Wed Cornwall

NATURAL BEAUTY

I love running Wed Magazine. Each issue, we find ourselves with an abundance of gorgeousness to fill these pages. There's the incredible cakes and jewels, the food and flowers, the decor and dresses - oh, the dresses! But the star of the show? Cornwall, every time. And this issue, the county shines in all its ancient, untamed, captivating beauty.

Our styled shoots take us from the wave-lashed shores to the granite-speckled moors. There's the Viking vibe of 'In Her Element' on the sands of Perranporth and the wildly atmospheric Celtic mood of 'Midwinter Spirit' in the far west. A sense of space and freedom amidst rolling countryside inspire a free-spirited air in 'Light as a Feather', while natural organic touches abound in a Cornish vineyard in 'Amid the Vines.' 

And if you want to celebrate your marriage in a venue that celebrates the natural world and surrounding landscape in all its enchanting glory, then head to our feature, 'Let Nature Rule', where we explore four venues that do just that.

One of Cornwall's most romantic wedding venues, Scorrier House, made an elegant backdrop for our bridal fashion story, 'She's the One', which showcases a stunning collection of gowns embellished with the most exquisite detail. 

And the gorgeous local inspiration continues in 'With This Ring' where talented local designer-maker's showcase their handcrafted rings inspired by the Cornish coastline. 'Bites of Delights' brings you brilliantly creative canape ideas bursting with locally sourced flavours while 'Just the Tonic' is a round-up of the finest Cornish gins to serve at your reception (needless to say, deputy editor Lucy and I thoroughly enjoyed the research!)

The beauty of Cornwall shines through in each of our real wedding stories, too. From Emily and Will's windswept celebration on the clifftops of St Agnes and Kirsty and Josh's wet wedding on the shores of Newquay to Chelsey and Michael's sun-kissed nuptials on the south coast, the backdrop to these brilliantly individual days is truly enchanting. Come rain or shine, in Cornwall, you're promised a wildly beautiful day. 

Rebecca

STYLE

16. BLOOMS DAY

Fill your day with bold and beautiful florals

18. SHE'S THE ONE

Fantasy gowns embellished with swoon-worthy detail

30. IN HER ELEMENT

Channel the modern-day Viking bride with flowers, feathers and braids

36. IT'S A MATCH

How to coordinate your bridal gown with your wedding venue

46. WED'S BOUDOIR

Bridal beauty tips and trends

56. MIDWINTER SPIRIT

Wildly beautiful dresses and details inspired by Cornwall's Celtic roots

68. WORKING THE GROOM

Style tips for the man of the moment

70. LET THE LIGHT IN

Crisp and clean styling for an oh-so romantic winter wedding

86. AMID THE VINES

A lush organic aesthetic meets luxe touches in a Cornish vineyard

114. LIGHT AS A FEATHER

Free-spirited festival vibes brimming with flowers, feathers and fresh air 

FEATURES

44. WITH THIS RING...

Textured wedding rings for a standout symbol of love

49. YOUR ULTIMATE PRE-WEDDING WORKOUT

Wow in your wedding dress with these expert fitness tips 

63. YOUR WEDDING WELLBEING GUIDE

Stress-busting tips for the planning period

76. BITES OF DELIGHTS

Serve creative canapes that look as good as they taste

81. JUST THE TONIC

Bring a first class flavour to your reception with these Cornish gins

92. COLOUR ME PRETTY

How to choose the perfectly 'you' palette for W-day

98. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED...

Invitation inspiration from the stationery experts

105. LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

Fresh and fabulous entertainment ideas for a reception to remember

110. A SONG FOR THE LOVERS

How to choose the perfectly 'you' first dance number

120. LET NATURE RULE

Celebrate in scenic surroundings at a close-to-nature wedding venue

135. FOCUS ON FOREVER

Traditions and rituals that put the marriage at the centre of your day

141. THE NEW MOON

Forgo the travel hassle for a 'familymoon' to remember

REGULARS

6. BRIDAL BUZZ

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

128. 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

Deputy editor 

Lucy Higgins

Chief features writer

Hannah May

Contributors

Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Christine Jensen, Jennifer Granlund, 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

Penzance

Cornwall 

TR18 3HW

01736 331456

wed@wedmagazine.co.uk 

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Print

Four Way Print

Cover image

Dress

Jenny Packham, The Bridal House of Cornwall

thebridalhouseofcornwall.co.uk

Photography Enchanted Brides

enchantedbrides.photography

Hair Helen Simons, Hello Gorgeous

hellogorgeoustruro.com

Make-up & styling Suzi Winter makeupartistcornwall.co.uk

Model Tamina Zakrzewski