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Welcome to this extra special edition of the Silverlinings Wedding Guide. We are proud to work with Art of Weddings and be the Official Guide for Cornwall’s Ultimate Wedding Event. Use this magazine to navigate the show and help tick your wedding planning boxes once you’re home and digesting everything you’ve seen over a cup of tea! As we go into the autumn and the nights draw in, I love the idea of Wedding Breakfasts making the most of candle-lit dinners. The emerging trend of hanging lights, chandeliers, and lampshades twinkle in the darker afternoons. According to Vogue, 2020 weddings are more about atmosphere and vibe, using details like the colour of the cutlery and the texture of tablecloths to create this ontrend wedding. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our magazine or at the show, head over to silverlinings.co.uk and check out our Wedding Directory for a comprehensive list of local wedding professionals. You’ll also find wonderfully inspiring blogs and practical planning downloads. Our magazine has been a successful planning tool for our brides and grooms for over 15 years, and we truly hope you’ll find this guide useful in planning your special once-in-alifetime wedding day.
in this issue... REGULARS 8 What you need to do & when 10 Ask the experts 24 Questions to ask your wedding venue
25 Cornwall wedding venues 62 Mood boards 82 Wedding showcases & open days in Cornwall
FEATURES
42 Interview
GILL HARVEY, FOUNDER OF ELIZE JANE HOWELL PERSONALISING YOUR CEREMONY
18 Managing your guest list 20 How can a wedding planner help?
34 Creating your own Downton Abbey wedding Cover photo: Griffin Photography griffin-photography.co.uk Venue - Weddings at Pencarrow weddingsatpencarrow.com Bridal Studio - St Ives Bridal Room thebridalroomstives.co.uk Dresses - Eliza Jane Howell elizajanehowell.com Hair - Zebrafinch Hair zebrafinchhair.co.uk Makeup - Stacey Louise MUA staceylouisemakeupartist.co.uk Flowers - Gorse and Thorn gorseandthorn.com Model - Gaby Cecil
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48 Dare to jump
70 Alternative catering
73 Behind the scene of our photo shoot
Contributors: Caroline, Caroline Griffiths Wedding Planner, Nicola and Denise, Cornish Celebrants, Hayley, Sunset Tipis Amendment: In the July issue, the dress used on page 63 of “Take Me To The Ball” was supplied by Bridal Gossip bridalgossip.co.uk
CONTACT US Editor Emma Tuckley hello@silverlinings.co.uk Art Director Chris Bunt - Desine adcopy@silverlinings.co.uk
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REAL WEDDINGS 50 Ashley & Lloyd The Cow Shed
66 Abi & Oliver Scorrier House
56 Carolyn & Martin Cape Cornwall Club
74 Kellie & Phil Gwel-an-Mor
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TO DO
12 months before... Choose a wedding date Decide on a budget Open a planning book Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your church or registrar Book your reception venue/caterers Send out “Save The Date” cards Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man Start looking for The Dress! Choose and book your photographer
10 months before... Order your wedding dress Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Choose the music, hymns and readings for the ceremony Order wedding stationery Book entertainment Choose and order your wedding cake Make an appointment with your chosen florist Select a Toastmaster Decide on how you’re getting to the venues
Choose and book your videographer Take out insurance cover Start thinking about the honeymoon
6 months before... Book an engagement shoot Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear Order venue decoration/chair covers Select your wedding rings Book a make-up artist/hairdresser and arrange a trial Choose a Gift List Think about timings of the day Book transport Buy shoes, lingerie and accessories Attend initial fitting for your wedding dress
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4 months before... Send out your wedding invitations Check your passport expiry date Check if you will need visas or vaccinations for your honeymoon destination Choose attendants’ gifts Order favours Start thinking about a seating plan Book your wedding night accommodation Make arrangements for Hen and Stag parties
2 weeks before...
Arrange fittings for the menswear Organise a rehearsal with the relevant people
Make a note of wedding gifts as they arrive
Choose your menu Have a final meeting with your venue
1 month before... Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress
Arrange to change your name if appropriate Speak to all your suppliers to confirm details Book dry cleaning for your dress
1 week before...
Telephone guests who have not responded to your invitation Buy a wedding gift for each other Arrange for a final fitting for your bridesmaids, ushers and best man and arrange when to collect the outfits Confirm timings with the venue and all relevant suppliers
Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear Arrange for your order of service to be given to the minister Pack for your honeymoon or overnight bag Have all your beauty treatments Book the groom a hair cut
Have a final meeting with your venue Create a list of important photos for the photographer
Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal with the relevant people
Organise an emergency kit for on the day Drink plenty of water and have some early nights
... and Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to fruition
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TOP TIPS FROM WEDDING INDUSTRY BUSINESSES
LOOK OUT for Ask The Exp ert LIV E at CORNWALL’S ULTIMATE WEDDING SHOW 19th & 20th October
PHOTOGRAPHER: VERITY FROM VERITY WESTCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Make sure your photographer is the right one for you. I should start with the fact that I am not a traditional photographer and these are only my musings! You will hang out with them ALL day; from the beginning to the end, they will be with you! An experienced photographer can cover your day without the need for a shot list. You can trust them to cover all the details and to document your story, so you need not worry about them. If you do want family formals, I would always suggest to keep it to a minimum - guests at weddings like to have fun, you want to have fun, and not stand around in one place smiling for a traditional group shot. Keep it small and quick. Don’t feel pushed into traditional shots like the awkward mock cake cutting or signing the register if you don’t want to do it. 10
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And feed your photographer! As I mentioned earlier they can be with you all day and most of the night, so be sure they have fuel to keep going. It’s a small thing that is very much appreciated. MARQUEE TONYA FROM ABSOLUTE CANVAS For a marquee, all you need is a field which is fairly level and has good access; we can arrange for toilets, generators, water, etc to be brought to the site. Nothing is impossible! We like to hear your ideas and designs and work with you. When does the marquee go up? We like to have all our marquees up by Thursday, giving you all day on Friday to put your final stamp and finishing touches to your marquee. We take down our marquees on Sundays and Mondays allowing you time to remove all your personal items.
Ask the expert
BUZZ • BOUTIQUE • BLISS Wedding Dresses,
Bridesmaids Dresses, Bridal Accessories Caroline Griffiths: 07476 786 731
VENUE: JACQUELINEcaroline@bridalgossip.co.uk & JADE FROM TRENDERWAY Follow your heart - it got you this far so listen to it! If you www.bridalgossip.co.uk have a good connection with the events person showing you the venue, then that is a good sign. It will make the planning process easier and more fun - you will have Bodmin Exeter trust in them85 to Fore run your day which is one less thing to St, Bodmin, 8 Grace Parade, Grace worry about. Cornwall Also check if there is a limit on how much PL31 2JB Rd West, Marsh Barton, communication you can have with the venue before your Devon EX2 8PU wedding. (At Trenderway there is no limit!)
BRIDAL WEAR: CAROLINE FROM BRIDAL GOSSIP Underwear! It’s really useful to wear appropriate underwear when trying dresses on.; coming to your appointment wearing good underwear will also make you feel more confident when trying on dresses. Certain styles of dresses can be altered by a seamstress i.e. an internal bra strap around your back can be added to give you the feeling of security if you’re wearing a strapless gown. Good fitting underwear will make a massive difference to any outfit, so make sure you get measured properly at a lingerie store. You want to feel incredible in your dress, so good underwear is as important as wearing makeup! If you feel good on the inside you feel amazing on the outside. STYLING: REBECCA FROM THE UNIQUE CORNISH EVENT COMPANY Creating the style and vibe for your wedding doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you’ve booked your venue then start there.
Is it a barn where rustic charm would suit or a coastal marquee where soft blue and green tones would work beautifully. If you’ve not chosen a venue yet then think about how you both are as a couple. Do you love music and festivals or do you love more romantic glamour. Use Pinterest, have one board where you pin anything and everything you love on it, then revisit it and start to hone it down. If you notice a theme starting to come through then go with it. Also don’t be afraid to use other sources for inspiration, like colour swatches from Farrow & Ball when walking round a hardware store. Take inspiration from the world around you and be true to you. Trends come and go, remember you want to look back on your photos fondly, not cringing because you chose the Pantone Colour of the Year that you never really liked.
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The Vean is a versatile, fully serviced luxury country house retreat with stunning views over Caerhays Castle spring gardens. Its idyllic rural location is less than a mile from Porthluney beach on the south coast of Cornwall. When booking your wedding at The Vean you have exclusive use of the whole house which includes 8 luxurious en-suite bedrooms. The Vean is available for a civil ceremony only, reception only or civil ceremony followed by a reception. Tel: 01872 501310 | Email: weddings@caerhays.co.uk visit.caerhays.co.uk/the-vean
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WEDDINGS AT TRENYTHON MANOR
An iconic Cornish manor house set in 24-acres of glorious gardens & ancient woodlands. The elegant manor house has been lovingly restored and sympathetically converted to a hotel and luxury lodge resort. Many of its historic features, including intricately carved oak panelling, sweeping staircases, decorative ceilings and marble columns, have been carefully preserved.
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YOUR CEREMONY With Nicola & Denise from Cornish Celebrants
So how can I personalise my ceremony? This is a question that couples often ask us – and as Independent Celebrants we are happy to oblige! Registration Services may offer some choices but they are not usually able to offer the range of personalisation that a Celebrant can, and if you opt for a religious service the marriage service for that religion will be used, with choices for hymns and readings. 14
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There are so many options to help make your ceremony feel that it is about you, from choosing to write your own vows, opting for readings and involving your guests, but we find the inclusion of a ritual – something visual for all to see – is the one thing that adds the “wow” factor to your wedding cornishcelebrants.co.uk
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HAVING A RITUAL MAY SOUND A LITTLE BIT ‘LEFT FIELD’ TO YOU, SO LET ME EXPLAIN SOME OF THEM – AND MOST CELEBRANTS ARE HAPPY TO ADAPT EVERY ONE OF THEM TO SUIT YOU. HERE ARE SOME OF THE FAVOURITE ONES:
TIE THE KNOT This is such a fun ritual! Two cords representing the two people in the marriage are joined with fisherman’s knots; the cords are pulled and the knots come together, the harder the couple pull, the more secure the knot becomes – a real visual metaphor for marriage! This ritual can be adapted to include children; it works especially well for a blended family and becomes a visual representation of the new family being created. SAND CEREMONY It is very powerful visually as a couple take it in turns to pour sand from their respective containers into a joint vase, resulting in layers of colour being formed. In Cornwall we often add a starting layer of sand from the couple’s favourite beach to ground them in their marriage to a happy place. Children, friends and guests can be asked to add sand if wished to include them. The resulting vase is full of layers of coloured sand, which can never again be separated into its constituent colours. UNITY CANDLE We ask a family member from each side to light a candle. With two candles lit, we then ask each of the couple to light a taper from their respective family candles and then light together a third candle representing the light from their two families uniting into a new family. Some couples buy personalised candles with their names and date of wedding for the central candle as a keepsake.
HANDFASTING In many countries, cultures and religions the hands of the couple were bound together as a sign of their marriage. Handfasting is often described as an ancient Celtic rite and can range from a simple symbolic tying of the hands with cords, ribbons or wrap whilst you say your vows to each other to a more involved form of rite.
QUAICH (LOVING CUP) The use of the quaich or loving cup symbolises the coming together of the couple and the trust between them. The cup can be filled with your favourite drink – or a combination of two! – then take it turns to offer the cup to each other and take a drink until the cup is empty. This idea can be extended to the wider family, but if children involved it’s probably best to use soft drinks rather than alcohol!
RING BLESSING A wonderful way to include all your guests. The ring is passed amongst your guests at the beginning of your ceremony, so that everyone has the opportunity to hold the ring and imbue it with love and blessings for your wedding.
So take the plunge, be creative with your Celebrant and discuss what you can do to make your ceremony one to remember for both you and your guests, and if none of these rituals work for you – make up one of your own!! silverlinings.co.uk
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FOR YOUR WEDDING And you must have a wedding that is unique. A wonderful day and a lifetime of memories. At Trenderway we understand this. And we’ll welcome you to our wonderful place. We’ll help make your wedding unforgettable. Please visit us and see for yourself. trenderwayweddings.co.uk
Trenderway Farm, Pelynt, Near Polperro, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2LY 01503 272214 weddings@trenderwayfarm.com
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MOS MAW PHOTOGRAPHY
From the flag-stoned terrace and the manicured gardens to the impressive Great Hall seating up to 140 people, discover this award-winning venue in the heart of Cornwall. Let The Alverton be the magnificent backdrop to your big day.
DAN WARD PHOTOGRAPHY
www.thealverton.co.uk | 01872 276 633 | Tregolls Road Truro TR1 1ZQ
Picture your perfect day. Vows next to the water. A backdrop that oozes heritage and character. Guests indulging in chilled Champagne whilst watching the lights dance across the harbour. However you imagine your big day, a wedding at The Greenbank Hotel offers all this, and more.
www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk | 01326 312440 | Harbourside Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2SR
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HERE’S SOME TIPS ON DECIDING YOUR GUEST LIST AND AVOIDING THE STRESS! UNDERSTAND YOUR GOALS Use your budget and venue capacity as guides to help you set a realistic figure. If you already have an idea on catering, this will have the most impact on your budget (after your venue) so deciding if you want elaborate 4-course fine dining or street food served from vans is important from the outset. DETERMINE YOUR IMPORTANT GUESTS When you start building your list, put down everyone who you couldn’t have a wedding without them there, from family members to old school buddies. Just for this part, take your budget and venue out of the equation. You may have to trim later but for now, this is a good starting point. MANAGE YOUR FAMILY’S EXPECTATIONS Sometimes couples feel pressured into inviting certain friends of their parents or distant relatives because they are not entirely footing the bill themselves. If you accept any generous contributions to your wedding fund, determine if there are strings attached ahead of time. Have an honest discussion with your parents/ in-laws/grandparents/etc. to see if their financial assistance comes with any requirements (or even any subtle “hopes”) about the guests, the venue, or other wedding details. THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WILL AFFECT YOUR BUDGET Each guest affects a large number of elements of your wedding, from the number of plates your caterer will prepare, to place settings needed, to stationery items, to favors, and even to how much cake you’ll need. It’s much better to keep your number on the conservative side; avoid over inviting as you’ll be holding your breath every time you open an RSVP. If there’s room in the budget or you end up having more space than you thought you would, add later on.
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CREATE YOUR ‘CUTTING’ RULES When it comes to trimming the guest list, decide on how you’ll decide on who makes the list and stick to the rules. Don’t be put off of also creating an A List and a B List which you can then refer back to when RSVPs start coming in. 1. I f neither of you has spoken to or met them or heard their name before, don’t invite them. 2. If neither of you has spoken to them in three years, don’t invite them. 3. If there’s anyone who’s on the list because you feel guilty about leaving them off, don’t invite them. CONSIDER AN ‘ADULTS ONLY’ WEDDING Deciding whether to invite children will probably come down to a pure budgetary or venue space decision. If the money isn’t there, you may want to go with an adults-only event. A wedding can be a great reason to encourage guests to get a sitter, leave the kids at home, dress up and enjoy a day out with your spouse! This is a kind way to let people know that this isn’t a whole family affair, plus, it makes it a fun occasion for them! PICK A DESTINATION AWAY FROM YOUR HOMETOWN If you find that you are still struggling to manage your guest list and have a certain number to stay below, consider choosing a venue that requires a little more effort to get to. Picking a venue an hour or two out of the way, guests are required to put a little more effort into attending. People who truly want to be there will make the effort.
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AND HOW THEY CAN REALLY HELP
WITH CAROLINE FROM CAROLINE GRIFFITHS WEDDING PLANNER As a Wedding Planner we have always been regarded as a bit of a status symbol for the rich and famous! But now savvy couples have realised a good wedding planner can actually help them instead of taking over, and is definitely something to consider. I may be hearing some of you say “Why would I hire a wedding planner when I can do it myself�; this is a fair point! Experienced wedding planners have experience in all aspects of wedding planning, from helping couples set up realistic wedding budgets to pulling together the logistics on how the wedding day will run. From photography to catering and flowers to the music playlist, wedding planners keep you organized while lessening your stress and relieving your time. But most importantly they know how to avoid the mistakes of planning a wedding and can manage the risks that all big days will experience. 20
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What Does A Wedding Planner Actually Do? Hiring a professional planner is a little bit like having a bridal personal assistant on hand throughout your engagement. Reading contracts, completing booking forms, chasing guests that haven’t RSVP’d, creating schedules and then assisting with the set-up and clear-down. A planner can carry out a vast array of tasks that are a little tedious, a tad boring and incredibly time-consuming. The result?..... You to catch up on Netflix rather than spending your evenings doing ‘wedmin’.
Most importantly we are there on the day to ensure everything goes to plan. Normally the on the day coordination falls to the Best Man, Chief Bridesmaid or a family member. These people are not often professional organisers and invariably find the task significantly more demanding than they had imagined. They also want to enjoy the day and celebrate with you - they are your closest friends and family after all and you certainly don’t want them dealing with the various issues that can arise on your wedding day.
Don’t wedding planners cost a lot of money? From browsing through wedding magazines and reading blogs you begin to realise just how many hours go into organising a wedding. It’s estimated it takes couples 250-300 hours to organise a wedding – a lot more if its a marquee wedding. Understanding that hiring a professional wedding planner is not an additional expense. If you think about it, your wedding day will most probably be the biggest and most expensive party you will ever host. But this party isn’t a straightforward dinner party. This is a party stretching over a full day that may have multiple locations, potentially hundreds
But our Venue has a wedding coordinator? If you have a dedicated contact at your venue, that’s fabulous news and they should be able to take a lot of the timeconsuming aspects away from you. I’ve had the delight of working with some simply amazing venue coordinators, worth their weight in gold a hundred times over. All I’d say is: bear in mind standards differ and that ultimately, they work for the venue, not for you, and will by definition have to put the interests of their employer first.
of guests, a tight schedule and a long list of suppliers to orchestrate. That’s a lot going on! Paying for a professional can actually save you money, keep you in line of your budget and give you options that are often cheaper. Keep in mind that because of inside connections and experience, wedding planners have the toolset to avoid common mistakes and last minute added costs. Hiring a wedding planner might be the most cost-effective move, in the end, to save you from troubles and make the entire wedding process seamless and easy.
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-Y ou both work full-time jobs that will prevent you from meeting with vendors on weekdays.
-Y ou’re excited to be married, but just thinking about wedding planning fills you with dread.
-Y ou do not have other outside help such as an involved mother-of-the-bride, helpful bridesmaids, or knowledgeable friends.
-Y ou can envision your wedding, but you have no idea how to make your dreams come true.
-L ive outside the area – your local planner can recommend the best suppliers and venue for you. -Y ou’re having a marquee at home or dry hired a venue – if you are having a marquee wedding don’t underestimate the amount of work involved not only in the organisation but in the actual set up as well. -T here are personality conflicts between the couple, their parents, and/or other people.
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- You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and generally wishing that you had decided to elope. -C oordination – in some cases couples organise a wedding themselves but do need support coordinating all suppliers. In these situations a planner might come on board a few months before to assist the couple.
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Is VAT included in the prices quoted?
How much is the deposit to secure our date?
Will there be someone from the venue present on our day?
Are there any restrictions on decor?
How long will you provisionally hold a date for?
If the venue isn’t Exclusive Use, who else could be there on my wedding day?
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What time does our evening reception need to finish?
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venues CORNWALL
Areas represent local Registration Office
Bodmin
TA MILL 01840 261797
PENSTOWE MANOR 01209 219292
BEDRUTHAN HOTEL & SPA 01637 861227
tamill.co.uk
penstoweholidays.co.uk
bedruthan.com
THE MILL HOUSE 01840 770200
THE CASTLE 01288 357302
BODMIN JAIL 01208 76292
themillhouseinn.co.uk
thecastlebude.org.uk
bodminjail.org
THE OLD SCHOOL 01208 880721
THE EDGCUMBE 01288 353846
CORNISH TIPI WEDDINGS AT TREGILDRANS QUARRY 01208 880781
theoldschoolhotel.co.uk
edgcumbe-hotel.co.uk
THE WATERFRONT, POLZEATH 01208 869655
THE FALCON HOTEL 01288 352005
cornishtipiweddings.co.uk
KING ARTHURS GREAT HALLS 01840 770526 kingarthursgreathalls.co.uk
LANTEGLOS COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 01840 213551Â lantegloshotel.co.uk
PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL 01841 532486 harbourhotels.co.uk/ hotels/padstow
falconhotel.com
waterfrontpolzeath.co.uk
TREGULLAND COTTAGE & BARN 01566 770880
TREVIGUE 01840 230492 trevigue.com
tregulland.co.uk
WEDDINGS IN THE WYLDES 01566 781737
TRERETHERN FARM 01841 532781
weddingsinthewyldes.com
trerethernfarm.com
WIDEMOUTH MANOR 01288 361207
TREVIBBAN MILL VINEYARD 01841 541413
thewidemouthmanor.co.uk
trevibbanmill.com
Camborne Pool, Redruth
PENCARROW 01840 250118
TREWORNAN MANOR 01208 812359
weddingsatpencarrow.com
trewornanmanor.co.uk
BURNCOOSE HOUSE 01872 870675
PENGENNA MANOR 01208 612221
WATERSIDE CORNWALL 01208 831808
burncoosehouse.co.uk
pengennamanor.co.uk
watersidecornwall.com
GWEL AN MOR 01209 842354
PRIDEAUX PLACE 01841 532411
WELL PARC HOTEL 01841 520318
gwelanmor.com
prideauxplace.co.uk
wellparc.co.uk
HEARTLANDS 01209 722325
ST MORITZ HOTEL 01208 862242 stmoritzhotel.co.uk
ST NECTANS WATERFALL 01840 779538 st-nectansglen.co.uk
Bude
heartlandscornwall.com
AN MOR HOTEL 01288 356300
KEHELLAND TRUST 01209 613153
anmorhotel.co.uk
kehellandtrust.org.uk
LAUNCELLS BARTON 01288 352352
LOWENAC HOTEL 01209 719295
launcellsbarton.co.uk
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Launceston
PENVENTON PARK 01209 203000
PENRYN TOWN HALL 01326 373086
penventon.co.uk
penryntowncouncil.co.uk
POLTAIR HOLIDAY 07766 850351
ST MICHAELS RESORT 01326 312707
higherchurchtownfarm.co.uk
poltairholidaybarns.com
stmichaelshotel.co.uk
THE EAGLE HOUSE HOTEL 01566 774488
ROSEWARNE MANOR 01209 610414
THE FALMOUTH HOTEL 01326 312671
theeaglehousehotel.com
rosewarnemanor.co.uk
falmouthhotel.co.uk
SCORRIER HOUSE 01209 820264
THE GREENBANK HOTEL 01326 312440
scorrierhouse.co.uk
greenbank-hotel.co.uk
boconnoc.com
THE OLD QUAY HOUSE 01736 753445
THE ROYAL DUCHY 01326 313042
CARNGLAZE CAVERNS 01579 320251
quayhousehayle.co.uk
brend-hotels.co.uk/theroyalduchy
carnglaze.com
THE ROCKPOOL 01736 757809
THE THIRSTY SCHOLAR 01326 372996
COMMONWOOD MANOR 01503 262929
therockpoolbar.co.uk
thethirstyscholar.co.uk
commonwoodmanor.com
TRICKY’S AT THE TOLGUS INN 01209 219292
TREBAH GARDEN 01326 252200
HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL 01503 263273
trickyscornwall.co.uk
trebahgarden.co.uk
hannaforepointhotel.com
Falmouth
Helston
HIGHER CHURCHTOWN FARM 01566 781437
Liskeard
BOCONNOC HOUSE 01208 872507
KILMINORTH COTTAGES 07850 553280
AMÉLIES 01326 554000
kilminorthcottages.co.uk
budockvean.co.uk
ameliesporthleven.co.uk
COSAWES BARTON 01872 864026
CORNISH CAMELS 01326 231302
LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR AT COLLIFORD TAVERN 01208 821335
cosawesbarton.co.uk
cornishcamels.com
MEUDON HOTEL 01326 250541
PENGERSICK CASTLE 01736 763973
meudon.co.uk
pengersickcastle.com
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 01326 313388
POLDARK MINE 01326 573173
THE STUDIO AT FRIEDA & THE MOON 01503 221015
nmmc.co.uk
poldarkmine.org.uk
friedaandthemoon.co.uk
PENDENNIS CASTLE 01326 310106
POLURRIAN BAY HOTEL 01326 240421
TREDUDWELL MANOR 01726 870226
english-heritage.org.uk/ pendennisweddings
polurrianhotel.com
tredudwell.co.uk
THE GUILDHALL 01326 572063
TRENDERWAY FARM 01503 272214
helston-tc.gov.uk
trenderwayweddings.co.uk
TREGOOSE FARMHOUSE & BARN 01326 574270
TREVENNA 01579 320013
tregooseweddings.co.uk
trevenna.co.uk
BUDOCK VEAN HOTEL 01326 250288
PENMORVAH MANOR 01326 250277
lakeviewrestaurant.co.uk
TALLAND BAY HOTEL 01503 272667 tallandbayhotel.co.uk
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Cornwall venues WHEAL TOR HOTEL 01579 363401 bodminmoorhotel.co.uk
Penzance
BOHO CORNWALL (WAS BOSCEAN COUNTRY HOUSE) 01736 788748 bohocornwall.co.uk
CAPE CORNWALL CLUB 01736 788611 capecornwallgolfclub.co.uk
CARBIS BAY HOTEL 01736 795311 carbisbayhotel.co.uk
CHYPRAZE, HOME OF WEDDINGS 01736 788312 thecornishweddingbarn.co.uk
TREMENHEERE SCULPTURE GARDENS 01736 448089
landsendhotel.co.uk
TREREIFE HOUSE & GARDENS 01736 362750 trereifepark.co.uk
Saltash
WHITSAND BAY HOTEL 01503 230276 whitsandbayhotel.co.uk
St Austell ATLANTIC HOTEL 01637 872244
CALSTOCK ARTS 01822 833183
atlantichotelnewquay.co.uk
pentirehotelnewquay.co.uk
BOSCUNDLE MANOR 01726 813557
CHINA FLEET COUNTRY CLUBS 01752 854668 (opt 5)
boscundlemanor.co.uk
china-fleet.co.uk
CAERHAYS CASTLE & ESTATE 01872 500025 visit.caerhays.co.uk
LITTLE FOX HOTEL 01503 230863
CARLYON BAY HOTEL 01726 812304 carlyonbay.com
MOUNT EDGCUMBE 01752 822236 mountedgcumbe.gov.uk
OLD VICARAGE HOTEL 01736 796124
whitsandbay-weddings.co.uk
tremenheere.co.uk
littlefoxhotel.co.uk
LAND’S END HOTEL 01736 871844
WHITSAND BAY FORT 01752 822597
CARNMARTH HOTEL 01637 872519 carnmarth.com
PENTILLIE CASTLE & ESTATE 01579 350044
EDEN PROJECT 01726 818771
PORTH-EN-ALLS HOUSE 01736 762014
pentillie.co.uk
edenproject.com/weddings
prussiacove.co.uk
POLHAWN FORT 01752 822864
FIR HILL ESTATE 07831 800701
QUEENS HOTEL 01736 362371
polhawnfort.com
firhillevents.com
queens-hotel.com
PORT ELIOT HOUSE 07561 129938
FOWEY HALL HOTEL 01726 833866
ST IVES HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA 01736 795221
porteliot.co.uk
foweyhallhotel.co.uk
ST MELLION 01579 352011
GLENDORGAL HOTEL 01637 874937
st-mellion.co.uk
glendorgal.co.uk
THE CARDINALS HATT 01752 845888
GREAT WESTERN HOTEL 01637 872010
oldvicarage.com
harbourhotels.co.uk/hotels/st-ives/
THE GANNET INN 01736 795651 gannetstives.co.uk
thecardinals-hatt.co.uk
greatwesternnewquay.co.uk
TREGANHOE FARM WEDDING & EVENT VENUE 07929 968703
THE COW SHED AT FREATHY 01752 823167
HOTEL BRISTOL 01637 875181
treganhoefarm.co.uk
thecowshedweddings.co.uk
hotelbristol.co.uk
TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL 01736 795254
THE EDGCUMBE ARMS 01752 822294
HOTEL CALIFORNIA 01637 872798
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Cornwall venues HOTEL VICTORIA 01637 872255 hotel-victoria.co.uk
KNIGHTOR WINERY 01726 851101 knightor.com
LOWER BARNS BOUTIQUE WEDDING VENUE 01726 844881
THE LLAWNROC HOTEL 01726 843461
MOUNT PLEASANT ECO PARK 01209 891500
thellawnroc.co.uk
mpecopark.co.uk
THE OLD QUAY HOUSE HOTEL 01726 833302
NANCARROW FARM 07876 390231 nancarrowfarm.co.uk
theoldquayhouse.com
THE SCARLET 01637 861800
ROSE IN VALE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 01872 552202
scarlethotel.co.uk
roseinvalehotel.co.uk
THE VEAN 01872 501918
SEINERS ARMS 01872 573118
caerhays.co.uk/thevean
seiners.co.uk
THE WATERWHEEL INN 01726 67435
SHIP AND CASTLE 01326 270401
thewaterwheel.co.uk
coastandcountryhotels.com
polpier.co.uk
TRENANCE COTTAGES 01637 859496
ST MAWES HOTEL 01326 270170
PORTH AVALLEN HOTEL 01726 812802
trenancecottages.co.uk
stmaweshotel.com
porthavallen.co.uk
TRENYTHON MANOR HOTEL & SPA 01726 814797
THE ALVERTON 01872 276633
lowerbarnswedding.co.uk
LUSTY GLAZE BEACH 01637 872444 lustyglaze.co.uk/weddings
PENTIRE HOTEL 01637 872334 pentirehotelnewquay.co.uk
POLPIER & PENPOL
PORTH VEOR MANOR HOTEL 01637 873274 porthveormanor.com
SANDS RESORT HOTEL 01637 872864
WATERGATE BAY HOTEL 01637 860543
sandsresort.co.uk
watergatebay.co.uk
SANDY LODGE HOTEL 01637 872851
Truro
THE ROSEVINE 01872 580206 rosevine.co.uk
THE SMUGGLERS DEN 01637 830209 thesmugglersden.co.uk
BLUE BAR 01209 890329
TRERICE 01637 875404
SEA HOUSE 01726 68966
blue-bar.co.uk
nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
seahousecornwall.co.uk
DRIFTWOOD SPARS 01872 552428
WOODLAND VALLEY FARM 01726 884127
THE COASTGUARD’S LOOKOUT 01872 500025
driftwoodspars.co.uk
woodlandvalley.co.uk
sandylodgehotel.co.uk
caerhays.co.uk
HENDRA BARNS 01872 510884 hendrabarns.co.uk
THE FOWEY HOTEL 01726 832551 thefoweyhotel.co.uk
HOTEL TRESANTON 01326 270055 tresanton.com
THE HEADLAND HOTEL 01637 872211 headlandhotel.co.uk
LAMORRAN HOUSE 01326 270800 lamorrangardens.co.uk
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Your wedding day is everlasting. It’s the start of the next chapter in your story. English Heritage’s historic wedding venues share this unique sense of the everlasting. With an atmospheric castle keep, contemporary reception rooms and panoramic sea views, our castle gives you a connection to the past and an inspiring setting for your future. To find out more call 01326 310 100, email PendennisHospitality@english-heritage.org.uk or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennisweddings
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If you’d prefer a more relaxed approach to your wedding, one that’s fun and informal, then a festival themed wedding may be the one for you. Many couples are opting for a full weekend of celebrations and what better than the feel good vibes of a festival to bring a group together. Without question you’ll be hunting for an outside venue – one which allows tents, yurts or tipis. For an authentic festival experience, onsite camping or glamping is a must. Afterall, stumbling across a field at the end of the party and falling into your tent is a Glastonbury rite of passage!
HAVE FUN AND GET CREATIVE You can really ramp up the festival vibe by bringing lots of colour, creativity and live music. Your budget may not stretch to lots of bands but musically talented friends or family may want to contribute to a relaxed Sunday afternoon acoustic set. You can do away with the formal three course dinners and sparkly tiaras and opt for street food vendors and D.I.Y flower crowns. Whatever your personality you can really inject it into your own mini “wed-fest” and create an event everyone will remember.
SET THE TONE Many people have preconceived ideas of what a wedding “should” be like. A festival does away with convention but it may be wise to get your guests on board with your theme. Try to supply all the information they will need when sending the invites. Suggestions on suitable footwear or extra layers of clothing may be helpful. If you’re planning a two day event then your guests will require more notice to book holiday and plan accordingly. WEIGH IT UP There’s no denying that stretching the party plans will also stretch the budget. You may need to feed people for two days or at least make arrangements for catering to be made available. Toilet and generator hire firms often charge for a 24 hour basis so it’s worth researching any additional hire costs for extended use. Portable shower units are also a welcome option for wedding guests. Do thorough research of your venue shortlist and check they’ll allow a full 2 day event including live music and the sale of alcohol. If guests are staying, a venue with an early music cut off or neighbours close by may be too restrictive for your plans.
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We loved the TV series and now we have another chance to get our Downton Abbey fix with the release of the movie. There are lots of reasons for loving Downton but one of them surely has to be the stunning vintage style, period settings and gorgeous costumes. We’ve also been lucky to watch a number of weddings over the years – from Anna & Mr Bates’s simple registry office ceremony, Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes opting for a traditional village celebration to the full-scale society wedding of Lady Mary Crawley.
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First of all, of course, you’ll need a magnificent country pile. Pencarrow is a Georgian house still lived in by the Molesworth family and it has a number of spaces that are licenced for weddings including the Drawing Room or Music Room inside or the Arbour outside. Once the formalities are over, the wedding party can celebrate in a Raj-style marquee in the grounds. Other incredible country house wedding venues in Cornwall include Pentillie Castle in the Tamar Valley, the Caerhays Castle & Estate overlooking Porthluney Bay or Tredudwell Manor near Fowey.
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Eliza Jane Howell’s 2020 collection is aptly called ‘The Roaring Twenties’ and really embraces the glamour and silhouette of that era, whilst still including elements of modern fashion such as jumpsuits and colour.
Eliza Jane Howell is available exclusively in Cornwall at The Bridal Room St Ives.
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The food and drink you choose to serve to your guests is a great way of emphasising your chosen theme. You could simply create a menu that includes timeless classics or even opt for a luxury banquet that includes ingredients such as game to really give your day an aristocratic air. Cocktails such as Mimosa and Sidecar were invented in the ‘20s and you could serve them to your guests before the breakfast.
One of the great things about a Downtonthemed vintage wedding is it’s a great prompt to go plastic-free and use natural materials throughout your wedding. From flower petal confetti to natural foliage decorations, table settings, wedding stationery and even gifts on your wedding list, it’s a great way to bring vintage style bang up to date. Cornish florists such as Gorse & Thorn, Blew Flowers or Sweet Pea Floral Studio will help you create stunning arrangements. The Unique Cornish Event Company will take your theme and style every aspect of your wedding to fit in with it.
Include your wedding transport in your theme and pick classic vehicles or even a horse drawn carriage to get you to your venue. Speak to local suppliers about the vehicle options they can offer, and you might find yourself travelling to your wedding in a vintage Rolls-Royce or your wedding guests being conveyed in an old-style charabanc.
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PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY: Griffin Photography griffin-photography.co.uk VENUE: Weddings at Pencarrow weddingsatpencarrow.com MODEL: Gaby Cecil BRIDAL STUDIO: St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk DRESSES: Eliza Jane Howell elizajanehowell.com HAIR: Zebrafinch Hair zebrafinchhair.co.uk MAKEUP: Stacey Louise MUA staceylouisemakeupartist.co.uk CAKE: Claire’s Sweet Temptations clairessweettemptations.com FLOWERS: Gorse & Thorn gorseandthorn.com
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Can you give a little overview of how you came to be a bridal designer? I grew up in Swansea, South Wales and came to London when I was eighteen years old to study first at Central St. Martins, and then The Royal College of Art for my MA in Fashion. Fashion was in my family and I would be the third generation to work in this field.
my life a s a desig ner s tart ed with the gl a mor ous ital ian kni t w ear col l ection for the “medici” brand. My knitwear always leaned towards occasion dressing and so it wasn’t long before I started adding beaded evening gowns to the collection. Just under seven years ago when Andrea Cutts and I started working together, we wanted to create a stunning, new Bridal collection. I had known Andrea for many years and had always admired her individual style and marketing skills in the fashion business.
We both felt that Bridal dresses were not catering to the modern bride who is far more aware of fashion trends and has developed a personal style long before she is ready to choose her wedding gown. So, we took two dozen of our most glamorous evening gowns and remade them in ivory to show at the Harrogate Fair. All the dresses were hand beaded and made in less than five weeks. Our stand was mobbed and “Eliza Jane Howell” was reborn.
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W hat w e r e the inspir ations f or your l atest col l ection? It is always the most recent collection that sticks in my mind and that I am most proud of. So, this would be our 2020 collection aptly named “The Roaring Twenties”! The 1920s was a decade of decadence, travel, high fashion and glamour after the austerity of the First World War. We are hoping that the 2020’s will also be the dawn of a “New Age”.
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Do you usually design with a particular type of bride in mind? An Eliza Jane Howell bride can be a woman of any age and any size. She is usually confident with her own style, fashionable and knows that she doesn’t want a traditional wedding dress. We think of our gowns as modern vintage and an heirloom to pass on to the next generation.
What is the process around designing a new collection? I can’t give away my secrets but I create all of my gowns from scratch. I design the beading patterns, choose the beads and accessories, sketch the artwork for the fabric and the shape of the new gown. There are many stages in the creation of a new wedding dress.
What do you feel sets your brand apart? What makes Eliza Jane Howell so special is that our dresses are made one dress at a time and completely beaded by hand. None of our dresses are mass produced.
What part of the design process do you enjoy most? What I enjoy seeing most are when the first samples start to come through and I see my designs come to life.
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do you have a favourite design from the current ‘The roaring twenties’ collection? The Lexington dress is my favourite design. The dress features more modern contemporary beading with a fluid sequin skirt.
Having watched your wonderful videos of the dresses being meticulously embroidered and beaded in India, what is special or important about the craftsmanship there? It is a privilege to work with such skilled artisans in India. It’s an Eliza Jane Howell dress that keeps the ancient techniques alive and we know that the hand beading skills will be passed on to the next generation.
Eliza Jane Howell available from St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk
What would be your top tip to a bride choosing her wedding gown? I would advise any bride to shop for her dress with only one other person who they trust and go with her gut reaction and be confident with her choice. It’s a big mistake to involve too many opinions And when you’re not immersed in the wedding world, what else do you enjoy doing? When I’m not designing I love cooking, running round the London parks which clears my head and helps with new ideas, reading, and my two Siamese cats keep me grounded.
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We chose The Cow Shed because not only is it so close to all our family (we’re both from Cornwall but moved to South Wales in 2014), it gave us the perfect amount of guests to keep it local, Cornish and quaint. It’s stunning without adding extra fluff, all I needed to do was personalise and add the flowers of my choice! And it held its own, with such pretty flowers across the gardens and, with it being May, they were in full bloom which gave such lush colour to all our pictures.
PHOTOGRAPHY Why I chose Verity is simple... she’s awesome! Her pictures just screamed at me ‘you need this woman’! I loved her work; so candid and natural, they drew both Lloyd and I in instantly. When we first spoke to her I knew we would get on well. That’s one thing I looked for was a photographer I clicked with and Verity made the day so easy. She takes so many photographs you’re spoilt for choice. BRIDE’S DRESS This was my 3rd choice! I realised that price isn’t everything and you can find exactly what you want on the high street for a fraction of the price and still look flawless. I needed to feel like a bride but comfortable enough to bust out some serious dance moves! I’m not the girl to sit and sip drinks all night, I’m on that dance floor ASAP!
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HAIR I have known Rhia for years; she’s kind and considerate, listened to every idea I had and adapted to any changes I made. She did a bride, 3 bridesmaids, a flower girl, mother of the bride, my sister in just a couple hours! MAKEUP Laura has many years of experience and is always refreshing her skills to keep up with the ever changing world of makeup. She gave me two trials as I didn’t feel 100% on my first choice. Laura was very patient and made us all feel super at ease on the day.
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES I needed an outfit to fit all body types, something they felt comfortable in, and a colour to compliment the venue and flowers. I settled on a jumpsuit - they’re practical, they can be worn again, and they’re a little different! They caught the sun on the day beautifully and each of my bridesmaids pulled it off in their own perfect way.
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SUITS These were a little more on the expensive side (actually Lloyd’s suit cost more than my dress!) but it didn’t matter as Lloyd felt on top of the world that day - I could have melted seeing him in that suit! Lloyd and his best man Alex bought from them from Hawkes in Cardiff where we currently live. It was easier to have it close to home because of fittings.
CATERING Food was a big one as we wanted a menu that filled everyone’s belly, was easy, and didn’t mean a seating plan! We did canapés to start followed by a beautiful hog roast and amazing buffet! We were able to do our own welcome drinks and afterwards the venue’s own bar, which is so quirky and cool, kept everyone topped up!
FLOWERS My florist was recommended to me by my venue. Judith knows the venue and what flowers would compliment without viewing it. I sent her examples and together we came up with some arrangements which turned out beautifully! ENTERTAINMENT I tracked down a local singer whose voice just sounded so lush I knew he would fit in perfectly! Jay was able to recreate my favourite Maroon 5 song ‘Sugar’ to walk down the aisle, then continued the party through the afternoon before the evening guests arrived when he ramped it to match the mood! We arranged for a DJ to arrive later in the evening and take the evening into full swing. I sent Matthew a list of songs I had requested from guests to keep them involved and he was able to incorporate them into his set.
SPECIAL DETAILS My sister Jen presented the ceremony as I wanted something non religious, personal and someone to help us feel more at ease. Lloyd and I were legally married a few days before in a Registry Office in Truro. Jen did the most amazing job and I couldn’t be prouder of her! My father made a backdrop for me as I created a photo booth using Instax Instant Picture camera. My wonderful Granny made my favours - homemade Cornish jam from the berries out of her own garden! WHO THEY USED: VENUE: The Cow Shed thecowshedweddings.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY: Verity Westcott Photography veritywestcottphotography.com CATERING: Emma’s Catering BRIDAL DRESS: Monsoon monsoon.co.uk BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Warehouse warehouse.co.uk HAIR: The Little Retreat rhianeedham83@yahoo.co.uk MAKEUP: Laura King Mua via Facebook MENS SUITS: Hawkes hawkesbespokeoutfitters.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT: Jay Carter & DJ Mutley silverlinings.co.uk
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We chose The Cape Cornwall Club, close to St. Just, as it has a strong family connection for us - Martin grew up there and we have a house there. The venue offers stunning views and we think the Cornish Coast is just a fantastic setting of natural beauty. We both love the sea so wanted a wedding with sea vistas. Special thanks to Leanne and Andy at Cape Cornwall Club - they had only just taken over the club and really went out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic time. I can’t recommend them enough. The Club is perfectly placed as a setting of outstanding natural beauty and they should be a first choice venue for Cornish weddings. I wanted a custom made wedding dress and chose Ann Wallwork as she is in Truro. I wanted to use as many people from Cornwall as possible. Ann also made the 2 dresses for the younger girls, Ellen and Daisy, although they weren’t bridesmaids as such. Martin’s daughter Ysobelle’s blue dress was made in Vietnam as she had just been on holiday there, and was blue to match the theme. We wanted a very casual summer party feel to the wedding. So no suits. Martin opted for tailor made blue trousers, white shirt and a waistcoat all tailor made in Hong Kong, where we live. The silk for the waistcoat is from Liberty of London. I bought items from Etsy such as bunting and for the place names on each table, we used a mixture of drift wood or sea glass with guests names on them. Each table was designated a nautical flag to represent the letter of our hashtag that people could add to photos on Instagram. We thought numbers on tables seemed too formal and the nautical flags painted onto blocks on the tables added to the nautical theme in a subtle way.
Memorable moment for me was walking up the aisle to see Martin. After that, it all sort of went quickly and was a buzz of happiness.
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We also added antique silver tealight holders and there were small china lanterns in the hall in pale blue, grey and white which was a small nod to our home here in Hong Kong. Blue paper napkins were personalised with our names and the date, and had starfish or fish on them, were in cocktail size, dinner size for the sit down meal and luncheon size for the Cornish pasties that were sewed in the late evening whilst the band
were playing. For us, our wedding was most memorable for being relaxed and fun. I think the ceremony was friendly and moving; you could really feel all the love from family and friends. We gave each of our grown up children a part to play as we appreciated their love and support of our long term relationship and it was they who really encouraged us to marry and throw a celebration.
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“Although we live overseas, we chose Cape Cornwall Club as our wedding venue. With family links to St. Just, Cape Cornwall offered the perfect venue for our family and friends to celebrate our wedding and enjoy some fantastic Cornish hospitality. Every one of our guests commented that the venue, food and scenery were truly fantastic.” C A P E C O R N WA L L C L U B C M Y K - S T R A I G H T T R A N S F E R
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WHO THEY USED: VENUE: Scorrier House scorrierhouse.co.uk BRIDAL DRESS: Brides To Be Falmouth b2bbridal.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY: Brian Robinson Photography brianrobinsonphotography.com MENS SUITS: Burton burton.co.uk BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Etsy etsy.com HAIR & MAKEUP: Laura Bell laurabellnails.co.uk CAKES: Emz Cakes emzcakez.uk FLOWERS: Wild Heather Flowers Cornwall via Facebook STATIONERY: You Say I Do yousayidodesign.co.uk PLANNING & COORDINATION: The Unique Cornish Event Co theuniquecornishevent.co.uk CATERER: Miss Tea misstea.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT: DJ In Cornwall djincornwall.co.uk 66
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TOP TIP Get yourself a wedding planner! It meant we could totally relax whilst everything just happened around us making it truly the best day ever.
We are both born and bred in Cornwall and very aware of all the beautiful venues we have here. We then saw Scorrier House advertised on Facebook, we loved the fact that you could have the whole day there, including the ceremony, wedding breakfast, party and that there was room for both our families to stay! We loved how grand the venue and the entrance was and how beautiful the orangery is - perfect for our lovely photos by Brian.
We chose a silver & white colour theme - despite being a winter wedding close to Christmas we really wanted a magical vibe rather than tinsel and Christmas trees. Scorrier House were even kind enough to not put up their family tree until the day after the wedding!
We really wanted a semi naked cake, which Emz Cakes created perfectly and it was delicious. Wild Heather Flowers is a family friend who is a wonderful florist. She understood our simple yet classical brief, with beautiful white tulips as centerpieces and an amazing floral display cascading down the stunning staircase. Rebecca from the Unique Cornish Event Company met Abi also through Abi’s work, when Rebecca said she would be honoured to work with us we were happy that she had a great deal of experience to guide us through our day.
Abi looked after Brian’s daughter at Fit N Fun Nursery where Abi is a Nursery Manager. She knew Brian Robinson was a respected photographer and had seen his wonderful weddings and work at The Eden Sessions. He is also a very relaxed guy that made us feel like he would be great to work with.
Rebecca recommended DJ In Cornwall and we couldn’t have been happier, Stuart knew exactly what we wanted and kept the dancefloor full all night! We were made to feel so welcome by Gemma at Brides To Be Falmouth and the array of beautiful dresses meant Abi was able to find her perfect dress easily. Most memorable moment: The first dance was amazing, Abi wasn’t sure how she’d feel having everyone watching her but she loved every minute. The second was Abi’s dad getting up to dance, not something Abi thought she would ever see. It actually made her cry! silverlinings.co.uk
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High-end Thai Cuisine
Punk Thai was founded in 2017 and specialise in offering high-end Thai Cuisine. Since inception we have carried out some 80+ events ranging from music & food festivals, private catering venues, cookery demonstrations, farmers markets, Christmas festivals and weddings. We cover both front & back of house operations and use fully trained staff from Cornwall College, St Austell.
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Alternative catering ideas for an unconventional wedding breakfast
PICNICS Put out the blankets and gingham tablecloths, and fill picnic baskets with locally sourced Ploughman’s lunch of hams, English cheddars, fresh bread, pickles, crudites and fruit.
For added fun, add bottles of cider to perfectly match this food heaven!
SPANISH PAELLA A fiesta is the ultimate fun celebration, and the food is a culinary delight! Serve delicious tapas as a starter, followed by a mix of seafood and meat Spanish paella as a main course, where guests can serve their own meal from giant paella pans where delicious paella has been cooking throughout the day, and mouth-watering smells are conjuring up a fiesta vibe.
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OYSTER BAR Surely this is one to WOW your guests with! Served along with Champagne, this is the perfect grazing table. Or you can even find specialist oyster shuckers who will ‘shuck’ open the oysters with your guests, giving them an unforgettable experience as well as fine dining. STREET FOOD If space is a premium at your wedding venue, bring in the street food vendors! Served directly from food vans, let your guests choose their food, with everything from fully loaded hot dogs to jerk chicken, or something more sophisticated like fresh seafood and Mediterranean classics. What better than to serve a Thai takeaway in the evening!
PUB GRUB Opt for an all round pub grub favourite like pie and mash! Specialist pie caterers offer a huge variety of fillings to suit any pie connoisseur, all served with flavoured mash, homemade mushy peas, and rich pie gravy to top it off. SURPLUS FOOD Treat your guests to a sprawling feast using surplus food destined for the rubbish bin! Waste-food conscious caterers are intercepting produce from supermarkets, local shops, wholesalers that cannot legally be sold but are still fit for purpose. Plus it could also save you hundreds of pounds!
SHARING PLATTERS Sharing platters are a great way to get your guests interacting over the Wedding Breakfast. Promote one of your guests to the ‘head of the table’ and task them with carving a juicy joint of meat, then serve with bowls of succulent vegetables and crispy potatoes making for a ‘Sunday lunch at home’ feel to your meal.
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Phil had always wanted to have the ceremony at Mawla Chapel, a beautiful little chapel in the middle of a quiet little village local to his family farm. His mum and dad and his nan and gran-dad had all married there so it meant a lot to Phil to also marry there. “Revd. Carole Holmes married us, we had a couple of meetings with her and she was so lovely. She made me feel at ease as soon as I met her, I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to marry us. We also wanted to have our dog, Bailey, at the wedding and there was no problem having him in the chapel during the ceremony. He sat with our friends and was good as gold. Everyone loved having him there.” When Kellie and Phil started thinking about their wedding reception they considered a marquee in one of the fields at Phil’s family farm. After looking into it further they decided an actual venue would probably be best. Kellie and Phil loved the look of Gwel-an-Mor, for them, it was exactly what we were looking for. A beautiful venue with a very relaxed vibe.
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For the food Kellie and Phil decided on a buffet rather than a sit-down meal; they wanted a chilled out day and thought a buffet was more in keeping with that. “We gave Lucy and her chef the brief of ‘Boxing Day Tea’, which is one of Phil’s favourite meals. I cannot even express how amazing the meal turned out, all of our guests commented on how good it was.” They didn’t really have a theme as such but it turned out a little bit rustic. The bridesmaids were in navy so the chair ties were navy and Kellie’s bouquet was made up of many different bright colours. “I love doing arts and crafts and luckily my mum is very talented and artistic so we got her involved in lots of decorations.”
“ We also had a polaroid guest book which turned out really well.” “Our wedding cake was made by Phil’s talented mum. It was a three-tier fruit cake, with white icing and a navy blue ribbon around each tier. She handmade gerbera flowers to go onto the cake, not only did it look amazing but it tasted it too.” “I honestly think our favourite part of the day was just looking around seeing all of our family and friends together enjoying themselves. It meant so much to us to have so many people join us celebrating our special day. Our family and friends mean so much to us so to have them all together with us was amazing.”
WHO THEY USED: VENUE: Gwel-an-Mor gwelanmor.com CHURCH: Mawla Chapel PHOTOGRAPHY: Victoria Walker Photography victoriawalkerphotography.co.uk FLORIST: Stems Florists via Facebook HAIR STYLIST: Victoria Jefferies Hair Artist victoriajefferies.wixsite.com/hairartist MAKEUP: Long Lasting Beauty via Facebook
Advice to other couples: -d o what you want to do. Don’t worry about what others want you to have it’s your day. There are certain things you have to compromise on for family so for the rest of the day have what want you. If you want a buffet rather than a sit-down meal, have it. - t ry to be organised, it makes the run-up to the day a lot easier. I put all the items for the table into separate bags and when it came to setting up the day before it only took us an hour to do everything which meant the rest of the day I could relax. -b uy stuff when you see it; weddings are expensive but at least you can space the purchases out this way.
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The Selfie Wizard app gives your guests the ability to instantly upload photos of your big day onto our large screen, as the day unfolds! Attach personalised messages with emojis to the photos, to make them truly unique and personal. All photos and messages can be instantly printed, as well as being saved to a USB stick for you to keep forever. Props and backdrops can be supplied to create a full photobooth experience.
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The Grace Notes are the South West’s leading band for gospel wedding ceremonies and soul-filled jazz events. Multi Award Winning Pianist playing the songs of your choice on either a black or white portable baby grand piano... ...which one will you choose for your wedding?
Uplifting and inspirational, from Aretha Franklin to Marvin Gaye, we make every occasion extra special. www.thegracenotesuk.com thegracenotesuk@gmail.com Call Ley on: 07957 347 873
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DJ Services Cornwall offers a Premium Wedding DJ Service for all your audio and visual requirements, which genuinely stands out from the rest and delivers the WOW factor in spades!
Choice of 4 stunning DJ booths to suit your venue or theme: • Unique White VW Booth • New Rustic VW Booth (Ground floor venue)
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The 2 Lisas Lisa and Lisa provide spectacular aerial and circus entertainment for your wedding or event, with over 15 years of experience to make sure everything is perfect on the day. Creating stunning performances to be remembered, Lisa and Lisa aerialists move with elegance around the equipment, suspended high above for all to see. An excellent visual experience, which gives a real sense of occasion. Champagne pouring from an aerial hoop is always a great spectacle and an immediate con-versation starter for guests as they arrive. Then later on an aerial show, with The 2 Lisa’s performing doubles hoop to create wonder and drama. Plus circus workshops to entertain children and adults alike! the2lisas.co.uk
What more could you ask for to make your day as unique as you want it to be
Selfie Wizard During your wedding day, the majority of your guests will be snapping away with the camera phones taking photographs as the day unfolds. Why not share them on the day! By utilising its own Wifi system, you can upload newly taken or existing photographs onto a giant screen from the Selfie Wizard app on your phone. You can also attach personalised messages with emojis to your photos, turning it into an electronic guest book, making them truly unique and personal. You also have the option to print all photos and messages which are automatically saved to a USB stick for you to keep. Props and backdrops can be provided turning it into a fully working photo booth. The Selfie Wizard app can be used within 25m, so minimal space required but maximum participation from all your wedding guests. selfiewizardcornwall.co.uk
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The Grace Notes The Grace Notes are the South West’s leading band for gospel singing and music for civil and religious wedding ceremonies as well as performing soulfilled jazz for special events.
Award winning Gospel and Jazz from the heart of Cornwall
Uplifting, inspirational, powerful and emotive, from Aretha Franklin to Marvin Gaye and epic songs from films such as Sister Act and Love Actually, these highly talented singers and musicians make every occasion extra special. Award-winning gospel singer, Ley Adewole is lead vocalist who has sung with Stevie Wonder, George Michael and Take That. The Grace Notes create an unforgettable experience through heartfelt vocals and full harmonies, creating spine-tingling moments, infectious energy and emotional connection amongst audiences. thegracenotesuk.com
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Roger Miners Wedding Pianist
Multi award winning wedding pianist
Being equipped with his now famous ‘portable’ baby grand piano, Roger Miners can play anywhere, anytime, inside or out! As well as the literal classics, Roger also plays modern classics from the likes of Pink, Snow Patrol and Ed Sheeran, to name just a few. Watch your guests’ faces when they start tapping their toes and suddenly realise they’re listening to the latest song from Coldplay played on a baby grand piano! If one baby grand piano wasn’t enough, Roger has recently added a beautiful white baby grand piano along with his existing sleek black piano giving couples a choice to work with their venue. weddingpianistincornwall.com
Cornwall Entertainment Since Cornwall Entertainment launched Cornwall’s first Magic Mirror in 2016, the alternative photo booth has become a staple at weddings, providing unlimited, instant prints to guests. Think bigger is better? Their Air Graffiti or Mosaic Wall may be what you’re looking for. Boasting a 3m wide digital screen, Air Graffiti uses digital spray cans to create masterpieces. With the choice of a blank canvas or decorating a photo, it’s just like tagging the streets but without the paint (or the legal implications!) The Mosaic Wall brings everyone together, literally! Made from tiny squares, up close you’ll see individual photos, but step back and you’ll see the bigger picture with a beautiful overlaid image. cornwallentertainment.co.uk silverlinings.co.uk
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It is with the greatest pleasure that we welcome you to Cornwall’s very own Ultimate Wedding Event. informative ‘Ask the Expert LIVE’ sessions with wedding experts.
Just like the wedding day you have dreamt of we are proud to be hosting a weekend to remember! Whether you are at the beginning of your wedding planning journey or wanting to tick off those final last minute essentials we are with you every step of the way and look forward to introducing you to an amazing line up of dedicated wedding professionals who will help inspire and assist you to create the wedding you want, your way!
With over 100 suppliers to meet during your visit we have created a beautiful and relaxing area for you to soak up the atmosphere whilst listening to live entertainment.
We hope your experience this weekend will be sophisticated, entertaining and inspiring as well as memorable. Our totally unique layout is designed to help you visualise your special day and bring you every element of your wedding day requirements to life in a friendly and interactive style.
In the blossom café you will be spoilt for choice as our wonderful caterers are covering everything from thai cuisine to vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Barista Coffee and snacks will also be served along with a varied selection of cocktails, prosecco and wine bars.
Choosing the perfect dress could not be easier with our roaming catwalks offering you the opportunity to talk to the models wearing the gowns and also the boutiques supplying them. If you are looking for a show stopping cake then you will be spoilt for choice and finding the ideal photographer to capture your own ‘day to remember’ has been made easy with
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IMAGES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - CORNWALL
I DO FILM WEDDINGS
We are Carolyn and Pat, a two-sister team of photographers based in Newquay with over 20 years’ experience. We have multiple awards in both the photography and customer service areas of our work. We have various collections to suit most requirements. w imagescornwall.com t 01637 872374 e info@imagescornwall.com
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OLIVIA WR FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHY
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Christine and Phil Jensen own and run a internationally recognised cake design studio. Improbably located in both London and Cornwall. Their innovative custom cake creations have been sought out for both flavour and design flair, and delivered across the UK. w peboryon.com t 07534 617059 e cake@peboryon.com
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THE FALMOUTH
Voted Best Wedding Entertainment twice in the past few years, Lewis is an established professional in the industry having performed at hundreds of weddings and with more 5* reviews than any other magician in Devon & Cornwall.
5 acres of beautiful gardens with breath-taking views across Falmouth Bay. You will find no better location to ‘say I do with a view’ and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether your dream day is 200 guests or an intimate wedding for 10. Our wedding planner looks forward to hearing from you.
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w falmouthhotel.com t 01326 312671 e events.falmouth@richardsonhotels.co.uk
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BRIDES TO BE OF FALMOUTH
MAKEUP BY PENNY
Brides to Be of Falmouth is a small family bridal boutique, dedicated to providing every bride with an unforgettably joyous experience through our distinctive line of wedding gowns and superior customer service. We offer beautiful bridal gowns for all shapes, sizes and budgets.
My name is Penny. I use Vegan, Chemical Free products. Your Makeup Trial will be fun and relaxed in my Studio ensuring you look and feel naturally beautiful on the most wonderful day of your Life. Caring about you and your makeup is my priority.
w b2bbridal.co.uk t 01326 377847 e bridestobe.falmouth@yahoo.co.uk
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PEBORYON
Olivia & Tobias deliver filmic, creative wedding photography throughout Cornwall, Devon and the rest of the UK. With a natural and relaxed style, we go out of our way to not be a distraction, fitting in with the wedding party and taking discreet & informal photographs where possible. w oliviawhitbread-roberts.com t 07470 056050 e mail@olivawhitbread-roberts.com
A multi award winning production company, with experienced film professionals capturing the special moments of your day on video. We produce fun and exciting videos, using stylish and cinematic techniques, including drones, to tell your personal love story. We also specialise in Marryokes, making a music video on the day of your wedding!
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EMILIE’S PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP
BROOKSIDE FLOWER FARM
My name is Emilie, I am an experienced hair & make-up artist from Cornwall. I specialise in Wedding hair & make-up, providing a mobile service to your home or venue. I ensure every Bride feels confident and beautiful on their Wedding Day.
We’re a small team of Award winning florists and growers, providing flowers and foliage including arches spays and garlands, tables, buttonholes, bouquets and many other designs. We run wedding courses on what to grow in season, and what will work with your own ideas and how to develop and implement them.
w emilieshairandmakeup.co.uk t 07715 385614 e emilie@emilieshairandmakeup.co.uk
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WILD & FREE PHOTOGRAPHY
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My passion is relaxed and stylish photography set amongst nature. With the bride and groom portraiture kept simple and fun, capturing the day as it unfolds. My photography style is raw, real and authentic, and my images tell the stories of fun, laughter, shared emotions and real relationships! w wildandfreephotography.co.uk t 07511 525878 e hello@wildandfreephotography.co.uk
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Singer/Entertainer, specialising in the Jazz and Swing genre: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, Elvis and more. Perfect for a Wedding Breakfast, First dance or evening entertainment for parties in pubs, clubs and hotels. w via Facebook t 07969 321509 e flewy93@outlook.com
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NORTH CORNWALL CHILDCARE
STEVEN PREBBLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Make the day perfect - for you, your partner, family and friends - while we care for those little ones. Relax and savour your special day knowing they are safe and in the good hands of our nannies or in our creche.
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and something to be cherished forever. My approach to wedding photography is to create an artistic story that documents this most important of days in the most natural and beautiful way possible, blending in so that the pictures are captured and not forced.
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PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL
THE 2 LISAS
4-star Victorian boutique hotel perching above the small fishing port of Padstow – one of Cornwall’s most charismatic and atmospheric destinations. Recently renovated with stunning contemporary interiors, with postcard-perfect views of the Camel Estuary and Padstow Harbour, the hotel is an idyllic coastal wedding venue.
Breath-taking aerial circus performances. Add extra magic to your big day, with stunning performances, to give a real sense of occasion. Greet your guests with aerial champagne pouring from above, dazzle them with aerial shows, ground based performances, or a circus workshop for all ages.
w harbourhotels.co.uk/padstow t 01841 532486 e Padstow.events@harbourhotels.co.uk
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PUNK THAI
BRIDAL GOSSIP
Creating contemporary Asian food for businesses, events & parties in West Cornwall. We draw inspiration from a variety of Asian styles and flavours creating dishes off-the-cuff with a blatant disregard for tradition. Our food is crafted instinctively from experience, not from a rule-book.
Exclusive bridal boutique, hosting a range of beautiful designs to suit every shape, size and style. Wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses and bridal accessories have been hand-picked and include the latest designs of bridal couture. Whatever your vision, I offer a diverse selection to choose from, each with their individual identity.
w punkthai.co.uk t 07871 027996 e amy@punkthai.co.uk
w bridalgossip.co.uk t 07476 786731 e caroline@bridalgossip.co.uk
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LEO SHARP PHOTOGRAPHY
ANNA INGRAM HAIRSTYLIST
Wedding Photographer working in Cornwall, Devon and beyond! I will document the moments that happen spontaneously during your special day without asking your guests to pose. I love to travel and am available to photograph weddings and elopements anywhere and everywhere.
I love everything about helping brides and bridal parties to create their perfect look for the Big Day. Using modern techniques, extensive experience and a creative approach I customise every bridal party individually and will take your wedding dress, headpiece, accessories and location into consideration to create the desired look.
w leosharpphotography.co.uk t 07957 597076 e leo@leosharpphotography.co.uk
w via Facebook t 07427 182786 e annanewquayhair@gmail.com
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PAVILION CENTRE
CORNISH CELEBRANTS
The Pavilion Centre at the iconic Royal Cornwall Showground is the perfect place to hold your wedding reception for both large scale weddings or smaller more intermate weddings. The Pavilion boasts beautiful views of rolling hills, perfect to enjoy while you are having your reception drinks.
Heterosexual, same sex or civil partnership “your special day, celebrate your way”. Bespoke celebratory ceremony as simple or as extraordinary as you want, in a location of your choice.
w pavilioncentre.co.uk t 01208 893089 e pavilioncentre@royalcornwall.co.uk
w cornishcelebrants.co.uk t 07716 992526 e info@cornishcelebrants.co.uk
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OCCASIONS COVERED
SWEET TEMPTATIONS
Occasions Covered is a small family run business providing venue decor, situated in the heart of the Cornish clay countryside but covering the whole of Cornwall and West Devon. Dedicated to providing a friendly yet professional service whilst offering great value for money to compliment your theme and budget.
I love to make cakes that are a true reflection of my clients. If I had to describe my style it would be ‘high end with a twist.’ I love original, elegant cakes that combine beauty with fun and personality. So if that appeals to you, then let’s talk!
w via Facebook t 07526 886175 e juliesoccasionscovered@gmail.com
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DJ SERVICES CORNWALL
SUNSET TIPIS
DJ Services Cornwall offers you a sophisticated Premium Wedding DJ Service for all your audio and visual requirements, which genuinely stands out from the rest and delivers the WOW factor in spades! With the choice of no less than 4 visually stunning DJ Booths to choose from, to complement your venue or theme.
Giant Tipi hire for weddings, festivals and events based in Cornwall. Alternative solution for marquee weddings providing awesome outdoor parties.
w djservicescornwall.co.uk t 07739 718281 e info@djservicescornwall.co.uk
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RED ROBIN PANTRY
THE ALVERTON HOTEL
Designers of bespoke buttercream wedding cakes, dessert tables and confectionary in Falmouth, Cornwall. From simple & rustic naked cakes dressed with edible flowers to elegant hand painted buttercream works of art. Red Robin Pantry caters to all dietary requirements, including vegan & gluten free.
From the flag-stoned terrace and the manicured gardens to the impressive Great Hall seating up to 140 people, discover this award-winning venue in the heart of Cornwall. Let The Alverton be the magnificent backdrop to your big day.
w redrobinpantry.co.uk t 07446 030259 e info@redrobinpantry.co.uk
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GREENBANK HOTEL
SELFIE WIZARD CORNWALL
Picture your perfect day. Vows next to the water. A backdrop that oozes heritage and character. Guests indulging in chilled Champagne whilst watching the lights dance across the harbour. However you imagine your big day, a wedding at The Greenbank Hotel offers all this, and more.
During your Wedding Day, the majority of your guests will be snapping away with the camera phones taking photographs as the day unfolds. The Selfie Wizard will upload newly taken or existing photographs onto a giant screen along with personalised messages, which automatically saves to a USB stick to take away with you.
w greenbank-hotel.co.uk t 01326 312440 e reception@greenbank-hotel.co.uk
w selfiewizardcornwall.co.uk t 07739 718281 e info@selfiewizardcornwall.co.uk
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WATERSIDE CORNWALL
ABSOLUTE CANVAS
Set amid beautiful, tranquil countryside just a few miles from historic Bodmin, Waterside Cornwall is perfect for creating memorable weddings and more. Licensed for civil ceremonies in both the Great Hall and Conservatory for up to 140 guests.
Absolute Canvas is one of the only companies left in Cornwall that specialises in elegant traditional canvas pole wedding marquees. With over 20 years’ experience, their classic tents are made in-house and designed by Nick using traditional materials of the highest possible quality.
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SATURDAY 19 TH OCTOBER 12.00pm Where do we start, setting your timelines 12.30pm Setting your budget and how much to allocate 1.00pm Choosing a venue: looking at the options 1.30pm General on the day logistics: can a wedding planner help
SUNDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 12.00pm Putting the schedule for the day together 12.30pm Seating plans and dealing with family politics 1.00pm
How to style our wedding
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2.00pm U sing a photographer vs. family or friends
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