Weddings & Special Occasions

What could be more romantic than a seaside wedding, with South Devon's beautiful bay as the stunning backdrop to your celebrations? The area is understandably popular with romantic couples looking to tie the knot somewhere really special and create memories that will last the rest of their lives. And there really couldn't be a better place, with so many options, whether you are looking to hold a budget-busting extravaganza or something a tad more sedate for close friends and family. There's certainly no shortage of hotels who excel at hosting wedding celebrations, as well as some truly quirky options as well. And while you are making you mind up, we're off to buy a new hat...

Torre Abbey

This stunning venue close to Torquay seafront has a range of options for your perfect day. You can hold your ceremony in a Medieval under croft, in the amazing Spanish Barn (dating back to the 13th century) or even in the palm house. Photos can be taken in the award-winning gardens amongst the abbey ruins, while the barn itself is one of the most unique and beautiful places in the entire Bay to hold your wedding reception.

Cockington Court

Cockington is a wonderfully romantic place to get hitched, whether you tie the knot in the church or in one of the ceremony rooms in the Grade II listed Manor House. Cockington Court can accommodate up to 55 people for civil ceremonies, while there's no shortage of stunning spots for photographs, with the house set in 460 acres of stunning parkland. You can even arrive in perfect style for a country manor wedding - in a horse and cart.

Rooms with a View

There's a huge choice of hotels on the English Riviera, perfect for accommodating your reception as well as your guests. Popular seafront options with stunning views include The Grand, The Imperial, The Osborne, The Livermead Cliff and The Livermead House Hotel in Torquay, or perhaps the Redcliffe Hotel or The Palace Hotel and Spa in Paignton. Or for some clifftop celebrations, why not consider the Berry Head Hotel in Brixham. Or course there are countless other options, so why not request one of our brochures for even more inspiration?

Quirky Venues

For something completely different, why not consider saying "I do" on the Babbacombe Cliff Railway or in the spherical glass pod looking over the sea at the Cary Arms. Or what about the ultimate underground wedding in the caves at Kent's Cavern, or going wild by holding your ceremony and reception at Paignton Zoo? Just watch out for animals 'photobombing' your wedding snaps!

Everything in one place

The English Riviera has everything else you’ll need to make your special day run smoothly. Car hire companies, wedding outfitters, disco hire, catering companies, flower suppliers and photographers are just a few of the services on offer and are easy to track down. If you’d prefer to source all your needs from one place, there are various wedding shows taking place during the year, where you’ll find a huge range of local wedding suppliers.