completed, the
registering officer will issue a form that
needs to be taken to the
superintendent registrar when you give
notice.
please contact the Religious Society of
Friends,Tel: 020-7663 1000.
Muslim Marriages
UK marriage laws allow for mosques to
be registered for the solemnisation of
marriages according to the rites of the
Muslim religion.
please contact your Imam.
Hindu Marriages
UK marriage laws allows for Hindu
temples to be registered for marriage
according to its own rites.
priest.
Sikh Marriages
UK marriage laws allow for a Gurdwara
or Sikh meeting place to be registered
for the solemnisation of marriages
according to the rites of the Sikh
religion.
In all cases...
...the legal requirements to be fulfilled
are those that apply to civil marriages.
The church or religious building in which
you wish to marry must normally be
located within the registration district
where you or your partner live, or, if
outside the district, be a place of regular
worship for either or both of you.
The service will be conducted by the
minister of the venue, but occasionally a
Registrar is required to register the
marriage. If the building in which you
intend to marry is not registered for the
solemnisation of marriages, you must
arrange for a civil ceremony beforehand
to comply with the requirements of the
law.
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Registration Offices
in Devon
“Come live with me
and be my love, And
we will all the
pleasures prove...”Christopher Marlowe
The Registration Service in Devon
is able to offer a number of
ceremony facilities either in its own
Ceremony Rooms or Additional
Ceremony Rooms or in properties
which have been approved for the
holding of civil ceremonies.These
facilities which are regularly available
for civil ceremonies range from the
traditional to the modern. If you
would like to view any of the
Service's ceremony facilities please
contact the local Registration
Office. Staff will be happy to
arrange an appointment with you.
Information concerning approved
premises and the viewing of those
facilities should be arranged with
the approved premise. Details of
Devon County Council's
Registration Offices within the
county (including Plymouth and
Torbay) are shown on the following
pages.
Devon Registration Service strive
to ensure that couples choosing to
marry in its area receive not only
individual and professional
attention, together with a choice of
location, but an opportunity to
enhance their ceremony by
including appropriate readings
and/or musical interludes.These
enhancements, as long as they do
not include any religious element,
should be discussed with the Senior
Registration Officer who will be
conducting the ceremony.
Please check with the local
Registration Office that the layout
of rooms or premises shown in the
photographs on the following pages
have not changed.
Robert Davies Photography
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Devon Register Office
Castle Street, Exeter
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01392 384232
Email: srexeter@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/devon_s_register_offices
This building is fully and easily accessible and
is adjacent to Rougemont Gardens. Two
Ceremony Rooms are available - a well
appointed main Ceremony Room catering
for up to 40 people and a further smaller
room for more intimate ceremonies.
Disabled parking only outside the Register
Office. Nearest public car parks are King
William Street or Princesshay.
The Killerton Room (60 maximum) at
Larkbeare House,Topsham Road, Exeter is
available as an Additional Ceremony Room
on the last Saturday morning of each month.
Easy access. Limited car parking.
Exeter
Register Office
Ceremony Room at
Larkbeare House
East Devon Registration Office
Exmouth Town Hall Ceremony Room
East Devon Business Centre, Heathpark Way,
Heathpark, Honiton
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01404 549457
Email: sreast@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/east_devon
East Devon Business Centre is located in
Heathpark Way near junction with Exeter
Road.The Registration Office has its own car
park which adjoins the building.
Notices of marriage may be taken at
Exmouth by appointment.The Ceremony
Room, which is the Council Chamber, at
Exmouth Town Hall is available by
appointment and caters for up to 50 persons
and is situated on the first floor. Access by lift
or stairs. Manor Gardens are located
adjacent to the Town Hall where
photographs may be taken.
Exmouth has public parking nearby.
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Mid Devon Registration Office
The Great House, 1 St Peter Street,Tiverton
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01884 253946
Email: srmid@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/mid_devon
The St George's Room is available for civil
ceremonies in this Registration Office and
can accommodate up to 40 persons.The
gardens of this building are very attractive
and lend themselves well to photographs.
Limited access for people with mobility
difficulties.
Possible on-street parking in the vicinity or
Market public car park nearby.
Garden view
of Tiverton
Register Office
St George’s Room
North Devon Registration Office
Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01271 388477
Email: srnorth@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/north_devon
Close to the centre of Barnstaple on the
ground floor corner of the Civic Centre, the
Registration Office provides the Chichester
Room for civil ceremonies catering for up to
30 persons.The building has attractive garden
areas where photographs may be taken
Additional ceremony rooms are available in
the Civic Centre,Taw Room (up to 60
guests) and Council Chamber (up to 100
guests) for larger ceremony parties.These
are available on Saturdays for ceremonies
and during the week subject to availability.
Access for people with mobility difficulties.
Public car parks nearby in North Walk or
The Cattle Market.The Civic Centre car park
is available on Saturdays for ceremonies (fee
payable).
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North Devon Register Office, Civic Centre
Chichester Room
South Hams Registration Office
Follaton House, Plymouth Road,Totnes
Telephone 0845 155 1002
Fax 01803 864368
Email srshams@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/south_hams
This Registration Office offers the Garden
Room for civil ceremonies and caters for
parties of up to 30 persons. Access for
people with mobility difficulties is provided.
Additional ceremony facilities are available at
Follaton House (Cary Room and Repton
Room), Quay House in Kingsbridge, Guildhall
and Flavel Centre at Dartmouth or the Town
Hall at Ivybridge. Each location has an
individual atmosphere and caters for small or
larger ceremony groups. Access for people
with mobility difficulties is provided at
Follaton House, Ivybridge and Dartmouth
with limited access at Kingsbridge.
Free parking at Totnes. Dartmouth, Ivybridge
and Kingsbridge have public parking nearby.
South Hams
Register Office
Garden Room
Teignbridge Registration Office
Old Forde House, Brunel Road,
Newton Abbot
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01626 206346
Email: srteign@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/teignbridge
Teignbridge Register Office
The Teignbridge Registration Office is located
in Old Forde House an Elizabethan mansion
which is within the grounds of Teignbridge
District Council.
The registration office caters for up to 20
guests and provides level access for people
with mobility problems.
Approximately 15 minutes walk from the
main line Railway Station and the centre of
Newton Abbot.
Free public parking is provided for visitors to
the Teignbridge District Council complex.
Ceremony Room
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Torridge Registration Office
Windmill Lane, Northam
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01237 473385
Email: srtorr@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/torridge
Torridge Register Office
Council Chamber, Northam
The Torridge Registration Office is situated
on the ground floor of the Council Offices.
The Council Chamber at Northam acts as
the Civil Ceremony Room in this Registration
Office and caters for up to 60 persons with
adequate parking facilities at the rear of the
building. Access for people with mobility
difficulties.
An additional civil ceremony facility is offered
at the Market Hall, Holsworthy on limited
availability. There is a lift in the Market Hall
for the first floor ceremony room.
Holsworthy parking is in the Memorial Public
Car Park.
West Devon Registration Office
Town Council Offices, Drake Road,Tavistock
Telephone: 0845 155 1002
Fax: 01822 618935
Email: srwest@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/west_devon
There are two ceremony rooms in the
Tavistock Town Council Offices. The Council
Chamber, on the first floor, caters for up to
40 guests. The Registration Office ceremony
room on the ground floor is available for
smaller ceremonies. Easy access for people
with mobility difficulties.
Ceremonies may also be conducted at
Tavistock Town Hall in the Main Hall (first
floor, access by lift) and the Rundle Room
(second floor, access by stairs and lift).
Okehampton Town Hall provides the Council
Chamber (first floor, access by stairs and lift).
Public parking for all venues is nearby.
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West Devon
Register Office
Council Chamber,Tavistock
Registration Offices
in Plymouth
and Torbay
Plymouth
Plymouth Register Office
Chief Executive's Dept., Lockyer Street, Plymouth
Telephone: 01752 268331
Fax: 01752 256046
Email: regoff@plymouth.gov.uk
www.plymouth.gov.uk/registeroffice
Torbay
Jill Pendleton
Torbay Register Office
Oldway Mansion,Torquay Road, Paignton
Telephone: 01803 207130
Fax: 01803 525388
Email: registrar@torbay.gov.uk
www.torbay.gov.uk/register-office
Other
Celebratory
Ceremonies
The Registration Service offers a selection
of ceremonies individually designed to
celebrate events such as child naming and
renewal of marriage vows. Neither of
these ceremonies has any legal standing
but are offered as a civil alternative to a
religious Christening or renewal of vows.
Each ceremony is tailored to your own
requirements and may be conducted by a
Celebrant in a Registration Office or at an
approved venue. Ceremonies are not
available in private homes.
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Things to Think About
“Little deeds of
kindness, little words
of love, Make this
earth an Eden, like
the heaven above.”
- Julia Carney
As you approach the big day there
are numerous things which you and
your partner will need to organise.
Here are just some of them:
● Remember to collect any
paperwork from your local
Register Office and deliver it to
the minister or Registrar (if
required).
● If you have chosen to enhance
your ceremony by including
readings or music make sure that
the items have been discussed
with the Registrar and that the
music, if recorded, has been
checked and is ready for the day
● You may need to meet the
Registrar in advance of the day to
discuss the ceremony and to pay
the necessary fees
● Remember to ask two people to
be available to act as your
witnesses
● If you have decided to include
readings during your ceremony
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find a volunteer who is prepared
to do this for you and let them
have a copy of the words before
the actual day
Depending on how many guests
you have invited find someone to
act as an Usher
Discuss your photographic and
video requirements with a
professional photographer or
with a friend who is able to
record your special day as you
want to remember it
Discuss and order all floral
arrangements with a florist of
your choosing. Remember that
most venues will already have
some flowers on display but
specialist floral displays may need
to be discussed and delivered on
the day
Ensure that everyone who you
want to be at the ceremony has
transport and is aware of how to
get there.
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On the Day
“Grow old along
with me, the best is
yet to be.” Robert Browning
Your day is very special. Everyone
involved with the ceremony forms a
part of the overall plan and should
be contacted a few days in advance
to check final arrangements. However
some things only happen on the day.
Arriving at the Ceremony
● Tell people where they can park
● Ensure that the main party,
including close relatives, arrive on
time
● People who have agreed to
participate in the ceremony
should be seated towards the
front of the Ceremony Room
● Musical choices should be
discussed with the Registrar or
organiser in advance
● If you have arranged for someone
to take official photographs or to
video the ceremony this individual
must agree with the Minister or
Registrar where they stand.
When giving notice you will be able
to discuss your choice of declaratory
and contracting words with the
registrar or your religious celebrant.
Generally, if you do not mention this
matter, the traditional statements will
be used.
Signing the Register
Once the declarations have been
completed the Minister or Registrar
will ask you to sign the official
Register followed by your Witnesses
and finally by the Minister or
Registrar.
Time will be allowed for photographs
to be taken with you signing the
Register. The Certificate will then be
produced and presented to you.
You and your guests will then move
on to the next part of your day.
The Minister or Registrar responsible
for conducting your ceremony will
discuss the actual wording and
content with you before the day. To
comply with the law you and your
partner will need to repeat certain
legal declarations through which you
will be guided by the Minister or
Registrar.The remainder of your
ceremony may be personalised in a
number of ways including
● individual declarations or
commitments to each other
● exchanging of rings
● reading of poetry or prose
● musical interludes
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Check List
“Love is the difficult
realisation that
something other than
oneself is real”
- Iris Murdoch
Plan as far ahead as possible. Decide as a couple, right from the start, the kind
of day that you would like. Map it out on a large piece of paper, adding phone
numbers and contacts as you go along. Show the plan to anyone who is
involved in the planning of your day.
❏ Set a provisional date for your
ceremony.
❏ Decide on the type of ceremony i.e.
religious or civil. If civil, decide
between a register office or a
licensed venue.
❏ Check the legal requirements
including any residency requirement
and the documents that will be
required.
❏ Agree a budget .
❏ Compile a provisional guest list for
both the ceremony, day and evening
receptions.
❏ If getting married in a church, visit
the minister and provisionally book
the wedding date.
❏ If it is a civil ceremony at a register
office, provisionally book the register
office.
❏ If it is a civil ceremony at a licensed
venue provisionally book the
registrar to attend the licensed
venue.
❏ Provisionally book venue or marquee
for reception.
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❏ Provisionally book first night hotel
room.
❏ Arrange insurance before paying any
deposits etc.
❏ Confirm provisional bookings when
the venues confirm availability.
❏ Send out your invitations and
compile a gift list ready for those
who ask for it.
❏ Decide on the type of catering you
want, sit-down meal or buffet, book
the caterers and select your menus.
❏ Select and book your photographer
and videographer .
❏ Select and book music and/or
entertainment for your ceremony
and reception.
❏ Order the cake.
❏ Book transport to and from the
ceremony and reception.
❏ Choose your outfits. Decide whether
you want a designer outfit, an 'off
the peg' item or have something
made to measure. Also consider
buying second hand or hiring. Don’t
forget about shoes and accessories.
❏ Decide on the flowers and the
amount of arrangements required
such as bouquets, posies, buttonholes, venue and ceremony displays,
table centres and gifts for mums.
❏ Visit florists for quotes and discuss
your requirements. Book preferred
florist.
❏ Choose your rings and any other
jewellery.
❏ Book hair appointments, manicure
and make-up artist. Confirm
whether you will be going to the
salon on the day or having stylists to
your home.
❏ Decide on what type of honeymoon
you want to have. Make any travel
arrangements.
❏ If wish to travel abroad on your
honeymoon check passports for
validity. Apply for your passport if
you intend changing your name.
Arrange for any necessary visas to
be issued. Order foreign currency
and/or travellers cheques. Consult
your doctor about any vaccinations
needed.
❏ Order items of stationery e.g. order
of service, menus, place cards, thankyou cards and a guest book for
people to sign. Make sure you obtain
your minister or registrar's approval
for your order of service before
going to print.
❏ Don't forget extra items like
serviettes, cake boxes, menus and
matchbooks.
❏ Choose your going away outfits.
❏ Make sure that guests have
somewhere to stay and book rooms
where necessary.
❏ Upon acceptances from guests, send
out an information pack containing
maps and directions to your venues
and local accommodation
information.
❏ Arrange for credit cards in your new
name (if you are changing your
name).
❏ Make sure you know what traditions
and ethnic or cultural customs you
wish to include.
❏ Send final number of guests to the
caterer and the reception venue.
❏ Prepare speeches and start
practicing!
❏ Choose and buy presents for
attendants, family and friends.
❏ Put together a list of telephone
numbers in case of an emergency
such as a local cab firm, doctor's
surgery and all the suppliers that will
be attending or delivering items on
your special day e.g. cake maker,
florist, transport etc.
Check List Check List Check List Check List Check List
❏ Choose attire for the chief
bridesmaid, bridesmaids and any
flower girls. best man, ushers,
pageboys, ring bearer.
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“I love thee,
I love but thee
With a love
that shall not die
Till the sun grows cold
And the stars grow
old”
~Willam Shakespeare
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Renewal of
Marriage Vows
This ceremony gives a married
couple the opportunity to renew
their marriage vows and to
celebrate married life together.
Each ceremony is unique and is
designed specifically for the couple
and will contain options of their
choosing including an introduction
and welcome by the Celebrant,
readings, renewal of marriage vows,
signing of a certificate, rededication of
rings or giving of new rings plus
closing words. A normal ceremony
would take between 15 and 20
minutes but may last longer.
The ceremony may be for couples
who have been married for a
number of years or may be adapted
for newly married couples who may
wish to renew their marriage vows in
front of family or friends unable to
attend the original marriage
ceremony.
Ceremonies may be held in the local
Registration Office or at an approved
venue.
A commemorative Certificate will be
provided to record the event. The
couple will need to provide their
original marriage certificate before
the ceremony may be arranged.
The ceremony has no legal status, it
provides couples with a non-religious
opportunity to renew their marriage
vows.
Couples wishing to organise a
Renewal of Marriage Vows Ceremony
should contact their local Registration
Office (see page 16-21) who will
arrange an informal appointment for
them to discuss the event with a
trained Celebrant. The appointment
will last about 30 minutes. Once their
options have been discussed the
ceremony will then be designed
especially for their event. Most
ceremonies are organised about six
to eight weeks in advance of the date
but they can be organised at short
notice if required.
You may need to consider:
● the promises and commitments
that you may wish to make to
your partner
● will you and your partner make
these promises in full or would
you want the Celebrant to read
them out
● do you want to exchange rings or
present your partner with a gift
to remember the event
● where would you like the
ceremony to take place
● would you like the ceremony to
be in private or will you invite
guests to be present
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The Council Chamber at the Guildhall Dartmouth is a wonderful place to hold
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the peaceful ambience. The Council Chamber is used on a regular basis for Marriage
Ceremonies, as the Council holds a Civil Marriage Licence.
There are two rooms that can be hired for receptions, also within the Guildhall. The Clifton
Room will accommodate a maximum of 60 people and is ideal for smaller gatherings. The
Ballroom will accommodate a maximum of 200
people. It has a stage at one end, making it ideal
for receptions with musical entertainment. A kitchen
with full cooking facilities is available on request.
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hire.
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Ilfracombe
Map of
DEVON
Woolacombe
36, 38
Croyde
Lynton & Lynmouth
7
39
32
Braunton
Barnstaple
Bideford
Clovelly
Hartland
22
30
Filleigh 6
Umberleigh
South Molton
Great Torrington
Bampton
12
26
18
Tiverton
Chulmleigh
16
42 Uplowman
Cullompton
Holsworthy
Dunkeswell
21
Winkleigh
Crediton
35
Okehampton
11
Axminster 15
Honiton
8
Ottery St Mary
33
Lyme
Seaton
Regis
37 Woodbury
Sidmouth
Fairmile
13
14, 25
EXETER
Drewsteignton
23
Dunchideock
Chagford
17
Moretonhampstead
2
43
Lifton
Christow
Budleigh Salterton
Kenton
5
Exmouth
40
Dawlish
Bovey
27
Tavistock
20 Tracey
34
1
Teignmouth
Princetown
19
Newton Abbot
Yelverton
Ashburton Kingskerswell
41
24
Torquay
South Brent
TORBAY
Paignton
PLYMOUTH
Totnes
Plympton Ivybridge
29
Brixham
Plymstock
Dartmouth
9
Yealmpton
10, 28
Thurlestone 31
4
Galmpton
Kingsbridge
3
Salcombe
APPROVED CEREMONY VENUES ADVERTISING IN THIS GUIDE PAGE
1 Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
38
2 Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, East Budleigh
43
3 Buckland Tout-Saints, Kingsbridge
25
4 Burton Farmhouse, Galmpton, Nr Kingsbridge
44
5 Canonteign Falls, Christow
7
6 Castle Hill, Filleigh, Nr. Barnstaple
35
7 Chambercombe Manor, Ilfracombe
36
8 Combe House, Gittisham Nr Honiton
44
9 Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, Dartmouth
15
10 Dartmouth Guildhall, Dartmouth
29
11 Deer Park Country House Hotel, Buckerell, Nr Honiton
41
12 Duvale Priory, Bampton, Nr Tiverton
45
13 Escot House, Fairmile
Inside back
14 Exeter Golf & Country Club, Exeter
39
15 Fairwater Head Hotel, Hawkchurch, Nr Axminster
40
16 Fox & Hounds Hotel, Chulmleigh
29
17 Haldon Belvedere, Dunchideock, Nr Exeter
45
18 Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham, Nr Tiverton
Outside back
19 Holne Park House, Ashburton
39
20 Ilsington Country House Hotel, Ilsington, Nr. Newton Abbot 45
21 Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell
11
22 Merry Harriers, Buck’s Cross, Nr Bideford
46
30
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Monks Withecombe, Chagford
Moorland Links Hotel, Yelverton
Queens Court Hotel, Exeter
RHS Rosemoor, Little Torrington
Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth
Royal Castle Hotel, Dartmouth
Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes
Tapeley Park, Instow, Nr Bideford
Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone
Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel, Nr Woolacombe
Tumbling Weir Hotel, Ottery St Mary
Two Bridges Hotel, Princetown
Waie Inn, Crediton
Watersmeet Hotel, Woolacombe
Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club, Woodbury
Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Woolacombe
Woolhanger, Parracombe
Yarner House, Nr Bovey Tracey
OTHER VENUES ADVERTISING IN THIS GUIDE
41 Bickley Mill Hotel, Kingskerswell
42 Coombe Farm Trust, Uplowman, Nr Tiverton
43 Powderham Castle, Kenton
37
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46
35
13
23
23
37
46
46
47
43
47
47
5
3
9
47
43
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List of Approved Ceremony Venues in Devon
Venue
Town
Tel No.
Venue
Town
Tel No.
EAST DEVON
Sidmouth
East Budleigh
East Budleigh
Clyst St Mary, Exeter
Exmouth
Ottery St Mary
01395 512555
01395 562311
01395 568465
01392 875330
01395 270222
01404 812432
MID DEVON
Honiton
Lympstone
Honiton
Rousdon, Lyme Regis
Ottery St Mary
Exmouth
Hawkchurch
Sidmouth
Dunkeswell
Axminster
Exmouth
Ottery St. Mary
Sidmouth
Woodbury
Sidmouth
01404 540400
01395 275272
01404 41266
01297 21047
01404 822188
0845 1551002
01297 678349
01395 515551
01404 891358
01297 32171
01395 264886
01404 812752
01395 513252
01395 233382
01395 513120
Bickleigh,Tiverton
Cullompton
Bampton
Tiverton
Chumleigh
Tiverton
Lower Washfield
Tiverton
Tiverton
Tiverton
Uplowman
Cullompton
Tiverton
Chulmleigh
Tiverton
Tiverton
Crediton
01884 855363
01884 32107
01398 351371
01884 855237
01769 580345
01884 252777
01803 394259
01884 855635
01398 331051
0845 1551002
01884 821176
01884 836100
01398 351556
01769 580123
01884 256120
01884 253404
01363 82348
Topsham
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
Kennford
Exeter
Exeter
Ashton, Exeter
Dunsford
Dunchideock
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
01392 873862
01392 252451
01395 233200
01392 259268
0845 1551002
01392 832121
01392 873328
01392 465252
01647 252552
01647 24205
01392 833668
0845 1551002
01392 832483
01392 272709
01392 215566
01392 319955
01392 217736
Exeter
Exeter
Exeter
01392 890890
01392 412812
01392 254982
Belmont Hotel
Bicton College
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Bishops Court
Brasserie 16
Cadhay
Combe House Hotel
and Restaurant
Courtlands House Hotel
Deer Park Hotel
Dower House Hotel
Escot House
Exmouth Town Hall
Fairwater Head Hotel
Kennaway House
Lakeview Manor
Ridgeway Country Hotel
Royal Beacon
Tumbling Weir Hotel
Westcliff Hotel
Woodbury Park
Woodlands Hotel
EXETER
Bridge Inn
Buckerell Lodge Hotel
Crealy Great Adventure Park
Devon Hotel
Exeter Court Hotel
Exeter Golf and Country Club
Gipsy Hill Hotel
Great Barn, Place Barton
Great Fulford
Haldon Belvedere
Larkbeare House
Lord Haldon Country Hotel
Queen's Court Hotel
Reed Hall
Royal Clarence Hotel
St Olaves Hotel
Sandy Park Conference
& Banqueting Centre
Southgate Hotel
Thistle Hotel
Bickleigh Castle
The Corn Barn
Duvale Priory
Fisherman's Cot, Bickleigh
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham
Hatswell Meadows
Huntsham Court, Huntsham
Loyton Lodge, Morebath
Mid Devon Registration Office
Middle Coombe Farm
Padbrook Park
Stoodleigh Court
The Old Rectory
Tiverton Hotel
Tiverton Town Hall
Waie Inn
NORTH DEVON
Amory Centre
Ash Barton Manor
Barnstaple Guildhall
Barnstaple Hotel
Broomhill Art Hotel
Castle Hill
Cedars Lodge
Chambercombe Manor
Croyde Bay Holiday Village
Heddon Hall
Hewitts - Villa Spaldi
Highbullen Hotel
Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley
Kittiwell House Hotel
Landmark Theatre
Lynton Town Hall
Millbrook Cottages
Nearly Inn
Northcote Manor
North Devon Registration Office
Park Hotel
Pickwell Manor
Pilcock Wood
Sampson Barton Guest House
South Molton
Nr Braunton
Barnstaple
Barnstaple
Muddiford, Barnstaple
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Ilfracombe
nr Braunton
Parracombe, Barnstaple
Lynton
Chittlehamholt
Parracombe
Croyde
Ilfracombe
Lynton
High Bickington
Woolacombe
Umberleigh
Barnstaple
Barnstaple
Georgeham, Braunton
Alswear
South Molton
01769 572501
07785 386622
01271 373311
01271 376221
01271 850262
01598 760421
01271 371784
01271 862624
01271 890890
01598 763541
01598 752293
01769 540561
01598 763230
01271 890247
01271 865655
01598 752384
01769 561909
01271 870173
01769 560501
0845 1551002
01271 372166
01271 891073
01453 762790
01769 572466
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List of Approved Ceremony Venues in Devon - Continued
Venue
Sandy Cove Hotel
Saunton Sands Hotel
Tapeley Park
The Elmfield
The Stag Hunters Hotel
Tors Hotel
Travellers Rest Old Church
Trimstone Manor
Country House Hotel
Tunnels Beaches
Watersmeet Hotel
Woolacombe Bay Hotel
Woolhanger Manor
SOUTH HAMS
Buckland-Tout-Saints
Burgh Island Hotel
Burton Farmhouse
Cliff House
Dart Marina Hotel
Dartington Hall
Dartmouth Golf &
Country Club
Elfordleigh Hotel
Flavel Centre
Follaton House
Glazebrook House
Guildhall (The)
Hazelwood House
Hope and Anchor Inn
Ivybridge Town Hall
Kitley House Hotel
Langdon Court Hotel
Quay House
Rill Estate
River Yealm Hotel
Royal Castle
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Sharpham House
Soar Mill Cove Hotel
South Sands Hotel (The)
The White House
Thornham Bridge
Thurlestone Hotel
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Town
Ilfracombe
Braunton
Instow
Ilfracombe
Brendon
Lynmouth
Cobbaton, Umberleigh
Tel No.
01271 882243
01271 890212
0845 1800277
01271 863377
01598 741222
01598 753236
01769 540831
nr Woolacombe
Ilfracombe
Mortehoe,
Woolacombe
Woolacombe
Parracombe
01271 862841
01271 879123
01271 870333
01271 870388
01598 763309
Kingsbridge
Bigbury on Sea
Galmpton, Kingsbridge
Salcombe
Dartmouth
Dartington
01548 853055
01548 810514
01548 561210
01548 844704
01803 832580
01803 847147
Totnes
Plymouth
Dartmouth
Totnes
South Brent
Dartmouth
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge
Ivybridge
Yealmpton
Plymouth
Kingsbridge
Buckfastleigh
Newton Ferrers
Dartmouth
Totnes
Totnes
Salcombe
Bolt Head, Salcombe
Chillington
Ermington
Thurlestone
01803 712686
01752 336428
0845 1551002
0845 1551002
01364 73322
0845 1551002
01548 821232
01548 561294
0845 1551002
01752 881555
01752 862358
0845 1551002
01364 644700
01752 872419
01803 833033
01803 833033
01803 732055
01548 561566
01548 859000
01548 580505
01752 894413
01548 560382
Venue
Town
Tel No.
TEIGNBRIDGE
Chagford
Teignmouth
Moretonhampstead
Teign Valley
Teignmouth
Bovey Tracey
Ashburton
Drewsteignton
Bovey Tracey
Drewsteignton
Chagford
Chagford
Newton Abbot
Ashburton
Ilsington,
Newton Abbot
Dawlish
Ashburton
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot
Moretonhampstead
Bovey Tracey
01647 432244
01626 775030
01647 445005
01647 252434
01626 770052
01626 833033
01364 652232
01647 281224
01626 832466
01647 281287
01647 432367
01647 433485
07817721702
01364 655918
01364 661452
01626 865155
01364 652697
01626 361101
01626 355515
0845 1551002
01647 441340
01364 661503
Winkleigh
Buckland Filleigh
Clovelly
Hartland
Bideford
nr Bideford
Bideford
Holsworthy
Bideford
Clovelly
Pyworthy
Virginstow
Clovelly
Great Torrington
Broadwoodwidger
Bideford
Holsworthy
Northam, Bideford
nr Bideford
Northam
01805 603305
01409 281645
01237 431200
01237 441210
01237 472361
01288 331188
01237 473862
0845 1551002
01237 431611
01237 431303
01409 253594
01409 211236
01288 331188
01805 626800
01566 784859
01237 472005
01409 259444
0845 1551002
01428 654667
01237 474400
22 Mill Street
Bitton House
Bovey Castle
Canonteign Falls
Cliffden Hotel
Colehayes Park
Dartmoor Lodge Hotel (The)
Drewe Arms
Edgemoor Hotel
Fingle Bridge Inn
Gidleigh Park Hotel
The Globe Inn
Hannahs at Seale Hayne
Holne Park House
Ilsington Hotel
Langstone Cliff Hotel
Lavender House Hotel
Old Forde House
Passage House Hotel
Teignbridge Registration Office
White Hart Hotel
Yarner
TORRIDGE
Beaford House Hotel
Buckland House
Clovelly Estate
Downe Health Spa
Durrant House Hotel
Hartland Abbey
Kathleen & May
Market Hall
Merry Harriers
New Inn
Old Rectory
Percy's Country Hotel
Red Lion Hotel
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Roadford Lake, Lakeside
Royal Hotel
The Rydon Inn
Torridge Registration Office
Webbery Barton Barn
Yeoldon House Hotel
List of Approved Ceremony Venues in Devon - Continued
WEST DEVON
Arundell Arms
Bedford Hotel
Browns Hotel
Town
Lifton
Tavistock
Tavistock
Collaven Manor Hotel
Okehampton
Hotel Endsleigh
Tavistock
Horn of Plenty
Lewtrenchard Manor
Moorland Links Hotel
Tel No.
01566 784666
01822 613221
01822 618686
01837 861522
Tavistock
01822 832528
Okehampton
01566 783256
Yelverton
01822 870000
01822 852245
Mount Tavy Cottage
Tavistock
01822 614253
Prince Hall Hotel
Two Bridges
01822 890403
Two Bridges Hotel
Princetown
Okehampton Town Hall
Tavistock Town Hall
Okehampton
Tavistock
Venue
0845 1551002
0845 1551002
01822 890581
List of Approved Ceremony Venues in Plymouth & Torbay
Venue
Town
Tel No.
Venue
Town
Tel No.
P LY M O U T H
Plymouth
Plympton, Plymouth
Plympton, Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
01752 225511
01752 344455
01752 339113
01752 224161
08450 721200
01752 275850
01752 304774
01752 307963
01752 639988
01752 786929
01752 220782
01752 221422
0870 3500402
TO R B AY
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth
01752 304774
01752 828951
01752 268331
0870 4009064
Plymouth
01752 664327
Plymouth
Plymouth
St Maurice, Plympton
Plymstock
01752 660077
01752 304386
01752 344840
01752 401144
Torquay
Brixham
Babbacombe,Torquay
Churston, Brixham
Torquay
Paignton
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Torquay
Paignton
Torquay
Maidencombe,Torquay
Paignton
Torquay
Paignton
Torquay
Torquay
01803 391415
01803 853225
01803 327110
01803 842186
01803 213611
01803 553760
01803 296677
01803 294373
01803 295666
01803 294301
01803 219242
01803 299666
01803 294361
01803 202499
01803 207130
01803 213311
01803 328336
01803 555121
01803 290288
01803 526397
01803 400400
01803 293593
Astor Hotel (The)
Boringdon Hall
Boringdon Park
Copthorne Hotel (The)
Crownhill Fort
Duke of Cornwall Hotel (The)
Elizabethan House (The)
Guildhall Plymouth (The)
Holiday Inn (The)
Manadon House
New Continental Hotel (The)
Novotel Plymouth
Plymouth Albion Rugby Club
Plymouth City Museum
and Art Gallery
Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Register Office
Quality Hotel (The)
Royal Plymouth Corinthians
Yacht Club
Royal Western
Yacht Club of England (The)
Smeaton's Tower
St Elizabeth's House
Staddy (The)
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Berry Head Hotel
Cary Arms,The
Churston Court Inn
Corbyn Head Hotel
Dart Valley Railway
Grand Hotel
Grosvenor Hotel
Headland Hotel
Imperial Hotel
Kents Cavern
Livermead Cliff Hotel, (The)
Livermead House Hotel, (The)
Living Coasts
Oldway Mansion
Osborne Hotel
Orestone Manor Hotel
Palace Hotel
Princess Theatre
Redcliffe Hotel
Toorak Hotel
Torre Abbey
This List of Approved Venues is correct at time of going to press. Please check with your chosen Venue or local Registration Office for any changes.
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“If thou must love me,
let it be for naught,
except for love's sake
only” - Elizabeth
Barratt Browning
Having decided on the type of
ceremony you now need to think
about the Reception and where it is
going to be held. If you have chosen
one of the fantastic venues within
Devon that are licensed for civil
ceremonies you may be able to stay
exactly where you are for the rest of
the day. This allows family and friends
to enjoy the event without having to
drive between locations but it does
depend very much on what type of
Reception suits you and your partner.
If you want to stay even closer to
home you may want to use your
local Village Hall. If so there are
plenty of catering companies who will
be happy to discuss your
requirements including decorating the
Hall with balloons, flowers and party
poppers.
As far as style of Reception is
concerned if you have chosen a
themed event you may want to
continue this same theme through
into your Reception be it Medieval
Lords and Ladies, Bonnie and Clyde
or the local Chapter of Hells Angels!
Of course you may want to organise
a more traditional breakfast hosted
by a Master of Ceremonies.
Whichever option you consider most
Event Co-ordinators will be happy to
discuss the options and will help you
create an individually designed event
that you and your family will
remember for ever.
Many things are possible but think
about them now so that
arrangements can be discussed well
in advance.
Have a perfect
day - plan ahead
Chris Hold Photographic
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Choosing your
Reception
Castle Hill is a spectacular romantic wedding venue set in magical gardens
dotted with mystical temples, follies and lakes. Licensed for civil ceremonies
and receptions, we can help you create your dream wedding.
Contact our wedding planner and look at our website to see
what we can offer you for your special day.
weddings@castlehill-devon.com www.castlehilldevon.co.uk
A Marriage Made in Devon
01598 760421
RHS Garden ROSEMOOR
Reg Charity No. 222879/SC038262
Devon’s most romantic wedding venue
Image: Jayne Poole Photography
Enchanting ceremonies in the Garden, quality menus featuring the finest of
South West produce, stunning receptions & evening parties.
Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH
01805 626800
www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor
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Speech
-making
A few basics to help you
do your best:
● Before the wedding day get into the habit
of carrying a notebook to jot down any
thoughts or memories that could be
worked into your speech.
● Structure your speech into different areas
you want to cover, such as thanking the
guests, anecdotes about the groom, words
for the bride and your speech’s conclusion.
● Read your speech out loud again and again.
Making a recording can also be useful.
Check for places where you speak too fast
or where your point is unclear.
● Check with the other speakers to make
sure that you don’t duplicate material.
● Time your speech and stick to it, five
minutes is long enough.
● Keep jokes and anecdotes short, if one
doesn’t work move on to the next. Don’t
laugh at your own jokes.
● You may think you know your speech by
heart but keep your text handy, the stress
of public speaking can sometimes make you
forget your lines.
● Make copies of the final version to give to
other guests in case you lose your copy.
● Speak as if you were talking to one person,
and address them directly. Look around the
room, but take time to focus on one
person at a time.
● It’s always a good idea to end with a toast.
For you, it’s something to work towards
and, for the guests, it’s a recognisable finish.
● Remember - everyone is on your side and
no one wants you to do badly.
Chambercombe
Manor Ilfracombe
Nestling in a secluded hidden valley Chambercombe
Manor, an 11th century Manor House, is an idyllic
location for your special wedding ceremony.
The Great Hall seats up to 40 guests and has standing room for 20 more.
It is the original and oldest part of the house and is furnished with many
fine pieces from different eras. It features a 1640s English oak table, an
Elizabethan court cupboard, and a 19th century display cabinet reputed
to be from Germany’s Black Forest.
The Chapel holds up to 10 guests and provides a small and intimate
setting for your civil wedding ceremony. It was formerly a private family
chapel and was licensed by Edmund Lacey Bishop of Exeter, in 1439.
Afterwards you can have a buffet reception in our Tea Rooms or
alternatively you can enjoy a toast and canapés or buffet in our marquee.
We are fully licensed to sell alcohol.
With over 3 acres of beautiful gardens this is one of the most romantic
locations to have your perfect day. We have several packages available to
choose from. We also have accommodation available.
To request a brochure you can email us at: chambercombemanor@btconnect.com
If you would like to speak to a member of our wedding team to arrange a viewing please
ring us on 01271 862202/862624 or visit our website www.chambercombemanor.org.uk
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Monks
Withecombe
Weddings in the gallery up to 100 guests
Marquee receptions up to 300 guests
Heavenly gardens in the heart of Devon
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Here are a few flower meaningsfertility
gypsophilia
camelia
gratitude and loveliness
carnation / pinks
love
cornflower
delicacy and hope
daffodil / narcissus regard, a sunny marriage
daisy
innocence, gentleness.
forget-me-not
true love, remembrance
gardenia
joy
gladioli
strength of character
jasmine
amiability
lily
purity and chastity
lily of the valley
happiness
marigold
happiness
marjoram
blushes
orange blossom
chastity, fertility, virginity,
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beauty
rose
romance, love
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hope
sunflower
adoration, summer
tulip
fame and love
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modesty, faithfulness
Flowers
The Symbolic Meanings
of Flowers
Flowers in general symbolise fertility and
healthy children. Purple flowers symbolise
Christ's blood, while white flowers symbolise
innocence. Strong smelling herbs were
thought to ward off bad luck, evil spirits and
ill health by their strong smells, so were
entwined around the flowers in the bride's
bouquet. A red rose and white snowdrop
separately mean joy and hope. Forget-MeNot has been a symbol of undying love even
since before the Middle Ages.
We Inspiring, unforgettable and
Do individual wedding parties
Tavistock
CALL ME TO CHAT ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY
Jane
01822 892347
www.bedford-hotel.co.uk
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The Perfect
Wedding Venue
Set in beautiful parkland with the River
Dart flowing through it, the house has five
stylish reception rooms accommodating up
to 180 guests and nine en-suite bedrooms
including a sumptuous bridal suite.
We would be delighted to show you
around - please call for more information
or to make an appointment.
Just off the A38 at Ashburton . Devon . TQ13 7NP
Tel: 01364 655918 . www.holnepark.co.uk
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Buying
Jewellery
The wedding ring is symbolic of the union of
marriage and you will be wearing your
wedding ring for the rest of your life so it’s
important to choose a design you’ll be
comfortable with. Consider a variety of
metals, shapes, thicknesses and styles in order
to find the perfect choice for you.
Look for accessories after you have chosen
your dress. When you are choosing your
jewellery have a picture of your dress with you
so you can keep the style in mind.
Ask the experts for advice.Talk to your dress
retailer, contact wedding jewellery specialists
and read up in the magazines to get as much
advice as you can.
First choose your hair accessories. How will you
wear your hair on the big day? Talk to your
hairdresser.Take pictures from magazines to
show your hairdresser or jewellery designer,
these will help you get the look you want.
Keep to a budget. If your budget doesn’t allow
you to buy a whole collection of jewellery think
about buying at least one special piece of
quality jewellery and finding other accessories
to match elsewhere.You will then have one
special keepsake.
Pearls are perfect for weddings.They are
elegant and flattering. Add glamour and sparkle
by combining pearls with diamantes and
crystals.
What about your bridesmaids? Jewellery makes
a great thank you gift and can also be
something to wear on the day.
Order your jewellery in time for your last dress
fitting, so you can see the whole look come
together.
Enjoy choosing your bridal jewellery, get your
friends involved and have fun.
Countryside Location
Panoramic Views
Civil License
Weddings for 6 to 60
Award Winning Gardens
AA One Rosette Restaurant
Complimentary Bridal Suite
Hawkchurch “The Village of Roses”, Near Axminster, Devon EX13 5TX
Tel: 01297 678 349 Web: www.fairwaterheadhotel.co.uk
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“A hidden gem”
Tucked away amid 80 acres of unspoilt countryside,
just a short stroll from the River Otter, this 18th
Century Georgian house is packed with
traditional character and charm.
Licensed for Civil Weddings
Marquee Weddings
Beautiful Surroundings
Country Charm
Deer Park Country House Hotel, Buckerell Village,
Weston, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3PG
Tel: 01404 41266 Fax: 01404 43958
www.deerparkcountryhotel.co.uk
THURLESTONE HOTEL
A simply stunning setting
★★★★
National Award Winning Hotel
Beautiful Coastal Views
Receptions for up to 150
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies
Stylish and Elegant
Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
New Landscaped Gardens
overlooking Thurlestone Bay
Exclusive Private Function Suite
Rosette for food
Thurlestone Village, Near Salcombe
South Devon TQ7 3NN
01548 560382
dan@thurlestone.co.uk
www.thurlestone.co.uk
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“The greatest thing
you'll ever learn
Is to love and be loved
in return”
~ Natalie Cole
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Choosing a
Videographer
Moving Pictures of a moving
Occasion.
Employing a professional Video
Company will ensure that all aspects
of the day are recorded from the
final preparations of the Bride,
Bridesmaids, Groom, Mum and Dad,
the guests arriving at the church, the
ceremony and afterwards outside for
the photo call.
Following on from this, the filming of
everyone arriving at the reception
venue, greeting of the guests and of
course cutting the cake followed by
those all important speeches.
The evening party can be recorded
depicting the couples first dance and
the ‘antics’ of friends who were not at
the church service or reception.
Selecting your Videographer can be
difficult. A visit to the Videographer’s
Studio to view past work is essential.
Personal recommendations are best
so a phone call to past clients will
give you a good indication of your
camera operators performance on
the day and the final presentation.
Ceremonies can be expensive and
costs can sometimes determine the
quality of services provided.
Always remember the old adage “
You get what you pay for!”
Checklist for booking a
videographer:
● Are they able to supply
references
● Can you see a copy of a similar
video they have recently
completed
● Identify what packages they have
on offer, and what you actually
get for your money
● Will they use a digital camera
● Are they able to edit the video
● Can they add music and effects
● Are they prepared to visit the
venue to see the layout if they
are not familiar with it and discuss
their requirements with the
owners
● How much deposit do you need
to pay before you can make the
booking
● When will you have to pay the
balance
● Can they make DVD copies and
additional copies of the video
● Do they have the necessary
insurances
We Inspiring, unforgettable and
Do individual wedding parties
Dartmoor
CALL ME TO CHAT ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY
Jane
01822 892347
www.twobridges.co.uk
With formal Italian Gardens,
flower strewn borders and long
sweeping lawns, the Orangery
offers a truly inspiring venue. The
ultimate setting for romantic
photos and 60 acres of
gardens for your guests to
enjoy. We offer a choice of
fine wines and superb menus
and a very personal service
dedicated to making your day perfect.
Call Valerie Lister on 01395 568465
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01548 561210
Arriving
in Style
Depending on where you have decided to hold
the ceremony, people will need to reach
different venues during the day - the venue, the
reception and even the airport or railway
station in time to depart for the holiday.
At the start of the day unless one or both of
you are already staying at the venue, which can
of course be arranged depending on where it
is taking place, you will both need to arrive on
time. Whether you choose a White Rolls
Royce or a horse and carriage make your
enquiries early and ensure that the staff at the
chosen venue are also notified - just in case
there are any logistical problems!
Other members of the party will also need to
be transported not only to the venue but also
to the Reception if this is being held
somewhere else. Think about how they will be
moved from one place to another. Do you
want them to travel in a double decker bus or
use a couple of stretch limos.
Whatever type of transport you want to use
think about it now and let people know well in
advance.
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www.burtonfarmhouse.co.uk
BURTON FARMHOUSE
& G arden Room Restaurant
where every occasion is special
A choice of three ceremony rooms; warm,
welcoming and full of country charm
Informal and intimate atmosphere, adding
to the air of romance
Bespoke
ceremonies
you and
your
contact Anne Rossiter
chef patron atso
Galmpton,
nr. Hope
Cove
01548
561210 can
partner
create your perfect day.
contact Anne Rossiter chef patron
Galmpton, nr. Hope Cove
01548 561210
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Duvale Priory
Duvale Function Barn is an attractive
wedding venue in the heart of Devon
nestling in the Exe valley, suitable for
your Civil Wedding Ceremony, Civil
partnership ceremony or Devon
Wedding Reception
Tel 01398 351371
Duvale Priory, Bampton,
Tiverton, EX16 9EG
ILSINGTON COUNTRY
HOUSE HOTEL
Devon's most popular
approved premises for a
civil marriage.
Breathtakingly beautiful,
and utterly unique,
romantic, intimate and
full of character.
Photos by: Terry Squire, PK Photography and Keith Morris
( LAW R E N C E C A S T L E )
Contact: Ian Turner on: Tel/Fax: 01392 833668,
Email: enquiries@haldonbelvedere.co.uk
Further Information:
www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk
Nestled between the picturesque rolling hills
of Dartmoor, The Ilsington Hotel provides the
ideal backdrop for your special day.
Licensed for civil weddings
Situated within10 acres of grounds
Weddings from 5 to 105
Award-winning dining & 25 Bedrooms
Ilsington Country House Hotel, Ilsington Village,
Nr Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9RR
Tel: 01364 661452 www.ilsington.co.uk
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The Tumbling Weir Hotel
The Tumbling Weir is a thatched hotel in a
romantic setting with beautiful landscaped gardens.
Only one wedding a day is catered for so you can
be assured of individual attention.We offer tailor
made menus along with flexible arrangements to
make your dream come true.
The Waie Inn
Set in the heart of the Devonshire
countryside, makes the Waie Inn an ideal
Venue for Wedding Receptions, including
Civil Ceremonies. Seating up to 200 people.
Fully air conditioned.
Run by a family for your family with over 30
years experience our Commitment to
providing an enjoyable and memorable day is
second to none. Quality Accommodation,
extensive leisure facilities, including indoor
heated swimming pool, squash courts and for
the children extensive indoor & outdoor
playgrounds and beer garden.
For information please telephone:
Lynn or Paul Thurgate
Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1AQ
Tel: 01404 812752
email: reception@tumblingweirhotel.com
website: www.tumblingweir-hotel.co.uk
Visit our Website at www.waieinn.co.uk
E-mail waieinn@talk21.com
Tel: 01363 82348 Fax: 01363 82898
WEDDINGS
The Watersmeet is the wedding venue to
dream about - it offers the perfect setting
for your wedding with its special country
house location by the sea.
We can offer you exclusive use of the hotel
from October - March
Enjoy privacy and complete undivided
attention throughout your special day.
at Yarner House
Whether a small or large affair - let us take care of you.
Watersmeet Hotel Woolacombe North Devon
Tel: 01271 870333 Fax: 01271 870890
Email: info@watersmeethotel.co.uk
Web: www.watersmeethotel.co.uk
Yarner Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9LN
Tel: 01364 661503 • Email: mail@yarner.com
Website: www.yarner.com
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Formal or informal, simple or
complicated, large or small, your
event requires the same amount of
attention and care. It is important to
choose a caterer with whom you get
on as well as one who is open to
your ideas and totally committed to
the success of your day.
Ask a guest what they remember
best about a wedding and it will
inevitably be the food. It is worth
spending time and a generous
portion of your budget on getting it
right and to do this, you need the
right caterer.
Every event is different and food
ideas change with the season, but
your dream ideas can become a
reality, so finding the person who
understands your ideas is crucial. It is
amazing what delicacies can be
served up in the middle of a field; hot
or cold; fully served, a buffet or the
spit roasts and barbeques.
Most venues come with their own
package of coordinators, chefs and
staff. If you choose to have a
marquee in the garden or in a field,
you should contact several local
caterers and get a feel for what they
provide, the quality of their food and
the cost. Marquees and portable
loos are a must but are generally in
high demand and must be booked
well in advance.
Couples are advised to meet a
prospective caterer for the first time
at the venue itself. They are the
experts and it’s worth consulting
them with your catering
requirements before even booking
the ceremony. Local caterers often
have knowledge of other local
professional suppliers such as florists,
photographers and musicians.
Cakes are very personal. Have an
idea of the design and type of cake
before contacting cake suppliers. Ask
them to show you examples of cakes
they have previously made. This will
give you an idea about their creativity.
A good caterer will be able to advise
you regarding drink. Most people
drink far less than they think they do
– four to six glasses of wine or
champagne per person in average.
Finding a local provider of wine and
champagne is fun and they will sell on
sale or return.Try some out, it could
save you a lot of money and anxiety.
Claire Helmer
“You are always new,
The last of your kisses
was ever the sweetest.”
- John Keats
Catering for
the Day
Give your guests an evening to remember
Outside Caterers from
Salcombe/Kingsbridge
Specialising in Wedding Receptions
as well as Christenings • Funerals
• BBQs • Celebrations
All our dishes are hand-made to order using
local and regional produce
Party Planning and Event Management
Contact us on:
01548 560191 / 07811 422612
info@claires-kitchens.co.uk
www.claires-kitchens.co.uk
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Exquisite wedding chair covers,
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Chair cover & sash from £2.00
Hire our centerpieces: -
Candelabra • Giant Martini glasses
Stacking Fishbowls • Glass Vases in many styles
Chair & Table Accessories • Table Linen & Table decor
Full set up and hire only packages available
For a Personal Service call Ann or Sarah
077537 42529
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Denise Willson
Wedding Planner
We offer a bespoke service tailored to the
individual needs of each bride combining
attention to detail and a personal approach.
We can co-ordinate all your requirements to
create a perfect wedding.
01822 859430 • mobile 07769 567607
enquiries@denise-willson.co.uk
www.denise-willson.co.uk
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“If thou remember'st
not the slightest folly
that ever love did
make thee run into,
thou hast not loved.” William Shakespeare
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Choosing a
Photographer
There are so many photographers
around, even talented friends and
family, you’d think finding your
photographer would be easy. With
a few simple ground rules, narrowing
down the list can be made a lot
easier. The best way to bring back
the joy of your special day is to
ensure you’ve arranged for a
reputable qualified photographer to
record it.
● Always get at least one personal
recommendation, ask to see a
portfolio of wedding shots and, if
possible, the complete results
from a single commission so you
can judge the photographer’s
particular style and approach.
● Meet two or three photographers
and make no decisions at the
meetings.
● Is the photographer professionally
qualified? Look for the letters
LBIPP, ABIPP or FBIPP after the
photographer's name.
● Do you like the photographer's
work?
● Do you like the photographer?
They will be sharing one of the
most important days of your life
and you’ll respond better to
someone you like.
● Does the photographer have
Professional Indemnity insurance
cover?
● Think carefully before entrusting
your photos to friends or family.
What if something goes wrong,
will it destroy the friendship?
would you be able to forgive
them?
Once you’ve chosen your photographer
take time to discuss your requirements.
● What style of photographs are
you looking for?
● Do any cancellation charges apply?
● Consider a pre-event photo
shoot.This gives you and your
photographer a chance to get to
know each other a bit better.
● Check that the photographer you
meet will be the same one who
does the work on your special
day.
● Check what happens after the
event, when will you receive proof
images? how will your photos be
presented? etc.
● Your pictures are important. After
the event is over, when all the
food and flowers are gone, there
will be the rings, your partner and
the pictures which will be there
to recall all the wonderful
memories of the day.
Vanessa Miles
Photography
www.vanessamiles.com
01647 252159
07866 087866
vm@vanessamiles.com
Wedding photography
at sensible prices.
2011 bookings now
being taken.
Tel: 01271 345879
www.chrisholdphotographic.com
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Bedford Hotel ..........................................................................38
Bickley Mill Hotel....................................................................43
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens ......................................43
Buckland Tout-Saints ............................................................25
Burton Farmhouse ................................................................44
Canonteign Falls ........................................................................7
Castle Hill....................................................................................35
Chambercombe Manor......................................................36
Chris Hold Photographic ..................................................51
Claire’s Kitchen ........................................................................49
Combe House........................................................................44
Coombe Farm Trust ..........................................................45
Cover Cupboard ....................................................................49
Crème De La Crème ..........................................................49
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club................................15
Dartmouth Guildhall ............................................................29
Deer Park Country House Hotel ................................41
Denise Willson Wedding Planner ................................49
Duvale Priory ..........................................................................45
Escot House ..........................................................Inside back
Exeter Golf & Country Club ..........................................39
Fairwater Head Hotel..........................................................40
Fox and Hounds Hotel ......................................................29
Haldon Belvedere ..................................................................45
Hartnoll Hotel..................................................Outside back
Holne Park House ................................................................39
Hollywood Limos ..................................................................49
Ilsington Country House Hotel ....................................45
John Presley Photography ................................................51
Lakeview Manor......................................................................11
Merry Harriers ........................................................................46
Monks Withecombe ............................................................37
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Moorland Links Hotel..........................................................25
Powderham Castle ............................................Inside front
Queens Court Hotel ..........................................................46
Robert Davies Photography............................................51
RHS Rosemoor ......................................................................35
Royal Beacon ............................................................................13
Royal Castle Hotel ................................................................23
Royal Seven Stars Hotel ....................................................23
Tapley Park ................................................................................37
Thurlestone Hotel ................................................................41
Trimstone Manor Country House Hotel ................46
Tumbling Weir Hotel............................................................47
Two Bridges Hotel ................................................................43
Vanessa Miles Photography..............................................51
Video Pod ..................................................................................49
Waie Inn ......................................................................................47
Watersmeet Hotel................................................................47
Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club..............................5
Woolacombe Bay Hotel ......................................................3
Woolhanger..................................................................................9
Yarner House............................................................................47
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