Exeter is one of the most historic cities in Devon, as well as one of the largest. It lies on the River Exe and has been an important place since it was first created by the Romans. The mix of historic architecture, natural beauty and stunning wedding venues make Exeter the perfect place for a Devon wedding.
The city centre is known for its historic buildings, such as the ruins of Rougemont Castle which was built soon after the Norman invasion, and the Guildhall, which is thought to be the oldest municipal building in England that still in use today. If you have ruled out a church wedding, consider one of the historic or unusual buildings in the city that are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies. For example, civil ceremonies in The Great Barn, known locally as the ‘thatched cathedral’ give you the opportunity to exchange those all important wedding vows beneath a 45ft vaulted ceiling creating a spectacular backdrop and wow factor to rival most civil ceremonies.
If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a photo shoot to capture shots for a memorable wedding album, you might consider Northenay Gardens. Located close to the castle, the gardens are within reach of wedding venues in central Exeter and mean you can be photographed in the oldest public gardens in England, which have been awarded Grade II listed status for their historic importance and beautiful landscaping.
After that it will be down to business entertaining your guests and for that you can choose from the wide variety of wedding venues in and around Exeter. Whatever you have your heart set on you’re sure to be able to find it here, whether you want to wow your guests with a great location or think that the venue will play second fiddle to the entertainment itself.
Wedding receptions usually benefit from a little bit of organised entertainment to help the day go with a swing. Many wedding venues will also be able to offer multiple rooms as part of your package meaning that whilst some of your guests are enjoying the disco, others can chat in peace in a quieter room. If you need some ideas about exactly what works best for wedding receptions then chatting to the wedding venues themselves is a great way of finding out about local suppliers or hearing what other couples have done in the past. If you don’t fancy a loud disco, there are plenty of other options to choose from, such as a string quartet or simply well chosen music playing over the sound system.
Exeter has great transport links meaning that it’s an easy destination for guests travelling to wedding receptions to reach. There are two railway stations and Exeter International Airport and the M5 are also both within easy reach. Although Exeter is popular with tourists, tourism is not the main focus of this city meaning that even summer wedding receptions are unlikely to be delayed by guests getting trapped in tourist traffic. |
