Plymouth Wedding Special March 2020

Plymouth Wedding Special

Special 12-page pull-out supplement Picture perfect weddings at The Duke of Cornwall Magical marriages at The Orangery All-inclusive wedding package at Future Inn

March 2020

Welcome

Dear Brides and Grooms to be, Congratulations on your engagement! The team at the Plymouth Magazine have banded together with a number of fantastic local venues and suppliers to ensure your wedding is one to remember. Full of fresh ideas, fantastic local businesses ranging from bridal wear to bespoke cakes and a number of great local venues too, we hope this guide can help take the pressure off the big day.

As a couple, you’ll want to create a day that suits your individual styles.

Whether you’ve decided on a big lavish affair, or an intimate setting with a few choice guests, Plymouth and the surrounding areas have some great options. From the Cornish coast to classy central hotels, you’re spoilt for choice as to where you tie the knot in the area.

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Every detail is important, from the dress to the cake and everything in between, so making sure you have the right wedding suppliers - the ones who will help you take your vision of the perfect day and breathe life into it - can take a lot of research, planning and decision making. We hope this special supplement can serve to inspire you and guide you through that planning process, resulting in the happiest day of your life!

We wish you the best of luck with your wedding and much happiness and good fortune for your marriage.

Thank you for choosing us to help with your special day.

Discover your perfect dress at Amica Bridal Boutique We are swooning over the beautiful bridal collections for 2020 at Amica Bridal Boutique.

Jaw-dropping bridal gowns from their award winning designers, including Ronald Joyce and Ladybird, are just waiting for you to come and try!

The beautiful boutique at Marsh Mills, Plymouth had an incredible year as they were finalists in the national Bridal Buyer Awards for Best Customer Service, in the entire country!

They also extended their Ronald Joyce collection and also their ‘plus size’ wedding dress department.

Samples are available to try from Size 8 to a Size 30 with everything in between. The beautiful bridesmaids collection comprises many different designs to flatter the curves of all the girls, as well as junior versions of the adult bridesmaids for young teens.

Appointments are not always necessary, but calling ahead of your visit is advised. Remember, Amica is the only bridal boutique in Plymouth to open seven days a week, with a late night opening on Mondays.

Brides also benefit from complimentary refreshments, ample free parking, an in-house alterations service, a dressing service on the big day, and even a Gown Preservation Service to keep your gown safe for years to come.

The highly experienced team look forward to welcoming you and hearing all about your exciting wedding plans!

Give them a call today on 01752 214040.

All-inclusive wedding package at Future Inn Plymouth

The wedding celebration package has been designed to include all you could need from your wedding venue. The all-inclusive wedding package is for a minimum of 30 guests: • Exclusivity; only one wedding per day • Red carpet arrival • Welcome drinks for all your guests • Three course wedding breakfast • Followed by freshly brewed tea or coffee • Sparkling wine for the toasts, white table linen and napkins • Chair covers and co-ordinatored sashes • Colour co-ordinated balloon package or Martini glass centre pieces • Single tier cake stand and knife • Evening finger buffet • Entertainment from our resident DJ Private bar until 1am • Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator to look after you throughout your planning • Wedding Manager on the big day • Complimentary King Suite for the happy couple on the night with breakfast • Special accommodation rates for your guests • Free parking for guests .....From £66 per person

The venue is ideal for all-day wedding celebrations, wedding breakfasts or an evening only event, all with a budget-friendly price tag.

From a small intimate wedding or a grander affair, the function suites can seat up to 180 people.

You’re in safe hands too, they were finalists in the ‘Wedding Venue – Town’ category at the South West Wedding Awards 2020. Download their wedding brochure online, or call Jodie or Ellie to book an appointment for a venue viewing.

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Plymouth’s iconic Duke of Cornwall Hotel

- an irresistible setting for your dream wedding day

When you’re planning your wedding, choosing the right venue is one of the biggest decisions that you’ll have to consider. But should you opt for a fairytale location or somewhere that meets more practical criteria?

With the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, you don’t have to choose.

Here, breathtaking character meets flexibility and superb service – making the Duke a venue that satisfies both head and heart.

If there’s one day that demands indulgence and luxury, it’s your wedding day. From elegant dresses to a showstopping cake, you want every detail to be special. And the venue plays a vital role in setting the tone for this momentous celebration.

Fortunately, the Duke of Cornwall Hotel delivers style and sophistication in abundance.

From the moment you step through the hotel’s entrance, this gothic Victorian masterpiece piles on the historic charm.

There are impressive spaces lovingly restored and beautifully decorated. The architecture is sublime, its towering ceilings and exquisite detail evoking a sense of grandeur. And features such as the Grade II listed staircase – one of the country’s finest – provide an irresistible backdrop for creative photography to capture the day’s magic.

The Duke is a stunning setting all year round. For summer weddings (when the British weather behaves!), you can step into the adjacent park for outdoor photos against a backdrop of greenery. And for the colder months, the indoor scenery of the Duke itself offers endless scope for great shots – plus the hotel takes on a cosy ambience all of its own.

A complete wedding venue Crafting the perfect wedding day, though, is achieved by so much more than securing a beautiful setting. This is where the Duke of Cornwall really shines as a venue.

For starters, you’re given a wealth of options to make your big day as unique as you are. This means a wide selection of function spaces to suit the scale and style of your wedding. So you can plan for anything from an intimate ‘elopement’ service in the Duke’s iconic tower to an elaborate reception for up to 300 guests in the grand Ballroom, which comes complete with a raised stage served by

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professional lighting and sound for the evening’s entertainment.

What’s more, the hotel presents a variety of wedding packages.

You might wish to arrive at the hotel for your wedding breakfast, reception and evening party following a ceremony at a church or elsewhere. Or you can host the entirety of the day’s proceedings at the Duke, starting with a service in one of its beautifully appointed rooms – and enjoying the continuity and convenience of a complete wedding day under one roof.

And with hotel’s 72 uniquely styled bedrooms, there’s no shortage of accommodation for guests wishing to extend the occasion into an overnight stay, with a delicious full English breakfast in prospect the next morning. For the newlyweds, only Duke’s finest will do, naturally – there’s a choice of beautiful bridal suites, complete with a carved four-poster bed and luxury décor.

First-class service A sensational venue can help make a dream wedding, but it’s the people behind the scenes who make the magic happen.

That’s where the Duke’s friendly, experienced wedding team come into play. You can expect a highly competent Master of Ceremonies and Wedding Coordinator to direct you through the day, orchestrating all those moments that combine to make the perfect wedding day.

The VIP treatment begins when you step along the red carpet up to the hotel’s distinctive revolving doors. The luxury continues when you sit down to a delicious fine dining wedding breakfast prepared by our creative, award-winning kitchen.

And later, champagne, flowers and chocolates await you on arrival at your beautiful bridal suite.

If you’re ready to start making plans for your wedding, we’re ready to give you a warm welcome – and to show you how this magnificent and iconic setting could be the perfect match for the most romantic day of your life.

Find out more about the Duke of Cornwall Hotel’s wedding packages at thedukeofcornwall.co.uk. If you’d like to be shown around the hotel, contact the Duke’s wedding coordinators by emailing weddings@thedukeofcornwall.co.uk or calling 01752 275850.

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Shopping for your wedding rings - expert advice from Drakes Wedding rings are often the last thing couples purchase, but at Drakes we believe the more time left between the purchase and your big day the better.

When it comes to buying your wedding bands, we would recommend buying them a month at the very least before your big day but ideally a few months to allow for more flexibility.

Buying them further in advance means that you can spread the cost over a period of time, either with our Deposit Scheme or Interest Free Credit options. Buying your wedding bands earlier will also mean that you will have time to have something bespoke made if you can’t find something you love in store.

If you have an unusual shaped engagement ring, Drakes can create a shape to fit wedding ring that will sit with your engagement ring beautifully.

Pop into our store in Drake Circus Shopping Centre and speak to one of our team about this. Pricing of rings is likely to change over time as the cost of different metal types fluctuate.

When buying your wedding rings, here at Drakes we recommend taking the following important things into consideration.

If you are looking at a wedding ring that has diamonds, consider the five C’s: Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat and Confidence in your jeweller.

You can find out more about the 5C’s on our website or by popping in to speak with a member of our team.

We also recommend you purchase a ring in a metal that will suit your lifestyle. 18ct white, yellow and rose gold will be hard wearing. White gold is coated in rhodium to give it a beautiful shine, over time this will wear (this is perfectly normal) so you will need to have it re-coated from time to time.

When you buy a white gold ring from Drakes, you can enjoy your first three re-rhodium’s on us. Platinum is a very popular wedding ring metal choice: it is durable and resistant to tarnishing, making it perfect for everyday wear.

Palladium has a similar appearance to platinum but is a tougher

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metal. So, if you would like a metal with a similar appearance to white gold that doesn’t need recoating, palladium could be the one for you.

Titanium is one of the strongest metal and is ideal for those with a physically demanding job as it is a lot more scratch resistant than the other metals.

Zirconium is also a very strong metal, one of its benefits is that it is a lot more ductile than titanium, this means that it is a lot easier to work with and there is a wider choice of rings available in this metal.

Another important thing to consider when you are purchasing your wedding band is how it feels to you. You will be the one wearing it for the rest of your life, so it is important that it suits your style, feels comfortable and sits how you want it to with your engagement ring on your finger.

Shopping for your wedding rings is such a personal and individual experience, it is so important that you love the ring you choose.

We also want you to ensure you enjoy the experience of choosing your wedding rings. There is no need to book an appointment with us, just pop in and take a look around where one of our knowledgeable and friendly team will be on hand to help you with any questions you may have. You can relax and enjoy your experience with a refreshment or two and some delicious locally made chocolates, while sitting in our comfortable booths.

At Drakes, we are also able to engrave most of the wedding rings available, which can add a lovely special touch to your wedding bands that you will be able to treasure forever. Something like the date of your wedding or your partners name are popular engraving choices.

Enjoy your wedding ring shopping and we can’t wait to welcome you in to store soon: Drakes, Drake Circus Shopping Centre, 1 Charles Street, Plymouth PL1 1EA www.drakesjewellers.co.uk

Handcraft your own wedding rings with Victoria Sewart

Make your own Wedding Rings at the Victoria Sewart Contemporary Jewellery Gallery “It was a romantic experience that we will always remember and our rings have even more meaning for us as we designed and made them ourselves.”

Or browse our unique range of stunning handcrafted designs...

For more jewellery, online shop and jewellery making classes visit our website at www.victoriasewart.com 39 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LE

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Hannafore Point Hotel & Spa Hannafore | West Looe | Cornwall

Situated overlooking Looe Bay with spectacular views along the unspoiled Cornwall coast **** Licensed for Civil Ceremonies **** Catering for up to 180 guests **** Honeymoon suite with heart shaped bath **** Elegant function suite with stunning views **** Menus using local produce tailored to your requirements **** And above all, attention to detail and personal service

The perfect location for your special day 01503 263273 www.hannaforepointhotel.com | stay@hannaforepointhotel.com

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At Victoria Sewart Gallery an experienced team of jewellers are there to help you choose the perfect engagement and wedding rings to uniquely fit you and your lifestyle.

As well as showcasing a wonderful selection of contemporary jewellery, the gallery also accommodates a wide range of fantastic handcrafted rings from over 50 UK jewellery designers.

The current exhibition ‘Ringing the Changes’, on until June, is a specialised exhibition of rings featuring eight incredible designers, producing everything including modern, contemporary, traditional and sculptural rings, featuring precious stones, art pieces and much, much more!

And if you can’t find what you’re looking for then you can design and make your own by booking a jewellery workshop course to make your own wedding rings – a truly memorable experience!

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Victoria will guide you through each step of the process in this very special one day workshop held above the gallery in her purpose-built studio.

You will handcraft your very own rings from start to finish. The question is do you make your own rings or each others?

Book your wedding ring workshop experience with Victoria or call the gallery for a free consultation to have one of the many designs they stock customised just for you.

Visit www.victoriasewart.com or call 01752 220011 for more details and information.

Stunning location overlooking Looe Bay The Hannafore Point Hotel and Spa is situated in a stunning location overlooking Looe Bay and the coastline beyond. There can be few to equal this location for your wedding and offers a superb backdrop for photographs ensuring your special day is captured forever.

Our professional team offer a bespoke service and are there to guide and assist from the moment you make your enquiry through to the end of the end. Our experienced brigade of chefs focuses on quality, fresh local produce and can tailor menus to your specific requirements. We pride ourselves on paying attention to detail and taking a personal interest in ensuring the success of your day.

We are licensed for civil receptions and we also offer well equipped and recently refurbished accommodation for guests wishing to stay overnight. In addition and of particular interest to the bridal party is our contemporary spa facility offering an indoor pool, hydro pool, steam room, sauna and gym. Our resident therapists offer a wide menu of treatments from nail and facial to full massage. We also offer hairdressing services.

Your special day deserves a special venue and people dedicated to ensuring it’s a day and memory to treasure.

Hannafore Point Hotel and Spa www.hannaforepointhotel.com 01503 263273

Mount Edgcumbe… where dreams come true Congratulations, you’ve found ‘the one’ to spend the rest of your life with and now it’s time to start planning your journey together!

Your future awaits and here at Mount Edgcumbe we’d love to be a part of it. Whatever you have in mind for the day of your dreams, whether it’s modern or traditional, we can help.

We have beautiful ceremony locations, flexible reception venues and comfortable self-catering accommodation all conveniently located within this stunning Grade 1 listed landscape overlooking historic Plymouth Sound.

With formal gardens, miles of coastline and more historic buildings and follies than you could ever hope for as a backdrop for your photographs, this is one of the most beautiful wedding venues the South West has to offer.

Our dedicated wedding team will be on hand from the minute you book to the final glass of champagne on your special day to guide you through one of the most memorable times of your life.

With capacity for two to 120 guests for ceremonies and up to 200 reception guests plus different options available from ceremony only to full service packages, the choice is yours.

Why not contact our team now and arrange an appointment to view this amazing venue and start living your dreams today!

Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HZ Tel 01752 822 236 E-mail mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk Website: www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

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Mount Edgcumbe...

...where dreams come true With three licensed rooms and an outdoor summer house for civil ceremonies plus two stunning reception venues, the choice is yours.

Luxury self-catering holiday accommodation is also available at the Park.

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HZ Tel: 01752 822236 email: edgcumbeweddings@plymouth.gov.uk, www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Wedding Cakes from Lawsons The wedding cake - gazed upon throughout the reception - is the centrepiece of your big day. Traditionally one of the most expensive outgoings of a wedding, nowadays many couples are getting creative and finding their own solutions to cut down the cost.

Here at Lawsons we make it easy. We offer a range of locally made wedding cakes from one to three tiers. Take the stress out of your day and choose one of our beautifully decorated, 3-tier designs starting from £200.

Or why not try a ‘Decorate your own’ wedding cake. Although daunting, decorating your own wedding cake doesn’t take a good measure of bravery and it’s a great way to cut expense from your precious budget.

You’ll also be serving your guests something crafted by yourself. We provide the sturdy, yummy base for you to unleash your creativity. Starting from just £100.

To help keep your cake in harmony with your wedding style, we stock decorating bags for the perfect piping, as well as flower modelling pastes for homemade floral delights. Not so confident? We also stock pre-made decorations and cake toppers.

We have been trading as your local, family run business for 115 years and we find it so exciting and special to be a part of your big day and beyond!

Contact Lawsons on 01752 665363.

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Hidden gem on the edge of Dartmoor Voted finalist in the 2019 and 2020 South West Wedding Awards, Elfordleigh is truly a hidden gem and an impressive venue to celebrate your romance in style.

Set in 120 acres of stunning park and woodland on the Edge of Dartmoor, it combines the peace, calm, tranquillity and heritage of an English Country House with the warmth, ease and charm of a privatelyowned hotel. It has three beautiful licensed ceremony rooms and two impressive function rooms with private bars.

The Conservatory is the perfect space for a ceremony for up to 72 guests. Soaked in sunlight during the warmer months, intimate and atmospheric with a lantern lit aisle during the winter.

In the south-facing Reynolds Suite, flooded with natural light through its Georgian windows, up to 72 guests can enjoy a delicious wedding breakfast while taking in the stunning views of the entire estate from its own sun terrace. The Langmead Suite is the perfect choice for a sophisticated ceremony with a chapel feel. The adjoining The Plymouth Magazine Wedding Special 2020

Elite Suite, which when dressed with floor to ceiling fairy-light draping, looks absolutely magical and is one of the largest function rooms in the South West, hosting parties up to 200.

After the celebrations are over and to make it even more special there is a choice of three bridal suites, each with their own individual character and spa bath; a romantic retreat for the new ‘Mr and Mrs’!

For more information call 01752 336428 or visit www.elfordleigh.co.uk

The Orangery - stunning setting and steeped in heritage

The historic Orangery has become one of Cornwall’s most exclusive wedding venues, nestled in 865 acres of land, steeped in heritage and surrounded by pebbled beaches and coastline.

This breathtaking 100ft Orangery was built in 1775 and basks in elegance and sophistication with floor to ceiling windows and doors

offering magical views of the water fountain and Italian garden.

The Orangery and Italian gardens are completely incapsulated by 20ft bay trees providing this venue with the utmost privacy and sense of grandeur.

We have parasols, tables and chairs in the garden, so you can relax, sip Pimms and lemonade in the sunshine and toast champagne under the stars.

Our menu is inspired by local ingredients and all of our dishes are homemade and created by our in-house chefs, from our formal exquisite wedding breakfast to our outdoor relaxed indulgent and delicious barbeque, we simply cater for all.

Our capacity is 200 and we can seat as little as 40.

“I believe the Orangery after being refurbished and restored to its full historic beauty speaks for itself and us as a team are only there to put the icing on the cake.

We offer the most personable and outstanding service and we are driven by passion. Our goal is to create a perfect canvas for our brides and grooms, so they can create the day of their dreams. We love the Orangery, we love our brides and grooms and we thrive on fulfilling dreams,” said Michelle Neale, managing director.

We hope to meet you in the near future and thank you for showing an interest in our venue.

The Orangery Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cornwall PL10 1HZ www.theorangerymountedgcumbe.co.uk 07415 377349

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Spring | Summer weddings – what a beautiful setting…

The Orangery and gardens are simply stunning in the spring and summertime.

Live music on the lawn, homemade scones being served, whilst the hog is turning. The sun is beaming and the Champagne and Pimms are flowing. It doesn’t get better than this.

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Autumn | Winter weddings – the magical feel of the darker evenings…

There’s nothing like being by the coast on a crisp winter day with all your loved ones and friends.

Wintertime in this historic venue is the most romantic and picturesque setting of all.

Candelabras glowing, heating roaring, and guests toasting mulled wine under the moonlight. Perfect.

Three course wedding breakfast

Relaxed dining Out door hog roast, barbeques and buffets in full English tradition.

The Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cornwall, PL10 1HZ Tel: 07415 377349

www.theorangerymountedgcumbe.co.uk