Hotels are vastly becoming the most popular style of venue for British weddings. Most hotels are now licensed, allowing couples to have both the reception and ceremony all in one place. Hotels are an attractive option as they can cut out transportation costs, have in house wedding organisers and often offer special rates for large groups booking rooms.
South Devon has a wide range of superb hotels with a variety of price ranges. The town of Salcombe in particular is a popular choice for its quaint, picturesque villages and breathtaking scenery overlooking the beautiful coastline and magnificent countryside. Salcombe is known for its cove beaches, ferry trips and popular estuary.
For those travelling longer distances to reach areas such as Salcombe, it's a good idea to make the most out of your stay and lengthen your special day to a long weekend or even a week's stay. You could also use this area as a honeymoon destination, as South Devon has a wide range of bed and breakfasts and hotels to suit every price range. Salcombe has a wide range of restaurants, pubs and boutique shops, as well as activities such as, surfing, wind surfing, sailing and kayaking for endless summer fun.
Celebrities and the wealthy have give us the impression that weddings have to cost thousands in order to be successful. Planning an unique and special wedding doesn't have to take up all your life savings. If a hotel is a little out of your price range, South Devon also has many Manor Houses available to rent out for your special day. Manor houses are good option for those who wish to tailor make their wedding. Several period houses have organisers who can advise on the best local caters, photographers, florists and entertainers, ideal if you are new to the area.
Opting for a manor house as your choice of venue for your wedding will give you much more flexibility in terms of decorations, food and entertainment. Imagine...arriving by boat to your beautiful beach setting manor house and mingling with guests on the sun soaked balcony. Organise the times of your ceremony, dining, speeches and entertainment to suit your schedule not the hotel's and end your celebration with drinks on the terrace under stars before vacating to your honeymoon suite.
For something more traditional you could always opt to have your ceremony in one of South Devon's many churches, before travelling by horse and carriage to your chosen manor house or hotel. There are many unique touches you can add to your special day, for instances you could arrange for your guests to be picked up via a vintage double-decker bus, you could organise a theme wedding where everyone in your party has to dress up in a particular style, you could even have your pet dog as the ring bearer, or instead of a cake why not go for tiers of cupcakes or wheels of cheese.
Whether your style is more champagne and strawberries or warm apple cider and sandwiches, tailor make your wedding on the beautiful south Devonshire coastline.
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Cliff House Salcombe is a recently renovated period manor house situated on the Salcombe estuary. The large building has a traditional long terrace with breathtaking sea views. The building is a gem in the Salcombe community and a popular choice for weddings and other events. Check out their website for information on their next wedding fare or to book.