“We met many years ago at college, but lost touch in our early twenties. A few years later we reconnected online and arranged to meet for a coffee,” reveals Sarah of her and Simon’s path to love.
Their engagement was a simple yet romantic affair. “We were having a staycation in Glastonbury town as I love the festival and was sad to be missing another year due to Covid,” she says. “We got up at 5am to walk up to the tor with our dog to watch the sunrise and he asked me to marry him as the sun came up.”
Choosing Cornish Camels as their venue, Sarah and Simon were inspired by the idyllic natural setting, as well as the Cornish Hunting tartan worn by the groom, best man and ushers, for their green colour scheme and natural styling. Donning a stylishly simple gown and a statement headpiece, Sarah was flanked by bridesmaids in gowns of emerald green.
Filled with dried flowers, foliage and macramé accents, a series of lovingly handmade elements brought a personal touch to the gorgeous wedding scene. The cake was created by Simon’s aunt, while the stationery, flowers, décor and tableware hire were all sourced and made by Sarah and Simon, including the reclaimed gin bottles adorned with fairly lights.
Having held a private ceremony with just their mums during the previous week at Helston Registry Office, the couple hosted a Filipino-based ceremony conducted by their friend Raj at Cornish Camels. Sarah’s brother-in-law walked her down the aisle to a stirring live soundtrack of Ludovico Einaudi’s I Giorno. The ceremony took place outside the Old Barn and featured a reading from Jane Eyre by Sarah’s friend Cindy. “We left the ceremony to 10/10 by Paolo Nutini and greeted guests in the garden where we had prosecco and a cream tea,” adds Sarah of the relaxed celebratory mood.
Musician Kaj played as guests mingled and the newlyweds had their photos taken, before the speeches were delivered in the garden. Guests then settled at the lovingly styled tables for a gourmet barbecue feast including several Filipino dishes cooked by Sarah’s mum. “After the meal, the camels came down for apples as the venue prepared for the evening do,” says Sarah of the venue’s in-house entertainment. “Kaj did a live set followed by a DJ set and our first dance was to James Bay’s Wild Love.”
A day full of standout moments, Sarah finds it impossible to pinpoint a single favourite. “The whole day was just perfect,” she smiles. “I couldn't pick just one!”
She is, however, forthcoming when it comes to dispensing words of advice to other couples in the midst on their own planning journey. “Try to get as much booked as early as possible,” she offers. “You can never be too organised and it can help manage the stress nearer the date. But most of all, enjoy it!”
Photography Olivia Rossi Photography oliviarossiphotography.com
Venue Cornish Camels cornishcamels.com
Dress Modeca from Champagne & Charlotte champagneandcharlotte.co.uk
Shoes Rainbow Club rainbowclub.co.uk
Kilts Colin’s Bridal colinsmenswear.co.uk
Hair Hair By Victoria hairbyvictoria.net
-Make-up The Blushing Barn theblushingbarn.co.uk
Flowers Alison Yeoman Flowers alisonyeomanflowers.co.uk
Entertainment Kaj Music kajmusic.co.uk
