UNIQUELY YOU
This year marks 10 years since my wedding. After a ceremony at my family church, my husband and I threw a festival-style wedding overlooking the sea on the edge of Carbis Bay, filled with colour, music, food and individual touches that made it so personal to us. As well as a celebration of our love, it really was a celebration of our loves and all the things that make us who we are, from our favourite drinks, cake flavours, tunes and colours to foods inspired by our heritage. And, 10 years on, I’m so glad we did it that way.
Kirstin Prisk Photography
Sofie Michelle Photography
We’ve always been about breaking the ‘rules’ here at Wed and, in a county filled with brilliantly creative suppliers, stunning venues and epic locations, there’s plenty of inspiration for couples seeking to put their stamp on their weddings in this issue.
Katie Goff Photography
Our bridal fashion story Unbridled Spirit sets the coolly individual mood with its showcase of fashion-forward gowns and separates, perfect for a relaxed and wildly romantic wedding in the Cornish landscape. The natural beauty and away-from-it-all vibe – and rather photogenic horses – of new wedding venue Lower Bussow Farm in St Ives provided a breathtaking backdrop.
Kirstin Prisk Photography
Katie Goff Photography
For those dreaming of a so-you celebration within touching distance of the shore, To the Sea blends luxe, boho touches and modern fashions at The Godolphin, complete with panoramas across Mount’s Bay. And Call of the Ocean offers inspiration for relaxed and romantic celebrations on Cornish sands with dried flowers, warm colours and sea glass jewels adding to the character-filled coastal vibe.
Katie Goff Photography
Sofie Michelle Photography
Your ceremony should be the standout moment of your day – we show you how to bring an individual and memorable twist to proceedings in Make Ceremony Magic, while Let's Dance! and It's a Celebration! is full of ideas for a personality-packed party.
Sonder West Photography
Verity Westcott Photography
From north coast to south, our Got Wed section is brimming with beautiful weddings and couples, each of whom put their likes and loves front and centre of their celebrations. From Hannah and Tobias, whose wedding at Trevenna was filled with thoughtful touches and the dreamiest bespoke dress, to Phoebe and Ollie, who opted for a super-relaxed day painted with dazzling gold and pink, each wedding is filled with love and laughter – and oh-so unique.
Clare Kinchin Photography
Apple B Images
I hope this issue inspires a gorgeously individual celebration of your own – and that you can look back, 10 years on, and think ‘we made it about us’.
Rebecca
STYLE
16. INTO THE BLUE
Ocean blues and shimmering touches for a water’s edge wedding
20. UNBRIDLED SPIRIT
Daydreamy dresses and chic separates for a modern wedding in the Cornish wilds
32. WED’S WISH LIST
Dream dresses and head-turning accessories
36. WED’S STYLE GUIDE
Get clued up on the bridal basics from the hemline to the headwear
44. HOT FROCKS
Our favourite trends for your bride squad
48. VEILED TALE
Upgrade the classic bridal accessory with script, stars and florals
50. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
52. ENDURING LOVE
Rings inspired by the beauty of days gone by
55. BE JEWELLED
Captivating bridal jewels, from sea glass treasures to kaleidoscopic wedding rings
70. WORKING THE GROOM
Tips and trends for the man of the moment
74. TO THE SEA
Washes of blue meet luxe touches and boho accents for a serene seaside wedding
82. CALL OF THE OCEAN
Earthy hues and natural textures make for a laidback kind of love
FEATURES
58. YOUR PATH TO WEDDING WELLNESS
Feed mind, body and soul in the run-up to W-day
65. YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY
How to marry in so-you style
73. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to add a unique touch to your day
89. MAKE CEREMONY MAGIC
Here’s how to ensure your ceremony is the standout moment of the day
94. MY SUSTAINABLE WEDDING
Three couples share the stories of their earth-friendly celebrations
100. MONEY MATTERS
How to plan a wedding that suits your vision and your bank balance
104. LOVE AT FIRST DANCE
Move to your own beat on W-day with these first dance ideas
109. THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO
Disco not your thing? Here are some alternative ideas to celebrate in style
144. THE LOVE LIST
Gorgeous gift ideas for your love nest
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
115. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
The ultimate guide to Cornwall’s finest wedding venues
153. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
194. 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, Rebecca Green, Jessica Kearney, Sophie Walker-Sünderhauf, Phoebe Taylor
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Distribution
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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Print
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Cover image
Photography Kirstin Prisk kirstinprisk.co.uk
Dress Rebecca Ingram, Bliss Bridal Gowns blissbridalgowns.co.uk
Styling & make-up Suzi Winter suziwinter.co.uk
Hair Simone Knyita instagram.com/simoneknyitastylist
Earrings Wanderlust Life, Necklaces Alex Monroe & Wanderlust Life, Model Lydia Cooke lydia-cooke.com
