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BRIDAL BUZZ
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Rebecca Matthews
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Lucy Higgins
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Hannah May
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Elizabeth Chester, Jennifer Granlund, Rebecca Green, Jessica Kearney
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Brendan Sleeman
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Morwenna Matthews
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RURAL BEAUTY
The charms of a Trenderway wedding are boundless, extending from the stunning listed farmhouse, restored Cornish stone barns and five-star AA award-winning accommodation to the secluded garden, spring fed lake, rolling meadows and pretty courtyard. And with all of this nestled in a picturesque rural setting on Cornwall’s south coast, plus a wedding team dedicated to helping you design a day tailored entirely to your vision, a celebration here promises to be nothing short of dreamy.
Presenting two new exclusive-use packages for 2021-2022, couples can choose from Trenderway’s One Night Wedding Package and the Reception Only Wedding Package to ensure a tailor-made celebration. The One Night package presents a host of features, from your choice of four licensed ceremony locations to one night’s accommodation for 14 people, use of the Linhay Barn, bridal suite, library, two fully stocked and staffed bars, and a wedding breakfast room for up to 150 guests (and up to 250 for the evening reception).
Then there’s the extras: chairs, tables, white table linen and napkins for up to 80 guests, two glasses of house wine per person, and the use of garden furniture and barbecue, the PA system and various lighting and bunting, alongside the venue’s planning services and a dedicated team of staff for the weekend. Meanwhile, couples looking for a reception-only event can enjoy a similar selection of benefits individually scaled to suit the size of your guest list, plus your choice of laid-back and delicious catering provided by Cooplet & Co.
BY THE SEA
If the words ‘boutique’ and ‘beachside’ match your description of a dream wedding, The Rockpool looks set to make your vision beautifully manifest. Licensed for wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships while presenting a sublime setting to host your private party, The Rockpool boasts a prime position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty atop the sand dunes between Gwithian and Godrevy on Cornwall’s stunning north coast.
Set within stone-hurling distance of the water’s edge, the newly renovated wedding event space is the perfect fusion of barefoot and rustic, inviting the outdoors in to breathtaking effect. Bathed in natural light while framing the seascape, the décor blends a palette of ocean blues and sandy shades spliced with leafy green plants, plush soft furnishings and a log burner, making for a light and airy setting in the warmer months, and a cosy and atmospheric space in the depths of winter.
Expect fresh, flavourful and unfussy food from head chef Ryan Venning, using only the best seasonal Cornish produce locally sourced from land and sea, alongside a dedicated events team complete with personal recommendations and a top-notch supplier list. Working closely with each couple to design a bespoke celebration, you can look forward to a wedding brimming with fabulous flavours and coastal romance – just imagine basking in the scenic surrounds and taking those first steps into married life with the sand between your toes.
therockpoolbeachcafe.co.uk
Adam Sargent
Adam Sargent
WORDS OF LOVE…
“Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.” Barbara De Angelis
12. SPIRIT OF THE SEA Inspiration for a wedding awash with oceanic treasures 16. MODERN CLASSIC A white palette and polished touches for a contemporary country house wedding 22. EARTH STORY Warm hues and boho-chic bridal wear for a wedding under canvas 28. WED’S WISH LIST Dream dresses, head-turning accessories and so-stylish shoes 34. MORE THAN A DRESS Ramp up the romance in these super-chic gowns 42. WED’S BOUDOIR Bridal beauty tips and trends 51. WELL GROOMED Beach boy or country gent? Our pick of the top trending grooms’ looks
56. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips and hot picks for the man of the moment 59. WED’S HIP LIST Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to add a unique touch to your day 60. BOHEMIAN DREAM A love-filled and laid-back wedding with muted shades and boho vibes
66. NATURE’S CANVAS Earthy colours and luxe florals create a landscape-inspired wedding scene 72. PEACHES AND CREAM Pretty-as-a-picture inspiration for a countryside elopement
FEATURES
45. BE JEWELLED Aisle-worthy jewels, from statement stacks to head-turning gems 48. RING TONES Bold and beautiful rings dotted with colourful gemstones 77. THE GUEST EDIT How to ensure your guest list doesn’t grow beyond the size of your big day 82. CHEERS! Expert advice for planning your big day drinks menu 86. SUMMER IN A GLASS Top tipples for a drinks reception bursting with sunny flavours 90. FABULOUS FAVOURS Our pick of guest-pleasing treats with a local twist 94. THE GREAT OUTDOORS The wedding experts on how to make your wild wedding dreams a reality 100. PICK OF THE BUNCH Dreamlike bouquets in shades of pink, peach and cream 103. PLAY TIME Keep your little guests happy with these child-friendly entertainment ideas
106. LET THE MUSIC PLAY Top soundtrack suggestions for each stage of your day 111. WED’S VENUES GUIDE The ultimate guide to Cornwall’s finest wedding venues 136. WEATHERING THE STORM How to keep your relationship strong during testing times
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
145. GOT WED Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day 170. NOTES ON A WEDDING Top tips for your planning pleasure
bridalbuzzregular | BRIDAL BUZZ The Cherry On Top
Ensure your wedding atmosphere doesn’t fall flat by organising top-notch entertainment guaranteed to give your guests plenty to talk about on the day – and long afterwards! Family entertainment specialists Treasure Trails has launched a unique event service and products designed to immerse and treat your guests both near and far to an unforgettable wedding experience.
CherryTop Weddings creates personalised booklets for adults (and special activity packs for children) filled with games, activities, challenges, photos and messages all supported by your unique wedding website, complete with live-stream capability for a fun boost to the bespoke factor of your celebrations.
Whether attending in person or virtually, each guest will receive ‘A Love Story’ designed by the couple using CherryTop Wedding’s user-friendly content management system. Simply select anything from quizzes and puzzles to bingo and imagery, which guests can enjoy and respond to via an online interactive virtual guestbook, or the ‘Wedding Wall’.
Absent friends can watch a live stream of your wedding, allowing them to feel involved by taking part in the same pre-selected activities and contributing their own content in real-time. Guests will receive a one-off memento of your W-day while you’ll be flooded with fresh-from-the-day messages and photos to treasure.
cherrytopweddings.com
Lyra & Moth Joe Burford
Lee Griffin
Lyra & Moth
The Secret Of Small Weddings
Hot on the heels of winning Silver for Tourism Innovation and Gold for Wedding Venue of the Year in the Cornwall Tourism Awards, Cornish wedding venue Treseren has gone on to be crowned the Wedding Venue of the Year in the South West Tourism Awards 2020/2021.
This win is an impressive achievement for Treseren, a Georgian gem just 10 minutes from Cornwall’s north coast. The idyllic destination wedding venue specialises in elopements and intimate weddings for up to 22, offering a gorgeous setting and a relaxed, intimate ambience. At its heart is a beautiful Mine Captain’s House, matched in beauty by its private and picturesque grounds, with accommodation to extend a wedding into a three-day celebration.
While the venue was able to host a number of weddings between lockdowns, the past year has seen owners Emma and Paul Caddis taking the opportunity to enhance their offering. The venue now offers a new organic play area, a lavish cocktail bar with a gold ceiling, and a covered outdoor terrace.
“At Treseren, we have grown to know the secret about small, beautiful weddings – those couples choosing to be selective with their guest list can create a really special and magical experience,” says Emma. “We set out to create a relaxed wedding experience where couples could retreat and enjoy a celebration over a few days, encompassing the wedding day.”
treseren.co.uk
WORDS OF LOVE…
“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world.” Bill Wilson
“You are my today and all of my tomorrows”
Hidden Treasure
Tucked away amidst rolling countryside in a leafy corner of west Cornwall, Stennack Farm’s sense of seclusion adds to its wildly romantic charm. Just a 12-minute drive from the north coast and golden sands of Godrevy, the family-run working farm offers a newly converted wedding barn, rustic outbuildings and luxury accommodation amidst acres of lush grounds to enjoy quality time with friends and family not to mention countless idyllic opportunities for photographs.
With three licensed options for ceremonies, you can choose to marry and celebrate in the purpose-built Wedding Barn before sweeping views across the valley, or, for a more intimate experience with up to 20 guests, there’s the Old Cow Barn. If the weather permits, you might take your vows outside on the lawn, stepping into the Pixie Hut for parts of the ceremony, followed by an al fresco feast in the grounds. With an area for a marquee extension if required, a fully staffed bar, large catering kitchen, furnishings, glassware and a PA system, Stennack Farm also offers offer on-the-day coordination or a full planning service – giving you total peace of mind.
Whether you choose a weekend celebration or a midweek wedding stay, the versatile and charm-packed venue has a package to suit, together with accommodation for 20 in three luxury properties, a children’s play area, hot tub, barbecue hut and plenty of space for camping.
A collaboration from a talented team of wedding suppliers, this styled shoot showcases the gorgeous potential of the Wedding Barn. Flooded with natural light and rural panoramas, the shoot draws on the distinct location to inspire a wedding scene styled with shades of green and white, and fresh, organic touches. From the striking ceremony arch to the cake and stationery, the details ooze an elegant, modern aesthetic, perfect for a scenic and secluded wedding in this rural idyll.
Photography Thomas Frost / Flowers Lucy Charlotte Floral / Cake Cookies and Crumbs Kernow / Dress St Ives Bridal Boutique / Hair Sam, Dukes & Dames Make-up Gemma Campbell / Hair ribbon Rebecca Anne Designs / Stationery Love Tree Designs / Props Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire / A-frame Chris Martin / Models Brandon, Mollie
