A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
As I sit down to write, the Cornish skies are a brilliant blue, threaded with wisps of white cloud. Flowers are in bloom and I’m still basking in the golden glow of a wedding I recently attended in a secluded Cornish nook, where warm sunshine, blue skies and an atmosphere brimming with love created an unforgettable day. Amid this blossom-filled spring – and with the promise of long summer days just ahead – it feels like the perfect moment to embrace inspiration that stirs the senses, a theme woven through every page of this issue of Wed. Consider this your invitation to revel in it all: vibrant colour palettes, abundant florals, mood-lifting styling and thoughtful sensory details.
Thomas Frost
I Do Film & Photos
You’ll find no shortage of inspiration, beginning with our styled shoots. Wild Romance transports us to the ruggedly beautiful edge of west Cornwall, where warm hues, earthy textures and untamed florals create a timelessly romantic scene immersed in nature. Then there’s Salt Air & Summer Light, a vibrant vision of modern beach wedding styling at Perranporth, awash with sun-kissed tones, sweeping sands and golden Atlantic light. Meanwhile, Painted in Colour unfolds at Scorrier House, where rich shades and layered romance set the tone for a contemporary countryside celebration.
Howard Southwest
B Photography
In celebration of the season’s natural beauty, flowers thread their way throughout this issue. In The Power of Flowers, some of Cornwall’s most talented florists share their advice for creating wedding flowers that feel beautifully personal, from ceremony to celebration, while Garland Glossary offers a stylish guide to the world of wedding blooms.
Debs Alexander
Katie Goff
For styling inspiration, Setting the Scene sees three wedding stylists reveal the looks defining the current wedding landscape, from floral installations and draped textiles to darker, gothic-romance aesthetics – all designed to delight the senses and bring your vision vividly to life. And then there’s colour. In The Art of Colour, wedding stylist Nikki Sherriff of Knots & Kisses shares her expert advice for crafting a cohesive palette.
Verity Westcott
Olivia Rossi
Alongside the sensory pleasures of Heaven Scent and the dazzling sparkle of Forever Diamonds, this issue is also filled with thoughtful advice. Life coach Jo Irving shares calming guidance for managing pre-wedding nerves and staying present in Calm Before the Aisle, while therapist Shan Merchant explores the realities of newlywed life – alongside insights from real couples – in The First Year Files.
Paige Grace
And, of course, love remains at the heart of it all. In Got Wed, we celebrate real weddings overflowing with personality, from Elize and Jay’s joy-filled celebration at
Eden Project to Aardy and Kajal’s spectacular three-day wedding at Boconnoc House. Each story is rich with individuality, emotion and unforgettable moments.
Here’s to a beautiful season of weddings, celebration and love ahead.
Rebecca
Thomas Frost
Dan Ward
STYLE & BEAUTY
14. PRETTY IN PINK
Romantic, pink details for a fresh, effortlessly beautiful wedding-day look
16. WILD ROMANCE
Earthy textures, sprawling florals and ethereal bridalwear at Prussia Cove
24. PAINTED IN COLOUR
A contemporary love story awash with rich hues and romantic design at Scorrier House
30. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of bridal must-haves
34. AISLE STYLE
Ten standout bridal fashion trends, from luxe fabrics to basque waists
46. WED’S BOUDOIR
Glow-up heroes for your bridal beauty moment
51. PEARLY QUEEN
Timelessly chic pearls for your wedding-day look – and beyond
54. BE JEWELLED
A celebration of sparkle, statement earrings and petal-pretty pieces
57. FOREVER DIAMONDS
How to choose a diamond ring that feels beautifully your own
60. THE ACCESSORIES EDIT
Finishing touches for the modern groom
62. THE LIGHT TOUCH
Relaxed, breezy groomswear for spring and summer celebrations
66. SALT AIR & SUMMER LIGHT
Sunset hues meet golden dunes for a vibrant and dreamily romantic beach wedding
FEATURES
39. A MOMENT TO BREATHE
Restorative wellness experiences to help you carve out pre-wedding calm
42. THE SELF-CARE EDIT
Cornish finds for self-care rituals, from swimwear to skincare
44. A WEDDING-READY SMILE
Five ways to help your teeth look their best for the big day
48. HEAVEN SCENT
Infuse your wedding with beautiful fragrance, from perfumes to candles
72. SETTING THE SCENE
Wedding stylists share their favourite looks of the moment
78. THE ART OF COLOUR
How to build a beautiful colour scheme
80. GARLAND GLOSSARY
Confusing your dahlias with your delphiniums? Get clued up on wedding-day blooms
85. THE POWER OF FLOWERS
Florists share their insights into creating dream wedding flowers, from ceremony to celebration
92. CALM BEFORE THE AISLE
Expert advice for soothing nerves before and on the big day
97. WALK THIS WAY
How to make your aisle moment entirely your own
136. THE FIRST YEAR FILES
Couples share the surprises, joys and lessons from their first year of married life
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s happening
65. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh ideas with standout style
105. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
Cornwall’s most breathtaking wedding settings
147. GOT WED
Real love stories, beautifully told
194. 10 WAYS TO…
Make your wedding morning magical
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Jess Baber, Elizabeth Chester, Laura Dalton, Jo Irving, Shan Merchant, Hazel Parsons, Nikki Sherriff
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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Heamoor
Penzance
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Cover image
Photography I Do Film & Photos idofilmandphotos.co.uk
Styling & coordination Out of the Ordinary Weddings outoftheordinaryweddings.com
Venue Porth-En-Alls prussiacove.co.uk
Dress Frocks & Frills frocksfrills.co.uk
Hair Melody-Rose Bridal Hair melody-rosebridalhair.co.uk
Make-up Georgina Markham Makeup & Beauty cornwallmakeup.co.uk
Flowers Perdie’s Flowers perdiesflowers.co.uk
Model Sofia Cobley instagram.com/slcmodel2412
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