Cornwall Wed Magazine

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

Whether you're freshly engaged and leafing through your very first issue of Wed (huge congratulations!) or a seasoned reader rapidly approaching that most dreamy of days (be still my beating heart!), we welcome you warmly to this: the biggest issue of Wed ever!

With our tenth anniversary looming on the horizon, it is a wonderful thing to behold this bumper issue. Ten years ago, as my now-husband and I busied ourselves planning our launch issue, I could never have imagined our humble 62-page publication would grow to this: Cornwall's (rather weighty!) wedding bible. As ever, we've drawn on our enchanting landscape and incredibly creative wedding industry to provide you with gorgeous inspiration aplenty in these pages.

Our fashion story 'Siren Song' sets the mood, celebrating Cornwall's rugged coastline as well as a selection of light-as-air gowns embellished with delicate lace and fine detail - a dreamy look for a wedding by the sea. Ensure your personality shines through every element of your wedding wear with our pick of the most gorgeous bridal gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, shoes and accessories.

The personality-packed vibe extends to your decor and our styled shoots are brimming with standout scenes. 'A Loving Spirit' draws on the beguiling romance of Daphne Du Maurier, as well as the exquisite work of Cornwall-based artisans, to evoke an eerily beautiful wedding scene at Enys House. 'Garden Party' is an eye-popping carnival of blooms, bold prints and al fresco touches for a floral-fabulous wedding and 'Wild at Heart' takes you to a tucked-away spot for a woodland inspired wedding filled with foliage and gold accents - not to mention an owl and a reindeer!

Don't neglect the impact of your chairs in carrying your sense of style. While 'Chair Essentials' picks out the most stylish seating solutions for your day, wedding stylist, Elle Winsor-Grime, shows you how to dress your chairs in a range of themes in 'Chic Seats.'

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And then there are the real weddings: from clifftop vows to secret garden celebrations, each beautiful story captures a rich sense of personality, the joy of love - and the enchanting beauty of Cornwall. You, dear readers, have chosen one awe-inspiring county to marry in - and may Wed be your companion every step of the way to your scenic celebrations!

Rebecca

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STYLE

16. EYE CANDY

Dazzle your guests with these sparkle-filled finds

18. SIREN SONG

Light-as-air frocks and dainty jewels for celebrations by the sea

28. A LOVING SPIRIT

Florals, '30s fashions and a twist of Du Maurier evoke a beguiling romance

34. LET IT SHINE

Pick your fashion personality and a fresh-from-the-catwalk gown to match

42. ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS

Let your personality shine through those all-important finishing touches

46. THE PERFECT PAIR

Step into married life with some super-stylish shoes

48. MAKE THEIR DAY!

From metallics to multiways, the new rules of cool for your bridesmaids

54. SUGAR AND SPICE

Fabulous frocks for your flower girls

56. WED'S BOUDOIR

Bridal beauty tips and trends

66. WORKING THE GROOM

Style tips for the man of the moment

77. GARDEN PARTY

Floral-fabulous inspiration for a fresh-from-the-garden wedding

108. WILD AT HEART

Throw a woodland-inspired wedding filled with foliage and gold accents

FEATURES

59. PRETTY PLEASE

Cruelty-free beauty inspiration for W-day

64. PERFECT CHEMISTRY

Mix your metals for a wow factor wedding ring

69. PLAN-IT WED

Keep calm and plan to perfection with this step-by-step guide

74. ALL FIRED UP

Go woodfired for a smoky and sumptuous wedding breakfast

84. THE VOW FACTOR

Top tips for penning your wedding vows

89. CHAIR ESSENTIALS

Stylish seating solutions for a showstopping wedding scene

92. CHIC SEATS

From elegant to ethereal, transform your chairs with these DIY tutorials

99. ANIMAL ATTRACTION

How to throw a dog-friendly do

104. REMEMBER ME

Honour the memory of a loved-one on W-day with these heartfelt ideas

114. GREEN PASTURES

Rural idylls for a wildly romantic wedding

129. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR YOUR WEDDING VENUE

What to ask your venue...now!

135. HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU

Thinking of having a First Look? Here's the low-down

141. THE ART OF COMPROMISE

Meet in the middle once W-day is over with this expert advice

REGULARS

6. BRIDAL BUZZ

What's new, what's hot, what's on

122. THE VENUE

Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall

154. GOT WED

Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day

186. NOTES ON A WEDDING

Top tips for your planning pleasure

Editor

Rebecca Matthews

Chief features writer

Hannah May

Contributors

Frances Cave, Elizabeth Chester, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Christine Jensen, Gemma MacKenzie, Claire Moulds, Jenny Phipps, Christopher Wasey, Elle Winsor Grime

Design

Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD

Advertising and Management

Brendan Sleeman

Distribution

Jenna Matthews

Finance

Morwenna Matthews

Publisher

Wed Magazine

28 Reens Crescent

Heamoor