FLOWER POWER
The Cornish mizzle might be hanging heavily over west Cornwall as I sit to write this editor’s letter but, in this issue of Wed, our gaze is set firmly on the spring and summer months ahead – to al fresco ceremonies filled with the heady scent of blooms, to celebratory drinks on sandy beaches and flower-filled gardens, and long, hazy evenings filled with friends, family and love in beautiful abundance.
Verity Westcott
In celebration of the warmer months, a floral theme is woven throughout these pages. Our bridal fashion story, Dream Weaver, sets the mood with incredible dresses embroidered with blooms, blousy sleeves and coolly ‘70s vibes in the stunning setting of Polstrong Manor. Flowers also play a key role in our styled shoots: Call of the Sea is filled with ocean-inspired florals and dreamy touches for a coastal wedding at Carbis Bay’s Boskerris Hotel, while Carnival of Colour is all about vibrant blooms, grazing platters and styling in the rustic setting Stennack Farm. Meanwhile, Sustainably Stylish is a seriously chic take on a planet-friendly intimate wedding – filled with locally grown blooms – in the luxe setting of Treseren.
Katie Goff
Ash Powell
By choosing seasonal flowers, you can look forward to blooms at their absolute best without the carbon footprint of imported flowers while supporting local growers to boot. In Darling Buds you’ll find a month-by-month guide to seasonal flowers as well as some gorgeous inspiration from local florists.
Hannah Wilde
Verity Westcott
I Do Film & Photos
Ensure your ceremony is packed with personality with the expert advice in Make Ceremony Magic. And, from watersports to Wild West themed shenanigans, you’ll find some brilliant ideas for hens in A Hen to Remember.
Lyra & Moth
The Chamberlins
The couples we interview for our Got Wed pages are invariably full of brilliant advice for other couples, whether you’re in the first throes of the planning process or about to take to the aisle. We’ve compiled some of our favourite tips in 24 Tips From Real Brides. And, from the depths of winter at Boconnoc Estate to the height of summer at Cornish Tipi Weddings, this issue’s love stories promise to warm the heart as we wait for summer! Enjoy the issue!
Rebecca
Thomas Hare
Verity Westcott
Ash Powell
STYLE
16. PUT A BOW ON IT
Embrace the bowcore trend with these pretty perfect touches
18. DREAM WEAVER
Whimsical gowns, floral detailing for sweetly retro romance
28. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves, from dream dresses to lust-worthy shoes
32. NEW ROMANCE
From statement skirts to full-on florals, say “I do” to these trending bridal fashions
38. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
53. BE JEWELLED
Lust-worthy wedding jewellery inspiration
56. TOUCH OF LOVE
Add texture to your wedding rings for an individual twist
60. WORKING THE GROOM
Tips and trends for the man of the moment
64. SUSTAINABLY STYLISH
Treseren sets the scene for an intimate wedding styled with luxe, sustainable touches
60. CALL OF THE SEA
Mellow coastal colours and dreamy blooms for a small wedding by the sea
77. CARNIVAL OF COLOUR
Vibrant blooms and abundant grazing platters for a joy-filled barn wedding
FEATURES
40. IN FITNESS AND IN HEALTH
Get well before you get wed with these health-boosting experiences and products
46. A HEN TO REMEMBER
Fun-filled hen activities from across the county, from spa breaks to parties
83. MAKE CEREMONY MAGIC
Expert guidance for a standout and perfectly personal celebrant-led ceremony
90. DARLING BUDS
A month-by-month guide to seasonal blooms
97. STYLE LIKE A PRO
The experts share their styling trend predictions
103. DO ME A FAVOUR
Wedding favours that your guests won’t leave behind
138. ABOUT TIME
Love changes over time – here’s what to expect and how to adapt
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
109. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
The ultimate guide to Cornwall’s finest wedding venues
147. 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
Jess Baber, Natalie Blake, Becci Clubb, Rebecca Green, Hazel Parsons, Sophie Walker
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
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Cover image
Photography Verity Westcott veritywestcott.com
Venue Polstrong Manor instagram.com/polstrong_manor_cornwall
Styling & make-up Suzi Winter suziwinter.co.uk
Hair Lauren Bramble laurenbramble.wixsite.com/laurenbramblehairstu
Dress Rebecca Ingram at Bliss Bridal Gowns blissbridalgowns.co.uk
Earrings Victoria Louise victoria-louise.co.uk
Flowers Perdie’s Flowers perdiesflowers.co.uk
Model Dariia Makarova
