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6 Beautiful Beach Wedding Venues in Cornwall

6 Beautiful Beach Wedding Venues in Cornwall

Blessed with more than 400 miles of coastline, Cornwall is home to some of the UK's most spectacular beach wedding venues.

Pearly Queen

Pearly Queen

Pearls bring a timelessly chic finishing touch to your wedding-day look

Accessorise All Areas

Accessorise All Areas

The right accessory can transform your bridal look. Here are some of our favourite trending finishing touches

Flower Power

Flower Power

From bold bursts of colour to soft, organic elegance, these wedding flower trends are in full bloom

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

Notes of Forever

Notes of Forever

From bold and sensual to soft and dreamy, these bridal fragrances are love at first spritz

Sleep Easy

Sleep Easy

Slip into a deep slumber with these top sleep-inducing products

Styling inspiration for a marquee wedding

Styling inspiration for a marquee wedding

Create an unforgettable setting for a wedding under canvas

A hen to remember

A hen to remember

Bid farewell to singledom in so-you style. We’ve picked out our favourite hen activities from across the South-west

Top beauty products for beauty junkie brides

Top beauty products for beauty junkie brides

Top products from scent maverick Jo Malone, to Merit and Scandi Skincare and more...

Wedding styling: summer colours & adorable animals

Wedding styling: summer colours & adorable animals

The natural world shines bright in this glorious wedding scene at Wooladon Estate

Love and light

Love and light

A charm-filled barn wedding with delicate florals, natural textures and rustic character

Seaside dreams at Boskerris Hotel

Seaside dreams at Boskerris Hotel

Wedding styling: dreamy flower-filled country house romance

Wedding styling: dreamy flower-filled country house romance

A dreamily romantic and flower-filled modern country house wedding in Cornwall

The Wonder of Winter

The Wonder of Winter

A romantic fusion of flickering candlelight and natural elements brings cosy winter vibes to a Cornish vineyard

Modern Romance

Modern Romance

Pretty pinks and romantic blooms for an elegant tipi wedding

New Cornwall issue out now!

New Cornwall issue out now!

Top beauty products for beauty junkie brides

Top beauty products for beauty junkie brides

A new skincare brand has launched – and it’s quite simply a must-have for brides-to-be.

Colour Pop

Colour Pop

Bright colours and fun-loving vibes at Trevenna

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

Enduring Love

Enduring Love

Timeless glamour meets dreamily romantic accents at Polstrong Manor

Ever Green

Ever Green

An elopement styled with fresh greens at The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Winter Warmth

Winter Warmth

Deep colours, gold shimmers and handcrafted touches for a winter barn wedding

The Call of Autumn

The Call of Autumn

Warm autumnal hues meet ethereal accents in this sustainable vineyard elopement

Paradise Found

Paradise Found

An African bird inspires a luxe and dreamily romantic wedding scene in Devon

Tips, trends and top beauty products for brides

Tips, trends and top beauty products for brides

Prepare to meet your new beauty bag must-haves!

Wedding planning Q&A

Wedding planning Q&A

The wedding planning experts solve your most-asked questions

Mediterranean Dreams

Mediterranean Dreams

Relaxed inspiration for a summer garden wedding in Cornwall

Love Struck

Love Struck

A modern country house wedding where elegant styling and fanciful gowns meet a symphony of roses

North coast Devon honeymoon wonders

North coast Devon honeymoon wonders

From the rugged cliffs and sprawling sands to the wild moors and leafy valleys, North Devon is a dream destination for a honeymoon.

Devon's Finest

Devon's Finest

Delight your guests with Devon's finest produce, from spirits to cheese

Coastal Honeymoon Hideaways in Cornwall

Coastal Honeymoon Hideaways in Cornwall

Spend your first days of married life within touching distance of Cornwall's sublime coastline. We've picked out some of our favourite shoreline spots

Glam Rocks: Personality packed engagement and wedding rings

Glam Rocks: Personality packed engagement and wedding rings

Personality-packed engagement and wedding rings with irresistible clusters of rubies, sapphires or diamonds

Nature-inspired bridal trends

Nature-inspired bridal trends

Fill your wedding with delicately detailed flora and fauna

The latest bridal lust-haves

The latest bridal lust-haves

We're loving the latest twinkly trends in bridal fashion

Wear Park Spa review

Wear Park Spa review

Peace, pampering and world-class treatments can be found at Exeter Golf and Country Club's Wear Park Spa

Beautiful blue accessories for your wedding day

Beautiful blue accessories for your wedding day

From shades of sky and cerulean to powder spliced with silver, blue bridal finds for a wedding awash with style

Cornwall's fab new facials for brides

Cornwall's fab new facials for brides

From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge science, Wed samples the latest ways to get a bridal glow in Cornwall

Pink wedding ideas laced with gold

Pink wedding ideas laced with gold

Pretty up your day with soft shades of pink and subtle shimmers of gold

Wow worthy diamond wedding rings

Wow worthy diamond wedding rings

From cool colours to modern cuts, these diamond rings are trending yet timelessly beautiful

Fresh-from-the-runway bridal styles

Fresh-from-the-runway bridal styles

From modern mermaids to billowing ballgowns, Wed showcases the season's stunning silhouettes for all-eyes-on-you aisle style

Romantic Honeymoons in Cornwall

Romantic Honeymoons in Cornwall

All newly-weds need time to unwind on a mini moon...

Escape the pre-wedding stresses with Gaia Spa, Devon

Escape the pre-wedding stresses with Gaia Spa, Devon

Rebecca Matthews discovers a whole new world of bliss at Gaia Spa, Devon's unfeasibly luxe new spa experience

Holiday or Honeymoon in Cornwall

Holiday or Honeymoon in Cornwall

Going to a wedding in Cornwall? Stay on and sample a Cornish holiday to remember with these magical and memorable experiences

Patterned wedding rings

Patterned wedding rings

From subtle touches to statement designs, Wed picks out the perfect wedding rings for couples with a penchant for pattern

Art-Inspired Honeymoons in Cornwall

Art-Inspired Honeymoons in Cornwall

If your dream mini moon is scenic, luxurious and crammed with culture, you'll love these gorgeous getaways.

Romantic Honeymoon in Cornwall

Romantic Honeymoon in Cornwall

Dreaming of relaxing in a scenic spot - just the two of you?

Meet three runaway wedding couples

Meet three runaway wedding couples

Ever felt like running away to marry, just the two of you? Wed meets three couples who eloped to picture-perfect Cornish locations

Dazzle with a diamond wedding ring

Dazzle with a diamond wedding ring

Luxe up your wedding finger with a frosting of diamonds

Contemporary wedding rings with texture

Contemporary wedding rings with texture

From subtle texture to a sentimental finish, pick a pattern for a forever-worthy wedding ring

Unique Honeymoon hotspots in Devon

Unique Honeymoon hotspots in Devon

Shun the standard hotel room in favour of something infinitely more memorable. Wed reveals Devon's hotspots for a mini moon with a difference

Honeymoon in Cornwall- Seaside Escapes

Honeymoon in Cornwall- Seaside Escapes

While away a dreamy honeymoon on Cornwall's coast. Wed seeks out some stylish seaside sanctuaries

Wed's guide to wedding flowers

Wed's guide to wedding flowers

Confusing your poppies with your peonies? Get clued up on your wedding blooms with Wed's compendium of petals

Wedding Dresses For Curvy Brides

Wedding Dresses For Curvy Brides

Follow Wed's form-flattering tips and turn heads in a dress that celebrates your womanly curves...

Romantic mini moons in Devon

Romantic mini moons in Devon

Steal away to an historic hideaway for a romantic mini moon in Devon...

Swoon-worthy bridal lingerie

Swoon-worthy bridal lingerie

From the wedding eve to the honeymoon and beyond, tell your love story in light-as-air lace, chic sets and luxe loungewear...

Honeymoon in Isles of Scilly

Honeymoon in Isles of Scilly

Dreaming of a romantic honeymoon in an island paradise? You got it. And it's just a short flight from Land's End.

Wed's guide to bridal bouquets

Wed's guide to bridal bouquets

No idea where to start when it comes to choosing your bridal bouquet? Welcome to Wed's guide to the ultimate bridal accessory...

Juice Detox Diets

Juice Detox Diets

Juicing is all the rage. But is it all hype no results? A bride-to-be puts a juice diet under trial...

Beautiful bridesmaid dresses with colour

Beautiful bridesmaid dresses with colour

From short, sassy styles to floor-sweeping and fabulous, Wed picks out the hottest hues for your bridesmaids...

Honeymoons in Marrakech

Honeymoons in Marrakech

Escape to Morocco's hotbed of culture for city buzz, spa bliss - and a honeymoon to remember.

Honeymoons in the South West

Honeymoons in the South West

From boutique boltholes tucked away in the country to sumptuous retreats overlooking the sea, the long-haul honeymoon suddenly has some serious competition.

Step-by-step wedding planning tips

Step-by-step wedding planning tips

Don't know where to start? Let Wed kick off the journey to the aisle with this step-by-step guide to wedding planning success...

Wedding Engagement Stories: A poignant proposal story

Wedding Engagement Stories: A poignant proposal story

Rebecca Matthews ponders the popping of the question...

Beauty treatments for flawless skin

Beauty treatments for flawless skin

Flawless skin is the hottest bridal accessory of 2014. Get on the fast track to an aisle-ready complexion with these super-savvy treatments...

Wed meets dress designer Eleanor Rafferty

Wed meets dress designer Eleanor Rafferty

Eleanor Rafferty's dresses fuse stunning silhouettes with sumptuous silks and exquisite embellishment.

Bride's Column: The Walk Down The Aisle

Bride's Column: The Walk Down The Aisle

Rebecca Matthews feels the fear and walks down the aisle anyway...

Stories of utterly unique weddings

Stories of utterly unique weddings

Thinking of throwing out the rulebook and holding a highly personal celebration? Meet the couples who did it their way...

Wed meets dress designer, Kate Walker

Wed meets dress designer, Kate Walker

Kate Walker's dresses embody femininity and timeless elegance. The Devon-based designer tells Wed about her passion for bridal fashion...

One bride's view of the stag party-Las Vegas

One bride's view of the stag party-Las Vegas

A stag do in Vegas three weeks before the wedding would be many a bride's worst nightmare. So how did Rebecca Matthews handle it?

Finishing touches for bridal beauty

Finishing touches for bridal beauty

Get on the fast track to fabulous with these aisle-ready finishing touches...

Wed's bridal make-up secrets

Wed's bridal make-up secrets

Create a flawless canvas for your bridal make-up - and kick-start a healthier lifestyle in the process - with some rather special lotions and potions...

Devon's honeymoon hotspots

Devon's honeymoon hotspots

Wed discovers honeymoon paradise. The best bit? It's just down the road...

Swoon worthy mother of the bride styling

Swoon worthy mother of the bride styling

Mums, it's your moment to shine too! Dazzle in these fabulous fashions and uber glam accessories...

Flower girl frocks and accessories

Flower girl frocks and accessories

Dress your flower girls in cute-as-a-button frocks and adorable accessories...

Wedding flower inspired beauty products

Wedding flower inspired beauty products

Let flowers be the inspiration for your bridal beauty routine. Pick potions inspired by your favourite petals or the blooms of your bouquet...

Statement-making stationery ideas

Statement-making stationery ideas

Address to impress with these statement-making stationery ideas...

Wedding planning with a groomzilla

Wedding planning with a groomzilla

Rebecca Matthews discovers the pleasures of a groom with a penchant for wedding planning...

Hen Weekends in Cornwall

Hen Weekends in Cornwall

Whatever your party vibe, Wed reveals some heavenly hangouts and top tips for treasured timeout with the girls...

A la mode bridesmaid styles

A la mode bridesmaid styles

Your bridesmaids will be a vision of prettiness in these fashion-forward frocks...

Hen Weekends in Devon

Hen Weekends in Devon

The hen weekend just keeps getting better.

Dreamy Honeymoons in Devon

Dreamy Honeymoons in Devon

Honeymooning at home has never been so hip. Wed samples some of Devon's dreamiest love nests...