Chycara House Wedding Photography // Beth & Justin

Beth and Justin are such a lovely couple. I met them the week before their wedding to discuss their day and just knew straight away this one would be fun!

I started the day early at Beth’s mum’s house in Truro where all the girls were getting ready. It was a lovely relaxed morning with lots of cups of tea and laughter. The ceremony was held in Truro Methodist church not far away by Beth’s dad, yes you heard me, he married his daughter and what a great ceremony it was! I have never been to a methodist ceremony and I did love the music and communal vibe. I found myself singing along quietly which never happened in a church before!

Straight after the ceremony we made use out of the dry spell and took some family shots just outside the church before the cream tea upstairs. Early afternoon we ventured to the stunning Chycara House. Beth and Justin traveled in style in a vintage 1930’s Beauford. I haven’t been to this venue before and I was impressed, such a beautiful spot tucked away in a sheltered green valley not far from Bissoe. They recently renovated the wedding barn and I love what they did! Beth and her crew did a great job with the styling and she made personal blankets for her guests to keep warm in the fresh late winter’s evening. The landscaped gardens are great for couple portraits. There are bridges, ponds and lots of foliage to work with. Although I couldn’t quite find the right perspective for the bridge shot and climbed into a pond to find myself knee deep in mud, maybe not the right idea this time of year, but I’m happy with the results!

Unfortunately Beth felt sick in the afternoon and disappeared just after the meal. We were all worried if she would make it back to the reception. After an hour of sleep she returned with a big applause and her evening outfit on. I’m so happy she made it back and could enjoy the evening!

The Ceilidh Dance is always a great entertainment at weddings, it gets everyone involved and I just love to capture the confused faces and funny moves..

A perfect day filled with love and I feel blessed to have played my part in it. Great to work alongside Beth’s brother Joel who did the videography.

Congratulations again to Beth & Justin, you were great x

Here is a preview for you…

Venue: Chycara House // Date: 16.03.19 //  Makeup: Jenna Loveridge of Jenna Jazz // Dress: Bleu Bridal Gowns // Hair: Zoe Salmon // Flowers: Beth’s mum // Music: The Cumberland Ceilidh Band // Wedding Car: Roaring 30’s Automobiles // Videography: Joel Dunn-Wilson

I really enjoyed photographing this lovely wedding at Chycara House. I’m on their recommended supplier’s list and would love to shoot more weddings there. So if you are planning a wedding there please contact me for further details

Cosawes Barton Cornwall Wedding Photographer - Lindsay & Jordan

Lindsay and Jordan tied the knot in early November at Cosawes Barton in Cornwall. They had a small wedding with just their closest family and friends, some may call it a ‘petite wedding’. It was one of those Cornish ‘mizzle’ days but that didn’t stop then from having a great time and lucky enough the rain stopped just before the ceremony. The ceremony itself was held in the cosy barn room lovingly decorated by with a beautiful flower arch. With it being dry and surprisingly mild everyone enjoyed some canapés and champagne in the courtyard.

I admire the gardens st Cosawes Barton especially this time of year with beautiful autumn trees adding colour to an overcast day. Unfortunately the rain came back half way trough our couple photo shoot, but who cares about the rain when you have red and golden leaves to brighten up your day! I was only with them for 3 hours and left just before the meal and speeches. It looked like everyone was in good swing for a great evening and I’m sure they enjoyed the rest of the day.

Here is a small collection for you. Thanks again for having me there and I hope you’re enjoying the torquoise waters of the maldives on your honeymoon…xxx

Venue: Cosawes Barton // Date: 10.11.18 // Flowers and Decor: Stargazey Weddingdecor Hire // Hair: TBC // Makeup: Stacey Cremin MUA// Music: Kajmusic

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography // Milly & William

You guys made me emotional! So much love, so much emotion - it was like watching a romantic movie...

THE VENUE

Not far form the Eden Project and just above St Austell on, Knightor is a very special, timelessly venue not far from the South Cornwall Coast. Set in acres of vineyards, pasture and orchards,  the historic granite barns provide the perfect location for relaxed style wedding like Milly and William's. I haven't been here for a while and I was stunned how beautiful the grounds looked this year. Someone has done a great job with the gardening! 

THE WEDDING DAY

I wish I was there from the bridal preparations, but Milly and William only booked me for half a day, so we had to compromise. I arrived half an hour before the ceremony. It was a scorching August day and with the alfresco dining setup in the courtyard I had a feeling I was photographing a wedding in Tuscany! The theme for the decorations was succulents (I have a real obsession with them and so has Milly by the looks of it!) and golden dinosaurs. Minimalistic and stylish, absolutely loved it! Especially the presentation of the rings..

The ceremony was held under the oak arbour by the waterlily pond. A beautiful setup especially on a day like this. 

Williams brothers, also the ushers, did a great performance with the speeches, funny and at the same time emotional in parts. 

Thanks for letting me play a part in your very special day, you and all your friends and family were so much fun and so damn lovely - and an absolute pleasure to be around and capture. I hope this little preview will keep you going until I share the rest with you...xxx

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 06.08.18 // Flowers: Flowertime in Hayle // Hair: LJP Bridal Hair and Makeup // Music: The Deco Quartett

A sunny outdoor Wedding at The Green Cornwall // Jess & Alex

Yes, the sun came out for Jess and Alex, who tied the knot on the 4th of August at The Green Cornwall! I was there shooting a wedding a week ago and it was all day cornish drizzle, so we had to move the ceremony into the barn. This time it all went to plan and we had an outdoor wedding by the arbour under the two oak trees. 

I met Jess and the girls for their bridal preparation shots late morning and I hardly ever met such a relaxed bridal party. They were so chilled and organised, they were ready to roll 2 hours before the ceremony and even had time for a prosecco lunch picnic in the sun. I think every wedding should be like this, stress free and relaxed. Good vibes and good times from the start!

The day was filled with happiness, love, laughter, lots of booze, great tunes and a rocking dance floor. I've seen a few flasks getting sipped in various corners, the alcohol was flowing steadily from early afternoon, so everyone was throwing shapes as soon as the band started playing, I had to be extra careful not get run over! That's how a wedding reception should be, yeeehaaww!

What a great couple, Jess and Alex you were incredible and thanks again for letting me capture your fun filled day! Here is a long promised preview, I hope you like it x 

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 04.08.18 // Flowers: DIY //  Makeup: Hannah Symons // Hair: Sarah - Capella Hair // Dress: Heritage Brides // Cake: The Green // Music: Stone Roots

A stylish Cornwall Wedding at The Green // Becca & Mike

Genuinely... I don't even know where to begin... SUCH A GREAT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT RAINED!  It was typical Cornish drizzle for one day sandwiched between sunny days of a fantastic heatwave summer. But it didn't stop Becca and Mike from having the best day of their life. 

THE VENUE

Tucked away in a green valley on the edges of Bodmin Moor The Green just stays one of my favourite venues to photograph at. I have been photographing weddings there since years and every time I drive to the venue through this beautiful moorland landscape, dodging sheep running across the road, I feel relaxed and excited about the day. And set in it's own beautiful woodland grounds it offers plenty of photo opportunities.

THE WEDDING DAY

Becca was collecting ideas for the decoration for ages on pinterest and her friends and family helped her putting it all together for the 'big day'. She even painted all the name tags (hexagonal tiles) herself. I must say it was one of the most stylish DIY weddings I have seen in a long time, just beautiful!

It was a shame it rained but gladly by late afternoon we found a gap in the drizzle and ventured out for a walk in the woodland grounds for some photos. I'm not sure if it was the rain, but the alcohol was flowing fast and by the time Kay started the music, the dance floor was soon filled with everyone dancing the night away.

Anyway I think I'm going to let these highlights do the rest of the talking but I do just have to say Becca & Mike what an honour and pleasure it was to spend a the day with you and your friends and family and to share a small part of your incredible love story.  Thank you. 

And I hope you enjoyed your honeymoon to Canada and Alaska! Your photos went in the post this morning and should be with you this week. Here is a little preview..

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 28.07.18 // Flowers: DIY //  Makeup: Sally Orchard // Dress: Sam Cox Bridalwear // Cake: DIY!!! // Music: Kaj Music

Cornwall Wedding Photographer at Trevenna Barns // Claire & Steve

Claire and Steve wanted to keep things relaxed and simple for their wedding on the 10th of July 2018, so they chose the beautiful Trevenna Barns in Cornwall where they could do everything their way and make sure everything was fuss free. I'm not going to talk about the blue skies and summery vibes again, we all know by now it's one of the best summers in ages here in the UK!

Claire did most of the planning and she put together a lot of lovely touches with the help of her friend s and family. The Great Barn was decorated simple and stylish with a vintage touch, I absolutely loved it! The colours were kept in green, cream and gold/brass. There were a lot of lovely personal touches to find in every corner, like some framed quotes telling their love story and deep bond for each other. Claire even had a newspaper made containing their engagement story, stories of their hen and stag parties and the time plan of the day including the dinner menu - a great idea! And it caused some tears in some bridesmaids eyes…

When I first met Claire last year, she said she is really sad that she can't take her two beloved labradors to the wedding and decided to put them in kennels although the venue is dog friendly. She thought it might be too much hassle on the wedding day..I thought it's a shame as the venue is located in the middle of Bodmin Moor with endless beautiful dog walk possibilities and the South Cornwall beaches aren't far away either. Well, Steve thought the same and organised a great surprise for Claire after the speeches: He had the dogs delivered by a dog courier from 6 hours away! Claire burst in tears of joys when she was reunited with their two pooches. He really managed to keep that a secret!

Here is a little taster, I hope you like it..

Venue: Trevenna Barns // Date: 10.07.18 // Flowers: Laura Kingston Flowers //  Makeup: Victoria Penrose Makeup // Dress: TBC // Music: TBC

Aimee & Matt's Beach Wedding at the 'Cornish Riviera' St Ives

I have been traveling a lot over the years, but when it all comes together and we get a heatwave here in Cornwall, it is one of the most stunning coastline in the world! Especially down in St ives, I call it the 'Cornish Riviera' with white sand beaches and turquoise seas, just breathtaking.

Aimee and Matt tied the knot at St Ives Harbour Hotel on the 9th of June. It was one of those scorching sunny days, picture perfect! Aimee's friend Aimee Florence did her makeup, I shot her beautiful vintage inspired DIY style wedding a few years back. It's lovely to meet her and Lewis again, now a little family with cute Elenor...The yummy wedding cake was also provided by Aimee Florence's mum's tearoom in Helston, the 'twistedcurrant'. If you're ever down that way make sure to plan a stopover, the cakes are all homemade and mouthwatering!

Unfortunately Aimee's dad passed away when she was very young but she had a picture of him attached to her bridal bouquet so he could be with her on her special day, a lovely detail!

Even though a hotel wedding the day had a nice relaxed vibe to it and everyone was enjoying the sunny day on the  hotel's terrace or for a walk down to Porthminster beach.

Sit back and relax and get into holiday mood looking through a collection of my favourites from this summery day on the 'Cornish Riviera'

Venue: St Ives Harbour Hotel // Date: 09.06.18 // Hair: Simply Bridal Hair //  Makeup: Aimee Florence // Flowers: Wheal Sara Flowers // Cake: twistedcurrant // Music: DJ

Frances & Ian's relaxed vibe spring wedding at The Green Cornwall

Such a pleasure to be able to share Frances and Ian's early spring wedding with you. It is my fourth wedding in a row in just 6 weeks at The Green Cornwall with another one to come next week, so I'm breaking my own record in visiting this beautiful venue!  

Gladly the weather warmed up nicely and it really feels like summer is slowly approaching. The woodland is tarting to blossom too. I'm always amazed how different this venue looks throughout the season..

Ian works for the Royal Navy, so he and his ushers were wearing their uniform and had the couple walking through a sword arch with pom pom confetti. A nice feature to capture.

The decoration was kept in pastel greens and creams and fitted great to the venue's style. The Great Barn's decoration looked stunning. And I loved the bridesmaids dresses which were perfectly matched to the woodwork colour of the couples cottage. Perfection!  

The alcohol was flowing fast and there was a lot of fun action to capture early in the day. The Swing Kings added a great vibe and the dance floor was going off with some quite impressive dance moves even before the first dance started.. I love a great party, more action to capture!

Here is a rather large collection of my favourites from the day. I just couldn't decide which ones to post as it was such a fun day..

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 09.04.18 // Flowers: Sharon Mesher Wedding Flowers  // Makeup: EmmieEMua // Hair: Red Hairdressing Liskeard // Dress: TBC // Cake: The Green  // Food: The Green Catering // Music: The Swing Kings

Patricia & Darren's late winter wedding at The Green Cornwall

Patricia and Darren tied the knot on the 11th of march with a late winter wedding at The Green Cornwall. A beautiful relaxed day with their closest family and friends. They were blessed with dry weather so we could venture for a little walk through the surrounding woodland for our couple portraits. I'm always impressed how this venue changes colour throughout the season and never looks the same, always a pleasure to photograph there. 

The beautiful flower arrangements were created by the talented Kirsty from Escential Blooms and Patricia added her personal touch to the table decorations with illustrations of her favourite horses which is one of her passions. The cakes from Dollybird Bakes fitted to the rest of the styling and looked mouthwatering delicious..

The highlight of the speeches was the best man coming showing off a 'special accessory' from the stack party, the whole barn was drowned in laughter! While the dedicated team from the Green turned the Red Brick Barn around fro the evening we ventured in the bar area for a most hilarious couple quiz. I haven't witnessed one of them for a while and really can recommend it for any wedding, it's so much fun! 

The fantastic Kaj Music did what he does best and played his beautiful music for the evening entertainment..

Here is a small collection of my favourites..

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 11.03.18 // Flowers: Escential Blooms // Makeup: Hands & Tans  // Hair: Red Hair Liskeard // Dress: TBC // Cake: Dollybird Bakes // Food: The Green Catering // Music: Kaj Music

Holly & Fred's North Cornwall Wedding with stunning sea views

Holly and Fred were married in St Materiana's church on the North Cornwall coast. The church is not just overlooking King Arthur's castle near Tintagel, it has magnificent views over the North Cornish coast from the coast path just 100 meters from the church. I went there to go for a walk with the dogs the evening before the wedding to look for some good spots for the couple portraits and to speak to the vicar at the rehearsal. To be honest, this day made me worried as the vicar told me I could only be in the back of the church and it's very dark in there! Never a good start, however on the day I could convince her to let me stand a bit closer to the front, still not ideal, but better..

The reception was held at Fentafriddle a few miles down the road another stunning location with fantastic sea views. The evening started with a great atmosphere and I think there was enough alcohol consumed by then to get the dance floor started early!

Here are a few of my favourites..

Venue: Tintagel and Fentafriddle // Date: 02.09.17 // Flowers: Flowers from Bruallen // Hair&Makeup: Makeup by Ione // Dress: Lillian West // Music: Saffron String Quartett, Cornwall Parties