Civil Partnerships in Cornwall
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Civil Partnerships in Cornwall The registration service guide to civil partnerships in Cornwall www.cornwall.gov.uk/registration The Fowey Hotel With its wonderful views, friendly yet intimate atmosphere and delicious food,The Fowey Hotel is the perfect venue in Cornwall for a wedding, civil partnership or renewal of vows. • Licenced venue • Up to 70 for a sit down wedding breakfast in our restaurant • Smaller room available for more intimate ceremonies & receptions • Outside balcony & garden seating areas • Breathtaking views over Fowey Harbour • Award-Winning Food • Dedicated wedding coordinator The Fowey Hotel, Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HX An inspirational venue for your t. 01726 832551 e. [email protected] civil ceremony www.thefoweyhotel.co.uk www.heartlandscornwall.com - 01209 722321 The beautiful secluded surroundings make this venue truly enchanting, offering exclusivity to the house and grounds giving you the freedom to make your special day unique to you. A unique venue for your perfect wedding Are you looking for a romantic, imaginative, original venue with incredible views, first class facilities and waterside location? Do you want to arrive by boat, offer local Cornish food to your guests and sweep your friends and family off their feet with a wedding to remember? Look no further, contact our wedding planner on 01326 214557 or [email protected] Discovery Quay, The Old Vicarage, Treleigh, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4AY Falmouth TR11 3QY 01209 891615 [email protected] www.theoldvicaragecornwallweddings.co.uk NMM0578 Small Wedding Advert.indd 1 7/2/12 09:32:58 Contents 2 Celebrate in style 4 A grand occasion 8 About civil partnerships 9 Arranging your ceremony 10 What you need to do to make it legal 12 Documents you will need to show us 14 A selection of approved venues 20 Registration Offices in Cornwall 22 Food and drink 24 Planning ahead Civil Partnerships in Cornwall is published by Cornwall Registration Service. 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Cover Photograph: Bob Berry Editorial design by Eight Wire | www.8wire.co.uk | 1 Celebrate in style Let Cornwall provide a stunning backdrop to your dream day There are a few big factors to take into account when planning your civil partnership, chief among them the place in which you choose to make your commitment and the people you choose to celebrate that most special of moments with. Whether your dream day entails an intimate gathering with only your closest family and friends or a day packed full of festivities for hundreds of guests, Cornwall has everything you need to make your special day one to live long in the memory. The county is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world, offering the perfect backdrop to your day of celebration. With more than 150 approved venues offering civil partnership services, you can be sure that there’ll be something to suit every taste. | 2 From grand castles and manor houses steeped in tradition After the ceremony, treat your guests to a true taste of to magnificent hotels with spectacular sea views, Cornwall’s Cornwall with a mouth-watering selection of food – whether approved venues are able to provide a stunning setting for it’s at an award-winning restaurant or hotel or provided by your ceremony. one of the county’s finest caterers at the venue of your choice. With meals crafted from high quality local produce, your And if you’d like your big day to truly stand out from the celebration meal is sure to add to the ‘wow factor’ of your crowd, there are plenty of venue options that tick that box special day. too. From a tin mine to a theme park and other popular visitor attractions, if you’re after somewhere a little out of the And once the celebrations are over, what better place than ordinary Cornwall has it covered. Cornwall to wind down with the person you’ve committed the rest of your life to? If you have a more formal setting in mind, one of Cornwall’s 11 Registration Offices will cater for your every need. Wherever From a romantic sunset stroll on one of Cornwall’s world- you choose to say ‘I do’, there will be a professional, friendly famous beaches or the dramatic coastal path to a quiet drink and supportive team on hand to make sure your day is at a secluded riverside pub, Cornwall offers everything you everything you dreamed of. could possibly need to round off the biggest day of your life. Photo: Bob Berry | 3 A grand occasion Cornwall’s castles and manor houses offer a Photo: Tregenna Castle Photo: Tregenna stunning setting for your celebration If you have something truly special in mind for your civil ceremony then one of Cornwall’s impressive selection of castles and manor houses may fit the bill for your big day. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, there are a number of magnificent venues that can offer your party a day to remember. Tregenna Castle Hotel www.tregenna-castle.co.uk is located in a 72-acre estate in the beautiful fishing village of St Ives offering wonderful sea views. It offers several options for your big day, including indoor or outdoor (from May to September) ceremonies for up to 160 people. Photo: The Castle Bude Photo: The Castle Photo: Port Eliot Photo: Port Photo: Trereife House Photo: Trereife | 4 Photo: Pendragon Country House Country Photo: Pendragon Another stunning venue for civil partnerships is Pentillie Castle Built in 1870, Pendragon Country House and Estate www.pentillie.co.uk – a 2,000 acre private estate set www.pendragoncountryhouse.com was once the vicarage on the bank of the River Tamar. The castle and gardens provide to Davidstow Church. Today, it’s an award-winning country magical surroundings that are sure to be a hit on your big day. house with surrounding grounds that offers a memorable location for civil ceremonies. Exclusive use of the house and Port Eliot www.porteliot.co.uk is an enchanting Grade 1 listed grounds is available for up to 100 guests. house, park and ancient woodland garden that has played host to many memorable celebrations. With five distinct locations Situated on the west bank of the River Fal, Pendennis Castle on offer for civil ceremonies, Port Eliot can offer everything from www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle intimate ceremonies to celebrations for up to 120 guests. offers a romantic venue with spectacular sea views. The castle, which was built in 1539, is able to host a memorable With two rooms available for civil ceremonies with up to 60 ceremony that caters for up to 160 guests and post-ceremony guests, The Castle Bude www.thecastlebude.org.uk is a historic celebrations for as many as 2,000 people. building that was once the home of Cornish inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney. Featuring a sweeping lawn to the front St Mawes Castle www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/ and golden sands behind, The Castle offers a splendid setting properties/st-mawes-castle, also built in the 16th Century, offers for any ceremony. similarly dramatic views from its position on the east bank of the Fal. Between 30 and 100 people can attend ceremonies Trereife www.trereifepark.co.uk is a beautiful house and estate at St Mawes, while up to 250 guests can be in attendance for setting that hosts civil ceremonies for up to 60 seated guests celebratory drinks or dining. (or more if standing) in its elegant drawing room. Featuring large windows that overlook the estate’s wonderful gardens, With these and many more memorable castle and manor the room benefits from plenty of natural light ensuring a bright house venues on offer, there’s never been a better time to venue whatever the weather. celebrate your civil partnership in Cornwall. Photo: Pentillie Castle Photo: Pentillie | 5 Happily Ever After Tregenna Castle Hotel is the perfect Civil Partnership Ceremonies can be held year round in five different rooms, accommodating from two place for a fairytale wedding. to 160 people. It is also one of the few places able The ivy covered castle stands in a to offer a true outdoor ceremony, as from May to September couples can marry under our beautiful magnificent 72 acre estate which Pavilion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. provides far reaching sea views over Our experienced team is on hand to take care of your special day from the initial show round through St Ives, making it one of the most to the big day itself. We will do everything possible romantic places in Cornwall. to help you to create memories that you can treasure. Call 01736 795254 or visit www.tregenna-castle.co.uk The Castle Bude Your Special Day, Our Beautiful Beachfront Venue A choice of two stunning rooms licenced for civil ceremonies, baby naming and renewal of vows. A fine dining restaurant available for receptions.