Wedding suppliers in Exeter

Planning a wedding in Exeter

Ask local couples why they chose Exeter and the answer is often the same: everything is close. The cathedral city sits at the head of the Exe estuary, with Dartmoor to the west, the East Devon coast to the south-east and rolling farmland all around. Few places in the south-west give such a wide choice of settings within half an hour.

In and around the city

Exeter Cathedral, with its twin Norman towers and green close, is the city's centrepiece, and the historic Quayside on the river offers waterside spots for photographs. City venues include hotels, historic buildings and restaurants. Just downstream, Topsham has narrow streets and estuary views. Exmouth, at the mouth of the Exe, marks the western end of the Jurassic Coast, which runs east past Sidmouth. Dawlish and Teignmouth lie along the coast to the south-west of the estuary, and Crediton and Tiverton lead north into mid-Devon farmland with barns and country houses.

Planning for Devon weddings

• Summer is peak holiday season, and coastal accommodation and roads get busy. Ask guests to book rooms early.
• Dartmoor weather is changeable and often misty or wet. Always plan an indoor alternative.
• Many rural venues are reached by narrow lanes. Check access for coaches, catering vans and band equipment.

Local suppliers know these conditions well and regularly work across the county. When you get in touch, mention your venue and timings so they can advise on travel.

Travel and ceremonies

Exeter is well connected for the south-west. The M5 ends here, trains run to London Paddington and London Waterloo, and Exeter Airport is just east of the city. Heavitree, Kingsteignton and Exmouth all have suppliers who regularly work in the city.

In England, civil ceremonies must take place at a register office or approved premises, and you give notice at your local register office. Exeter's register office can explain current notice periods and options.