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...

Forever Diamonds

Forever Diamonds

Inspiration for choosing a diamond wedding and engagement ring that feels beautifully your own

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

Top tips for finding your dream wedding dress

Top tips for finding your dream wedding dress

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?

Bridal Fashion: maximalist styles

Bridal Fashion: maximalist styles

Attention-grabbing and maximalist styles are making a comeback!

Bridal Fashion: Minimalism

Bridal Fashion: Minimalism

Forget restrictions, limitations or traditions, when it comes to the latest bridal fashions, there's no holding back

The Modern Ceremony

The Modern Ceremony

How to create a memorable, meaningful and personality-packed ceremony

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...

Yours Truly: Wedding and engagement ring commissions

Yours Truly: Wedding and engagement ring commissions

Stunning ring commissions by Cornwall and Devon's talented designer-makers

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

The modern bride's guide to bridesmaids

The modern bride's guide to bridesmaids

Wed's complete guide to choosing your bridesmaids

Bridesmaids trends

Bridesmaids trends

From pastels to mix 'n' match, pick from these hot-to-trot bridesmaids trends

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

Wow-worthy bridal accessories

Wow-worthy bridal accessories

Truly wow with these scene-stealing bridal accessories

The latest shapes in bridalwear

The latest shapes in bridalwear

The seriously swoon-worthy silhouettes storming the bridal scene

Choosing your engagement and wedding rings

Choosing your engagement and wedding rings

From metals to customising inspiration, here's expert advice for choosing rings you'll love for life

How to incorporate artwork into your W-day

How to incorporate artwork into your W-day

Bespoke artwork ideas to bring a unique creative element to your wedding

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

Hen party ideas in Devon

Hen party ideas in Devon

As brides bid adieu to L-plates and dubiously shaped straws, the more discerning nearly-wed is looking to celebrate her final stages of singledom...

Pre-wedding wellness for brides

Pre-wedding wellness for brides

Focusing on the well-being of your mind, body and soul in the lead-up to your wedding will help you glow on the big day - and beyond.

How to manage your marriage expectations

How to manage your marriage expectations

A lifetime of togetherness awaits - but what if the reality of marriage doesn't match your vision?

Spotlight-stealing wedding dresses

Spotlight-stealing wedding dresses

Make a statement and go bigger, bolder and better than ever before in these spotlight-stealing gowns

The latest bridal hair and make-up trends

The latest bridal hair and make-up trends

Today's wedding hair & make-up can be as individual as you are, bringing a fashion-forward aesthetic while staying true to your own style...

Hottest hen party houses

Hottest hen party houses

Whether you fancy an eco retreat in the country or a chic townhouse in the city, pick from these hen houses for top times with your besties

Modern ways to wear a diamond ring

Modern ways to wear a diamond ring

Dreaming of a diamond ring? From sculptural designs to lust-have colour, Wed looks at the modern ways to wear the classic gemstone

Top tips for an ultra memorable wedding ceremony

Top tips for an ultra memorable wedding ceremony

The wedding ceremony should be the standout moment of the day. From the soundtrack to the styling, make yours unforgettable with these top tips...

How to achieve flawless wedding day skin

How to achieve flawless wedding day skin

Flawless skin in time for W-day? We wish.

Glamorous wedding rings

Glamorous wedding rings

Luxe up your wedding finger with diamonds, kaleidoscopic gems or showstopping stacked styles

Fabulous mother-of-the-bride fashions

Fabulous mother-of-the-bride fashions

Mums, it's your time to shine, too! Wow on W-day with these fashion-forward outfits and top shopping tips

Hen parties with a difference: Cornwall & Devon

Hen parties with a difference: Cornwall & Devon

From �selfie' illustration workshops to cupcake decorating sessions, Wed investigates the freshest ideas for a hen do with a brilliantly individual twist

Pair your bridal gown with your personality

Pair your bridal gown with your personality

Take your style cue from...you! Pick your fashion personality and don a beautifully individual gown to match

5 Wedding Planning Pitfalls...And How To Avoid Them

5 Wedding Planning Pitfalls...And How To Avoid Them

While the journey to 'I do' is full of excitement and anticipation, there's bound to be a few bumps in the road.

Wed's guide to choosing your wedding photography

Wed's guide to choosing your wedding photography

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

Pastel bridesmaid dresses: Soft Touch

Pastel bridesmaid dresses: Soft Touch

Dove grey, mint green or blush pink? Choose a palette of barely-there shades for a feminine and oh-so pretty aesthetic for your bridesmaids

How to pick your wedding rings

How to pick your wedding rings

What wedding ring?

Wed's ultimate dress buying guide

Wed's ultimate dress buying guide

Prepare to enter the dazzling - and dizzying - world of bridal fashion with this must-read guide to everything from beautiful bodices to heavenly hemlines

Gemstone Wedding Rings

Gemstone Wedding Rings

From mixed metals to kaleidoscopic gems, flash some colour on the digit that matters with these eye-catching, contemporary designs

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

Mindfulness to calm nervy nearly-weds

Mindfulness to calm nervy nearly-weds

It's the practice gripping a nation on a quest for inner peace - and brides and grooms-to-be overwhelmed by pre-wedding nerves.

Wed's bridal trend report 2015

Wed's bridal trend report 2015

Seeking a fashion-forward look for your moment in the spotlight? Here's our pick of the top trends taking bridal wear by storm

Wedding rings by Justin Duance

Wedding rings by Justin Duance

Crafted on the edge of Newlyn harbour, a commissioned ring by jeweller Justin Duance makes for a covetable symbol of your union.

Wed's top pick of spa days in Cornwall

Wed's top pick of spa days in Cornwall

From treasured time out with your beau to a heavenly hen party, Wed samples Cornwall's most luxurious spa experiences for a spot of pre-wedding pampering

Wedding Dresses: Seasonal bridal style

Wedding Dresses: Seasonal bridal style

From the fresh, floral fashions of spring to the luxe, dramatic gowns of winter, look to the season for your style cue

Wedding Advice: Less Stress In Seven Steps

Wedding Advice: Less Stress In Seven Steps

Feeling the pre-wedding strain? Sidestep bust-ups and fend off fights with these stress-busting strategies from the newly-weds

Expert advice on choosing your wedding rings

Expert advice on choosing your wedding rings

It's the most important piece of jewellery you'll ever wear. Choose your wedding ring wisely with these top tips from the experts...

How to handle being married

How to handle being married

Wed muses on love, marriage and how to handle the highs and lows of married life...

Wed's guide to ceremonies

Wed's guide to ceremonies

It promises to be the highlight of the day. Ensure you choose the perfect ceremony with Wed's guide to the 'I dos'...

Wed's guide to child-friendly weddings

Wed's guide to child-friendly weddings

Ensure your little guests enjoy your wedding day as much as your big guests with Wed's guide to a child-friendly wedding...

Beauty fixes for last-minute brides

Beauty fixes for last-minute brides

So the wedding's fast approaching and your grooming routine has yet to get off the starting blocks?

How to personalise the latest bridal looks

How to personalise the latest bridal looks

Take your style cue from the dreamiest looks of the moment and add a generous sprinkle of personality. The result? An all-eyes-on-you bridal look...

Nurture your relationship from engaged to married

Nurture your relationship from engaged to married

From the heady days of newly engaged to the first chapter of married life, the journey ahead can be a winding one. Let Wed show you the way...

Hen Party Ideas with Character

Hen Party Ideas with Character

Seeking hen heaven? Let these fabulous ideas inspire a do that's all about you

Wed's guide to buying vintage jewellery

Wed's guide to buying vintage jewellery

Dreaming of dripping with vintage gems on your wedding day? Begin your quest for an aisle-worthy treasure with Wed's guide to buying vintage jewellery...

Stress-free wedding dress shopping

Stress-free wedding dress shopping

Say 'yes' to stress-free shopping. Follow Wed's steps to dress-buying success and relish every moment of your search for 'the one'...

Avoid drama ahead of the wedding day

Avoid drama ahead of the wedding day

From overbearing mothers to fractious friends, steer clear of dramas and side-step tensions with these nuggets of wedded wisdom...

Marriage Mantras: Top advice from married couples

Marriage Mantras: Top advice from married couples

Set out on the adventure of married life armed with nuggets of wedded wisdom from those in the know. Married couples share their marriage mantras...

The basic styles of wedding dresses

The basic styles of wedding dresses

From body shape to personal style, consider those all-important basics before you plunge headfirst into the wonderful world of bridal wear.

Unforgettable hen do ideas in Devon and Bath

Unforgettable hen do ideas in Devon and Bath

Seeking a memorable way to spend your treasured timeout with the girls? Look no further. An unforgettable hen do starts here...

Wedding Ceremonies: Personalisation

Wedding Ceremonies: Personalisation

From the setting to the soundtrack, ensure your ceremony is the personality-filled pinnacle of your day with these top tips...

Weddings from the groom's perspective

Weddings from the groom's perspective

From control issues to budget quibbles, some recently married grooms talk planning pressures, pitfalls and meeting in the middle...

Wed's guide to wedding rings

Wed's guide to wedding rings

Seeking an exquisite engagement ring and wow-worthy wedding bands? Get clued up on your must-have metals and lust-worthy rocks with Wed's guide to rings...

Wed's bridal trend report: Top bridal trends

Wed's bridal trend report: Top bridal trends

From contemporary cuts to floral fabulous and vintage glam, Wed showcases the hottest looks for fashion-forward brides...

Relationships- How to handle family feuds

Relationships- How to handle family feuds

There's nothing like a wedding for stirring a spot of familial feuding. Nip the tensions in the bud with this advice from the experts...

Wedding Dresses - Themed Wedding Dresses

Wedding Dresses - Themed Wedding Dresses

Whether you're going for an all-out themed wedding or subtle details to tie the day together, let your dress set the tone in oh-so beautiful style...

Why Get Married?

Why Get Married?

It's official: marriage is good for you. From boosting your health to your happiness, Wed celebrates the magic of marriage...

Wedding Dresses: Something old, new, borrowed and blue

Wedding Dresses: Something old, new, borrowed and blue

From vintage glam to fairytale-fabulous, let the classic rhyme for wedding day luck inspire a dreamy wedding day look...

Wed solves your wedding dress dilemmas

Wed solves your wedding dress dilemmas

Get ready to fall in love with your fantasy frock - minus any dramas - as Wed solves your dress-buying quandaries...

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

Relationships-Successful Marriage Tips

Relationships-Successful Marriage Tips

From fairytales and heart-melting fantasies to reality and the challenge of achieving marital harmony - let Wed set you on the path to wedded bliss

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...