Wedding Photographer Polhawn Fort Cornwall / Katie & Alex

Katie and Alex’ wedding at Polhawn Fort was magical. It was summer solstice day and the sun was out! To celebrate Katie and Alex’ special day at this stunning venue nestled on a cliff by the sea with its own private beach and stunning sea views all around was a privilege. Katie’s love for the sea reflected in all the decorations, a marine theme running through every detail. She spend the last 2 years collecting shells, sea glass, seaweed and driftwood from her coast walks to incorporate them into the beautiful decorations. She even made shell hair pins. Just stunning, loved it! And so fitting to the venue.

Katie and Alex have planned their day a little different. They are not keen to be centre of attention, so had a small ceremony early in the day before welcoming the rest of their guests for the reception and party just after midday with a confetti entrance over Polhawn’s dare bridge. I really liked this approach, it made the morning so relaxed…Oh and did I mention I wasn't really booked for getting ready photos, but pleased I got there early to capture a couple and the first look with dad was well worth it!

It was such a beautiful summer’s day, the whole wedding party ventured down the beach to cool off in the sea at some point, including me, it felt so good to paddle in the sea! Apart from the beach visit there was plenty of entertainment from adult bouncy castle to garden games, the most delicious Paella by “Big Pan Parties’ and ‘Renegades of Rock’ getting the dance floor going with some great tunes. They haven’t planned a traditional first dance but I caught a couple f them dancing anyway…

A dream wedding by the sea and one of my favourites so far this season!

Katie and Alex, I present to you a few of my favourite moments from the day, there are so many more, but I had to keep it within 100 images…believe me it wasn’t easy to choose!

Their wedding is also featured on RockMyWedding, get inspired by their beautiful Coastal Boho Wedding with DIY details!

Venue: Polhawn Fort // Date: 20/06/2024 // Dress: Maggie Sottero // Makeup: Gemma Ryder // Shoes: Irregular Choice // Flowers: Sophie Ebbans // Decor: DIY by Bride // Music: Renegades of Rock

Wedding Photographer Polhawn Fort Cornwall // Jack & Megan

I loved photographing Megan & Jack's wedding at Polhawn Fort, Cornwall. Megan and Jack were amazing to work with, so much fun and a full on action filled day. I hardly had time to sit down and was truly knackered when I came home but it was so worth it. So many beautiful moments. Here is a gallery of some of my favourite images.

Venue: Polhawn Fort // Date: 23. 05. 2024 // Makeup: Georgina Markham MUA // Hair: Melody Rose Wedding Hair // Dress: Wed2be // Flowers: Rosedale Flowers Cornwall //

Wedding Photographer Polhawn Fort Cornwall // Kay & Tom

How good did it feel to be back to photographing a wedding at Polhawn Fort! It has been at least 3 years since I have last visited this beautiful venue. Kay & Tom didn’t only have great weather, they had a brilliant bunch of family and friends to celebrate with them. The fabulous Polhawn Fort in Cornwall is a venue where couples can really make it their own rather than being restricted and regimented like at a lot of other wedding venues. And set in this beautiful location with it’s own private beach it is pretty unique! So if you’re looking for a relaxed unconventional wedding venue I would definitely recommend them.

Here is what Kay had to say: ‘I found the venue online. I couldn't sleep, I was looking for venues by the sea and I fell in love with it. It was a perfect fit because it's a fort which Tom loved and its whimsical and romantic in an unconventional way which I loved. ‘ 

Blessed with beautiful weather most of the day was spent outdoors and kay’s dream wedding came reality. Her highlight of the day: ‘I really enjoyed the music, games and mingling on the lawn. Lots of good food.’

Tom’s highlight of the day (bless him): ‘Marrying the girl of his dreams’ (he's a keeper) 

Enough said. Here are some of my favourite moments from being Kay & Tom’s wedding photographer.

Venue: Polhawn Fort // Date: 8th of June // Wedding Planner: Planning Elegance // Food: Piglet Cottage // Ice Cream Cart: The Local Scoop // Cake: Danielle’s Delicious Cakes // Flowers: Uncle Andy // Hair: Toni Gogola // Dress: Maggie Sottoro // Suits: Wilvorst from Duncan James // Rings: Samson Gold // Music: Sam King Entertainment and Girl Friday Band

Lauren & Ian, a misty march wedding at Polhawnfort, Cornwall

Lauren & Ian tied the knot on the 11th of march 2017 at Polhawnfort in Cornwall. I haven't met them before which is unusual, as I normally try and meet couples before the big day. We had a FaceTime call before the big day, so I've kind of seen their faces before, but I always think it's better to meet in person. In this case it didn't matter as they are so lovely people which made me feel really welcome from the start and I soon felt like being one of their guests.

When I drove down the windy coast road in the misty drizzle I just hoped the rain would stop in the afternoon, so we could go down the beach for some shots. Even though the mist created a moody scenery, very cornish and perfectly fitting to the stunning venue tucked away on the side of a cliff at the end of the windy road. 

Lauren and the bridal party were getting ready in Blue Monkey Cottage, a luxury self catering stay in the heart of Cawsands. I couldn't stop putting an 'aaaaaawwww' face on when I've seen the interior, such a beautiful cottage! Apart from poor Lauren coming down with a cold and being 'drugged up' with painkillers and cold and flu tablets everyone seemed to be very relaxed and looking forward to the big day..

The ceremonies always looks very festive in Polhawnfort, it's a pretty dark venue and challenging at times, but I do like shooting weddings there, especially because it has such great backdrops for photos on the grounds and the secluded beach. We got lucky and the drizzle stopped just when we walked down the steps to the beach. I'm really pleased how the photos turned out, it couldn't look more cornish.

I was only booked for half a day and left after the speeches, which were hilarious! Ian's brother brought a box filled with Ian's embarrassing 'collectables' from past years and being a TV presenter he knows how to do a good speech! 

Here are few of my favourites from the day..

Venue: Polhawnfort // Date: 11.03.17 // Dress: Chameleon Bridal, Bournemouth // Flowers: Ruth Andrew from Polhawn Fort // Caterers: BED Catering, Plymouth // Hair and Makeup: Gem Ryder // Cake:  Best Man's girlfriend, Olivia Chenery

Dan & Melody's laid back late summer wedding @Polhawnfort, Cornwall

Dan and Melody were married on the 20th of September at Polhawnfort on the South Cornish Coast. They were blessed with a beautiful sunny day and I think it's the last hot summer's day I can remember this year! Melody works in the music industry in London and has lots of talented friends who helped her with her wedding preparations including the amazing Helen Roche make up artist. I absolutely love the 30's touch to Melody's hair and makeup, very fitting to her stylish wedding dress. 

Dan and Melody weren't keen on posed shots and I'm pleased I didn't receive a long list of group shots from them. They just let me do my thing, so I mixed in with the guests and enjoyed documenting their very special day starring their labradoodle, an ice-cream trike, stone oven baked delicious pizza, DIY garden games, lots of alcohol, fun and laughter.. Here is a shortlist of my favourites..

Venue: Polhawn Fort, Cornwall // Date: 20.09.16 // Makeup: Helen Roche // Dress: Joanne Fleming Design // Pizza: Kernowforno // Ice Cream: Devonvintageicecreamvan

Congratulations Graham & Lianne @Polhhawn Fort, Cornwall

Graham and Lianne tied their knot with a relaxed picnic style wedding at Polhawn Fort on tuesday the 16th of August. The sunset was breath taking and it stayed warm until late evening, a great relaxed day to shoot with a bunch of lovely people. Here is a 1 image preview..

Congratulations Andrea & Phil at Polhawn Fort

Andrea and Phil had a small intimate wedding at Polhawn Fort in Cornwall. The weather was changeable to say the least. They only booked a 3 hour coverage and were so lucky when the sun came out 1 hour after the ceremony for some their couple shots. Here are some of my favourites from our stroll down the beach..