A couple from Teignmouth will be able to get married for free after visiting Exeter’s newest wedding venue.
Claire Geisler and her future husband Ben Miles, 31, won the ceremony and reception at the newly opened Larkbeare House, just off Topsham road.
“I was absolutely shocked,” said Claire, 28. “I never ever win anything. We went to have a look because we were already planning to use Larkbeare House but now we’ll have a drinks reception there too, which is fantastic, and get it for free. We want it to be in Teignmouth too, so we’ll then head to the Yacht Club for the...
Devon’s most historic registration office is set to be re-launched as a wedding venue in its own right.
Couples will be able to get married and hold their reception at Larkbeare House in Exeter from January.
Grand rooms of various sizes and the landscaped grounds will for the first time be available at the city centre venue, which is just off Topsham Road and close to Exeter Quay.
People will be able to find out more at the Larkbeare Launch Wedding Fair on Saturday 9 November, 11am-3pm. Entry is free.
Hopefully you've been keeping your skin ultra protected this summer because the month of August is all about preparation for going back to school or getting ready for that magical event you've been waiting all summer for!
For those of you expecting an autumn wedding, the same exciting steps apply so that your skin is renewed, refreshed and ready to take on the darker smouldering and sexy make-up looks! Beautiful make-up begins with a smooth, moist and supple texture so the better you care and moisturise your skin, the more natural and 'airbrushed' your make-up...
Exeter Racecourse’s stunning River Room will be transformed into a wedding breakfast for 40 guests for two weeks during August, enabling brides-to-be to get a taste of what it would be like to have a wedding on Haldon Hill.
The room will be fully laid out with cutlery, crockery and glassware plus chair covers, swags, table decorations and lighting to give the wedding party some ideas for their big day.
The open weeks are in conjunction with Cover Cupboard who have their unit at the racecourse.
The room, with breathtaking views across the racecourse, will be open...
Join us at Sandy Park for our Autumn Wedding Fair.
The Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers along with an exclusive chance to try on beautiful wedding dresses & bridal wear courtesy of The Bridal House of Cornwall.
We also invite you to visit our Chiefs Suite which will be set up for a Civil Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast. Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand to assist you with every detail of your big day & for you to find out more about Sandy Park's unique wedding packages.
May, love is in the air and brides are getting gorgeous for their upcoming wedding dates. Choosing the makeup and hairstyle for your wedding day is a huge dilemma for many brides. Here are some key factors to keep in mind before you beg your makeup-artist and hairstylist to transform you into Keira Knightly or Kate Winslet for a day you will never get back.
Remain true to what you normally look like, accentuated.
True beauty is unique to each and every one of us. Channeling a celebrity's identity is an insult to your own special kind of beauty. Allow the makeup-artist...
Couples looking for a truly unique venue for their wedding can now choose to say ‘I do’ at The Donkey Sanctuary, which has this week been awarded a licence to hold weddings and civil ceremonies at its headquarters in Devon.
The charity has a choice of two venues for ceremonies: a formal garden room or the warm and cosy setting of a donkey stable. The headquarters are set in beautiful Devon countryside with stunning views and is home to 500 of the 15,500 donkeys that the charity has provided sanctuary for since forming in 1969. Profits from weddings held will go directly to...
Paignton Zoo is holding its first ever Wedding Fair on Wednesday 27th February. Organised by Archant, the event will run from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. It will be free to visit, though donations on the day are welcome. Paignton Zoo is a registered charity.
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts – Torquay’s coastal zoo – can cater for weddings, civil ceremonies, naming ceremonies and receptions. Marketing Manager Naomi Lang said: “Paignton Zoo is one of the most romantic places for a date, to propose to a loved one, or to work – several of our staff have fallen in love here and got married!”...
The Exeter Daily talks to Claire Harding (nee Denford) about her marriage to Daniel last year at Plympton St Mary's Church in Plymouth...
We were extremely lucky for the big day. After having pretty much a washout of a summer and rain the first part of the week, the sun came out on the Friday to dry everything up and then again on the Saturday. I think that was the biggest worry for everyone!
I was actually quite calm and collected on the day. After more than 12 months of planning you have to accept that whatever happens now is beyond your control. If it happens, well it...
Highbullen Hotel will hosting a Winter Wedding Fair on 29th November following the success of its Boutique Wedding Showcase in August.
Continuing to support the best artisans and quality suppliers from the local area, the event will bring together the region’s finest florists, make-up artists, photographers, dress designers and bakers to give couples planning a winter wedding the opportunity to get some inspiration for the big day.
A luxury country manor hotel set in 125 acres of mature parkland, Highbullen Hotel is the perfect setting for guests to take on wedding planning...
