Fowey was the backdrop to their Cornish-Scottish celebration, which saw details such as bagpipes, kilts, thistles, Cornish pasties, St Austell beers and ceilidh dancing infusing their wedding with a colourful Celtic atmosphere. Hannah brought a handmade touch to proceedings by crafting Cornish pasty table name holders from wire and sailing boat name markers from driftwood, while family and friends pitched in, making features from the cake and the invitations to the jewellery.
The personalisation continued with the wedding dress. Hannah customised her dress with lace from her mum's wedding gown, while a bespoke headdress made by Sarah Drew fused more of the lace with pieces from her late grandmother's necklace. "It was beautiful and exactly what I wanted," she comments.
The ceremony took place in Fowey Hall. "It was beautiful and very personal as we had commissioned a poem to be written specially for us by Cornish poet Bernard Ward," says Hannah. What's more, the presence of a very special guest ensured the ceremony had the 'ahh' factor. "Our wee staffie Merryn was our ring bearer and walked down the aisle! She looked so sweet!" recalls Hannah.
The celebrations spilled outside into the sunshine where cream teas and bubbly were served on the lawn. A procession to the sound of bagpipes saw the party wind their way through the streets of Fowey to the reception venue, Fowey Town Hall, which proved the highlight of the day for the couple.
A delicious Cornish-Scottish feast of Cullen skink (Scottish smoked fish soup), Cornish pasties, chocolate brownies and cranachan (a Scottish raspberry dessert) served with Callestick Farm ice cream and clotted cream went down a treat, and Cornish ceilidh band, Choughed To Bits, provided a memorable evening's entertainment. "They were incredible, talked everyone through each dance, and we danced all night!" recalls Hannah.
"All the homemade elements made the day so special and helped keep us within budget," Hannah reflects. She thoroughly recommends a creative and collective approach to wedding planning: "Add in lots of personal touches as these are what you and your guests will remember, and make sure you get a fabulous photographer as they will capture the moments that you will cherish forever."
The venue
Fowey Hall Hotel followed by Fowey Town Hall
01726 833866 www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk
The dress
Damsel in a Dress, John Lewis
www.johnlewis.com
Photography
Ben Selway Photography
07595 465742 www.benselwayphotography.co.uk
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