For the love of the sea

When you ask newlyweds about their decision to get married in Cornwall and Devon, the same response comes up time and time again: the coast. From the miles of winding coastal paths and the craggy charm of hidden coves to the silken sands of long, sugar-white beaches, Cornwall and Devon’s coastlines offer breathtaking beauty and irresistible romance in equal measure.

It’s easy to incorporate your love of the sea into your wedding day. From the scents and sounds to the styling, immerse yourselves in these oceanic ideas for a seaside celebration to remember.

Drink it in
We love a locally made drink to bring the Cornish essence to a celebration. The family who run Mount’s Bay Distillery pour their love of their coastal surrounds into their Cornish rum and gin – seaweed harvested from the low tide shores, and honey and saffron from nearby cliffs and coves. The stunning ceramic bottles housing the Ebba Cornish Dry Gin will also make a beautiful addition to an oceanic tablescape.
mountsbaydistillery.com

Atlantic Spirit Distillery, which sits on the North Devon coast, is a micro-batch distillery that specialises in handcrafted artisan gin, distilled in alembic Copper Pot stills. The result is a range of gins that have a sense of coastal flair about them, in both taste and ingredients. Described as “like drinking pure coastal fresh air”, Laver Gin has the aroma of a sea breeze, thanks to its locally foraged seaweed ingredient, yet has a smooth savoury-esque taste, perfect for pairing with tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit.
atlantic-spirit.co.uk

From the sea
As an ocean-inspired gift for your betrothed, to hang happily in your home long after your wedding day is done, we love this hand-pressed art from The Seaweed Studio. With a great choice in colour, texture and form, the natural seaweeds foraged from the Devon coastline make for a unique and striking image; why not include them in your wedding styling as a feature piece of art? Using only biodegradable, recycled and carbon neutral products, they’re an eco-conscious choice for a wedding with a nod to your favourite Devon beaches.
theseaweedstudio.co.uk

Sea scentsDrawing inspiration from the rugged North Cornish coast, the Coastal Collection of candles from St. Eval will transport you to your favourite beach. From the ozonic and citrus scent of Sea Salt to the soft, delicate blend of Sea Mist and herbal notes of Samphire & Sage, the fragrances are reminiscent of calm waters and fresh sea breezes. Scatter the tea lights around your venue to immerse your guests in the coastal ambience and incorporate the small coastal pots, with their dreamy, sea-inspired palette, into your table styling.
st-eval.com

Seashell chic
As an eco-luxe nod to the stunning coastline, we absolutely adore these shell place names from Devon company, The Whole Caboodle. Choose from a range of shells such as scallops, mussels or even capiz fragments, which will be decorated with names in beautiful hand-drawn calligraphy – a thoughtful and style-led addition to your tablescapes, which will also double as a so-sweet and natural wedding favour.
caboodle.wedding

Shell out
We love the idea of adopting lobsters from The Lobster Hatchery in Padstow in lieu of wedding favours. A baby lobster will be raised in the hatchery and released back into the wild to support lobster populations, and you’ll get a certificate and information about where and when your lobsters were released. You can even adopt ‘sweetheart lobsters’ – two baby lobsters that will be released together!
nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/adopt-a-lobster

Say thanks
When the last song has been played and the final crumb of wedding cake devoured, newlywed life often begins with the post-wedding admin! If you’ve got any thank you presents to send, make life easy for yourself and lovely for your recipient with the coastal-inspired gift boxes from Sand and Sparkles. With hand-sourced products from Cornwall, Devon and across the Westcountry, they’re plastic-free and perfect for beach-loving souls: think aromatherapy candles, soaps, chocolate and illustrated coasters capturing the beautiful energy of the coast.
sandandsparkles.co.uk

Table of plenty
Weave a marine theme into your linens for a tablescape that evokes a love of coastal living. The stunning nautical designs from XV Stripes will bring your seaside décor to life. From the Seaview organic cotton table runner to napkins, the beautiful deep blue and crisp white linens feature hand-drawn sea-inspired artwork, printed and made in the UK.
xvstripes.com

Truly, madly, deeplyemilynixon.comjustind.co.ukfoundtreasurejewellery.comstephaniestevensjewellery.co.ukemilynixon.comjustind.co.ukfoundtreasurejewellery.comstephaniestevensjewellery.co.uk

Complete your bridal ensemble with coastal-inspired jewellery crafted on Cornish shores. Justin Duance’s striking sandcast rings can be made with sand from any beach; choose the beach you got engaged on, an unforgettable holiday or your local cove that means a lot to you as a couple for a unique and truly meaningful piece of jewellery. Naomi Lewis of Found Treasure creates oceanic jewellery inspired by her coastal home and the changing tides. We love her seaweed necklace, which is handcrafted using pieces of seaweed found on the shoreline. Meanwhile, Emily Nixon’s marine-inspired designs take the Cornish landscape as muse, the dazzlingly distinctive pieces evoking the textures and hues of the tideline. And Stephanie Stevens is endlessly inspired by the setting of her St Ives workshop, her bespoke creations boasting wave-like shapes, beautiful texture and marine diamonds from Ocean Diamonds.emilynixon.comjustind.co.ukfoundtreasurejewellery.comstephaniestevensjewellery.co.ukemilynixon.comjustind.co.ukfoundtreasurejewellery.comstephaniestevensjewellery.co.ukemilynixon.comfoundtreasurejewellery.comstephaniestevensjewellery.co.uk

Candlelit calm
Bringing a boho-beach vibe to your styling, these gold shell tea light holders from Bon Bon Fistral will look sweet dotted along trestle tables or scattered in the nooks and windowsills of your venue. Pair them with scented Sea Mist tea lights from St. Eval for a soul-stirring ambience.
bonbonfistral.com

Sounds of the sea
Choose a shanty band inspired by the Duchy for music that celebrates the maritime history of the South-west. The Rum and Shrub Shantymen sing lively shanty and folk songs with passion and pride, while a cappella group The Boilerhouse Singers draw their varied programme from folk, working songs, sacred harp, music hall and original arrangements of poems from Cornwall. Evoking the ancient legends of the coastline, its fishermen and tales of the ocean, the five-piece group’s hauntingly beautiful melodies are sure to enchant your guests.instagram.com/_boilerhouse_

rumandshrub.co.uk

Throw some shade

If you’re throwing a beachside wedding and planning beach games or al fresco dancing on the sands, up the style ante with these wooden and canvas outdoor parasols from Staycation! Vintage Parasols. With canopies that have UVF50+ protection, keeping the sun off has never looked so on-trend, with a range of colours and styles to complement your décor.

staycationvintageparasols.com

’Tis the season
Sprinkle a little Cornish Sea Salt into your day and treat your guests to a flavoursome sea-themed wedding favour to boot. Available in a range of flavours including Salt & Peppery, Chilli Hit, Fresh & Zesty, Really Garlicky and Smoky BBQ, pop the little pots on your tables for guests to try with their wedding breakfast then gift them as a take-home treat. You could even make up little recipe cards with the flavoured sea salts as inspiration.
cornishseasalt.co.uk

Coral chic
Luxury homeware can really elevate your wedding décor and these coral-inspired sculptures from Rowen Homes make a gorgeously sea-chic addition. Crafted from resin in a whitewash finish, the pieces nod to the nautical trend in a coolly contemporary way.
rowenhomes.com

Under the sea
Champagne and cake are two of the must-haves at a wedding – and Octavia the Octopus is sure to bring a unique underwater touch to your dessert table or bar, whether you opt for the cake stand with glass cloche or champagne cooler.
clickstyle.co.uk

Candlelit Calm

Bringing a boho-beach vibe to your styling, these gold shell tea light holders from Bon Bon Fistral will look sweet dotted along trestle tables or scattered in the nooks and windowsills of your venue. Pair them with scented Sea Mist tea lights from St. Eval for a soul-stirring ambience.

bonbonfistral.com

Main image: Bri Woolnough Photography / Jewellery Found Treasure