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Wedding at The Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall

Wedding at The Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall

Rainbow Brights


Pops of colour lent a playful touch to Lorraine and Peter's seaside soiree at The Scarlet Hotel



"We were staying at The Scarlet Hotel for a short break and Peter suggested we go for a stroll on the beach at Mawgan Porth," recalls Lorraine. "I ventured into one of the caves for a photo opportunity and, as I came out, I saw an oyster shell and picked it up to find an engagement ring inside - at which point Peter got down on one knee and popped the question!"

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It was entirely fitting, then, that the couple chose The Scarlet for their wedding, booking the venue on an exclusive-use basis for two days of celebrations. Decorating the hotel in deliciously bright colours, an eye-popping riot of hot pink, bright blue, yellow, lime green, lilac and purple carried from the stationery and table decorations to the statement cake. And the blooms followed suit, featuring the likes of hot pink peonies, blue delphinium, purple lisianthus, lime viburnum and cream astrantia.


In keeping with the mood, Lorraine teamed her strapless gown with bright blue heels and Peter donned a sharp blue lounge suit by Hugo Boss.

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The flavours of the day were as delectable as the visuals: Camel Valley sparkling wine accompanied the canapes, while the wedding breakfast featured the likes of terrine of ham hock, loin of Cornish beef and Valrhona chocolate mousse, honey parfait and raspberry shortbread.

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An eclectic mix of entertainment set the tone for each section of the day, with Kaj providing the cool, laidback tunes to the drinks reception and ceremony, which saw Lorraine's nephew Lewis present the rings in an olive wood box handmade by Peter's parents. In the evening, The Strutts played an upbeat evening set, a photo booth stocked with fun props provided plenty of laughs, and a beachside fireworks display brought the day to a show-stopping finale.

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"Sharing our favourite hotel with our family, friends and their children for our wedding was a wonderful experience and we will have many happy and lovely memories for years to come," reflects Lorraine. "Try and take a moment every now and then to step back, look around and absorb the atmosphere; the day goes by in a flash."

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Photography Alexa Poppe www.alexapoppeweddingphotography.com
Venue The Scarlet Hotel www.scarlethotel.co.uk
Wedding planner Jenny Wren Weddings and Events
www.jennywrenweddingsandevents.co.uk
Styling Inspire Hire www.inspire-hire.co.uk
Dress Benjamin Roberts at Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique www.elliesanderson.co.uk
Hair and make-up Charlie Pearcy www.charliepearcyweddings.com
Groom's outfit Hugo Boss www.hugoboss.com
Flowers Ginny's Flowers www.ginnysflowers.co.uk
Cake Nevie-Pie Cakes www.neviepiecakes.com
Entertainment Kaj www.kajmusic.co.uk
The Strutts www.thestruttsband.co.uk
Matt Stockman Photobooth www.mattstockman.co.uk/guestbooth
Celebration Pyrotechnics www.celebrationpyrotechnics.com
Transport Cornwall VW Wedding Hire www.cornwallvwweddinghire.co.uk

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