CALL OF THE WILD
I've always loved living here in the west, on our little finger of land that juts out into the rolling Atlantic. But I fell under its spell a little deeper when we arrived at Hendra Cottage, the awe-inspiring backdrop for our bridal fashion story, 'The Edge of the World.' Perched high on the clifftops of the far west, the gorgeously designed property looks out across heather-cloaked fields, rugged cliffs and the endless ocean. We loved every moment of our time there, photographing cliffscape-inspired blooms, bold, colourful jewels and light, dreamy dresses made for dancing under the stars. Now a venue for a magical tipi celebration, we were reminded just how wildly romantic a wedding in Cornwall can be - and this spirit echoes throughout these pages.
From west coast to north coast, our venues feature, 'Northern Lights', explores four wedding venues located within touching distance of the dramatic coastline, from an historic inn to scenic vineyard. In our elopement special, 'Brave the Elements' celebrates the windswept romance of running away to marry on the cliffs of the far west. Then, in 'The Power of Few', we meet three couples who felt drawn to our little corner of heaven, marrying in small and perfectly personal celebrations, from a tipi party in the woods to a just-for-two do on the edge of the south coast.
The call of the wild continues in 'Flaming Love', as Woodfired Weddings introduce us to their 'Off the Grills' festival-style feasts, which can be set up anywhere, from countryside to clifftop. 'Wild at Heart' serves up rock 'n' roll wedding inspiration for festival-loving couples with a taste for live music, darkly decadent details and partying until dawn. And 'First Light' celebrates the charm of a contemporary country wedding at an away-from-it-all north Cornwall idyll, styled with crisp whites and botanical greens. We've even picked out some exquisite wedding rings for couples keen to marry the natural beauty of Cornwall with their love for each other in 'Cornish Treasures.'
A love affair with Cornwall shines through our real weddings, too. Ashleigh and Greg filled the moorland setting of Trevenna with pumpkins, wild flowers and candy corn at their autumnal wedding, while gig-rowers Sophie and Adam threw a sun-drenched tipi reception within pebble-hurling distance of the shore at Caerhays Estate. Alyssia and Gaurish, meanwhile, followed up their beautifully unique Pagan-Indian ceremony by watching the boats bobbing across the sea from the headland of Pendennis Castle - a colourful celebration of their personalities, cultural traditions and Cornwall's landscape - now that's wildly romantic!
Rebecca
Contents
STYLE
18. NATURAL BEAUTY
Pretty up your day with details inspired by wild flower and meadow grasses
20. THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
Light, dreamy dresses for sea-loving souls and free spirits
32. STAR OF THE SHOW
Top-trending gowns guaranteed to steal the spotlight
40. ALL THAT GLITTERS
Go for gold in a luxe, handcrafted gown and shimmering make-up
48. WED'S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
68. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of the moment
72. WILD AT HEART
Edgy details meet party-loving vibes for the ultimate rock 'n' roll wedding
114. FIRST LIGHT
Blend botanical greens and crisp whites for a modern country-chic wedding
135. BRAVE THE ELEMENTS
The western cliffs set the scene for a wild and wintery elopement
FEATURES
46. CORNISH TREASURES
Wedding rings inspired by the beauty of Cornwall's landscape
51. GET WEDDING-READY!
Treat yourself to one of these beauty treatments, perfect for brides-to-be
56. THE LOOK OF LOVE
The beauty experts pick their top bridal hair and make-up trends
61. THE WED A-Z
The alphabet of wedding planning basics from A-Z
71. WED'S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to style your day
77. THE TREND REPORT
The styling experts share their top tips for a bang on-trend big day
85. A WISE BRIDE ONCE TOLD ME...
Newly-weds give the lowdown on what they wish they'd known
90. FLAMING LOVE
Go 'Off the Grills' with a relaxed and crowd-pleasing wood fired feast
The flame-grilled, festival-style feast
95. DO ME A FAVOUR
Ideas for flavoursome favours made in Cornwall
99. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Look forward to a wedding menu to remember with this expert advice
Expert advice for choosing your caterer and a menu to remember
105. FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE
The 10 most common wedding disagreements - and how to navigate them
110. SOCIAL SKILLS
How to handle social media on your big day
120. NORTHERN LIGHTS
Marry on Cornwall's north coast for sweeping views and sublime sunsets
139. THE POWER OF FEW
Three couples share the stories of their small and oh-so special weddings
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot, what's on
128. THE VENUE
Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall
157. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
186. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Deputy editor
Lucy Higgins
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Elizabeth Chester, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Lester Gethings, Jennifer Granlund, Rebecca Green, Elle Winsor Grime
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Distribution
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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Cornwall
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01736 331456
wed@wedmagazine.co.uk
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Print
Deltor Communications Ltd
Cover image
Location Hendra Cottage hendracottage.co.uk
Dress Jenny Packham, The Bridal House of Cornwall
thebridalhouseofcornwall.co.uk
Bouquet & crown Twigs & Greens twigsandgreens.co.uk
Photography Enchanted Brides
enchantedbrides.photography
Hair Simone Knyita Bridal Hair
facebook.com/simoneknyita/
Make-up & styling Suzi Winter makeupartistcornwall.co.uk
Model Verity Hensey
