TIME TO CELEBRATE
This issue is the 70th Cornwall edition of Wed Magazine. Over 70 issues and almost 18 years, we’ve revelled in the joy of inspiring engaged couples with the beauty of this extraordinary county and the talent of its wedding industry.
Liam Arthur Photography
Rabbit House Studio Photography 
Laurie B Film & Photography
What an incredible journey it has been. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be here – 18 years, 70 issues and over 12,000 pages of wedding inspiration later – still doing what we love and being part of your journey through one of life’s most special chapters. Thank you to our wonderful readers and wedding industry friends for your support and being a crucial part of Wed’s story.
Liam Arthur Photography
Rabbit House Studio Photography
Checkered Photography
From the first issue, Wed’s ethos has always been centred on ripping up the rulebook and putting you – your loves, your personalities and your unique bond – at the heart of your day and throwing a wedding which is brilliantly ‘you’ in every way. Whether it’s a just-for-two do on the Cornish clifftops, a timelessly romantic country house wedding or a full-on festival shindig, it’s so wonderful to see so many couples throwing caution to the wind and celebrating their love in individual and memorable style.
Kelly Paige Photography
Laura Buffery Photography
Verity Westcott Photography
This issue is no different. In Your Day, Your Way, we share a series of ideas for adding an individual touch to your wedding, from the ceremony to the stationery, while Love at First Dance delivers inspiration for dancing to your own beat as dusk falls and the party revs up. For a wedding day centred entirely on the two of you, an elopement is the ultimate choice. In Run Away With Me, we offer some expert guidance on how to achieve your perfect elopement, while three couples share their elopement stories in Small Weddings of Dreams.
Laurie B Film & Photography
Thomas Frost Photography
Yeah Mike
Our real weddings are bursting with bespoke touches. Beccy and Tom filled their festival wedding with sunshine hues, tropical disco vibes and a menu inspired by their love story, while Hannah and Mat wove their ceremony with memorable rituals, readings and music. The love and laughter is palpable in every image of Nicole and Dan’s joy-filled garden wedding; then there’s Becca and Alex’s intimate celebration at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, complete with a music-filled ceremony and marshmallow toasting around the firepit. I love the way these couples have woven their love stories into the details to make everything from the music to the menu so evocative and packed with meaning.
Alan Law Photography
Hannah Timm Photography
Verity Westcott Photography
If you’re seeking inspiration for dressing your day, head to our styling special where you’ll find everything from autumnal designs at The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trevenna to sustainable, back-to-nature vibes at Cornish Tipi Weddings. A feast of fashions, including our bridal editorial, Garden of Eden, shot in the lush sub-tropical setting of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, rounds off this special issue in joyful style. Enjoy!
Rebecca
Dom Salunke Photography
Laura Buffery Photography
CONTENTS
STYLE
16. BE JEWELLED
Add drama to your day with jewel toned details in emerald, ruby and sapphire
18. GARDEN OF EDEN
Gowns of silk and satin in the subtropical setting of Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
28. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves, from trending dresses to vintage-inspired lingerie
32. LOVE-ME LOOKS
Minimalist, boho, contemporary or retro? The leading looks from the latest bridal collections
38. BEST FOOT FORWARD
Step down the aisle in style in pearls, bows or colour
40. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
42. CIRCLE OF LIFE
How to source your wedding rings, from vintage pieces to co-designed creations
44. A QUESTION OF STYLE
Local jewellers reveal their signature styles
49. SUIT YOURSELF
Modern, timeless or relaxed? Inspiration for grooms’ big day style
56. AN ODE TO AUTUMN
Seasonal rustic-luxe wedding scenes at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
62. SOFTLY DOES IT
Timelessly elegant touches and dreamy décor for a country-meets-coastal wedding
66. FALL IN LOVE
Whimsical and bloom-filled inspiration for an autumn wedding
71. INTO THE WILD
Free-spirited vibes and rustic styling for a Wild West inspired wedding
FEATURES
52. YOU’RE THE MAN
How to be a best man who’s remembered for all the right reasons
76. YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY
How to plan a wedding that is as unique as your love story
81. WHAT’S TRENDING?
A rundown of the latest wedding trends, from sustainability to scentscaping
87. 10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU
What to remember, from bridal bag essentials to honeymoon must-haves
91. LET THEM ENTERTAIN YOU
Wow your guests with these unique entertainment ideas
95. LOVE AT FIRST DANCE
How to dance to your own beat on W-day
99. PARTY ON
From after-parties to lazy brunches, here’s how to prolong that celebratory mood
103. FORGET ME NOT
How to capture your wedding in a way you’ll cherish forever
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
55. 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
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
Maddie Astill, Jess Baber, Becci Clubb, Laura Dalton, Rebecca Edwards, Rebecca Green, Hazel Parsons, 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 Liam Arthur liamarthur.com
Venue Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens tremenheere.co.uk
Styling & make-up Suzi Winter using Merit suziwinter.co.uk
Hair Lauren Adams Hair instagram.com/laurenadamshair_
Model Meja Jurgelaityte
Dress & For Love from St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk
Earrings The Lucky Sixpence theluckysixpence.co.uk
