Frequently Asked Questions

10 most frequently asked questions.

  1. Can I get married at your Torbay hotels?
  2. How long does a Civil Ceremony take?
  3. Do we have to book the registrar separately?
  4. Are we able to have breakfast in bed following the day of our wedding?
  5. Can we have a menu tasting session?
  6. Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
  7. Can we taste the wine before we select it?
  8. Am I allowed to supply my own wine?
  9. How late will the bar be open?
  10. Do you allow children at your Torbay Hotels?
  • Can I get married at your Torbay hotels?

    Yes, both the Headland and Palace hold civil licences which enable you to get married on their premises.

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  • How long does a Civil Ceremony take?

    The ceremony will take approximately 25 minutes.

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  • Do we have to book the registrar separately?

    Yes, you will need to liaise with the registrar direct about their availability.

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  • Are we able to have breakfast in bed following the day of our wedding?

    Yes, we are more than happy to bring you breakfast in bed at a time to suit you, although a surcharge may apply.

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  • Can we have a menu tasting session?

    Yes, you are more than welcome to taste your chosen menu in the hotel’s dining room at a mutually convenient time prior to your wedding.

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  • Do you cater for special dietary requirements?

    Yes special requirements are not a problem, although we do ask you to give us at least two weeks’ notice in order for us to meet your needs.

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  • Can we taste the wine before we select it?

    Yes, you are more than welcome to taste the wine we offer before choosing your drinks package.

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  • Am I allowed to supply my own wine?

    You can supply your own wine however corkage will be charged at £10 per bottle.

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  • How late will the bar be open?

    The bar will be open until 12 midnight.

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  • Do you allow children at your Torbay Hotels?

    We do of course welcome children of any age at our hotels. Children aged 0-2 are free of charge, children aged 3-15 are half price.

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