weddings

Woodbury Park 'best Devon wedding venue'

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/20/2015 - 11:23am

Devon Hotels Association member, Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club was among the winners at this year’s South West wedding awards which took place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Thursday 12th March 2015.

The 4 star hotel won best Devon wedding venue on the night beating off strong competition.

Woodbury Park prides itself on first class service and cuisine using local Devon produce. The hotel caters for either intimate ceremonies or extravagant receptions, with function rooms and menus to suit every taste.

Stewart Molyneux, Sales & Marketing Manager at Woodbury...

New photography studio opens in Exeter

Authored by mrowl
Posted: Mon, 02/09/2015 - 12:10pm

After 17 years, and two national awards as wedding photographers John and Jill English have opened a photography studio in Bowhill House, Exeter.

It's quite unlike any other studio you've ever seen before and in place of a soulless white space it is brimming with atmosphere - well it is a house with hundreds of years of history including a fabulous great hall, wooden panelling, cloisters, and walls that are proudly Devon Cob.

As twice winners of best UK wedding photographer at the UK Wedding awards John and Jill know a thing or two about photography and their...

Decidedly Different Vintage Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
17/01/2015 - 11:00am to 18/01/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter

The fair is being held one of the most stunning venues in Exeter and located just off the High Street, Exeter Castle. Following the huge success of last year's event, this 'vintage spectacular' will be running for two days this year, open 11am-4pm both days.

Visitors to the event will be able roam the court rooms, ballroom and courtyard where over 60 exhibitors will be showcasing their vintage-inspired products and services.

Everything from exquisite bridal gowns and jewellery from some of the leading Bridal wear providers in the South West, designer cakes and chocolates,...

Vintage wedding fair returns to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/06/2015 - 11:04am

The buzz word is ‘vintage’ as Blue Fizz Events announces its latest wedding fair for all brides to be... The Decidedly Different Vintage Wedding Fair on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January.

The fair is being held one of the most stunning venues in Exeter and located just off the High Street, Exeter Castle . Following the huge success of last year's event, this 'vintage spectacular' will be running for two days this year, open 11am-4pm both days.

Visitors to the event will be able roam the court rooms, ballroom and courtyard where over 60 exhibitors will be showcasing...

Bridal bliss at Bridwell Park

Authored by Bridwell
Posted: Thu, 11/27/2014 - 9:05am

Couples seeking a magical setting for their wedding day are in for a real treat from January 2015, when Bridwell – the beautiful Georgian country home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten – is set to open its doors to the public for the first time in its 240-year history.

Ideally located moments from the M5 in rolling Devon parkland, and complete with its own red and fallow deer herd, Bridwell is already creating a name for itself as one of the region’s hottest new exclusive-use wedding venues.

Lord Mountbatten and his team have created a relaxed, yet stylish venue, featuring a...

How to plan the perfect wedding

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2014 - 10:47am

If you want to know how to plan the perfect wedding – look no further. Here are five wedding top tips pulled together by our fabulous Wedding Planner, Harriet Weeks.

As a very busy wedding planner in Exeter, as well as being just weeks away from her own Devon wedding, Harriet is about as well placed as you can get for offering the best advice for planning your wedding in Devon. Read on for an insider’s view on how to plan your wedding with minimal stress, plus advice on how to avoid the pitfalls and, low and behold, ways to actually enjoy it!

So first off, congratulations...

Local filmmaker is Seeing Red

Authored by lukejeffery
Posted: Sun, 05/25/2014 - 7:37am

Newton Abbot writer/director, Luke Jeffery, 22, has been commissioned to make his film Seeing Red by Exeter Phoenix as part of their Devon Short Film Commission scheme, and is currently auditioning actors and crew.

Set in the 1960s, the surreal comedy is about a straight-laced wedding photographer who is prescribed LSD in a misguided attempt to cure his colour blindness, and will be filmed in and around Exeter and Newton Abbot. The film willpremiere at the Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights film festival on December 12th.

Playing the role of photographer Drake Dalton is...

Sandy Park Spring Wedding Fair Success

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Fri, 02/28/2014 - 4:02pm

Planning your Wedding Day is never easy, but Sandy Park helped take the strain for over 150 blushing brides at their latest Wedding Fair which took place on Sunday 23 February

Armed with the opportunity to plan every part of their special occasion, the Sandy Park Wedding Fair truly delivered on all fronts as brides, couples and guests cast their eye over the numerous, local exhibitors.

Whether it be dresses, rings, venue hire, cakes, photography or transportation, nothing was left off the list for those in attendance.

Welcomed to the region’s award winning...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don't make any plans for this weekend until you've checked out our guide to the best of What's On in and around Exeter:

THEATRE

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime Friday & Saturday, Broadclyst Victory Hall Hi Ho ... Hi Ho ... It's off to the panto we go! Join Broadclyst Theatre Group for an exciting show with slapstick fun, singing, dancing and plenty of laughter. Whilst Snow White and her friends do battle with Evilena the wicked Queen, poor Muddles gets into lots of trouble. Tickets £8 adults, £5 children from Broadclyst Post Office or via the Box office on...

Spring Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
02/02/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Devon Wedding Fairs are kick starting their collection of Wedding Fairs throughout Devon on Sunday 2 February at Exmouth Pavilion. A super range of local exhibitors is guaranteed to provide perfect inspiration for your Wedding Day!

Doors open at 11am and the event will run until 3pm.

Entry is free, and brides will receive a complimentary luxury goody bag.

Exhibitor giveaways on the day will also feature as part of this not to be missed event.

All enquiries: info@weddingsbyclaire.co.uk

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