Cornwall Elopement Photography at Pengelly Retreat // Sue & Andrew

Sue and Andrew’s elopement at Pengelly Retreat was truly magical! Let’s just start with this location, a stunning luxury lakeside Cabin and Yurt tucked away in a quiet valley with romantic, wild gardens, a flowing stream, meadows, secret gardens and lakes to explore. It is the perfect venue for a small wedding or a run away elopement in a secret idyllic place. My jaw dropped with excitement when I had a stroll around the grounds before the ceremony to make a plan for backdrops. They are endless, so many beautiful corners to discover here for photography! Truly inspiring and not just that, I want to spend a weekend here now to unwind and relax…love, love, love it! I will definitely keep my eyes open on upcoming Yoga retreats there…

And then there is this beautiful couple, the bond and love they have for each other is spell binding. They just celebrated in a small circle including Sue’s son, daughter, her partner and a beautiful Saluki to celebrate the day with them. It was a beautiful ceremony to witness held by the lovely Sabine from Perfect Day Ceremonies. They had chosen two different locations for the ceremony, the first part including the sand ceremony by the lake and the the second including the vows on a bridge near the secret garden. I felt like a was watching a romantic movie and had to hold back tears of joy, so beautiful!

After the ceremony we had a stroll around the grounds for photos. Sue and Andrew even ventured on a little boat ride! The picnic was served in the tipi tent and beautifully decorated by Phoebe from Piccolo Weddings who also made sure the day was running smoothly and a pleasure to work with.

I left mid afternoon and felt I had just visited a magical world where two individuals celebrated theur life and love for each other. Sue and Andrew, what an honour to document your truly special day, thanks again for having me there! Not long now for the final set of your photos. But for now, here is a little taster.

If you like what you see and planning a small wedding or elopement here, please contact me for availability. I always need an excuse to visit this place again

Venue: Pengelly Retreat // Date: 06.08.2022 // Makeup & Hair: Cornwall Hair Stylist // Celebrant: Perfect Day Ceremonies // Wedding Coordinator: Piccolo Weddings

Elopement Photography at Lusty Glaze // Charlie & Dan

Charlie and Dan had an elopement at Lusty Glaze mid July followed by a picnic on Porth beach with a small group of their closest family and friends. A relaxed day without all the hype of a big wedding but yet so very special. I loved capturing their small wedding and I’m super pleased the weather played part for their beach picnic!

Here is your long awaited preview. Not long now for your final gallery, guys!

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 12. 07. 2022

Cornwall Micro Wedding Photography at Burncoose House // Catherine & Stewart

Catherine and Stewart had a small early spring wedding at Burncoose House in Cornwall. It was my first visit to this stunning venue. A stylish manor house surrounded by acres of stunning landscaped woodland gardens, perfect for photos. The house is available for exclusive hire only, so the garden and house is yours for the day offering complete privacy. The pair only booked my elopement package, which is ca 2-3 hours pf coverage and just enough to cover a micro wedding like this if you’re not bothered about telling the story of the day and just want the ceremony and a few images after covered. Well, they got lucky as I arrived early and got a few sneaky prep photos in… It was a beautiful warm spring day and we took some great shots on our walk through the woodland gardens…

I love photographing small relaxed vibe weddings like this, so if you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding or small celebration at Burncoose House or anywhere else in Cornwall, please don’t hesitate to contact me for availability.

So here you go, Catherine and Stewart, your preview is up!

Venue: Burncoose House // Flowers: Sweet Pea Florist, Helston // Hair: Sarah Louise Hunt // Makeup: H&I Beauty Retreat // Dress: Monsoon // Groom’s Suit: Moss Bros // Cake: Sam Cakes // Rings: South Jewellery

Wedding Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall // Demelza & Marcus

Demelza and Marcus finally tied the knot at the fantastic Lower Barns Boutique Bed and Breakfast here in Cornwall. They had to move their wedding date because of Covid like many of my other couples. They decided to have a small wedding and just invited a small group of family and friends. Lower Barns is the perfect venue for a micro wedding or elopement. Tucked away in a quiet idyllic valley close to the Cornish South Coast it’s the perfect place for a mini break near the sea. I always adore the eclectic interior design and I’m bursting with ideas for my own home after I shot a wedding there…

Demelza and Marcus booked me for half a day. With a small group like this I can get a lot covered in such a short time, so I met them for their ‘getting ready’ photos late morning.

After the ceremony we took some group photos and made the most out of the beautiful grounds Lower Barns has to offer including a stunning cherry blossom tree which also framed the confetti shot perfectly.

They were super keen on some beach portraits so inspite of the drizzle and low temperatures we headed to the nearest beach. Demelza got so cold, but she was eager to get the shots and braved the elements! I’m sure she appreciated the hot tub in the evening…

I made a collection of my favourite shots from the day. Demelza and Marcus, here is your sneak peek, I hope you like it.

If you are planning to get married in Cornwall or at Lower Barns, please contact me for availability and prices. My 2023 diary is already filling up, so be fast to avoid any disappointment.

Venue: Lower Barns //Date: 02.04.2022 // Makeup: Suzi Winter // Hair: Charlotte for Hair by Emma C // Flowers: Cornish Farm Flowers

Cornwall Elopement Photographer at Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Nuala & Daniël

Nuala and Daniël opted for a runaway wedding at Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens in Cornwall. This beautiful garden on the South Coast is is a real Cornish Gem. You could believe you are somewhere on a tropical island, so beautiful! Nuala and Daniël were blessed with a relative mild and dry day for December so they had an outdoor ceremony in the Pagoda on top of the hill overlooking St Michael’s Mount, which was wrapped in a mystical mist that day. It really was a fairytale elopement wedding and you wouldn’t believe it was Winter!

Here is a small collection of my favourite photos from the day…Nuala and Daniël, thanks again for letting me document your truly magical day…

Venue: Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Wedding Coordinator: Petite Weddings // Flowers: Lafonia Flower Company

Beautiful Cornwall Elopement Photography // Sana & Hussain

Sana and Hussain decided to have an elopement wedding when they realised it was impossible to have a larger wedding with all their family in the current circumstances. Their families live all over the world and travelling from one country to the next seems to be quite difficult with current Covid restrictions in place. They have chosen the stunning Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens in Cornwall to tie the knot.

Lovely Jane from Petite Weddings helped them with heir planning process. They stayed in the nearby Fallen Angel, I have yet to visit this gorgeous place! It was my first time photographing at Tremenheere and it took my breath away, it offers so many beautiful spots for photos! A tropical Cornish Gem overlooking St Michael’s Mount and feast for themes and senses…In fact I was so inspired by the tropical plants that I bought a couple for my garden on my way home!

Sana and Hussain are the most gorgeous, humble couple and they truly found each other, they are soulmates and the light shines bright around them. When they read their vows to each other it was not just Sana who had a tear in her eyes. I felt like I’m watching a romantic movie…

A beautiful day filled with love I felt honoured to play a part in.

Sana and Hussain, you two beauties, I love your elopement photos and I hope you do too.

Escape into a Cornish tropical paradise with this small preview…

Venue: Tremenheere Sculptured Gardens // Date: 17.08.21 // Event Management: Petite Weddings // Flowers: TBC // Dress: London Bride (Oh yes it had pockets!) // Makeup: Sana

Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Amy + Kyle

AMY & KYLE

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Amy and Kyle are another one of my couples who showed true commitment to get married. They eloped at Lower Barns in Cornwall just 1 day before the third lock down, that’s what I call good timing! A mini winter escape with their lovely little one and playful rescue dog. It was a privilege to photograph their elopement at Lower Barns. I always get excited to visit this beautiful venue and coastline.

I agreed to be one of their witnesses so I was allowed in the ceremony room to take better images. The room is very small and during Covid restriction times I wasn't allowed in there, I’m glad we found a way around it! After the ceremony we made the most out of the lovely grounds at Lower Barns and took a few photos there, even though we had a crying baby to deal with we managed to take some lovely shots. Sadly I couldn’t join them for their ‘getting ready’ images because of new COVID restrictions, but I’m pleased the weather played it’s part and we could head to the beach for some couple portraits even though it was freezing in that northerly wind…Here is a mini preview

“We got married in January, the day before the country went into national lockdown. It was an elopement wedding so just the two of us with our 3 month old baby and our dog.
We booked everything quite late notice and I was so happy to find Alexa had availability as I had stumbled upon her beautiful work.
Alexa was really quick to reply when chatting beforehand, really friendly and accommodating and so professional on the day. She even acted as a witness so she could come into the wedding room (it is too small to fit a photographer otherwise)
I hate having my picture taken usually and find it very uncomfortable but Alexa put us at ease and really knew what shots would work well and how to work with the light. We had photos at the venue and then at the beach. We have the photos back now and we love them so much! Perfectly captured the day in a natural way like we wanted. Also not an easy task with a crying baby and a barking dog!
100% would recommend Alexa and would use her again in the future.
Thank you Alexa xxx”

— Amy & Kyle

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 4.1.2021 // Makeup: DIY // Hair: DIY // Dress: ‘Georgette’ from Wed2B // Suit: Jenson' from Mark Darcy // Flowers: HBotanics on Etsy

I had an amazing time shooting this Elopement at Lower Barns in Cornwall. The eclectic interior and gardens of Lower Barns are the perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony. If you’re planning on having a wedding or elopement at Lower Barns or anywhere in the UK, then please get in touch, I’d love to hear all about it and have the opportunity to be your wedding or elopement photographer.

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Micala & Kevin // Lower Barns Cornwall Elopement Photography

I do love an elopement wedding, they are so special and intimate, even better if it’s at one of my favourite Elopement venues Lower Barns Boutique Bed and Breakfast on the Cornish Southcoast!

Micala and Kevin decided to have a true ‘runaway wedding’ with just the two of them and didn’t tell their family and friends until the next day. The Ceremony was held in the cosy ‘Love Shack’ , it started off quite drizzly, but when the weather brightened up we ventured to Caerhays beach for some couple photos. The rain stopped, but it couldn’t have been windier, I love a bit of wind though as it makes the images more dynamic and can add a bit of drama. Just before we headed back, the sun came out just for a couple of minutes and added some great light for the last few photos! I think it’s a great set and the two were so natural in front of the camera considering they don’t like their photo taken..

Micala and Kevin, I hope you had a fab evening after I left and you got to use the hot tub a little more ;-)

Here is a small preview for you, I hope you like it!

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 08.05.19 // Flowers: Perdies Flowers // Hair & Makeup: Jenny from Cornwall Hair and MUA

Elopement Photography at magical Lowerbarns in Cornwall // Kourtney & Mike

Kourtney and Mike eloped to Cornwall in the stylish Lowerbarns on September the 22nd this year. Unfortunately it was one of those Cornish ‘Mizzle’ days but it didn't stop them from having a blast on their wedding day. Equipped with umbrellas we braved the rain and went for a photoshoot tour around the eclectic grounds of this beautiful Bed & Breakfast. The photo opportunities here are plenty, there are quirky backdrops around every corner and it really doesn't matter if the weather doesn't go to plan, this place is truly magical! Even more so with the wood burner crackling away.

Kourtney planned this elopement since a year and collected some lovely personal details: her parents run a lobster farm in the United States, so Mike’s tie had a lobster pattern and we even found a great backdrop to integrate her heritage for a couple of shots! The rings had a personal message to each other engraved, which was a surprise on the wedding day, although it took Mike a while to figure out what the message read as the engraving was so small ;-) I’m not sure what it said, but it caused a lot of giggle..

Kourtney and Mike you were wonderful, I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to spend your special 'hideaway' elopement wedding with you.

Here is a little preview for you, I hope you like it xxx

Venue: Lowerbarns // Date: 22.09.18 // Flowers: Anna's Flower Barn //  Makeup: Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: TBC // Tie: TBC,

Cornwall Elopement Wedding Photography at Lower Barns // Kirsty and Rich

What can I say, Rich and Kirsty really showed us how a runaway wedding is done properly! They only brought their mums, brother, a chocolate labrador and their adorable little daughter with them and didn't tell anyone at home. It officially just was a holiday in Cornwall. And when Kirsty called her dad after the ceremony to tell him they just got married there was a big 'WHAT, WOW, REALLY??' On the other end of the line. A great surprise!

They tied the knot at the fabulous Lower Barns Boutique and Breakfast on the Cornwall South Coast. The morning started unsettled with drizzle so it was a bit worrying if the sun comes out for them. But just in time during their ceremony the clouds cleared and we were blessed with scorching sunshine, ideal for a photo trip to the nearby Vault Bay.

Rich and Kirsty, I can't say enough how much I loved working with you. You have such a lovely bond for each other and your daughter is just so cute I couldn't stop taking photos of her!!!

I wish you all the best for your married life and I hope you like this little preview xxx..