ALL ABOUT YOU
Here at Wed, we've always believed that the most beautiful weddings are those that tell your story. The ones filled with your personalities, passions, memories and all the little things that make you, well, you. And this issue is a celebration of exactly that. From rings etched with the date or star map of your wedding day to menus inspired by the flavours of your love story, these pages are brimming with ideas for a celebration that's meaningful, memorable and utterly you.
Thomas Hare
Verity Westcott
Of course, the very idea of wedding trends can seem at odds with such an individual approach. But we're all about putting a personal spin on the latest looks. Love vintage-inspired piped cakes? Choose colours and flavours inspired by Granny's signature bake. Drawn to the wild romance of meadowcore? Fill your flowers with blooms and scents that evoke favourite memories. Fancy signature cocktails? Raise a glass to your adventures together with drinks inspired by the places you've explored. Find more inspiration in The Trend Report.
Francesca Morrell
Tanya Bogdan
The same goes for traditions. In Something Old, Something New, we delve into the stories behind centuries-old wedding customs, from bridal parties to cake cutting, exploring which to embrace, reinvent or leave behind.
Charlotte Atherton
Katie Goff
For couples dreaming of stripping everything back to what matters most, elopements offer the freedom to celebrate without compromise. Explore the possibilities for an intimate escape in The Art of Eloping, while A Love of Their Own shares the stories of three couples who chose to say their vows in beautifully intimate Cornish settings.
Lyra & Moth
Wild Tide Love
A larger celebration can be every bit as meaningful. Holly and Oliver's wedding was filled with heartfelt details, from embroidered napkins and handwritten letters to each guest to marrying in the church woven through Holly's family history. Meanwhile, Hannah and James embraced their love of the Cornish coast with relaxed, rustic styling – and a special nod to James's passion for Land Rovers!
I Do Film & Photos
The Springles
There's a wealth of styling inspiration, too. A Wilder Kind of Love brings free-spirited festival vibes to Boscoppa Farm, while Between Sea and Sky captures contemporary coastal style at Harbour Hotel St Ives. Mediterranean-inspired styling takes centre stage in The Art of Summer at Lower Marsh Farm, while Light and Tide pairs abundant blooms with modern elegance at Above the Bay in Falmouth.
Elsewhere, we're swooning over the latest bridal fashions and beautiful accessories to complete your look, alongside thoughtful anniversary gift ideas for celebrating your love through the years.
Whether you're planning an intimate escape or a spectacular gathering, embracing tradition or rewriting the rules, we hope these pages inspire you to celebrate everything that makes your love story unique. After all, there's no wedding quite like yours.
Rebecca
Verity Westcott
CONTENTS
STYLE & INSPIRATION
12. TRUE ROMANCE
Sumptuous shades of burgundy, red and wine for a richly romantic wedding
14. A WILDER KIND OF LOVE
Bohemian spirit and bountiful blooms bring festival-inspired styling to Boscoppa Farm
20. BETWEEN SEA AND SKY
Fresh hues and organic styling for a modern coastal scene at Harbour Hotel St Ives
26. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves
32. DRESSED TO THRILL
Ten standout bridal trends, from textured lace to versatile, transformative gowns
38. ACCESSORIES ALL AREAS
Statement-making finishing touches, from embroidered veils to sculptural jewellery
50. WED’S BOUDOIR
Glow-up heroes for your bridal beauty moment
57. RING TRUE
Make your wedding rings uniquely yours, from meaningful gemstones to secret engravings
60. THE COLOUR EDIT
Earthy shades bring a relaxed, modern mood to groom style
64. THE ART OF SUMMER
Vibrant blooms and Mediterranean-inspired details bring sun-drenched romance to Lower Marsh Farm
70. LIGHT AND TIDE
Abundant flowers, elegant details and sweeping sea views at Above the Bay
FEATURES
44. HEN PARTY HEAVEN
From painting to picnics, 10 fabulous ways to celebrate your hen party in Cornwall
76. THE TREND REPORT
From colours to cakes, the latest looks making waves in the wedding world
80. TAKE YOUR SWEET TIME
The rise of slow weddings – and how to savour every moment
84. LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Tell your love story through the flavours of your wedding menu
89. SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Discover the stories behind wedding traditions and how to make them your own
94. THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Inspired anniversary gifts and memorable experiences for every chapter of married life
135. THE ART OF ELOPING
Dreaming of an intimate escape? Explore the possibilities of a modern elopement
139. A LOVE OF THEIR OWN
Three couples share the stories of their beautifully personal Cornish elopements
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s happening
63. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh ideas with standout style
103. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
Cornwall’s most breathtaking wedding settings
153. GOT WED
Real love stories, beautifully told
194. 10 WAYS TO…
Bring your love story to life
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Jess Baber, Elizabeth Chester, Jo Irving, Anila Leibing, Hazel Parsons, Sophie Personne, Maria Taylor
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
28 Reens Crescent
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3HW
01736 331456
Print
Deltor
Cover image
Photography Verity Westcott veritywestcott.com
Venue Boscoppa Farm boscoppafarm.com
Styling Tide the Knot Wedding Planning tidetheknotwedding.com
Dress Grace Loves Lace, St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk
Hair Dukes & Dames dukesanddames.co.uk
Make-up Seija Richards seijarichardsmakeup.co.uk
Jewellery Hannah Batstone hannahbatstone.com
Flowers Perdie's Flowers perdiesflowers.co.uk
Model Julia Giaquintoxo instagram.com/julia.giaquintoxo
