A relaxed autumn wedding at the Island Blockhouse, followed by a cosy lunch and an unexpected adventure in the heart of St Ives.
There’s something incredibly special about intimate weddings in Cornwall. With fewer guests, a relaxed atmosphere and the freedom to enjoy the day at your own pace, they often create the most meaningful moments to photograph.
Ruth and Dan opted for a small, intimate wedding in beautiful St Ives, surrounded by just a handful of their closest family and friends. As a Cornwall wedding photographer, I absolutely love capturing days like these. They are personal, relaxed and full of genuine moments that make each wedding completely unique.
A beautiful autumn wedding overlooking Porthmeor Beach
Their ceremony took place at the Island Blockhouse, overlooking the stunning Porthmeor Beach in St Ives. It was a little breezy, as you might expect from the Cornish coast, but otherwise we were blessed with a glorious autumn day.
After the ceremony, we wandered down to the beach for some relaxed, natural wedding portraits. I love this part of the day, when couples can simply enjoy being together without too much posing or direction. The beautiful Cornish coastline provides the perfect backdrop for natural and timeless wedding photography.
A cosy wedding lunch with an unexpected twist!
After our beach portraits, everyone headed to the award-winning St Eia Café for a cosy wedding lunch. Everything was wonderfully casual and relaxed — until an unexpected bang brought the entire café to a standstill!
An elderly lady had accidentally driven her car into the café wall, just behind the newlyweds. It was quite a moment, almost like something straight out of a movie!
Thankfully, nobody was hurt and the window remained intact. But the incident certainly added an unexpected twist to the day, with the local police and even the newspaper making an appearance.
Definitely not your average wedding day, and one that everyone will remember for years to come!
Relaxed family moments at Porthgwidden Beach
After lunch, we ventured over to Porthgwidden Beach, where everyone could simply chill, enjoy the surroundings and let the children play.
It was the perfect opportunity to capture some more natural, candid photographs of everyone enjoying time together. No complicated schedules, no pressure — just lovely moments shared with family and friends.
This is exactly what I love about photographing intimate Cornwall weddings. There is time to slow down, enjoy the surroundings and capture those little moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Looking for a St Ives wedding photographer?
I absolutely love photographing small and intimate weddings in St Ives and across Cornwall. Whether you're planning a relaxed beach wedding, a small family celebration or a laid-back coastal wedding, my approach is all about capturing your day naturally, with genuine moments, beautiful surroundings and a little bit of storytelling.
If you're planning an intimate wedding in Cornwall and looking for a photographer who loves capturing the real atmosphere of your day, I'd love to hear about your plans.
Here’s a little preview of some of the highlights from Ruth and Dan’s wonderfully memorable St Ives wedding!
Venue: St Ives Guildhall Weddings, The Blockhouse // Date: 15.10.2026
