Wed Cornwall

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Welcome to Wed! Whatever stage you're at in your wedding journey - whether you're still gazing in excitable admiration at your sparkly new engagement ring or ticking off the final jobs on your W-day to-do list - you'll find gorgeous ideas and words of wisdom galore to inspire the dreamiest of days.

A feast for the senses awaits, as we take you from the heady scent and colour of a Cornish garden to the salty air and staggering cliffscapes of the Cornish coast. There's breathtaking bridal wear and scintillating diamond rings, there's rustic romance and marine-inspired vibes and there's mouth-watering menus and flavoursome drinks.

Let's start with that garden. We loved our day shooting bridal fashion story, 'Flower Girl', amidst a carnival of camellias, rhododendrons and bluebells at stunning new wedding venue, Burncoose House. You'll find gowns of fine silk, lace and chiffon adorned with beautiful floral detail captured against nature's brilliantly colourful canvas. Meanwhile, 'Pure Love' is a love song to lace, celebrating the perennial bridal favourite in its most achingly romantic forms. We photographed this story in the grounds of The Stack, an extraordinary converted engine house - and new wedding venue - tucked away in the heart of the Cornish countryside.

This issue also takes you to the heart of the matter of marriage itself in a series of features that celebrate your unique bond and the journey you're about to embark on. 

'The Bold and the Beautiful' is about finding the courage to ensure your personalities and the nature of your relationship shines through every element of your wedding. By the same token, 'I Do, I Do, I Do!' is packed with expert tips for planning a so-you ceremony that promises to be the highlight of your day. Happily married couples bestow their advice for a long and lasting marriage in 'Happily Ever After' and in 'The Power of Two' we meet three couples who decided to marry in the most intimate and personal of ways in idyllic corners of Cornwall.

We showcase more personality-packed weddings in this issue's 'Got Wed'. From Hannah and Liam's wet and wonderful day at Pengenna Manor to Philly and Alan's sun-kissed celebrations on the shores of Lusty Glaze, prepare for the cockles of your heart to be well and truly warmed as seven couples share their soul-stirring and beautifully individual love stories.

Enjoy! 

Rebecca

STYLE

20. ALL THAT GLITTERS

Laid-back vibes meet decadent accents for a beautiful boho luxe wedding

22. FLOWER GIRL

Dreamily elegant gowns adorned with floral-fabulous touches

32. PURE LOVE

Embrace lace for timelessly romantic aisle style

42. LEND OF AN ERA

Celebrate the beauty of a bygone age in a vintage-inspired gown

58. WED'S BOUDOIR

Bridal beauty tips and trends

60. COME AWAY WITH ME

Vintage accents, bohemian vibes and a just-for-two vow renewal 

72. THE NEW VINTAGE

Retro style tips for the man of the moment

74. MARINE DREAMS

Throw an exotic seaside wedding painted with lush shades of blue

90. STRIP AWAY THE LAYERS

Muted greens, crisp whites and oh-so natural wedding inspiration

110. NATURAL BEAUTY

Pared-back rustic romance in the heart of the Cornish countryside

FEATURES

50. FOR THE LOVE OF DIAMONDS

A modern take on the classic diamond ring

53. MRS BLUE SKY

Blazing sunshine on W-day? Ensure you're prepared with these stay-cool tips

67. IT'S A BOY GIRL THING

Old-fashioned gender roles, be gone! A modern approach to wedding planning 

80. SHARING IS CARING

Treat your guests to a hot-right-now sharing platter wedding breakfast

84. DRINK IT ALL IN

Top tipples for a palette-pleasing party

97. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Celebrate you and your love in so-you style 

103. I DO I DO I DO!

How to throw an unforgettable ceremony, from the soundtrack to the styling

116. A SHORE THING

Dreamy venues for a swoon-worthy celebration by the sea

131. THE POWER OF TWO

Meet three couples who decided smaller is better

135. HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Married couples share their top tips for a lifetime of love

145. 

Tipi, shepherd's hut or cosy cottage? Go loved-up and local for your honeymoon

REGULARS

6. BRIDAL BUZZ

What's new, what's hot, what's on

124. THE VENUE

Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall

158. GOT WED

Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day

186. NOTES ON A WEDDING

Top tips for your planning pleasure

Editor

Rebecca Matthews

Chief features writer

Hannah May

Deputy editor 

Lucy Higgins

Contributors

Elizabeth Chester, Emily Colwill, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Karina Hayward, Jenny Phipps, Christopher Wasey, Elle Winsor Grime

Design

Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD

Advertising and Management 

Brendan Sleeman

Distribution 

Jenna Matthews

Finance

Morwenna Matthews

Publisher

Wed Magazine

28 Reens Crescent

Heamoor

Penzance

Cornwall 

TR18 3HW

01736 331456

wed@wedmagazine.co.uk 

wedmagazine.co.uk 

Print

Four Way Print

Cover image

Dress

Naomi Neoh, The Bridal House of Cornwall

thebridalhouseofcornwall.co.uk

Photography Enchanted Brides

enchantedbrides.photography

Hair Francesca Mercer, Number 8 Hairdressing

number8hairdressing.com

Make-up Amy Pike amypikemua.com

Model Martine Lervik