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

The Cowshed Wedding Photography Cornwall // Elinor & Jon

My first time shooting a wedding at the Cow Shed and I love this quirky rustic barn venue! Elinor and Jon had a micro wedding here in June. We had it all, torrential downpours, hail, but most importantly plenty of sunshine and overall lots of love and happy summer vibes. We even managed a trip to the beach for some couple portraits. I felt a bit sorry for the catering team, they had just started the BBQ when the heaviest rainstorm surprised us, I still don’t know how they managed to keep it going, well done girls! At least it only lasted 20 minutes or so. The good thing about heavy showers on a sunny day are rainbows…and we had the biggest rainbow appear early evening, it was magical.

I love capturing intimate relaxed weddings like this. A relaxed summer garden party with your closest friends and family at a beautiful location, what more do you need on your wedding day!

Elinor and Jon, I’m super pleased I can finally show you a small selection of my favourite shots, I hope you like them…

If you’re planning a small wedding in Cornwall, please contact me for more information. Please note, I have limited availability for smaller weddings during main season, so be quick before they are booked up. My 2023 dates are 75% booked already.

Venue: The Cow Shed Weddings // Date: 27.06.2022

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 for a small wedding at Treseren in Cornwall // Viki & Jeff

Oh Treseren, what a beautiful venue! I’m so pleased I could finally shoot a wedding there, I heard so much about this place and it’s so close to my house… Viki and Jeff were blessed with a beautiful sunny day in late march for their small wedding here. It felt like summer! What a scorcher of a day to start this season with a beautiful outdoor ceremony, great styling, happy faces, a super handsome wedding dog, lots of love, tears of joy and the most gorgeous couple.

Their beloved fox red labrador ‘Woody’ caught my special attention, he is not only the most handsome pooch but also was so relaxed throughout the day. Maybe a bit too easy going when he overslept his job as a ring bearer during the ceremony. I just can’t help myself, I love dogs at weddings!

I’m an absolute fan of smaller intimate weddings like this, they are so much more relaxed and personal sometimes and I have more time to focus on the nearest and dearest. Viki and Jeff proofed yet again that you can have the best day ever with just a small number of guests.

I was booked for half a day coverage from bridal preparations until speeches, which is enough for a small wedding like this. To be honest I took so many photos in that short time that it was hard to choose my favourites. Here is my selection…

Venue: Treseren // Flowers: Brookeside Flowers // Hair: Pippa Hair Serendipity // Dress: Catherine Deane // Earrings: Kiri and Belle // Suit: Hugo Boss // Caterer: White Radish Events

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography Cornwall // Claire & Andy

Claire and Andy got marred on the 24th of July at Knightor Winery with ca 40 guests, a small relaxed summer wedding in Cornwall. They were blessed with a mild day and most f the wedding was spend outside in the beautiful courtyard of Knightor. Unfortunately some of their guests couldn’t attend because they tested positive with Covid including Andy’s brother who was holding his best man’s speech via Zoom. It was extremely touching seeing all the emotion in the room during that speech! You could just tell Andy would have loved to have his brother by his side on his special day…

The Wine tasting was loved by all the guests and is always a great addition to your wedding here at knight Winery. My personal favourite is the ‘Carpe Diem’ Rosé.

Laura Kelly’s live music created a vibrant evening atmosphere in the courtyard when I left and I’m sure they had a a brilliant night.

Here you go, Claire and Andy, a small preview for you to shorten the wait for your final images…

Venue: Knightor Winery // Makeup: Carly Angove // Hair: Lisa Gadsby Hair // Flowers: Blooms and Posies // Cake: Westcountry Cheese Company // Groom’s Suit: Next // Bridesmaids Dresses: Le Closet de Chanel // Shoes: Jenny Packham

Micro Wedding Photography Cornwall // Alyssa & Caidan

ALYSSA & CAIDAN

ELOPEMENT HEARTLANDS & HOLYWELL BAY

Alyssa and Caidan tied the knot at Heartlands Registry office on the 18th of march. Oh and you are wondering how they could get married because weddings aren’t allowed during lock down? Well, it’s a long story…

Alyssa and Caidan were originally supposed to get married in May here in Cornwall. I was very much looking forward to it as they have chosen a very local venue and their whole wedding just sounded lovely. Covid restrictions prohibited their wedding plans because Alyssa’s family wouldn’t have managed to travel over from the USA to attend. She spend her time here in St Newlyn East with Caidan since December and her visa was running out soon, they spontaneously decided to just get married in march and have a party later on. Visas are one of the exception rules for weddings at the moment. So it all worked out ok. However there were only two guests allowed during the ceremony and I wasn’t allowed to take images, such a shame! Alyssa said she always imagined her wedding to be different than it turned out to be, but I’m pleased they went for it and still had a lovely day. You can always party harder when we are allowed again and its going to be even more special!

I met Alyssa and Caidan and a close circle of Caidan’s family after their ceremony at Heartlands Cornwall to take some family photos. The two of them also wanted some images taken at Holywell Bay, their favourite beach, so we ventured there afterwards. Unfortunately it clouded over after a glorious start of the day. We still managed to take some lovely shots for their memory and for Alyssa’s family who couldn’t be there. I love the picture frames with her two granddads in the flower bouquet , they are also best friends, she told me. It was dedicated to one of her grandads who passed away early this year from Covid while she was here in the UK.

I enjoyed every minute of our little photoshoot. You two are definitely made for each other, so much joy and laughter, and I wish you the very best for your move to the States. Lots of Love x

Here is a small preview. I hope you like it!

VENUE: Heartlands Cornwall // DATE: 18.05.2021

Micro Wedding Photography Cornwall // Best of 2020

Here is my yearly round up. I wasn’t sure if I was going to write one from 2020, a year a lot of you had so high expectations for and yet it turned out so different, we could have never imagined!

This year’s wedding bookings were reduced by 90%, festivals, social gatherings and parties were canceled. A lot of time was spent in isolation or with limited groups of friends under tight restrictions. Life was put on hold, wedding were postponed and we are still waiting for a sense of normality to return. 2020 was a huge shock for all of us and we had to learn to live with uncertainty.

I know it’s been a tough time for a lot of couples who had to change their wedding plans last minute. It was touch and go for some weddings if they go ahead up to a couple of days before the date. Some of you managed to get married last minute before new restrictions came in place, a real rollercoaster! Thanks again for confiding in me, it was an honour to capture the utter joy of finally being wed after such a journey!

The few weddings and elopements I photographed in 2020 were especially moving. A lot of couples had to reduce their guest numbers and opt for a micro wedding or elopement instead of their originally planned big wedding. I loved every moment I witnessed as a micro wedding/ elopemnet photographer: small moments of intimacy and togetherness in the midst of isolation, family gatherings cherished like none before and somehow more special than many weddings I have photographed before.

A year of downs and ups, a year of devastation and change.

Yet I managed to travel to Germany a couple of times to see my mum the very last time. I appreciate the little time I had left with her. She sadly passed away in September after a 3 year battle with cancer.

But not all was negative, I have some positive changes and memories to look back on. Despite social distancing guidelines and masks we found a way to be together in small groups or online.In the first lock down I have enrolled in an online tutorial with the amazing Erika and Lanny Mann from ‘Two Mann Studios’ helping me to continue finding new creative solutions for my photography journey. I have spent a lot of time in nature appreciating where I live, I have learned stillness, which is a challenge for me as I feel I have to always be productive and ‘do something’. I also adopted a dog from Spain which I love words can’t describe.

Let’s look forward with a sense of optimism and hope. Some things will have changed for the better. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy the stillness and opportunities it presents to you.

If you are worried about your wedding this year, please tell me, together we can work this through. I’m always there for you to assist you. Please don’t just change dates without asking for my availability. If you are planning a wedding or elopement this year, I have just a few ‘fill in’ spaces left, so get in touch!

Happy New Year everyone! Sending you lots of love and positivity x

Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Vicky + Sam

VICKY & SAM

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Vicki and Sam were supposed to get married in may. Unfortunately Covid came along and they had to cancel their wedding. So they decided to get married anyway with the just two of them and didn’t tell anyone. They have chosen the fantastic Lower Barns for their ‘run away wedding’ and I’m pleased I could be their Elopement Photographer!

It’s so heart warming to see two people having such a strong bond and being so happy in these difficult times. Vicki and Sam, I’m so happy for you! You did it, and the sun came out for you for the beach photos!

Oh and Vicki’s dress is gorgeous, I love a non conventional wedding dress in a different colour than white, especially when it has a bit of sparkle added to it..

Here is a little preview from this beautiful intimate Lower Barns Elopement, Vicky and Sam I hope you like it xxx

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 14.12.2020 // Makeup: Jenna jazz MUA // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: from Sassi Holford - Taunton // Shoes: Glittery Keds // Flowers: Etsy // Cake: Lowerbarns house caterer // Suit: Ben Sherman

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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Wedding Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall // Sam & Andy

My first wedding back this season and I had the pleasure to visit one of my favourite Cornish venues the fabulous Lower Barns!

It has been a rollercoaster the last few months with most of my weddings postponed to next year and beyond. For most suppliers in the wedding industry 2020 supposed to be a busy year, but then the global pandemic kicked in and what was a busy year ahead crumbled! It must have been just as bad for some of the couples who had to cancel or postpone their weddings and plan all over again trying to coordinate their suppliers for new dates etc..

Well for some couples it turned out ok, they could still keep their original wedding dates when the social distancing restrictions eased a bit. One of them are the lucky Sam and Andy. I’m so pleased for them as their wedding day turned out to be as they planned for, a relaxed afternoon with their nearest and dearest and 2 dogs. They didn’t want all the fuss of a big wedding, but guess what, they had 2 wedding cakes! Don’t underestimate the importance of cake, ha, ha!

I feel blessed to have spend a few hours with them capturing it all. Here is a small collection for you, I hope you like it!

If you’re getting married at Lower Barns please contact me about my wedding and elopement photography packages

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 21.07.2020 // Flowers: Cornish Farm Flowers // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: Adrianna Papell // Food: Lower Barns // Cake: Lower Barns & Claire’s Sweet Temptations // Bridesmaids Dresses: Jolie Moi // Suit: Ted Baker