How to plan your wedding in Dartmouth!

The Crow's Nest guide to planning your wedding in Dartmouth.

 

Since we opened as a guest house some years it has surprised us how many people come to Dartmouth to get married. Then again, it isn't such a surprise is it? Beautiful place in an area of outstanding natural beauty  wonderful river for cruising along before or after the ceremony. Steam railway for you to arrive in style. Brilliant venues to choose from. And a great climate. You can't go wrong....or can you?

Well we are no wedding planners but we can pass on a few tips from lovely guests that have stayed with us. Sometimes the actual bride and groom to be, some are guests and some have been family. All with stories to tell. It seems that the reason wedding planners are so good has something to do with part of their title - 'planner'

You have to plan, so where do you start?  

Over the next few weeks we will be giving you top tips and ideas on how to make the most of planning your special day in one of the most gorgeous places in England to get married....Dartmouth, South Devon.

Dartmouth, South Devon...find out more about the town

People often ask 'why Dartmouth?' Well this short video explains a little about the reasons why everyone loves to come to the town and what to do when you arrive.

This really just scratches the surface of the appeal of Dartmouth. But it would take a very long video to cover it all.
Instead we shall use a series of short films to give you a better understanding of the town and the surrounding area of the South Hams.

This short clip introduces you to one of the best cafes in town - Cafe Alf Resco. Wonderful, friendly, award winning breakfast emporium and just a minute away from our front door! They open 7 days a week between 7am and 2pm. They serve a wide range of breakfasts from toast or porridge and a cup of coffee to the 'full English' A favourite with locals and visitors alike. A visit to Dartmouth is not complete without a stop at Alf's.

Images of Dartmouth - Pinterest

Why we decided to use Pinterest 

We decided to use Pinterest, the on-line pin board site causing a sensation by being the fastest growing social media site ever, because it really does work.

Basically it is a site where you can post great images onto virtual boards you create for different subjects. Like creating a different photo album for lots of different subjects. The great thing about this site though is that you can copy or re-pin other peoples images. You can also follow other peoples' boards a bit like following other Facebook pages.

So we thought it would be a good opportunity to build a collection of photos that really show off why people keep coming back to Dartmouth. Try to explain the allure of the area. 

It encourages us to find really good pictures of Dartmouth and surrounding areas. It also reminds us to keep taking photos when we are out and about or when something special is happening in town (which is quite often!)

By the way, if you have a Pinterest account, let us know and we will try to follow you and we may invite you to be a guest 'pinner' 

The board titles we will be using include: Why Dartmouth? River & Sea, Festivals, Walks, Views, Eat & Drink and Attractions. If you think we have missed a good subject please just let us know and we will consider adding it.

Take a look at our boards and please follow us to make sure you see our latest 'pins'

The Crow's Nest, 5a Lower Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AJ  Tel: 07920 053580

The Crow's Nest guide to 'What's On in Dartmouth February 2013

What’s On February 2013

The Flavel 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 16th Feb @ 8.00pm Kate Dimbleby Music
Tues 19th Feb @ 7.00pm Frankenstein! Theatre
Wed 20th Feb @ 7.15pm ROH LIVE Eugene Onegin Live Screening
Thurs 21st Feb @ 7.30pm BRNC Volunteer Band Music
Thurs 28th Feb @ 7.30pm Ann Widdecombe Speaker

The Flavel – Films

Quartet (12A) Sat 2nd Feb to Thurs 7th Feb
Les Miserables (12A) Fri 8th Feb to Thurs 14th Feb
Skyfall (12A) Fri 15th Feb to Thurs 21st Feb
Persepolis (12A) Sun 17th Feb
Tinkerbell and the
Secret of the Wings (U) Mon 18th Feb to Sat 23rd Feb
Jack Reacher (12A) Fri 22nd Feb to Mon 25th Feb
Lincoln (12A) Fri 22nd to Thurs 28th Feb

Dartmouth Walk & Talk www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Contact Griselda Guthrie for more details 01803 834762
Dartmouth Castle & coves circular Thurs 7th Feb
Berry Head Brixham circular Thurs 14th Feb
Dartmouth & Kingswear riverside walk
via higher & Lowe ferries Thurs 21st Feb
Slapton village circular Thurs 28th Feb

South Devon AONB www.southdevonaonb.org.uk

Snowdrop stroll and a railway line remembered Sun 17th Feb 10.30 – 12.30pm. Meet at Avon Mill Garden Centre, Loddiswell.
Booking essential call 07752494272.

National Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Greenway opens 16th Feb 10.30-5pm Wed to Sun
Coleton Fishacre opens 16th Feb 10.30-5pm Mon to Sun

River Activities

Greenway Ferries resuming all river activities from 16th Feb see www.greenwayferry.co.uk for up to date info

Dartmouth Rail River Company resuming all river activities from 16th Feb see www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk for up to date info
Steam Train
Dartmouth Rail River Company resuming Steam Train trips from 16th Feb see www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk for up to date info

Dartmouth Museum www.dartmouthmuseum.org
Open every day 12noon to 3pm
Woodlands Family Theme Park www.woodlandspark.com
Open Half Term - 16th to 24th February 2013. 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Open weekends until 22nd March 2013.
Events coming up
Dartmouth Comedy Festival 5th - 9th March
Red Nose Day 15th March – TIC ARE DOING SOMETHING FUNNY FOR MONEY!