Articles written by Rebecca Matthews...

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

Accessorise All Areas
The right accessory can transform your bridal look. Here are some of our favourite trending finishing touches
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Flower Power
From bold bursts of colour to soft, organic elegance, these wedding flower trends are in full bloom

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
From bold and sensual to soft and dreamy, these bridal fragrances are love at first spritz
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Sleep Easy
Slip into a deep slumber with these top sleep-inducing products

Styling inspiration for a marquee wedding
Create an unforgettable setting for a wedding under canvas
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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 products from scent maverick Jo Malone, to Merit and Scandi Skincare and more...

Wedding styling: summer colours & adorable animals
The natural world shines bright in this glorious wedding scene at Wooladon Estate

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

Seaside dreams at Boskerris Hotel

Wedding styling: dreamy flower-filled country house romance
A dreamily romantic and flower-filled modern country house wedding in Cornwall

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

Modern Romance
Pretty pinks and romantic blooms for an elegant tipi wedding

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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
Bright colours and fun-loving vibes at Trevenna

Honeymoon heaven in Cornwall - So near, so far
Spend your cherished first days as newlyweds in Cornwall

Enduring Love
Timeless glamour meets dreamily romantic accents at Polstrong Manor

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

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

The Call of Autumn
Warm autumnal hues meet ethereal accents in this sustainable vineyard elopement

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

Tips, trends and top beauty products for brides
Prepare to meet your new beauty bag must-haves!

Wedding planning Q&A
The wedding planning experts solve your most-asked questions

Mediterranean Dreams
Relaxed inspiration for a summer garden wedding in Cornwall

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

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

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

Nature-inspired bridal trends
Fill your wedding with delicately detailed flora and fauna

The latest bridal lust-haves
We're loving the latest twinkly trends in bridal fashion

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

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

Romantic Honeymoons in Cornwall
All newly-weds need time to unwind on a mini moon...

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

Patterned wedding rings
From subtle touches to statement designs, Wed picks out the perfect wedding rings for couples with a penchant for pattern
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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
Dreaming of relaxing in a scenic spot - just the two of you?

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
Luxe up your wedding finger with a frosting of diamonds
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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
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
While away a dreamy honeymoon on Cornwall's coast. Wed seeks out some stylish seaside sanctuaries

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

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

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

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
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
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
Rebecca Matthews ponders the popping of the question...

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

Bride's Column: The Walk Down The Aisle
Rebecca Matthews feels the fear and walks down the aisle anyway...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hen Weekends in Devon
The hen weekend just keeps getting better.

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