Carnglaze Caverns and Edenproject Wedding Photography // Victoria & Ashley

Probably one of the most challenging days I have photographed in a while. I love weddings a little different and this one certainly falls into this category. A hard day, but so worth it and probably one of my favourite weddings this season.. It started off that I couldn’t park my car near the cottage for the bridal preparations in Charlestown. They had their yearly Sailing Regatta on that day and the roads around Victoria’s Cottage were closed off for the event. I had to park 15 minutes away and carry my gear through a crowd of people.

The ceremony was at Carnglaze Caverns. I heard a lot about these caves, mostly that they are tricky to photograph as there is literally no light and you’re not allowed to use flash because of breeding bats! So I carried my LED light down the caves and regarding the circumstances I’m quite pleased with the results. If they just would put some new lights under that lake so it comes out better on photos…

After the ceremony Victoria and Ashley had a champagne reception in the beautiful gardens outside the cave before a vintage bus transported everyone to the Edenproject. Oh how I love this venue! I couldn’t wait to get back there, it’s a photographer’s delight with so many great backdrops for photos! And it doesn’t matter what the weather is like as the reception takes place in the mediterranean biome. Ashley and Victoria absolutely hate their photo taken, so we didn’t do any particular couple portraits, they wanted to keep it totally candid. I’m not into posing at all, but the Eden offers some amazing backdrops for photos, so a good walk with the couple through the grounds would have been fab. I sneaked a few in anyway and love them even more as they look more natural.

The speeches were hilarious, I’m quite pleased I’m not he only one with hair taming problems, sounds like the groom has his issues too. The best man gave him a golden hairdryer as a present, think I will get one too, it might help tame my frizzy hair in future! The Eden food, oh so delicious And did I mention the cake, how good is that wedding cake!

The evening started with cocktails in the tropical biome. If you have a form of vertigo the highest viewpoint is not for you, but what spectacular views from up there!

As soon as the band started playing everyone ventured on the dance floor. Must have been the tropical cocktails ha ha…

With everything running at least 1.5 hours late, I was knackered, so I missed the night exit sign and ended driving around in circles in the dark for half an hour ending up at closed gates. I found my way out and home eventually.. What a day, but so worth it!

Victoria and Ashley, you totally rocked your wedding! Here is your sneak peek

Venue Ceremony: Carnglaze Caverns // Venue Reception: Edenproject // Date: 27.07.19 // Flowers: The Flowermill Cornwall // Makeup: Charlestown Health and Beauty // Hair: Lisa Gadsby Hair // Music: TBC // Cake: TBC

Helen & Ed // Mount Pleasant Ecological Park Cornwall Wedding Photography

It has been a while since I photographed a wedding at Mount Pleasant Ecological Park in Porthtowan. I think at least 3 years! So much has changed since then, they have a great cafe there now with delicious locally sourced food and excellent coffees. Oh yes, a venue always gets some extra bonus points form me if there is good coffee to keep me going…

Add some sunshine, a bunch of fun friends and family, a gorgeous couple and some great suppliers and you get the perfect wedding day. Helen and Ed are keen Triathletes and it has been said that they are hardly seen without their wetsuits on. The sea means a lot to them, so we ventured to the nearby beach for some couple portraits and a paddle in the sea to cool down..

When we came back everyone enjoyed the sunshine and played garden games, a real relaxed festival style wedding kind of feel. This place is just made for a day like this kind of celebration! I would have loved to stay into the evening and see the band playing but I was only booked for half a day. So no getting ready images either, which is a shame as I always feel the story isn’t quite complete..

Helen and Ed, you were fantastic. I absolutely loved capturing your wedding day and would do it all over again any time!

Here is a rather large preview. I just couldn’t help myself to make it smaller…

Venue: Mount Pleasant Ecological Park // Date: 18.05.19 // Flowers: Wheal Sara Flowers // Hair: Simone Knyita Stylist // Makup: from Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: Ann’s Couture Bridal

Laura & Martyn's late autumn wedding at Trevenna Barns, Cornwall

Laura & Martyn were married on the 12th of November at Trevenna Barns in the heart of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. As soon as I entered the bridal suit for the getting ready photos I was welcomed by a super friendly vibe and I was stunned by Laura's makeup, hair and dress so matching to her unique style. Even the dress was carefully chosen to match the rest, very cool! A proper 'rocknrollbride'! When I entered the reception room to take the decoration shots I couldn't stop taking photos, it's so refreshing to see something a little different to pale coloured lace and roses. The 'corpsebride' inspired DIY wedding cake was made by Laura's sister in law Grace, and it's one of my favourites this season. 

We were lucky with the weather which was changeable with sunshine and showers, typical for this time of year. But who cares about the weather anyway if you have an umbrella with a skull on it! 

I was told by one of Laura's friends that they have a surprise for them just after their first dance. And what a surprise it was! Laura and Martyn love beards and when everyone entered the dance floor with ginger beards on, it was definitely the highlight of the day!  

Here is a collection of my favourite shots from the day..

Venue: Trevenna Barns // Date: 12.11.16 // Dress: Sophia Tolli // Suit: Debenhams // Makeup: 'Dollface'-Laura Nolan Teague // Hair: by Laura // Flowers: Launceston Flowers // Cake: DIY // Decorations: DIY by Laura