Weddings in North Devon
With its stunning location, fantastic food and elegant surroundings the Saunton Sands Hotel near Barnstaple, North Devon, is an inspired choice for your wedding by the sea.
When you choose the Saunton Sands Hotel as your wedding venue, a dedicated wedding planner will be appointed to assist you with all the arrangements. We'll also be pleased to fulfil the duties of Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster, and everything from the flowers to the food will be taken care of to your specifications to make your wedding day in North Devon something to remember.
Arriving for your Wedding
As the bride and groom you will be treated in true Saunton Sands Hotel style, whether you have stayed overnight or arrive on the morning of your ceremony.
- Before the ceremony, the registrar will check final details with the groom and the bride
- After the registrar has spoken to the groom, the wedding guests can make their way into the ceremony room
- The bride's father and the bride will then enter with the bridal party
- The civil ceremony will then take place which lasts approximately 20 minutes
Following The Wedding Ceremony
Refreshments of your choice can be offered to your guests. You will then have the opportunity to meet with your guests and take your wedding photographs in our luxurious Devon surroundings, with the sea making a perfect backdrop all year round.
Guests will be welcomed to the reception by the receiving line, and guests will be invited to take their place at the table for the wedding breakfast. The Toastmaster will (if required) announce Grace and Your meal will be served in the Brend Hotels tradition, followed by the cutting of the cake, speeches and toasts.
Your wedding can be as formal or informal as you wish. Please do not hesitate to discuss your personal preferences with us, we will be delighted to plan your wedding to suit you.
The Saunton Sands Hotel Wedding Facilities
Saunton Sands Hotel can provide you with a choice of:
- Ceremony rooms and guest seating for between 10 and 230 persons
- Liveried welcome including red carpet
- Changing room for the bride and groom by arrangement
- Master of ceremonies
- Bar facilities for your guests prior to the wedding
- A choice of banquet and buffet menus to suit your personal requirements
- Reduced rates for wedding guests wishing to book accommodation for the evening of the wedding.
You can book the Bridal Suite for your wedding night at a substantial discount, including full English breakfast.
For more information on our North Devon Wedding Packages or to discuss your requirements without obligation, please call us on 01271 890212.
2012 Wedding Dates Available:
- Saturday 31st March
- Saturday 7th April
- Saturday 14th April
- Saturday 21st April
- Saturday 28th April
- Saturday 5th May
- Saturday 8th September
- Saturday 22nd September
- Saturday 29th September
- Winter dates also available
Wedding Fayre
Great news, The Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon is hosting a Wedding Fayre on January 15th 2012, please visit our latest news section for more details.

