Moments from Small Weddings and Elopements in Cornwall // A Lower Barns feature

There are many reasons why I love capturing small weddings and elopements. They are so personal! With a small wedding, there is time for you to be with each other, time to share the moment rather than being distracted by your guests. With elopement weddings, instead of 10 minutes of portraits, you can go for a wander for hours, take time out, do whatever you want, choose a preferred location, maybe even a favourite beach nearby. Capture the story of you.

There are many amazing venues and locations in Cornwall, but Lower Barns is one of my most visited and loved elopement and small wedding venue. Nestled in a hidden corner of South Cornwall and close to a variety of beautiful South Coast beaches to choose from for your portrait session. It is a luxury boutique retreat, a B&B with highly unique eclectic style. The lovely owners Janie and Mike designed this place over the years integrating ideas and inspiration from their past world travels. Every time I visit there is something new to discover and I always return bursting with inspiration for interior design ideas! It is a magical weekend getaway, perfect for a runaway wedding and to spend some time together. And there is even some space to accommodate a few of your guests if you want to bring some friends and family along. Oh and dogs are welcome too! I love dogs at weddings, they are always a joy to capture.

Here are just a few of my favourite moments I have captured at this quirky wedding and elopement venue. I can’t wait to be back this year!

If you are planning a small wedding or elopement her in Cornwall or Devon, please get in touch. I have a few limited of spaces left in this year’s diary

Best of 2024 - some of my favourite moments

Finally! Here it is, some of my favourite moments of 2024! It is a bit of a funny one for me, capturing love everywhere and losing my own long term relationship at the start of the year. But hey, I’m staying positive and looking ahead excited what the future will bring…

I want to take this as an opportunity to thank all my amazing couples to put their trust in me to capture one of their most important days in their life, I truly feel honoured to have the privilege. And to all the suppliers I worked with this year, we have such a great community in the Southwest, what a beautiful industry to work in. Thanks for your support! I can’t wait what 2025 brings, some well known places and also exciting new ones on the list so far And to all my 2025 couples, I can’t wait to meet you soon!

If you’re still looking for a wedding photographer for 2024, I have a couple of spaces left. 2026 is filling up super fast, so please don’t hesitate to reserve your favourite suppliers and contact me for availability.

Micro Wedding at Lamorran Gardens, St Mawes, Cornwall // Sarah & Alex

Sarah and Alex were married at Lamorran Gardens in beautiful St Mawes in Cornwall. These stunning and unique gardens give you a feel of somewhere tropical here in Cornwall especially on a sunny day. I love photographing intimate weddings there as the backdrops are truly unique plus you are not far way for a little excursion to add some beach portraits to your collection.

Here is a sneak peek of Sarah and Alex’ truly wonderful afternoon there. You can book smaller packages for elopements and micro weddings with me. I can adjust packages tailored to your needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for pricing and availability. I can also give you some advice to make the most out of your micro wedding package to get the best value out of it…

Venue: Lamorran Gardens // Date: 31.08.2024

Dan & Harrie // Wedding Photographer at Caerhays Estate - The Lookout

Dan and Harrie opted a for a small family affair at the stunning Caerhays Estate Weddings - The Lookout. Not so much a coastal lookout when we first arrived in the Cornish Mist, you couldn’t even see the sea! I was a bit disappointed to be honest as it was my first time shooting a wedding there and I was a long time looking forward to this one. Magically not long after the ceremony the mist disappeared and we even had a few glimpses of sunshine which made this beautiful stretch of coast even more dramatic in a way. What a stunning micro wedding to play a part in. Here is just a small taster of the day

Venue: Caerhays Estate - The Lookout // Date: 15.08.2024

Wedding Photographer Knightor Winery Cornwall // Michelle & Phil

What a wonderfully intimate wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall. Phil and Michelle said I do in Charlestown and we headed down to the harbour afterwards for photos. We got so lucky to find Charlestown quiet in the middle of summer, but I guess that’s the advantage of a mid week wedding!

The rest of the afternoon was mostly spent hanging out in Knightor’s Courtyard sipping wine and listening to Josh Curnow tunes. A truly chilled family affair!

Here are a few of my favourites.

If you plan a small wedding in Cornwall, I still have a few limited spaces left next year, so please email me to chat about your day.

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 06.06 2024

Cornwall Elopement at Lower Barns // Zoe & Stew

Zoe and Stew eloped at Lower Barns in Cornwall .They decided to have a no fuss relaxed elopement wedding and booked Lower Barns for a few days to have a quality break in Cornwall. They couldn’t have chosen a better week for it. We have been blessed here recently with plenty of sunshine and quality beach time. The ceremony was held outside in the beautiful grounds of Lower Barns. After some Prosecco and a few photos around the grounds we ventured to Caerhays beach for some more beach portraits.

A mini preview here…

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 23.05.2023 // Hair: LJP hair and Makeup

Celestial Themed Winter Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery Cornwall // Rob & Anya

Rob and Anya’s winter wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall was so beautiful! A feast for the eyes, so much personality put in every little detail! I love seeing something different in styling and this wedding ticked all the boxes.

Rob and Anya chose the moon part of the theme first, after a quote from the film Labyrinth "I'll place the moon in your heart", then the rest of theme (colours, stars etc) came after Anya found her dress from Glitter Soup. ‘I loved the handpainted details from the Ukrainian maker, and thought having a deep moody celestial setting would suit the time of year as well.’ 

A lot of the decor was DIY'd, including stationary, signage, the candle sticks etc, or sourced within the UK. 

Flowers were all purchased from a Willow Cottage Flowers on Etsy and put together by the bride herself, with some help from Youngest Child Events for the signing table. They looked pretty amazing considering she never made a flower arrangement or bouquet before!

Rob and Anya only wanted a small cozy wedding with those closest to them. Sadly Anya’s maid of honour passed away a few months before the wedding, but she was there in spirit. Knightor is the perfect venue for a small intimate wedding like this. Making sure their guests had amazing food was one of the major plus points. Fancy marshmallows, sparklers and firepits finished the evening cozy vibe.

‘Whilst the mention of eels seems a bit random, it makes sense to Rob and I, as one of our earliest dates was at Ely Eel Festival where Rob took part in the World Eel Throwing Championship (the eels thrown were toy eels!). His magnificent throw didn't make the podium, but pretty much secured his place in my heart’

Loved the cake so much that I cried when saw it in person, and our favourite part of the day was seeing each other at the front of the aisle and reading our own vows.’

I feel honoured to have played a part in this very special day! My first wedding to capture this season and one I will remember for sure.

Here is a little preview

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 27.02.2023 // Hair and Makeup: The Looking Glass Hair and Makeup Studio Tavistock // Dress: Glitter Soup, Etsy // Suit: Moss Bros// Cake: The Cornish Bakery // Moongate: The Youngest Child Events // Flowers: Willow Cottage Flowers Etsy, DIY // Bride Rings (designed by Anya) : Daniel Darby Jewellery // Groom Ring: Ocean Drift Studio, Etsy // Headpiece: Rose Red Accessories // Bride Robe: Catherine D'Lish // Banners: Daydreamer Creative Studios // Styling of the day: Anya

Winter Wedding Photography at Lusty Glaze // Charlotte & Sam

I’m super pleased to finish this year with Charlotte and Sam’s gorgeous winter wedding at Lusty Glaze. They said ‘I do’ early December at one of my favourite beach wedding venues here in Cornwall. I probably mentioned this a few times before, this private beach wedding venue is a pleasure for the eye for any wedding photographer. So many beautiful backdrops to choose from for your photos and the Lusty team are just fabulous, they will make sure everything runs smoothly and you have the most relaxed day ever. What better place to celebrate than right on the beach with a wood burner to keep you warm and plenty of fairy lights to create a festive atmosphere. Charlotte and Sam show us that it doesn’t have to be summer to have the best day of your life on a beach in Cornwall. They truly had it all, a beach just by themselves, their nearest and dearest to celebrate with them, accommodation right on the beach, festive lights, cosy wood burners, sparklers and a great DJ to keep them dancing. Oh and see if you can find the Christmas Elf!

What a beautiful intimate day to capture, thanks Charlotte and Sam for having me there.

If you’re planning a wedding at Lusty Glaze please contact me for availability. I take bookings for 2024 now and have a few limited spaces left for 2023.

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 3.12. 2022 // Makeup: Carly Angove // Hair: Melody - Rose Hair and Weddings // Dress: Brides of Southampton // Bridesmaid Dress: Maya Deluxe // Flowers: Cornwall Floral Design // Suits: Marks & Spencer // Cake: White Peony Cakes // DJ: Fistralstereo

Elopement Photography at Lower Barns Cornwall // Emma & Danny

Emma and Danny opted for a runaway wedding at Lower Barns in Cornwall. They left their three children, family and friends at home and decided to have a romantic weekend together here in Cornwall. What better place to choose than Lower Barns, a colourful and eclectic Boutique Bed and Breakfast hidden away in a quiet valley not far from The Roseland’s beautiful beaches.

They weren’t fussed about getting ready images, so i met them 20 minuets before their ceremony and we ventured to a nearby beach for some portraits after. I made a small collection of my favourites here…

I love capturing small weddings and elopements, so if you’re planning to get married with just the two of you or with an intimate circle of friends and family, please contact me for availability. I have only a few spaces left for 2023 and deal with enquires on a first come first served basis.

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 22.10.2022 // Hair: Melody Rose Hair Newquay

Wedding Photography for a small wedding at The Stack House Cornwall // Kyle & Sally

The Stack House is a truly unique wedding venue and it’s my first time photographing a wedding here. A beautiful renovated 19th century engine house overlooking the magnificent Fal Valley. A perfect place and backdrop for small and intimate weddings and celebrations. Kyle and Sally’s day was super special. Not just this magnificent setting but also their time line. They had booked me for 4 hours as their ceremony was at 7pm and they had already their meal in the afternoon before my arrival. So we started with some couple portraits in the setting sun to be followed up by capturing Sally getting changed into her evening outfit/ wedding dress.

The ceremony was held in an enclosed walled garden. It was pretty dark by 7pm so I set up some lighting to help with the atmosphere and for my camera to focus! There was a lot of tears and laughter during the ceremony and it was finished by a beautiful sparkler exit.

We headed straight back into the engine house for drinks and speeches which were epic, like everything else that day!

What a pleasure to capture this very special day. So here you go, I made a collection of my favourites for you to preview.

Venue: The Stack House, Unique Home Stays Cornwall // Date: 08/10/2022