Daisy and Andy weren’t looking for love when they met through mutual friends. “We were both just out of big relationships and tried not to fall into anything too serious, but couldn’t stay away from each other,” says Daisy. “Within a few weeks, I’d all but moved in, and several years, a house and a dog later, there was no question that we were meant to be.”
Andy surprised Daisy by proposing on the coastal path while the couple were holidaying in Cornwall – and, falling in love with Nancarrow Farm, the couple set their hearts on returning to the county for their wedding. “It’s the most incredible venue – naturally beautiful with so little decoration needed, amazing food and wonderful to have the place to ourselves for a whole weekend!” she says.
A wildflower theme and shades of green complemented the venue perfectly, with Daisy’s hand-painted floral gown epitomising the natural beauty of the day. The locally grown flowers carried the brief of “wild texture and joyful pops of colour” in gorgeous style, while handmade details such as the clay nametags crafted by Daisy’s mum, stationery designed by Daisy and favours comprising Cornish Sea Salt infused with lemon, chilli and thyme from the couple’s garden added to the rustic and characterful scene.
The couple’s emotional ceremony took place in the Rusty Barn. “I cried almost the entire way through and we both barely made it through our hand-written vows,” reflects Daisy. “Luckily our dog Thorin was our ring-bear and helped with lots of barking to break the tension.”
With both Daisy and Andy working in the drinks industry, guests savoured a drinks menu featuring the finest German lager, champagne and Aperol spritzes as they enjoyed lawn games, tabletop games and live music in the sunshine. A delicious feast featuring torched red mullet, lamb cooked three ways and Cornish strawberry and lemon curd pavlova, the newlyweds strolled around the farm in the evening sun and visited the pigs before the dancing began.
“Our first dance was to Brandi Carlile’s Carried Me With You, which is about not taking love for granted and always being there to support the other through thick and thin,” says Daisy. “We did the classic awkward spin and sway, and pulled everyone in to join us as soon as possible! After that we danced the night away to all our favourite songs.”
Looking back, their most treasured memories are a mix of funny and quiet moments. “The dog barking during the ceremony just when all assembled were asked to speak now or forever hold their peace!” laughs Daisy. “We also squirrelled away a bottle of champagne to have together at the end of the evening. We spent half an hour just reflecting on our day as a newly married couple.”
For those planning their own wedding, Daisy’s advice is to decide early on what your priorities are and make it your day. “Don’t get caught up in tradition or other people’s expectations if it’s not what you want,” she affirms. “Also, don’t sweat the small stuff! We had a bridesmaid with a broken ankle, the cake was only finished half an hour before the ceremony started, the dog barked through half of the ceremony and a couple of guests had to drop out last minute – our day was still perfect.”
Photography Grace Elizabeth grace-elizabeth.co.uk
Venue Nancarrow Farm nancarrowfarm.co.uk
Dresses Savin London from The White Yard thewhiteyard.co.uk
Needle & Thread needleandthread.com
Suit Marc Darcy marcdarcy.co.uk
Bridesmaids’ dresses ASOS asos.com
Hair Melody-Rose instagram.com/melody_hair_weddings
Make-up Katie Ward
Flowers & floral collar Three Acre 3acre.co.uk
Entertainment Tom Dale tomdalemusic.co.uk
The Wright DJs thewrightdjs.com
