Hannah May

Hannah May -
Chief Features Writer


Hannah is Wed’s Chief Features Writer. Infusing her love of the southwest and writing into all things wedding that she puts her pen (or keyboard) to, Hannah regularly covers everything from relationships and bridal wear to groom’s fashion, food, entertainment and honeymoons. Always looking for a fresh spin on every aspect of weddings, Hannah’s editorial input extends across all departments both in print and online, and she is just as dedicated to the task of exploring the hippest hotels and sampling the latest spa offerings as she is to updating the website’s online listings (well, almost).

After graduating from the University of Exeter with a first in English Studies, Hannah travelled to the furthest-flung places she could before settling in her native Cornwall and into her career by writing for a film magazine (formerly run by Wed’s publishing company) while also honing her feature journalism skills through various articles for national travel magazines, online literary journals, local guides and blogs. Passionate about showcasing the best of the region’s wedding industry with a focus on creativity and individuality, Hannah writes with verve and authenticity to inform, inspire and entertain Wed’s eclectic and ever-growing readership, and is both proud and privileged to do so.

Articles written by Hannah May...

Feast Your Eyes

Feast Your Eyes

From brunch banquets to miniature desserts, today’s wedding menus celebrate flavour, creativity and style

Rings with a Conscience

Rings with a Conscience

How to choose rings that honour both your love story and the planet

The Great Outdoors Reimagined

The Great Outdoors Reimagined

How to make the most of your setting, whatever the weather

A Ring to Last a Lifetime

A Ring to Last a Lifetime

How to choose a wedding band that’s timeless, personal and beautifully you

The Hue of I Do

The Hue of I Do

Wedding stylists share how to land the perfect palette for your big day

The New Hen Do

The New Hen Do

Today’s hen parties are personal, playful and packed with feel-good vibes. Here’s some creative ways to celebrate

Feeling Good

Feeling Good

Take inspiration from these trending wellness practices to ensure you approach your wedding day as the best versions of yourselves

Party People

Party People

Who’s going to help you on your journey to "I do"? A guide to the roles of your dream team

True Colours

True Colours

Gemstone engagement and wedding rings are stealing the spotlight with their beauty, versatility and symbolism

Forget me not

Forget me not

How to record your wedding, from photography and film to audio guest books

Circle of Life

Circle of Life

A guide to sourcing your wedding rings

Never a dull moment

Never a dull moment

How to plan a day that spectacularly entertains

Good Taste

Good Taste

The latest food and drink must-haves for a feast full of top-trending flavour

About Time

About Time

From the honeymoon phase to married life, Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari charts the changes to expect in your relationship – and how to adapt 

Make Ceremony Magic

Make Ceremony Magic

Ensure your ceremony is the personality-packed pinnacle of your day with this expert advice

Touch of love

Touch of love

From hammered to sandcast, texture brings a unique and distinctive twist to a forever-worthy ring

She's The One

She's The One

About to begin the search for your wedding dress? Start here with our guide to finding your perfect bridal gown

Flower Power

Flower Power

Wild woodland romance meets vintage glamour at Brickhouse Vineyard

Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

The wedding styling experts for their top tips for choosing a colour scheme

Among the Vines

Among the Vines

Scandinavian and boho style meets autumn colours at Cornish venue, Knightor

Winter symphony

Winter symphony

A sophisticated and oh-so elegant scheme for a winter wedding at Rockbeare Manor

Bride tribe gifts

Bride tribe gifts

Our round-up of some of the sweetest, stylish and most thoughtful proposal and gift ideas for your bridesmaids

Wedding styling: apricot, peach and cream

Wedding styling: apricot, peach and cream

Dreamy apricot and peachy styling at Brickhouse Vineyard

Just the two of us

Just the two of us

Love the idea of a small and super special wedding? Be inspired by our ultimate guide to elopements

Wild Heart

Wild Heart

A lakeside elopement immersed in natural beauty in West Cornwall

Dearest darling

Dearest darling

Colourful, retro & playful styling inspired by Wes Anderson

Love in Bloom

Love in Bloom

Beautiful British blooms create a colourful and captivating wedding scene

Small weddings with style at Lower Barns

Small weddings with style at Lower Barns

Waterfall weddings at St Nectan's Glen

Waterfall weddings at St Nectan's Glen

Styled wedding at Kilminorth

Styled wedding at Kilminorth

Bold and beautiful bright wedding inspiration at this stunning south coast venue

The latest designer dresses at Pirouette

The latest designer dresses at Pirouette

For Better, For Worse

For Better, For Worse

Keep your relationship healthy long after the 'I dos' with these top tips from couples therapist Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari

Love Through A Lens

Love Through A Lens

Consider the style of wedding photography you love and look forward to everlasting memories to treasure

Love Match

Love Match

How to pair your wedding and engagement rings

Wedding at Powderham Castle, Devon

Wedding at Powderham Castle, Devon

India and Matt's summer wedding at Powderham Castle

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

Create your dream wedding under canvas with these pointers

The Power of Petals

The Power of Petals

Maximalist and minimalist wedding flower inspiration

Honeymoon heaven in Cornwall - So near, so far

Honeymoon heaven in Cornwall - So near, so far

Spend your cherished first days as newlyweds in Cornwall

Scent With Love

Scent With Love

How to perfume your wedding to perfection

Love at Bovey Castle

Love at Bovey Castle

Colourful wedding at Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Colourful wedding at Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Colour-pop decor, playful features and eye-catching floristry for a bright and fun-filled wedding

Weekend wedding in Devon

Weekend wedding in Devon

Milly and Edd's stylish marquee wedding in Devon

Wedding at Tunnels Beaches, Devon

Wedding at Tunnels Beaches, Devon

Jess and Ruth's oceanside wedding at Tunnels Beaches

A Design for Life

A Design for Life

The experts share their advice on choosing a ring to cherish forever

Love at The Lamb Inn

Love at The Lamb Inn

A modern elopement in Plymouth

A modern elopement in Plymouth

Escape to Plymouth for an elopement wedding full of romance and style

Boho bridal style at Stennack Farm

Boho bridal style at Stennack Farm

A rustic country venue, the dreamiest of dresses and nature untapped are the keynotes of this stunning fashion shoot

Our favourite wedding trends for 2023

Our favourite wedding trends for 2023

Our favourite wedding trends for 2023

Bridal hair and beauty in Devon

Bridal hair and beauty in Devon

These bridal hair and beauty looks are dreamy for spring brides

Venue open day at Badgers Holt

Venue open day at Badgers Holt

Moroccan wedding styling

Moroccan wedding styling

A vibrant colour scheme combines with luxe details and bold patterns in this exotic, sense-immersing shoot

Outdoor Weddings: inspiration for going al fresco

Outdoor Weddings: inspiration for going al fresco

Our guide to a dreamy outdoor wedding in Cornwall and Devon

Hen party ideas in Devon

Hen party ideas in Devon

Our favourite ideas for a hen do in Devon

How to deal with the pressures of planning a wedding

How to deal with the pressures of planning a wedding

How to deal with the triggers and pressures of the planning period

Do your own thing

Do your own thing

A perfectly personal wedding is every couple's dream, but how do you sidestep tradition and expectations to bring the ‘you' to your day?

Safari honeymoon in Africa

Safari honeymoon in Africa

Welcome to a new level of wild escapsim for a honeymoon that blurs the boundaries between dreams and reality...

Honeymoon Ideas

Honeymoon Ideas

From a mountain 'moon to a wild adventure, private island and wellness retreat, these lust-worthy honeymoons are the ultimate way to start married life...

Private Honeymoon in Greece

Private Honeymoon in Greece

Stay at Skiathos' Swan Villa for a lap of luxury and the ultimate in away-from-it-all privacy...

Top UK Honeymoon Spots

Top UK Honeymoon Spots

Commence married life in spoilsome style at one of these dreamy UK destinations

Safari Honeymoon

Safari Honeymoon

Fall for the secluded romance of a safari honeymoon

Honeymoon in Prague

Honeymoon in Prague

With its astounding architecture, culture and scenic spots, Prague makes an enchanting honeymoon destination

Honeymoon Offers worldwide

Honeymoon Offers worldwide

Dreamy honeymoon destinations to whet your wanderlust

Coastal Honeymoons in Cornwall

Coastal Honeymoons in Cornwall

Cornwall's stylish sanctuaries for a memorable minimoon on the coast

Honeymoon in Devon - And Relax...

Honeymoon in Devon - And Relax...

Celebrate your newly-wed status in style with a sweet sojourn in Devon

Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you'll make on the road to 'I do.'

Honeymoon in Singapore

Honeymoon in Singapore

Singapore is so much more than a stopover. Wed discovers a dizzying mix of culture, wildlife, cuisine - and honeymoon heaven

Honeymoons in Egypt

Honeymoons in Egypt

Lose your heart to the balmy beauty of the Red Sea. Wed discovers the sublime sealife, exotic flavours and sheer romance of a honeymoon in a desert paradise

Honeymoons - Lanzarote and Princesa Yaiza

Honeymoons - Lanzarote and Princesa Yaiza

Get swept away to a paradisiacal island where sandy shores meet sun-baked peaks. Wed falls for the heavenly climes of Lanzarote...

Honeymoons in Mauritius

Honeymoons in Mauritius

Mauritius might have been made for honeymoons. Escape to its sun-kissed shores for a seductive cocktail of breathtaking beaches and luxe love nests...

Honeymoons-Cuba

Honeymoons-Cuba

A honeymoon in Cuba offers a heady cocktail of city buzz and beach bliss. Wed samples the Caribbean spirit...