I'M ENGAGED!
Newly engaged? Congratulations and welcome to Wed! From these luxe pages to our inspiration-filled website and social platforms, Wed is here to make your planning journey a joyous one. Created by a tiny team based in the far west of Cornwall, we’re passionate about our county, we love magazines – what can be better than curling up with a magazine and a cuppa? – and we’re all about embracing ‘you’ on your wedding day. So throw out the rulebook and prepare to celebrate your love in unashamedly individual style!
Katie Goff
Kirstin Prisk
Once those heady days of newly engaged bliss are over, the task of planning a wedding can feel daunting – and the abundance of information online overwhelming. Before you get lost in Pinterest, head straight to How to Plan a Wedding where some top wedding experts show you how and where to get started. One of the key tasks in those early days is to find a venue and you’ll find an edit of some of Cornwall’s finest settings to live out your day of dreams in our Venues Guide, from beachside party spots and country house estates to rustic barns.
Thomas Frost
Kirstin Prisk
It’s difficult to resist getting stuck into the styling once you’ve fallen for a venue – and our styled shoots are sure to set your mood boards alight! From the Scandi-chic autumnal vibes of Among the Vines at Cornish winery Knightor to the soft, sea-inspired blues and elegant touches of Ocean’s Heaven at new coastal venue Beachside in Hayle, prepare to be inspired by the dreamiest of décor at these seriously special venues. For couples seeking festival vibes, Love Fest at new wedding venue Crahan Ceremonies is packed with vibrant inspiration.
Olivia Rossi
Of course, one of the most anticipated tasks on your wedmin list is finding a wedding dress. Before you get started, read up on some savvy advice from the experts in She’s the One and feast your eyes on the latest designs arriving in Cornwall’s boutiques in All About You and Wed’s Wish List. Our bridal fashion story, A Modern Romance, captured in the dreamlike climes of Scorrier House, features some gorgeously glamorous gowns, embellished with intricate embellishment and fashion-forward accents for a truly head-turning bridal look.
Thomas Frost
Alan Law
We love to hear about our readers’ weddings and this issue is packed with some seriously special celebrations. From Rhiannon and Ben’s sun-drenched boho festivities, which took in some iconic Cornish locations, to Ana and Andy’s dreamy coastal wedding at Polhawn Fort, which drew on their heritage for so many details, we love how these couples put their loves, personalities and passions front and centre of their weddings.
Louise Eleanor
Katie Goff
We look forward to being with you every step of the way as you plan the best of days.
Rebecca
Kirstin Prisk
CONTENTS
STYLE
18. DARLING BUDS
Fill your festivities with wildflower inspired details
20. A MODERN ROMANCE
Say “I do” to dazzling dresses dripping with beading, sequins and pearls
30. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves, from dream dresses to lust-worthy shoes
34. SHE’S THE ONE
What to think about when you’re buying a wedding dress
38. ALL OF YOU
The latest bridal collections, from cool cuts to boho chic
44. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
47. LOVE IS IN THE HAIR
Ro Abell from Ro Hair shares her wedding hair tips and trends
51. ALL THAT GLITTERS
Lust-worthy wedding jewellery crafted in Cornwall
55. IN WITH THE OLD
Exquisite rings inspired by the beauty of days gone by
58. SUITS YOU
A guide to suits and seasonal inspiration for the man of the moment
64. AMONG THE VINES
Scandinavian style meets autumnal hues in a Cornish orchard
70. OCEAN’S HEAVEN
Ethereal sea-inspired styling for a wildly romantic coastal wedding
77. LOVE FEST
Go all out for a festival vibe with vibrant colours and fun-filled details
FEATURES
82. HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING
Get started on your planning journey with this advice from the wedding experts
86. CEREMONIALLY SPEAKING
A rundown on the various options for formalising your union
89. COLOUR ME HAPPY
The experts share their top tips for picking your wedding palette
94. WHY I LOVE YOU
Let the reasons you love each other shape a perfectly personal wedding
98. WHO SHARES WINS
Beautiful and the Feast serve up some wow-worthy sharing feast inspiration
103. SPEAK EASY
Banish the nerves and raise the roof with our guide to wedding speeches
109. THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
Meaningful wedding gift ideas for your husband or wife-to-be
144. HONEYMOON HOTSPOTS
Stylish sanctuaries for newlywed bliss, from Cornish clifftop to country idyll
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
63. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to add a unique touch to your day
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
Rebecca Barallon, Becci Clubb, Rebecca Green, Hazel Parsons, Nikki Sherriff, Phoebe Taylor, Sophie Walker
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
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
Deltor Communications Ltd
Cover image
Photography Kirstin Prisk
Venue Scorrier House
Hair, make-up & styling Suzi Winter
Dress Made With Love, St Ives Bridal Boutique
Earrings Victoria Louise victoria-louise.co.uk
Flowers Perdie & Green Rabbit Florals
Model Selena Carvelho
