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A Torquay couple are set to marry, deep inside one of the UK’s oldest caves.
Gilly Woodland aged 49 and Alan Duckworth aged 48 will exchange their nuptials in what is thought to be the oldest cave to have been inhabited by prehistoric humans in the country.
Kent’s Cavern is located in Torquay, Devon, and lays claim to proof of some of the first human occupation of the UK. Amongst other artefacts found in the caves were 5 axes with flint handles which dated back almost ½ million years.
On Saturday a wedding party of 85 will travel to the caves onboard an old-fashioned bus before heading into the underground caves at 3.00pm for the candle-lit civil ceremony which will be held in one of the larger caves followed by post-wedding cocktails and live music in another.
The blushing bride said of the ceremony:-
“We wanted a blank canvas where we could design own wedding. You can put together exactly what you want.
There will be a civil wedding in one cave, then a cocktail party with a 25 piece orchestra, Spectrum Music, playing in the other. We will come up for air for a dinner at ground level, and then go underground again for more live music.
Although the caverns are massive you never forget you are in a cave - and there is the slight risk of being dripped on by a stalactite, it will be really special. All the guests think it is very exciting and they have not stopped talking about it.
They think it is great fun. It is going to be one huge party.”
Tags: cave wedding, Kent's Cavern Caves
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